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Join us for Mixed Media Printing on Fabric with Liz Train.
Explore a variety of techniques for printing on fabric. Techniques include "Gyotaku” with leaves and rubber fish, designing, carving and printing with your own rubber stamps, monoprinting with plexiglass plates, gelli plates, clay plates and rubbing plates. Create unique, creative fabric art works.
There will be an additional $20 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class, which includes: 1 yard of fabric, fabric paints, inks, carving rubber for stamps, fabric pastels, use of tools and printing plates
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Instructor Bio
In addition to fiber art Liz enjoys working with ceramics, fused glass, printmaking and mixed media. Her work has been included in many juried and group exhibits, and is in the collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults from age 18. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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Register Online Now through May 19, 2024.
Join us for Painting a Silk Sun Hat with Ann Pervinkler.
Paint the perfect folding sun hat in strong, reflective lightweight silk with a soft drawstring and matching bag. We will paint with silk paints in a “Waimanalo Blues” palette using azure blue, turquoise, and teal. Silk hat and bag painting is packed with "happy artistic surprises". Voila, a beautiful silk sun hat and bag!
This is a beginner course, painting experience is not necessary.
What to bring:
The supply fee of $25 includes the silk hat, silk hat bag, and silk paints. Supply fee payable to instructor on the first day of class.
Fiber artist for over 50 years, a life long journey in theatre costume design, silk painting, clothing design, weaving and wall art. A video of the hat popping out of the bag and current silk painted folding sun hats can be viewed on my Etsy shop: AnnsSilksOfHawaii
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
Register Online Now through May 28, 2024.
Join us for All Things Macramé with Jessica Araszewski.
Join me for a beginner macramé class, in one session you will create unique and decorative macramé decor.
In this class we will go over a few basic knots that can be used for endless creations! Go with the classic off white or choose from our selection of colors. We will create a delightful wall hanging and a plant holder.
No experience required. There will be an additional supply fee of $30 paid to the instructor on the day of class.
Supplies include: Colored macramé cord, wood beads, and snacks. All materials are provided.
Jessica loves making art and creating useful household items and furniture with macramé... and so will you!
Register Online Now through June 7, 2024.
Join us for Macramé Wall Hanging with Jessica Araszewski.
Join me for a beginner macramé wall hanging workshop! In just one class learn to create your very own macramé wall hanging!
In this class we will go over a few basic knots that can be used for endless creations! Go with the classic off white or choose from our selection of colors.
No experience required. There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor on the day of class. Supplies include colored macramé cord, beach wood, and snacks. All materials will be provided.
*Feel free to bring your own beach wood, but we do provide the wood if you do not have any.
Register Online Now through June 9, 2024.
Join us for Simple Beaded Cuff with Hook and Clasp with Elaine Imoto
Wire wrap beads into this unique beaded cuff that closes with a hook and clasp! In this class Elaine and her Teachers Assistant will teach you how to take jewelry wire and coil it with beads to create your personalized simple cuff! Experience with jewelry wire or basic wire wrapping is is recommended but not required. The instructor will bring a limited eclectic donation beads that are available for practice. It is recommended that you bring beads from home that you'd like to use.
Supply fee is $5 cash and is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. It includes 18 gauge artistic wire for bracelet form, 26 gauge artistic wire for sewing beads, access to loaner tool kits, limited supply of practice beads.
*Instructor has a limited supply of student tool kits available for the day. Beginners can use the provided tools for class before investing in a personal toolset.
Beading/wire-work tools can be purchase from BEAD GALLERY on Queen Street.
Former secretary of the Bead Society of Hawaiʻi, Elaine Imoto loves beading as a journey for fun and fellowship.
After three years leading Second Saturday bead gatherings at the Louis Pohl gallery, Elaine is now donating her beaded wire vine creations to the DAC gift shop, and teaching classes in how to make them. Her legacy artwork will be on display at DAC, August 31 - September 9, 2022, in conjunction with the launch of the book, Courage Poured Into My Heart. Prior works have been shown at Bibelot Gallery in Kaimuki, Pohl Gallery on Bethel Street, and at the Cedar Street Galleries Xmas miniatures show since 2015.
Register Online Now through June 12, 2024.
Join us for Hand Brooms with Joan Namkoong.
