Hawaii Handweavers' Hui upcoming events

Simple Batik with Liz Train (19 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through April 30, 2026.

Join us for Simple Batik with Liz Train.

With her lively, inventive approach to making art, Liz will show you how to make your imagination come to life with color and wax.

This class is open to all skill levels!

Batik is an Indonesian word meaning writing with wax. Waxed areas create a resist design that dyes and paint cannot penetrate. Traditional batik techniques involve successive applications of wax and dye, submersing the fabric in a dye vat, one color at a time and layering the wax resist.

In this class we use a more modern technique of painting diluted acrylic paints instead of vat dyes. This allows the artist to create a variety of colors next to each other without the colors mixing with the previous layer. Traditional Indonesian tools and brushes will be used to apply hot soy wax resist to the fabric. Resist and dyed areas can be layered to create complex designs and lovely textures. Students will be able to create several samples of finished artworks.

There will be an additional $25 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes: one yard of fabric, paints, dyes, wax, and glue.

What to bring:

$25 supply fee
Wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Students may wish to bring other fabrics after they have used the yard of white cotton polyester that will be included in the supply fee.

Instructor Bio

Liz Train has an MFA in Fiber Arts from the University of Hawaiʻi where she taught fiber arts from 1980-1987. She was a museum educator for the Contemporary Museum from 1998-2005; and taught weaving and fiber arts from 2006-2020 at the Honolulu Museum of Art School. She also worked with the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum's Art Bento outreach program to elementary schools, and taught after-school classes at Noelani Elementary School.

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 Art.

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

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.

MAP Downtown Art Center

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How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

Watch Beginning Batik Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRiyL8iWDgQ&t=60s

Frame Loom Tapestry with Reina Young (20 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Register Online Now through May 6, 2026.

Join us for Frame Loom Tapestry with Reina Young

Create your own decorative tapestry or wall hanging on a simple frame loom. Learn basic weaving techniques and stitches, how to begin and end your tapestry and how to create shapes, patterns and textures for your own unique design. Frame loom tapestry is creative and perfect for all craft lovers.

This class is open to any skill level. Some knitting, stitching, or weaving experience helps.

There will be an additional supply fee of $30 for a frame loom, needles and yarn. The supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies will be provided but if you would like to bring your own yarn, you may.

What to Bring:

$25 Supply fee
Snack and beverage
Wear comfortable clothing
Bring jacket and/or sweaters. The studio can get chilly.

Instructor Bio

Reina Young is a multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi. She specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.

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, 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.

MAP Downtown Art Center

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MAP to HHH Classroom

How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through May 9, 2026.

Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

This class introduces new weavers to the portable rigid heddle loom. Weavers have the option to create a scarf, table runner, or placemats. We will go over different pattern techniques, play with color palettes, experiment with various fibers, and learn how to warp and dress the loom.

The rigid heddle loom is essentially a rectangular, wooden frame loom. However, it differs from the simple frame looms that are now readily available and often used for tapestry, as it has space for a heddle/reed, making it capable of producing sheds (gaps or spaces) to weave through. It is a 2 shaft loom, but has further reaching capabilities.

This class is open to any skill level. There will be an additional supply fee of $20, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided.

What to Bring:

$20 supply fee
Notebook and pen

Instructor Bio

Reina Young is a multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi who specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP Downtown Art Center

Click for information on Parking at DAC

MAP to HHH Classroom

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Frame Loom Tapestry with Reina Young (27 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Register Online Now through May 6, 2026.

Join us for Frame Loom Tapestry with Reina Young

This class is open to any skill level. Some knitting, stitching, or weaving experience helps.

What to Bring:

$25 Supply fee
Snack and beverage
Wear comfortable clothing
Bring jacket and/or sweaters. The studio can get chilly.

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP Downtown Art Center

Click for information on Parking at DAC

MAP to HHH Classroom

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through May 9, 2026.

Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

What to Bring:

$20 supply fee
Notebook and pen

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP Downtown Art Center

Click for information on Parking at DAC

MAP to HHH Classroom

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through May 9, 2026.

Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

What to Bring:

$20 supply fee
Notebook and pen

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP Downtown Art Center

Click for information on Parking at DAC

MAP to HHH Classroom

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through June 17, 2026

Join us for Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

A basic weaving class for people who want to learn to use a floor loom. You will learn the basics of setting up a floor loom: measuring a warp, dressing the loom (beaming the warp, threading heddles, sleying the reed, tying on) — all in an orderly manner so you can weave cloth. You’ll learn basic weave structures — plain weave, twill, basketweave. We’ll explore how to use different fibers, how to determine the sett of cloth and how handwoven cloth is made from start to finish. You will weave a sampler and a short piece that can be used as a runner or wall hanging. Students who have taken any of our Basic Weaving classes are welcome to take this class to practice their skills and work on a project to be discussed with the instructor.

By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.

There will be an additional $15 (cash) supply fee payable to the instructor on first day of class which includes all weaving supplies.

What to bring:

$15 supply fee
Small scissors
Paper and pencil for notes

Instructor Bio

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.

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church

Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through June 17, 2026

Join us for Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.

There will be an additional $15 (cash) supply fee payable to the instructor on first day of class which includes all weaving supplies.

What to bring:

$15 supply fee
Small scissors
Paper and pencil for notes

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church

Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through June 17, 2026

Join us for Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.

There will be an additional $15 (cash) supply fee payable to the instructor on first day of class which includes all weaving supplies.

What to bring:

$15 supply fee
Small scissors
Paper and pencil for notes

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church

Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Looping with Joan Namkoong (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through June 20, 2026.

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!

What to bring:

$10 supply fee payable to instructor for waxed linen
Large eye tapestry needle, metal or plastic, approximately 2 inches long
Small scissors
Optional: bring a small bottle or object to loop over

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church

Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf

Hand Brooms II with Joan Namkoong (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Register Online Now through July 25, 2026

Join us for Hand Brooms II with Joan Namkoong.

Tie a broom and add some color and design to your handles using simple techniques and materials. Weave in color , change colors, add a hanging loop and make a potscrubber, all using broom corn (hurl).

All materials and tools provided. Prerequisite: Hand Brooms I.

What to bring:

$20 cash, payable to instructor for supplies
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Instructor Bio

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church

Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 6_2026.pdf