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• Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young and Helen Rau

  • Start
    20 Apr 2024
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  • End
    04 May 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through April 13, 2024.

  Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young and Helen Rau

  

  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. 

  

  What to Bring: 

  • $25 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.

  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. 

  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.  

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  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Fun with Tie Dye with Kilikina

  • When
    28 Apr 2024
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register Online Now through April 21, 2024. Class Cancelled

  Join us for Fun with Tie Dye with Kilikina.

  Make four distinctive dishcloths using Japanese shibori resist dying techniques. Although traditional shibori was done with indigo, modern shibori uses colors and other types of dye. The Japanese shibori techniques that students will experiment with are itajime (clamping and binding), makiage (stitching and binding), arashi (pole wrapping), and mokume (woodgrain stitch). Students will color the fabric in class. The dishcloths need to sit at least 24 hours in a ziplock bag for best results. Students will rinse, wash and dry out their finished tie dyed pieces at home.

  There will be an additional supply fee of $30 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee includes: Fiber reactive dyes (various colors), rubber bands, needle and thread, sinew (waxed string), plastic exam gloves, PVC pipes, and 4 flour sack dishcloths (24” x24”).

  What to Bring:

  • $30 supply fee
  • Rubber dishwashing gloves (1 pair)
  • Any type of bucket with a handle
  • Two old towels, rags or t-shirts which will be used to soak up dye
  • Small scissors
  • 4 quart or gallon Ziploc bags
  • One plastic bag (any type) 
  • Apron (optional)* 
  • Wear comfortable clothing**
  • Water and a personal snack (optional)

  *Water resistant apron might be available at Daiso Stores (call them first to check)

  **Wear any clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on, and old comfortable shoes. It’s best to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.

  About the Instructor:

  Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Christine Ho is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy! 

  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.

  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.  

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  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Weave an Apron Basket with Lynn Martin Graton

  • When
    28 Apr 2024
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Waimea Private Residence, Hawaiʻi Island - Registrants will receive address and information
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through April 21, 2024.

  Join us for Weave an Apron Basket with Lynn Martin Graton.

  

  This rectangular basket is sometimes referred to as an "Apron Basket" because you can neatly fold and store aprons and other small linens in it.  However, it is also a very versatile shape - perfect for carrying your weaving yarns and tools around and for carrying potluck goodies to a neighbor's house for a party. 

  At approximately 18" across x 9" wide x 12" high, the rattan reed basket features a sturdy wooden handle that is incorporated into the weave.  You will have the opportunity to wrap the upper portion of the wooden handle with decorative reed or leave it exposed.

  
  

  During this class, we will build up the sides of the basket in either a plain weave pattern (over one/under one) with decorative bands of color, or a twill weave pattern (over two/under two) using contrasting colors. The plain weave pattern is good for beginners. Students with some experience may choose  the twill pattern. While no prior experience is required to weave the plain weave pattern, familiarity with creating a 3-dimensional form is helpful for this class.

  
  

  Lynn will pre-measure spokes to allow everyone to finish their basket in one day. And since the number of spokes needed for each basket style is different, we will ask you to choose the basket you would like to make while registering for the class:

  1. Plain weave pattern basket for any skill level
  2. Twill weave pattern basket for those with experience

  The class will run from 9 am to 5 pm with a break for lunch. Please bring your lunch.

  There will be an additional $60 supply fee payable to the instructor on the day of class which includes: various sizes of rattan reed needed for spokes, weavers, rim and lashing, and a wooden handle. Various tools specific to reed basketry (clips & awls) will be available for your use.

  What to Bring:

  • $60 supply fee
  • Measuring tape
  • Sturdy clippers for cutting reed 
  • Rectangular plastic tub for water approximately 16" x 12" x 7" deep (not a 5 gallon bucket though!)
  • Small spray bottle for water
  • An old towel
  • Your lunch

  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 from age 18. We require a minimum of four participants. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if the 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.