Simple hand brooms using broom corn and tampico fiber are useful around the house, office and weaving loom for dusting off bits and pieces! Learn to tie a turkey wing broom and a hawk’s tail broom — a simple process that’s fun and quick. You’ll make at least 3 or 4 during our session.
Joan Namkoong is a 30 year plus weaver who lives on the Big Island. She weaves and sells functional textiles like scarves, shawls, towels, rugs, runners and yardage for household use. Silk is her favorite thread followed by cotton. Plain weave is used most of the time on her 8- shaft Gilmore loom. She also uses a drawloom to weave complex images and patterns.
Join us for Anni Albers Necklace with Joan Namkoong
Make this unique and lovely necklace with metal washers and grosgrain ribbon, based on jewelry designs by Anni Albers and Alexander Reed. Simple to make and fun to create — you’ll wear your necklace home and have one as a gift!
Anni Albers (1899-1994) is considered the foremost textile designer of the 20th century. As both student and teacher in the weaving workshop at the Bauhaus, Albers had an enormous effect worldwide on fabric design and the creation of singular weavings and wall hangings. The necklace design is based on an original piece featured in a 1941 traveling exhibit of common object jewelry by Albers and Black Mountain College colleague Alexander Reed. Albers believed common objects could look “quite beautiful and even precious.” The supply fee includes all materials, and is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Please wear a sweater if you get chilled in air conditioning.
Register Online Now through June 13, 2024.
Join us for Basic Weaving I with Joan Namkoong
New weavers will learn the basics of floor loom weaving: how it works, how to set it up and how warp and weft interlace to create cloth. Basic weaving structures — plain weave, twill, basketweave, how to use different fibers, determining the sett of cloth and how hand woven cloth is made from start to finish are all in this 3 day class. (Instructor work in photo)
By the end of class, weavers will have a cotton sampler or a runner to take home. (Student work in photo )
There will be an additional $15 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. If you have previous multi shaft floor loom set up experience or taken Basic Weaving I you are welcome to repeat this class and work on a project of your choosing with prior approval of the instructor.
Register Online Now through June 18, 2024.
Join us for Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina.
Learn to weave a custom sized lauhala bracelet for yourself! In this class Pua will talk about the use of lauhala and demonstrate how the leaves are prepared for weaving. You will learn to weave a basic pattern using materials prepared by Pua, and finish with a beautiful bracelet.
Pua has been a lifelong student of traditional arts and crafts of Hawaiʻi. Her love of weaving bracelets began over 30 years ago, and she loves sharing this process with others.
There will be a $25 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes all materials and tools needed to complete one bracelet.
Register Online Now through June 30 2024.
Register Online Now through July 1 2024.
Join us for Inkle Loom Band Weaving with Barbara Long.
Come play with color and yarn while learning to thread and weave on an inkle loom. We will briefly discuss the history and uses of band weaving while introducing and move on to color, design, threading and weaving.
Weave with colors of your choice using yarn from the studio and the instructor's stash. Colors are the stars in inkle weaving. Looms may be taken home allowing students to make multiple projects during the class. Given time and interest, we will also cover pickup patterns and finishing options, including the use of hardware. Students will leave with completed band(s), instructions for warping and weaving, and a resource list for exploring further.
Dress comfortably, if you are easily chilled, bring a sweater as the room is air conditioned. All supplies are included in the price of the class.
Instructor Bio:
Barbara's interest in the magic of turning simple threads into fabric is life long. She especially enjoys small and simple tools, color, and seeing eyes light up in others as they discover the delight of creating objects fun and beautiful with thread.
Register Online Now through July 2, 2024.
Join us for Pile Rug with Linda Hee
In this class students will learn various tapestry weave techniques as well as cut and uncut pile techniques. The first section of the three yard warp will be used to practice and sample the various types of pile and flat weave effects. Students will then design their own rug using these techniques.
You will create a rug that is approximately, 24” x 36.” The size and complexity of the rug can be adjusted to the studentʻs abilities.
The $20 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. It includes the warp and weft yarn are supplied by the Hui, using donated yarns. You may bring your own weft yarn, if you would like. This class is open to any skill level.
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Instructor Bios:
Linda has a BFA in weaving from the University of Hawaii. She has been weaving for about 50 years and still enjoys it. She mainly weaves presentation pieces, but can occasionally produce a functional household item.
This class is open to adults from age 18.
