January 2007 Newsletter

DF Visitor Laura Wright

Who reserves time at the DF Study Center? Meet high school art teacher Laura Wright and see how she used her research in the classroom. Read more.

Guatemalan Kites

When visiting the village of Sumpango, Guatemala, in 2003, to investigate their Dia de los Santos kite tradition, the Drachen Foundation found a kite making culture steeped in tradition and pride, as the Mayan Indian culture continues their tradition in kiting. Read more.

The Drachen Foundation Masters Grant

In honor of both the tradition of Japanese kite making and the resurgence of kite making in a contemporary manner, the Drachen Foundation is proud to announce its first scholarship for a contemporary kite maker to study with a Japanese Master in his home. Read more.

Gloria Stuart

There isn't enough time to chronicle the brilliance of Gloria Stuart. She has and continues to pack more into her 96 years, illustrating that life is worth living fully. Read more.