Wilfred SampsonPrince George, British ColumbiaCarver Wilfred Sampson was born in Hazelton in 1957 and is part of the Gitsxan community. He has been designing, painting and carving Northwest Coast Art since 1981. Inspired by the beauty of the world and wanting to refine his talent, Wilfred attended Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art and Design in Hazelton, BC for advanced studies in carving in 1984. Initially a self taught artist, Wilfred honed his skill at Gtanmaax by studying under master carvers: Chief Walter Harris, Earl Muldon, Ken Mowatt and Vern Stephens.