Register Online Now through July 5, 2024.
Join us for Kumihimo Bracelet - Simple 8 Cord Round with Randy Spicocchi
Join us as we braid using the ancient Japanese technique of Kumihimo to explore various styles and designs with Randy Spicocchi. We will offer a series of new classes in Kumihimo over the next several months.
This 3-hour beginner class focuses on crafting a fiber bracelet with knotting cords. You will construct your own bracelet using various cords to make a round braid that is finished with a magnetic clasp.
Kumihimo skills introduced include basic movements on a foam disk, pattern selection (shape is round), color selection, problem solving, and finishing up with magnetic end caps using fast drying glue.
This class is open to all, no experience required.
Students should be able to grasp and move cords with fingers.
There will be an additional supply fee of $50 paid to the instructor on the day of class.
Supplies Include:
All materials will be provided.
Randy Spicocchi comes to HHH from Maui where he has had a home studio since 2020. He has been studying Kumihimo with many of the world’s preeminent Kumihimo designers and artists and is a member of the American Kumihimo Society, dedicated to the education of this ancient Japanese art form. Randy has taught Kumihimo Fiber Arts since 2019 and also enjoys making quilts as a member of The Maui Quilt Guild and is a member of the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui since 2022.
In addition to fiber art Randy opened Akalei Designs in April 2020. Akalei Designs reimagines traditional Hawaiian Lei using a vast array of glass and natural materials (e.g., shell, nuts, wood), and natural and synthetic fibers including silk, hemp, ribbon and other materials using braiding techniques and inspirations from Hawaii and the globe.Akalei is a Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which describes our unique necklace lei, bracelets, hat bands, and earrings all uniquely handcrafted on Maui
www.akaleidesigns.com
Register Online Now through July 5.
Join us for Beginner Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet with Randy Spicocchi
Students will be guided through the basics of braiding a round braid on a Kumihimo disk. Once begun we will be adding the 8 cords of pre-loaded seed beads into the round braid to create a 6-10” beaded bracelet. You will be following a loading pattern/guide to help you in preparing one of two different patterns. Students will then be shown how to add these beads into the center of the disk hole to make a beautiful-beaded bracelet. Students will also learn how to problem solve as they become comfortable with this beading process. Once done we will be attaching a magnetic end clasp. Time permitting, start a second bracelet with a different beaded pattern, or keep going on your current bracelet and create a necklace! Students are encouraged to take the morning Kumihimo 8 Cord round class if they would like to make a necklace in the afternoon.
No previous braiding or sewing skills are required. It is helpful to be able to grasp and pull relatively thin cords with your fingers in a repetitive manner. We will take a break every 60-90 minutes.
Note: Color combinations that are available are blue tones with white OR Picasso earth tones. Student will receive enough beads, cords, charm, and a magnetic end clasp to make a second bracelet on their own.
There is an additional supply fee of $65 paid to the instructor on the day of class and includes: Kumihimo disk, counterweight, plastic bobbins, bead mat, bead scoops and cord, large eye needle, sea themed charms, seed beads, and magnetic end clasp (Charms and clasps vary on availability).
Note, if you have taken the class before and have the kumihimo disk and counter weight bring them to class and your supply fee is reduced to $50
It is recommended that participants be prepared to sit for the majority of the class, except during demonstrations where students will stand to observe instruction.
Randy Spicocchi began designing jewelry while growing up in Northern New Mexico. He currently specializes in beaded and fiber arts of Kumihimo Braiding, where an infinite number of designs can be made by weaving various cords into spiral design. Randy began braiding designs in 2016 and has studied with Makiko Tada and Adrienne Gaskell (two of the world’s most renowned kumihimo authors and braiders).
Randy was recently recognized by the American Kumihimo Society for “Best Beaded Lanyard” during the 2023 Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA. His designs are also currently being sold by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in the Pop-Up Mākeke program. Visit his design website, www.AkaleiDesigns.com, to see his artistry on reimagining forever Hawaiian Lei using glass beads. He is also an active member of the Maui Quilt Guild
Register Online Now through July 6, 2024.
Join us for Beginner Basket Weaving with Cynthia Mccreedy
Learn to make a simple round basket! We will make one or two small baskets using natural and dyed round reed.
No weaving experience necessary. There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. It includes the reed necessary for making one or two round baskets.