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Lynn J Martin Graton lives on Hawaiʻi Island and has a background in a variety of artistic mediums. She is currently working primarily in fiber arts – focusing on loom weaving, surface design, and a range of basketry traditions including traditional coconut frond weaving of the Pacific Islands.  Lynn has held a number of solo exhibitions and has participated in many group exhibitions. Her artwork can be found in the permanent collections of the East-West Center and the Hawai`i State Foundation on Culture and the arts.  An active photographer, Lynnʻs images have appeared in a number of exhibitions and publications including the covers of two Smithsonian Folklife Festival program books. 

  Lynn holds a M. A. Degree in Pacific Island Studies from the University of Hawai`i Manoa (UHM) with a focus on Pacific art history, received under scholarship from the East-West Center.  She holds a B.A. in Art (ceramics and sculpture) and secondary art education certification from the University of Guam.  Her career was spent as a folklorist and arts administrator working for the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (1983-1998), the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (1998-2014), and the historic Sanborn Mills Farm in central New Hampshire (2014-2019).  As a folklorist she curated exhibitions and concerts to honor tradition bearers, produced a number of audio recordings and publications, and oversaw major folklife festival programs including four in connection with the Smithsonian Institutionʻs Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Her last five years at the NH arts council, was spent serving as Executive Director overseeing strategic planning, public art projects, and grants to major nonprofits. https://www.lynnmartingraton.com/

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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  • Measuring tape
  • Sturdy clippers for cutting reed 
  • Rectangular plastic tub for water approximately 16" x 12" x 7" deep (not a 5 gallon bucket though!)
  • Small spray bottle for water
  • An old towel

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• Silk Painting Explorations: Creating Gift Bags with Ann Pervinkler

  • When
    05 May 2024
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Register Online Now through April 28, 2024.

  Join us for Silk Painting Explorations: Creating Gift Bags with Ann Pervinkler

  Create three beautiful silk gift bags while learning basic silk painting techniques of stretching the silk into a frame and painting the silk using wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and layered lines. Our color palettes will be Rainbow Shower Tree and Waimanalo Blues. We will sew the silk into a bags using a very simple and speedy technique!

  The supply fee of $20 includes the silk handkerchiefs, silk paint and rayon ribbon. The supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All painting and sewing supplies are provided. This is a beginner level class, no painting or sewing experience is required.

  

  
  

  What to bring:

  • $20 Supply fee
  • Small Scissors
  • Snack and beverage
  • Wear or bring a paint shirt or apron

  
  

  
  

  Pictured, wet on wet

  Instructor Bio

  Fiber artist for over 50 years, a life long journey in theatre costume design, silk painting, clothing design, weaving and wall art. Painted silk pillows and scarves and clothing canbe viewed on my Etsy shop: AnnsSilksOfHawaii

  
  

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  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. 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.

  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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• Hand Brooms with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    08 May 2024
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Register Online Now through May 1, 2024.

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  What to bring: 

  • $15 supply fee for fibers payable to instructor
  • Scissors or garden clippers and/or knife with razor blade edge
  • Dowel, pvc pipe, bamboo or other rounded stick, 15-18” long, about 2” in diameter.
    
  • Wear comfortable clothes, pair of socks 

  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.

  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.

  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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• Looping with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    08 May 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Register Online Now through May 1, 2024.

  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

  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.

  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. 

  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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• Basic Weaving I with Joan Namkoong

  • Start
    09 May 2024
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  • End
    11 May 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Register Online Now through May 2, 2024.

  Join us for Basic Weaving I with Joan Namkoong

  

  New weavers will learn the basics of floor loom weaving: how it works, how to set it up and how warp and weft interlace to create cloth. Basic weaving structures — plain weave, twill, basketweave, how to use different fibers, determining the sett of cloth and how hand woven cloth is made from start to finish are all in this 3 day class. (Instructor work in photo)

  
  

  
  

  

  By the end of class, weavers will have a cotton sampler or a runner to take home. (Student work in photo )

  There will be an additional $15 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

  What to bring:

  • $15 supply fee payable to instructor
  • Small scissors
  • Optional: A skein of yarn for experimenting

  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. 

  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.

  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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• Beaded Wire Cuff with Elaine Imoto

  • When
    12 May 2024
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Register Online Now through May 5, 2024.

