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Haku Lei-making with Maile Sakamoto

When
09 Mar 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Registration

Member – $60.00
Non-member – $70.00

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Join us for Haku Lei-making with Maile Sakamoto.

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.

There are many styles and techniques for lei-making; this is an introduction to just one of them! Students will learn the basics of this "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 supplies home to make a lei on their own (flowers not included).
The $10 supply fee includes all lei materials: backing, raffia and some plant material.

What to Bring:

$10 supply fee
A drink and a snack
Dress comfortably
If participants have access to flowers or ferns, they are welcome to bring, but not required. A list of common plants will be sent out prior to the class.

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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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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