Join us for a hands-on hilo-style lei workshop — no experience needed! In this workshop, you'll learn to make a lei lāʻī (ti leaf lei) using the traditional hilo (twist) technique, and create a lāʻī rosette with local lei maker Kahi Keyes.
Join us for a hands-on hilo-style lei workshop — no experience needed! In this workshop, you'll learn to make a lei lāʻī (ti leaf lei) using the traditional hilo (twist) technique, and create a lāʻī rosette with local lei maker Kahi Keyes.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
This foundational class supports our lauhala prep classes. We will be caring for our pūhala through harvesting lauhala as well as learning the beginning steps of how to make field kūkaʻa. This is a time to reconnect to the ʻāina while harvesting leaves to be used in later community projects. Keiki and kūpuna are welcome, all generations needed! Please register here.
This uluniu is unique because it has 5 different varieties of niu poko (niu dwarf trees). We also have 6 healthy ʻulu! Weʻve been at this for 5+ years now and you can feel it in the uluniu. Mahalo to all who are helping make this space momona.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Bring filled water bottle (!)
Wear a hat + covered shoes
Please bring a pot-luck lunch item to share with others
Come by 8:00 am - park in front parking lot that is open!
CONTACT US:
808-725-0907
indrajit@hawaii.edu
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
Picking Lauhala @ Kalaeloa
This foundational class supports our lauhala prep classes. We will be caring for our pūhala through harvesting lauhala as well as learning the beginning steps of how to make field kūkaʻa. This is a time to reconnect to the ʻāina while harvesting leaves to be used in later community projects. Keiki and kūpuna are welcome, all generations needed! Please register here.
This foundational class supports our lauhala prep classes. We will be caring for our pūhala through harvesting lauhala as well as learning the beginning steps of how to make field kūkaʻa. This is a time to reconnect to the ʻāina while harvesting leaves to be used in later community projects. Keiki and kūpuna are welcome, all generations needed! Please register here.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
This uluniu is unique because it has 5 different varieties of niu poko (niu dwarf trees). We also have 6 healthy ʻulu! Weʻve been at this for 5+ years now and you can feel it in the uluniu. Mahalo to all who are helping make this space momona.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Bring filled water bottle (!)
Wear a hat + covered shoes
Please bring a pot-luck lunch item to share with others
Come by 8:00 am - park in front parking lot that is open!
CONTACT US:
808-725-0907
indrajit@hawaii.edu
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
This foundational class supports our lauhala prep classes. We will be caring for our pūhala through harvesting lauhala as well as learning the beginning steps of how to make field kūkaʻa. This is a time to reconnect to the ʻāina while harvesting leaves to be used in later community projects. Keiki and kūpuna are welcome, all generations needed! Please register here.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
Join us for a hands-on hilo-style lei workshop — no experience needed! In this workshop, you'll learn to make a lei lāʻī (ti leaf lei) using the traditional hilo (twist) technique, and create a lāʻī rosette with local lei maker Kahi Keyes.
Join us for a workshop focused on creating a bracelet. They make great gifts for the holidays or even for yourself! All ages are welcome, however younger children may need support from adult. All supplies are included. Each participant must register separately. Extra kits will be available for purchase via cash or Venmo.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
Join Niʻihau shell expert restorer, appraiser, maker, teacher, and owner of Hooked Gallery, Kai Hyde, for upcoming workshops! Explore nā mea makamae kit options for leis, bracelets, earrings, or pendants [including pīkake, kipona, & other styles] to wear. For Price list of kits and to RSVP please email hookedgallery@mac.com
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
KĪPUKA is presented by Puʻuhonua Society in collaboration with Nā Mea Hawaiʻi.
Join us for a hands-on hilo-style lei workshop — no experience needed! In this workshop, you'll learn to make a lei lāʻī (ti leaf lei) using the traditional hilo (twist) technique, and create a lāʻī rosette with local lei maker Kahi Keyes.
This uluniu is unique because it has 5 different varieties of niu poko (niu dwarf trees). We also have 6 healthy ʻulu! Weʻve been at this for 5+ years now and you can feel it in the uluniu. Mahalo to all who are helping make this space momona.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Bring filled water bottle (!)
Wear a hat + covered shoes
Please bring a pot-luck lunch item to share with others
Come by 8:00 am - park in front parking lot that is open!
CONTACT US:
808-725-0907
indrajit@hawaii.edu
Come learn all about making cordage with Kumu Umi Kai, a master in Native Hawaiian Arts. In this class you will learn to hilo (twist) and hili (braid) with hau fiber. You will also learn about the gathering and prepping of native plant fibers used in cordage making, and the many uses of cordage in Hawaiʻi.
Join Niʻihau shell expert restorer, appraiser, maker, teacher, and owner of Hooked Gallery, Kai Hyde, for upcoming workshops! Explore nā mea makamae kit options for leis, bracelets, earrings, or pendants [including pīkake, kipona, & other styles] to wear. For Price list of kits and to RSVP please email hookedgallery@mac.com
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
KĪPUKA is presented by Puʻuhonua Society in collaboration with Nā Mea Hawaiʻi.
The preparation of lau hala was a vital part of every weaver's relationship to weaving. This class focuses on revitalizing the importance of the prep process. You will learn the basics of how to take raw lau and turn it into kūkaʻa (roll) for storage. The vast majority of lau that are prepped will be used in future community weaving gatherings. All ages from keiki to kūpuna are welcome! FREE. Please register here.
Hulu Kuilima: Hands that Touch the Feathers
If you would like to make humupapa (hat bands), lei hulu, kāhili and join others with the same focus hele mai to Kīpuka with or without your feathers. To join Kumu Greg, please email gregconcilla808@gmail.com. Pricing will vary according to your hulu project.
KĪPUKA at Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
Entrance to free parking off of Auahi St.