  Join us for Beaded Wire Cuff with Elaine Imoto

  Combine your favorite beads into a wire cuff! In this class Elaine and her Teachers Assistant will teach you how to take jewelry wire and create a cuff bracelet embellished with beads! Experience with jewelry wire or basic wire wrapping is required. The instructor will bring a limited eclectic donation beads that are available for practice. It is recommended that you bring beads from home that you'd like to use.

  Supply fee is $5 cash and is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. It includes 18 gauge artistic wire for bracelet form, 26 gauge artistic wire for sewing beads, access to loaner tool kits, limited supply of practice beads.

  If you do not want to bead the wire cuff, you can make just a coiled wire cuff!

  
  

  What to bring:

  • $5 supply fee
  • Beading tools: round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, long nose pliers, and wire cutters*
  • Bring any beads you want to incorporate into the bracelet
  • Snack and beverage

  
  

  
  

  *Instructor has a limited supply of student tool kits available for the day

  Beading/wire-work tools can be purchase from BEAD GALLERY on Queen Street.

  Instructor Bio
  

  Former secretary of the Bead Society of Hawaiʻi, Elaine Imoto loves beading as a journey for fun and fellowship.

  After three years leading Second Saturday bead gatherings at the Louis Pohl gallery, Elaine is now donating her beaded wire vine creations to the DAC gift shop, and teaching classes in how to make them. Her legacy artwork will be on display at DAC, August 31 - September 9, 2022, in conjunction with the launch of the book, Courage Poured Into My Heart. Prior works have been shown at Bibelot Gallery in Kaimuki, Pohl Gallery on Bethel Street, and at the Cedar Street Galleries Xmas miniatures show since 2015.

  
  

  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 from age 18. 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.

  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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• Mixed Media Printing on Fabric with Liz Train

  • Start
    14 May 2024
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  • End
    18 Jun 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Register Online Now through Tuesday, May 7.

  Join us for Mixed Media Printing on Fabric with Liz Train.

  Explore a variety of techniques for printing on fabric. Techniques include "Gyotaku” with leaves and rubber fish, designing, carving and printing with your own rubber stamps, monoprinting with plexiglass plates, gelli plates, clay plates and rubbing plates. Create unique, creative fabric art works.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  There will be an additional $20 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class, which includes: 1 yard of fabric, fabric paints, inks, carving rubber for stamps, fabric pastels, use of tools and printing plates

  What to Bring:

  • $20 supply fee
  • Apron (or wear old clothes)
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Fabric as needed depending on size of projects (One yard of white cotton/polyester is provided for the first class)
  • Paper towels

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Liz Train has an MFA in Fiber Arts from the University of Hawaiʻi where she taught fiber arts 1980-1987. She was a museum educator for the Contemporary Museum 1998-2005; and taught weaving and fiber arts 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 the Arts.

  
  

  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 from age 18. 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.

  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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• Taste of Weaving with Mari Macmillan & Helen Rau

  • When
    18 May 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Register Online Now through May 8, 2024.

  Join us for Taste of Weaving with Mari Macmillan & Helen Rau.

  

  Learn about weaving on portable as well as floor looms.  Spend an afternoon with Helen Rau and Mari Macmillan exploring rigid-heddle and floor looms to see which type better suits your needs.  In this class, you try both types, see the differences, and take home the samples you have woven. Looms are pre-warped and all supplies are furnished, you just sit down and weave. Three hours of fun! Four students per class.

  
  

  In this introduction to weaving, Mari will teach students to use a floor loom that is warped and set up to weave material approximately 10-12 inches wide. Emphasis will be on learning how to throw a shuttle and pack weft evenly, while keeping edges uniform. Looms and materials are provided and students will be able to take their piece home.

  There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructors at the beginning of class. The supply fee includes warp and weft (threads/yarn) for learning to weave and handouts with information about weaving. Each student will take home the two samples they create in class.

  What to Bring:

  • $10 Supply Fee
  • Drink and a snack (optional)
  • Wear comfortable clothing

  
  

  Instructor Bios:

  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!

  Mari Macmillan has been weaving for 30 years. Early on, someone told her about "Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch" and she balanced a highly technical medical career in pharmacy with the high touch need to make things completely by hand.  She likes to create functional items that show her love of color. Two of her non-functional pieces have been purchased by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.  Many towels have been purchased at the Hui booth at the Kalama Fair in December. Mari also paints.

