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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.
All supplies are included in the price of the class.
What to bring:
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.
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.
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 July 7, 2026.
Join us for Pulp to Page: Book Arts and Paper Making with Jordan Paguirigan
Come and learn about the art of transforming fiber pulp into paper and paper into your very own book! In this class, you will learn traditional and contemporary techniques on how to make your own paper and then using them to create a one of a kind journal or sketchbook. In the papermaking portion, participants will create handmade sheets using recycled fibers and natural materials and will experiment with color, texture, and inclusions.
In the bookbinding section, we will be learning about the coptic stitch book binding method to create our very own book using our hand made paper. Paper pulp, paper pulp additives (color, sizing, inclusion materials), Book cover, and specialty binding thread.
All skill levels are welcome!
There will be an additional $30 supply fee due at the beginning of class to the instructor.
Supply fee includes:
Instructor Bios:
Jordan is a multimedia artist specializing in fiber arts. His favorite mediums are ulana lauhala, paper making, weaving, and felting and he often incorporates multiple techniques to create sculpture. Jordan has a passion for community and loves to use art as a way to connect with people, with nature, and to the world.
Register Online Now through July 9, 2026.
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.
Instructor Bio
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 11, 2026.
Join us for Punch Needling with Reina Young
Slow down and get creative with punch needling — a fun and relaxing fiber art that turns simple yarn into soft, textured designs. In this class, you’ll learn how to use a punch needle tool to “paint” with loops of yarn, creating a small wall hanging, patch, or decorative piece to take home.
We’ll walk you through everything from choosing your materials and setting up your frame to mastering basic stitches and finishing your work. You’ll also explore ways to play with color, texture, and design to make your piece truly your own.
There will be an additional $10 supply fee due to the instructor in the beginning of class. Supply fee includes:
Come for the craft, stay for the calm — and leave with something beautiful you made yourself.
A multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi, Reina Young 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.
Register Online Now through July 12, 2026
Join us for Sewing 101 with Kye Harford
This entry-level sewing class is geared towards ones that want to start sewing as a hobby or up their sewing skills and looking to skip the hassle of spending hours reading the operation manual or watching YouTube tutorials only to be frustrated and lose motivation. Participants will learn to sew a coaster and/or mini tote by the end of the class.
This class covers: - operating a sewing machine and its basic functions - purposes & uses of the different stitch types - straight stitching - basic machine maintenance - troubleshooting - essential sewing notions/tools - making a coaster & mini tote bag
There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee covers sewing notions and fabrics to make a coaster and mini tote bag.
This class is open to any skill level.
What to Bring:
Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.
Register Online Now through July 16, 2026.
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.
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 $25, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided.
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.
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Register Online Now through July 17, 2026.
Register Online Now through July 18, 2026.
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
Join us for Visible Mending on the Darning Loom with Reina Young
Give worn clothing and textiles new life through the art of visible mending. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use a darning loom to repair holes, tears, and thin areas while transforming them into beautiful decorative features.
Students will be introduced to the basics of darning loom setup, weaving techniques, yarn selection, and creative approaches to visible mending. Through guided practice, you'll create woven patches that strengthen fabric while adding color, texture, and personality to your garments.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop encourages sustainability, creativity, and a deeper connection to the items we wear and use every day.
Students will learn:
Participants are encouraged to bring a garment or textile in need of repair. All other materials will be provided. No weaving experience necessary.
There will be an additional $10 supply fee due to the instructor in the beginning of class.
What to bring: $10 supply fee
Bring a garment or textile that needs mending
Pen and paper for notes
Wear comfortable clothes (studio can get hot)
Snacks and beverages
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Register Online Now through July 22, 2026.
Join us for Basic Floor Loom: Stripes with Joan Namkoong
Practice your loom setup skills and techniques while you learn about stripes! Make them skinny, make them wide; make them one color or many colors. Plain weave, basketweave or twill stripes? In this class you’ll learn how to design and calculate striped dishtowels, how to warp stripes on the warping board, practice setting up a floor loom and vary the look of the stripes as you weave. Students will design and weave 4 dishtowels to take home.
This is a class for those who have set up a floor loom at least once before and know the basics of floor loom weaving.
