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Register Online Now through August 29, 2026.
Join us for Ikat Adventure with Ghislaine Chock.
An ancient textile practice, ikat is simply a method of wrapping bundles of warp or weft threads with tape to resist the effects of the dye. Tie dyeing if you will, but in this Ikat Adventure you’ll be tying warp threads before the cloth is woven on a loom. The more you tie, the more elaborate and colorful your patterns will be when they emerge from different botanical dye pots. Then you’ll set up your loom for a plain weave silk and linen scarf and take home a spectacular creation.
Skills required: Winding a warp, dressing a loom and weaving plain weave.
There will be an additional $50 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes: silk and linen yarns, plastic tape, tannins, mordants, and botanical dyes.
What to Bring:
Instructor Bio
Ghislaine is an award winning fiber artist who has been weaving and dyeing in Hawaiʻi for over 30 years.
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.
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Watch Ikat Adventure Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VlfGAk94X0
Register Online Now through Sept 10, 2026.
Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving II with Reina Young
We will explore adding texture to weaving through the use of pick up sticks and finger manipulation. And by the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.
Participants will take home the loom for the duration of the course.
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.
Register Online Now through Oct 3, 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.
This class is open to any skill level.
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.
This class is open to adults. Minors ages 12-17 may take the class but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both parent and child must register and pay the fee. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online for yourself and your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
Register Online Now through October 12, 2026.
Join us for Eco Dye Scarf with Jena Hayama & Alison Ibara-Kawabe.
Bring Your Own flowers and Plants (BYOP) to create a unique botanical silk scarf.
Eco dyeing is a special technique that uses the natural pigments of plants to imprint color and images onto fabric. Local plants and flowers in season are wrapped into bundles and then steamed to print onto silk scarves. Successful eco-printing using this method requires knowledge of (and access to) plants that are rich in tannins and natural dyes.
But what if you don’t have these plants?
In this class, we will use a “blanket” prepared with acid dye to create both positive and negative botanical prints on a silk scarf. This technique produces a scarf with a vivid background color and dramatic plant silhouettes. Plants may or may not have natural dye properties.
In other words, “ANY KINE” PLANT will work!
Bring your own flowers and leaves, especially ones with distinctive or unique silhouettes, and leave with your very own botanical printed silk scarf.
Experience with basic eco-dyeing technique is helpful, but not required.
There will be a $20 supply fee that includes one habotai silk scarf, dye supplies (iron mordant, prepared dye blanket, citric acid solution, plastic wrap, etc.) supplied and payable to the instructor on the day of class.
What to bring:
Jena Hayama (aka J. Tanuki) is a "dye explorer" who experiments with locally grown plants in Hawaiʻi to dye fibers and make clothes, among other things.
You can see her work on Instagram under the handle @tanukiheadquarters
Register Online Now through October 10, 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 Oct 10, 2026.
Join us for Beginner’s Kumihimo with Wayne Akizaki.
An introductory class to kumihimo, the traditional braiding technique of Japan, using a marudai (wooden stand) and weighted tama (bobbins). In this class you will learn about the equipment, how to attach and secure cords to the tama and marudai, how to calculate counterweights; how to read patterns and keep track of the point of braiding and hand movements.
This class is beginner friendly and open to all skill levels.
The supply fee includes:
*Marudai and tama: Bring your own if you have them.
Wayne Akizaki Took 12+ years Kumihimo lessons from Carol Nagano at JCCH, of which, the last 5 years assisted teaching the beginning students the basic Kumihimo braiding techniques.
Register Online Now through Oct 14, 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.
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.
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 Oct 15, 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!
MAP: St Luke's Episcopal Church
Parking at St Lukeʻs Episcopal Church Community Hall
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 October 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 Basic Loom Weaving II with Jill Cohen and Jo Hittner
Practice your loom setup skills and techniques while you learn to vary your treadling thereby changing the pattern on your cloth!
This class is designed for those who would like to practice their skills setting up a multi-shaft loom.
Weavers will setup a 4-shaft table loom using one threading and produce two towels with distinctly different patterns. In this class you will learn how to calculate the warp needed for two dishtowels, wind a warp on the warping board, practice setting up a table loom and vary the design of your pattern as you weave. Students will design and weave 2 dishtowels to take home.
All materials and tools will be provided.
❖ $12 supplies fee payable to instructor
❖ Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
❖ Comfortable seat cushion
❖ Beverage
❖ Lunch and snacks
Instructor Bios:
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 Hawai’i Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
Register Online Now through Oct 17, 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.
All skill levels are welcome!
