SAXMAN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Saxman’s Tlingit Formline Craft, Culinary Flights, and Cape Fox Dance
A 3.75-hour Saxman workshop and cultural showcase that pairs hands-on Tlingit formline ornament painting with an Alaskan culinary sampler, guided artifact tours, and a Cape Fox dance performance.
Saxman’s Tlingit Formline Craft, Culinary Flights, and Cape Fox Dance.
Experience the vibrant culture of Alaska at Saxman Native Village: engage in Tlingit formline ornament painting, savor an Alaskan culinary pairing with a 4‑flight beverage sampler, tour Native artifacts and totems, and conclude with a Native dance performance by Cape Fox dancers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tlingit Formline Ornament Painting
A hands‑on Tlingit formline ornament painting craft is included as a core element of the experience.
Alaskan Culinary Pairing & 4‑Flight Sampler
The itinerary includes an Alaskan culinary tasting paired with a four‑flight beverage sampler featuring beer, wine, or craft soda alongside locally made products.
Guided Artifact Tour and Cape Fox Dance
Guests receive a guided tour of Native artifacts, Totem Park, and the Carving Center, and end the visit with a Native dance performance in the Clan House.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over roughly 3.75 hours from the downtown meeting point, the program moves from a hands‑on formline ornament painting workshop to a tasting and four‑flight beverage sampler, followed by guided visits to Native artifacts, Totem Park and the Carving Center, and concludes with a Clan House dance performance and time for shopping.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs 3.75 hours and departs from a downtown meeting location.
Included: Tlingit formline ornament painting, Alaskan culinary tastings, a 4‑flight beverage sampler, guided tour of Native artifacts, Totem Park and Carving Center visits, Native Dance Performance in the Clan House, and shopping opportunity in the gift shop.
Tour is accessible for guests in wheelchairs, scooters and walkers who can transfer 2–3 steps; a vehicle with ADA ramp/lift must be reserved ahead of time.
This is a seated and interpretive workshop/tasting/tour format that culminates in a Clan House dance performance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tlingit Formline Craft, Tasting, & Cultural Showcase?
The experience lasts 3.75 hours from the downtown meeting location.
What craft activities are included?
The program includes a Tlingit formline ornament painting craft workshop.
What does the beverage sampler include?
The tasting includes a four‑flight beverage sampler offering beer, wine, or craft soda paired with locally made Alaskan products.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes—guests in wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers can participate if they can transfer 2–3 steps; a vehicle with an ADA ramp or lift must be reserved ahead of time.
Will there be a dance performance and artifact viewing?
Yes—guests receive a guided tour of Native artifacts, Totem Park and the Carving Center, and the visit concludes with a Native dance performance in the Clan House.