*The instructor will bring a few pairs to share during the class, if you do not own any.
Cynthia McCreedy began her journey as a weaver in 1973 when she took a basket making class. She soon went from basket weaving to loom weaving, attending weaving and fiber arts classes at Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She still loves to learn new weaving techniques in both basket and loom weaving, as she continues on her lifelong weaving journey.
Register Online Now through July 7, 2024.
Join us for Beaded Coiled Wire Watch Bracelet with Elaine Imoto
Combine your beads and a watch face into a personalized bracelet! In this class Elaine and her Teachers Assistant will teach you how to take jewelry wire and coil it to create a cuff bracelet embellished with beads and a watch face! Experience with jewelry wire or basic wire wrapping is required. The instructor will bring a limited eclectic donation beads that are available for practice. It is recommended that you bring beads from home that you'd like to use.
Supply fee is $5 and includes 18 gauge artistic wire for bracelet form, 26 gauge artistic wire for sewing beads, access to loaner tool kits, limited supply of practice beads.
*Instructor has a limited supply of student tool kits available for the day
Register Online Now through July 17, 2024.
Register Online Now through July20, 2024.
Join us for Soap Making Naturally with Ghislaine Chock.
Ghislaine has been making her own soaps for over 15 years using the cold process method.
This soap making class will be simple enough for you to want to make soap bars for yourself and your loved ones forever. In the saponification process of making soap, we will use quality oils from plants blended with an alkali (sodium hydroxide, which all soaps contain). No preservatives, no shelf extenders, no chemical detergents, no hardeners or synthetic lathering agents -- in other words, no harsh ingredients will be used. Your homemade soaps will not only benefit your skin but also the environment.
Skill Level: Beginner
There will be an additional supply fee of $45 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee includes all oils and a silicone soap mold.
Register Online Now through July 21, 2024.
Join us for Open Studio Soap Making with Ghislaine Chock.
This open studio has been created to facilitate returning students who wish to make another batch of soap at the DAC studio without having to provide their own oils and equipment. The use of soap colorants, an additional component in soap making, will be presented. All supplies (oils and colorants) and equipment will be provided. Technical guidance from the instructor will be available to support your soap making production. The cleaning of used equipment will be expected.
Required Prerequisite: Soap Making Naturally class with Ghislaine Chock
There will be an additional supply fee of $30 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee includes all oils, lye, and purified water
Register Online Now through July 31, 2024.
Join us for Looping with Joan Namkoong
Looping is an ancient fiber technique where one thread travels in and out and crosses itself to form a stitch that does not unravel. Looping can form bags and vessels, surround an object or become an art piece. It's a simple and relaxing technique with few rules, uses just a needle and thread and lots of your creativity!
Register Online Now through August 4, 2024.
Register Online Now through August 1, 2024.
Join us for Basic Weaving II with Joan Namkoong
Practice your loom setup skills and techniques while you learn about Color and Weave. Color and Weave is based on a straight draw threading (1-2-3-4), plain weave and twill treadlings — all of which you already know. This simple design concept can result in cloth with pattern: stripes, checks and pinwheels in one cloth, log cabin in the second cloth. You’ll learn to warp with 2 colors and 2 threads and how to use two shuttles. You’ll also learn some simple design concepts for handwoven cloth.
Students may also work on their own projects with prior approval of the instructor.
By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.
Prerequisite: Basic Weaving I
Register Online Now through September 10 2024.
Join us for Open studio Rigid Heddle Weaving with Helen Rau
This is an open studio, where experienced Rigid Heddle weavers gather and share their rigid heddle weaving journey!
There are some requirements to know before you register. To participate, you must own and bring your own Rigid Heddle loom and have taken the prerequisites Rigid Heddle I and II. You are responsible to bring all supplies and materials for your project. Helen Rau is the guide for this open studio, however, she is there to advise and answer questions in a group setting, no new techniques will be taught in this session.
Your Rigid Heddle loom
Artist Bio:
Helen Rau has been weaving since 1995. Her favorite process of weaving is warping, and she loves creating kitchen towels, rag rugs, and scarves. Initially working on a floor loom, she transitioned to Rigid Heddle to save on space. Helen lives part-time in Portland, Oregon, and her other passions are spinning cotton, and spending time in her kitchen!
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Register Online Now through October 8 2024.
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