Register Online Now through February 22, 2024.
Join us for a FREE Japanese Marudai Demonstration with Randy Spicocchi
Randy Spicocchi will do a demo on the Marudai when he is here on Oahu next week, Friday Feb. 23 from 1 – 3 pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Marudai and techniques. If there is enough interest he will hold a class next time he flies over from Maui.
This free event is open to all. Please register above online soon if interested!
Check out the videos linked below.
Randy was recently featured on HI Live Now with his techniques.
Part 1 - Beaded forever lei:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqER2qUCt2g
Part 2 - Marudai and disk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSkU62VpHC0
Link to register separately for the morning Beaded Bracelet class on the same day:
Beginner Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet - with Randy Spicocchi
Instructor Bio
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
MAP Downtown Art Center - Parking, Enter the Chinatown Gateway Garage from Bethel Street. Weekday rate: $3.00 for two hours, $1.50 for each additional 30 minutes. All-day weekday pass: $10.00 (park in the garage between 6:30 and 8:30 AM, and exit by 6 PM). Weekend rate: $.50 for 30 minutes, with a maximum fee of $3.00. All transactions by credit card.
MAP to HHH Classroom
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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