There will be an additional $15 supply fee due at the beginning of class to the instructor.
Supply fee includes:
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 October 17, 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
Register Online Now through October 26, 2026.
Join us for Fabric Slippers with Linda Hee.
In this class students will learn basic weaving techniques to create vertical stripes or a checkerboard pattern on their slippers. They will also learn advanced techniques to make the straps for their slippers.
Bring at least one completed slipper base to class. You will use this to attach the braided or fabric strap to your slipper.
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.
Studio Location and parking Map
Register Online Now through Nov 3, 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 $25, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided.
Studio location and Parking Map
Register Online Now through Nov 6, 2026.
Join us for Handmade Notecards with Linda Hee.
In this class students will earn how to make their own foam stamps. The instructor's collection of stamps will also be available for use during the class. The skills learned could be applied to making wrapping paper, decorating boxes or other containers, or larger scale artwork. Students will take home five completed cards for their own use.
There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor the day of the class.
This class is open to beginners with no required prerequisite.
Instructor Bio:
Linda has no degree or any degree of skill in the production of these items but is very happy to share some of them with the community. Simple craft projects kept her sane during COVID.
Register Online Now through Nov 7, 2026.
Register Online Now through November 7, 2026.
Join us for Silk Cord Beaded Bracelet with Nikki Chin.
Learn how to create a stylish, handcrafted beaded bracelet using silk cord and traditional knotting techniques. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll be guided through the process of selecting beads, stringing your design, and creating adjustable knots for a comfortable, professional finish.
This project is perfect for anyone who enjoys jewelry making, working with beautiful materials, and creating personalized accessories.
You'll learn practical skills that can be used to make bracelets for yourself, gifts for friends and family, or pieces to add to your handmade collection. There is an additional $25 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
This class is suitable for beginners and all skill levels. No prior jewelry-making experience is required.
Metal hardware for keychain
A wide selection of colorful cords
Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
“I’m a 55-year-old jewelry enthusiast with a long love for crafting. By day, I work in the medical supply field, but my true creative joy comes from making beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Over the years, I’ve explored many forms of jewelry making, from intricate wire wrapping with crystals and shells to colorful macramé designs. Recently, macramé earrings have become one of my favorite ways to combine texture, color, and artistry—and I can’t wait to share my passion and techniques with you.” -Nikki Chen
Register Online Now through November 8, 2026.
Join us for Beginning Crochet with Rene.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet in a fun, supportive environment! This class is perfect for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their basic skills. We'll start by covering essential crochet terminology, abbreviations, how to hold your hook and yarn, and foundational stitches through step-by-step demonstrations.
Once you've built confidence with the basics, you'll begin a simple project based on the interests and skill levels of the class. Whether you're making your very first stitches or brushing up on techniques, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue your crochet journey.
Open to all skill levels. Beginners are especially welcome.
There will be an additional $15 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. The supply fee includes a crochet hook, crochet needles, yarn and stitch markers
Instructor Bio: Rene is a self-taught knitter/crocheter who loves to be around yarn. She started with learning to crochet as a teenager and has spent decades exploring the art and joy of knitting and crocheting. Her passion is to spread enthusiasm to others interested in making things by hand.
Register Online Now through November 14, 2026.
Join us for Corded Phone Wristlet with Nikki Chin.
Create a fun and functional phone wristlet that's uniquely yours! In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and assemble a custom corded phone wristlet using a mix of decorative beads, including flower beads, wooden beads, crystals, and other accent beads of your choice.
You'll learn how to plan a balanced design, securely string and assemble your wristlet, and finish it with durable hardware that easily attaches to your phone case. Whether you prefer a colorful, playful style or a more natural and minimalist look, you'll leave with a practical accessory that's both beautiful and useful.
There is an additional $25 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Register Online Now through November 21, 2026.
Join us for Rag Rugs with Reina Young
Learn how to weave a rag rug. Have fun repurposing old materials to create something new. Draft your own unique rug design and bring it to life using a variety of plain-weave patterning techniques. Instructors will introduce the parts of a loom, explain how they work, and demonstrate how to measure a warp and dress the loom for weaving a rag rug.
By the end of the class, participants will know the basics of weaving a rug on a floor loom, and they will take home a one-of-a-kind approximately two 26in x 36in rugs using an 5 or 8 dent reed.
There will be an additional $25 supply fee, payable to the instructor on the first day of class, which includes 3 yards of rug warp and weft material
Instructor Bios
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.
Register Online Now through Nov 22, 2026.
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 that don’t have hemlines in the way and can lay flat. 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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