Supply fee: $25 for warp and weft yarns
By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.
Prerequisite: Basic Weaving I
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.
Register Online Now through July 25, 2026.
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. All supplies and equipment provided.
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.
Register Online Now through July 26, 2026.
Join us for Linocut Printmaking with Reina Young.
Learn the basics of linocut printmaking in this fun, hands-on workshop. Using a piece of rubber block, you'll create a simple design, learn how to safely carve it, and print your image by hand.
We'll cover the entire process from sketching and transferring a design to carving, inking, and making multiple prints. The beauty of linocut lies in its bold lines, graphic qualities, and the surprise of seeing your carved block come to life on paper.
This workshop is great for beginners and anyone curious about printmaking. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
By the end of class, you'll leave with your carved stamp, a collection of prints, and the skills to continue exploring printmaking on your own. Whether you're interested in illustration, pattern design, or simply trying something new, linocut is an accessible and rewarding creative process.
There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the day of class. All supplies will be provided.
Register Online Now through July 30, 2026
Join us for Introduction to Weaving Adventure with Ghislaine Chock.
Weaving fabric textiles is an ancient craft that still thrives today and is practiced by people of all ages. Whether it is a kitchen towel, a scarf, or a rug, handmade practical items embellish our lives.
In this adventure, you will learn how to set up a loom and weave 2 narrow towels. Looms, yarns, and tools will be provided. Just bring your curiosity and motivation.
You will select your pattern and your colorful yarns.
The schedule is somewhat flexible. Once a week for 3- 4 hours, every Thursday morning, for 6 weeks, the studio will be opened. You will receive personal attention, guidance until you finish your pieces.
You must be present for the first day of this adventure.
Recommended: Learning To Weave by Deborah Chandler. This book is available on Amazon or your local library.
The class is open to all skill levels and beginner friendly!
There will be an additional $40 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes: warp and weft.
Ghislaine has been passionate about weaving fabric for over 30 years. Her artworks have received several awards, including from the Hawaii State Art Museum. She also introduces dyeing with botanical dyes in some of her work. Since 2021, she has been teaching weaving, dyeing, and natural soap making for the Hawai'i Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center
Register Online Now through Aug 1, 2026.
Join us for Fabric Slippers with Linda Hee.
Come learn how to make slippers like your grandma wore and use up old t-shirts at the same time! We’ll be making woven Japanese slippers using t-shirt strips and rope.
Open to all skill levels and beginner friendly!
There will be an additional $10 supply fee due at the beginning of class to the instructors
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.
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Register Online Now through August 2, 2026.
Join us for Intro To Hand Embroidery and Scrapwork with Jana Purington.
Learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches and simple techniques to create beautiful embellished designs using fabric scraps. Jana will guide students through foundational hand embroidery while exploring creative ways to add texture, color, and personality to fabric.
A $15 supply fee, payable to the instructor on the day of class, covers muslin/backing fabric, embroidery floss, needles, and a selection of fabric scraps. Students are encouraged to bring their own favorite fabrics or scraps to personalize their projects.
This class is open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to those looking to expand their embroidery techniques.
Jana Purington is an artist and seamstress from Kailua, Hawaii. She first learned embroidery from her grandmother and later took classes at the Royal School of Needlework in London. Hand-sewing techniques were a primary part of her undergraduate portfolio and her work in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts’ MFA program.
Jana has a small business making clothes out of recycled fabrics and combines her leftover materials with embroidery to create Hawaii-inspired pieces.
Register Online Now through Aug 9, 2026.
Join us for Finger Weaving with Linda Hee
Be one with your weaving. With finger weaving, your fingers become the loom! This is an extremely quick and portable way to weave short lengths of cordage.
By controlling the order of your warps youʻll be able to obtain different color patterns. By controlling your pick pattern, you can change your cord from round to flat or to split. if you canʻt visualize it, take the class and learn how to do it!
There will be an additional $5 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Open to all skill levels and beginner friendly!
Register Online Now through August 7, 2026.
Join us for Lauhala Bracelet with Jordan Paguirigan
Discover the beauty and versatility of natural lauhala leaves as you learn to weave your own stylish bracelets. In this class, you’ll gain confidence in preparing, folding, and weaving lauhala while exploring different patterns and finishing techniques.
