Huewai 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

"Ola i ka wai" (water is life) is one of Hawai'i's most profound and sacred proverbs. This timeless wisdom reflects the Hawaiian understanding that water is far more than a physical resource—it is the essence of life itself, flowing through every aspect of Hawaiian cultural identity, spiritual practice, and daily life. From the mountains to the sea, this reverence for water has shaped Hawaiian traditions and values for generations, embodying the deep connection between the people, the land, and the life-giving waters that sustain them. In this special workshop, nā kumu Joe Souza and Kalani Kahaiali'i will guide participants through the cultural significance and craftanship of huewai (gourd water containers). Learn about the specialized purposes of the vessels while creating your own ipu (gourd) and kōkō (carrying net) to complete the huewai.

Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Papa Ulana Lauhala (Apo Lima) - 9:00 am - Noon

Kumu Pūlama Long will focus on mo'olelo, hua 'ōlelo, preparation steps, and kilo. A demonstration on how to strip lauhala with different tools. Each participant will weave an apo lima (bracelet). Also included is free educational downloads, a display table of visual aids, and Honi Hala products for sale.

Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Papa Ulana Lauhala (Apo Lima) - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kumu Pūlama Long will focus on mo'olelo, hua 'ōlelo, preparation steps, and kilo. A demonstration on how to strip lauhala with different tools. Each participant will weave an apo lima (bracelet). Also included is free educational downloads, a display table of visual aids, and Honi Hala products for sale.

Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Lei Making - 9:00 am - Noon

Experience the art of traditional Hawaiian lei making with Kumu Allie Jeremiah. In this hands-on workshop, learn to weave beauty and meaning as you create lei using both Hawaiian and native Pacific Northwest flowers and botanicals—a unique fusion that honors both ancestral traditions and our local environment.

As the 'ōlelo no'eau reminds us: "O ke kai leo nui mai nei 'o ke aloha" (Like a lei of love that binds), the practice of lei making connects us to tradition, to nature, and to one another.

Bring a gallon zip lock bag and scissors

Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Lei Making - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Experience the art of traditional Hawaiian lei making with Kumu Allie Jeremiah. In this hands-on workshop, learn to weave beauty and meaning as you create lei using both Hawaiian and native Pacific Northwest flowers and botanicals—a unique fusion that honors both ancestral traditions and our local environment.

As the 'ōlelo no'eau reminds us: "O ke kai leo nui mai nei 'o ke aloha" (Like a lei of love that binds), the practice of lei making connects us to tradition, to nature, and to one another.

Bring a gallon zip lock bag and scissors

Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i (Part 1) - 9:00 am - Noon

‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is a vessel for preserving the traditions, stories and cultural heritage of our Islands. In this way, the Hawaiian language serves as a bridge that links kanaka maoli to our roots and promotes respect and love for the culture and heritage. It’s a means of preserving the culture of Hawai‘i, fostering the spirit of aloha and ensuring the values that make Hawai‘i special remain at the heart of our unique community.

This workshop led by Kumu Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio, participants will learn the basics of the Hawaiian language, including grammar rules, proper pronunciation and foundational sentence structures.

Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i (Part 2) - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kumu Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio will continue building on the basics with the focus on grammar, proper pronunciation and conducting basic conversations.

Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Lei Hulu - 9:00 am - Noon

The art of Lei Hulu, the feather lei, is one of the oldest and most traditional art forms in the Hawaiian culture. Kumu Pattie Hanna will lead participants in the creation of a contemporary style Lokelani (rose) feather lei, inspired by Maui's island flower -- a symbol of love and aloha. In this hands-on workshop, students will gain skills rooted in Hawaiian traditions, using premium, customer-dyed feathers ready for creation. All supplies will be provided.

Students will have the opportunity to purchase additional items such as:
Lei Kits
Feathers
Third Arm (optional)

Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is REQUIRED.

Lei Hulu - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The art of Lei Hulu, the feather lei, is one of the oldest and most traditional art forms in the Hawaiian culture. Kumu Pattie Hanna will lead participants in the creation of a contemporary style Lokelani (rose) feather lei, inspired by Maui's island flower -- a symbol of love and aloha. In this hands-on workshop, students will gain skills rooted in Hawaiian traditions, using premium, customer-dyed feathers ready for creation. All supplies will be provided.

Students will have the opportunity to purchase additional items such as:
Lei Kits
Feathers
Third Arm (optional)

Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is REQUIRED.