At the end of class, you will have handcrafted a bracelet to wear with pride.
There will be an additional $15 supply fee due at the beginning of class to the instructor.
Jordan is a multimedia artist specializing in fiber arts. His favorite mediums are ulana lau hala, paper making, weaving, and felting and often incorporates multiple techniques to create sculpture. Jordan has a passion for community and loves to use art as a way to connect with people, with nature, and to the world.
Register Online Now through August 9, 2026.
Register Online Now through Aug 16, 2026.
Join us for Crocheted Lei with Linda Hee
In Hawaii lei are the perfect gift for almost any occasion. In this class you’ll learn two simple stitches to create beautiful yarn lei. They’re Perfect for graduation, hat bands, and scrunchies.
There will be an additional $25 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. The supply fee will cover yarns, ribbons and kukui nuts.
This class is open to all skill levels and beginner friendly!
Register Online Now through August 15, 2026.
Join us for Dublin Dragons Card Weaving on Inkle Loom with Helen Rau
Dublin Dragons pattern is a missing hole pattern. This pattern requires full concentration and focus. The border cards are weighted and the center pattern cards are threaded only in two holes, therefore under tension it will turn on it’s own. If you are looking for a challenge, this is the pattern to discover!
Participants must be able to warp an inkle loom for card weaving. There will be an additional $15 supply fee for 8/2 tencel yarn and handouts.
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!
Register Online Now through August 17, 2026.
Join us for Palaka Towels on Rigid Heddle with Helen Rau.
Let’s weave Palaka towels on a rigid heddle loom using one 12.5 dent heddle.
This class is open to anyone who can direct warp a rigid heddle loom. It is a practice of Color & Weave. There will be an additional $25 supply fee, payable to the instructor on the first day of class, which includes 8/2 unmercerized cotton threads for warp and weft along with handouts.
By the end of the class you will have woven two towels that are approximately 14” x 24”.
Instructor Bios
Register Online Now through Aug 23, 2026.
Join us for 8 Strand Braid with Linda Hee.
Enjoy the versatility of the 8 strand braid. You can braid flat, round or square!
In this class you will learn all three patterns. Once you have mastered the technique, you can plan your projects for belts, bracelets, shoelaces, and so many other things.
There will be an additional $15 supply fee for cordage
Register Online Now through August 22, 2026.
Register Online Now through Sept 4, 2026.
Join us for Lei Wili-making with Linda Hee.
In this intro class, all skill levels are welcome! Get a jump on graduations (or other occasions) and learn how to make a Hawaiian-style lei. We will be making a "wili" lei that binds leaves and flowers onto a backing. (If you are interested in a lei without flowers, please see the description for the Lei Haku class).
There are many styles and techniques for lei-making; this is an introduction to just one of them. Students will learn the basics of the wili technique and make a kupe`e (wristlet or anklet). The emphasis will not be on finishing a lei, but rather to solidly learn the technique so it can be replicated at home. Patience and attention are required! We will discuss various backings and plant materials. Students will be able to take enough supplieshome to make a lei on their own. (including any leftover flowers from class). The $15 supply fee includes all lei materials: backing, raffia and some plant material.
• $15 supply fee (cash)
• Scissors
• A drink and a snack
If participants have access to flowers or ferns, they are welcome to bring, but not required. Instructor Bio:
Register Online Now through September 13, 2025.
Join us for Natural Dyeing with Ghislaine Chock.
Discover colors from plants and indigo for quilters using fat quarters (18" x 21"). Skeins of yarns can also be included in your dyeing day. We will explore possible values with indigo, onion skins, madder, logwood, cochineal (insect), and others.
We will dye two yards of Kaufman 100% Kona cotton fabric which you can cut to your desired lengths. Kona cotton is tested for harmful substances and given the "Confidence in Textiles Certification."
There will be an additional supply fee of $40 payable to the instructor on the first day of class. The supply fee includes two yards Kona cotton, and dyeing materials: tannin, mordants, botanical dyes and indigo vat.
Ghislaine weaves and dyes textiles, with a focus on creating colors through use of local and not so local plant dyes. She has also has been making quilts for family and friends in beautiful Hawaiʻi for over 35 years
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