  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.

  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.  

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• Sashiko Stitching with Wendy Arbeit

  • When
    20 May 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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  Register Online Now through May 13 2024.

  Join us for Sashiko Stitching with Wendy Arbeit.

  Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery style that uses just the running stitch, takes many forms. Last year we made a wall hanging in one class and a large decorative patch to adorn a tote bag in another. This year we’ll be making coaster-sized patches from a selection of traditional Japanese animal and flower designs different from last year’s class while employing special transfer and stitchery techniques important for a successful classical outcome.
  

  Once they’re sewn you can transform one patch into a coaster in class and frame another in a perfectly sized frame from Daizo in a selection of metal tones.

  
  

  Sashiko refers to the humble running stitch once sewn in repeating rows to repair clothing. The stitching has evolved over the years to represent traditional patterns and designs. Today it is used to decorate clothing and other functional items, and to embellish modern wall hangings. Examples will be shared in class.

  There will be an additional $10 supply fee paid to the instructor at the beginning of the class which includes the coaster fabric, sashiko thread, needles, needle threader, patterns, marking pencils, one frame, and handouts.

  What to bring:

  • $10 Supply fee
  • Scissors

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Wendy Arbeit received an MA in Art from Columbia University. She started making crafts from an early age and continued after her degree by learning the traditional arts of beading, back-strap weaving, basket making, and twining from Iroquois, Mexican, and Pacific island people. She learned sashiko and temari from Japanese books at a time when none were available in English and kumihimo at a Japan-sponsored program.

  She has written four traditional-craft related books, What Are Fronds For? a manual for plaiting coconut fronds; Baskets in Polynesia, a survey of central Polynesian baskets; Tapa in Tonga, an introduction to Tongan barkcloth; and finally the award-winning, Links to the Past: the Work of Early Hawaiian Artisans, a compendium of 1000 objects made within 50 years of Western contact.

  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.

  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. 

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• Painting a Silk Sun Hat with Ann Pervinkler

  • When
    26 May 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    6

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  Register Online Now through May 19, 2024.

  Join us for Painting a Silk Sun Hat with Ann Pervinkler.

  Paint the perfect folding sun hat in strong, reflective lightweight silk with a soft drawstring and matching bag. We will paint with silk paints in a “Waimanalo Blues” palette using azure blue, turquoise, and teal. Silk hat and bag painting is packed with "happy artistic surprises". Voila, a beautiful silk sun hat and bag!

  
  

  This is a beginner course, painting experience is not necessary.

  What to bring:

  • $25 Supply fee
  • Snack and beverage
  • Wear or bring a paint shirt or apron

  
  

  The supply fee of $25 includes the silk hat, silk hat bag, and silk paints. Supply fee payable to instructor on the first day of class.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Fiber artist for over 50 years, a life long journey in theatre costume design, silk painting, clothing design, weaving and wall art. A video of the hat popping out of the bag and current silk painted folding sun hats can be viewed on my Etsy shop: AnnsSilksOfHawaii

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  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.

  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. 

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• All Things Macramé with Jessica Araszewski

  • When
    04 Jun 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Register Online Now through May 28, 2024.

  Join us for All Things Macramé with Jessica Araszewski.

  Join me for a beginner macramé class, in one session you will create unique and decorative macramé decor.

  In this class we will go over a few basic knots that can be used for endless creations! Go with the classic off white or choose from our selection of colors. We will create a delightful wall hanging and a plant holder.

  No experience required. There will be an additional supply fee of $30 paid to the instructor on the day of class.

  Supplies include: Colored macramé cord, wood beads, and snacks. All materials are provided.

  
  

  
  

  

  What to Bring:

  • $30 supply fee
  • Drink or snack (optional), we provide
  • Wear comfortable clothing

  Instructor Bio

  Jessica loves making art and creating useful household items and furniture with macramé... and so will you!

  
  

  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.

  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.  

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• Simple Beaded Cuff with Hook and Clasp with Elaine Imoto

  • When
    16 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    6

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  Register Online Now through June 9, 2024.

  Join us for Simple Beaded Cuff with Hook and Clasp with Elaine Imoto

  Wire wrap beads into this unique beaded cuff that closes with a hook and clasp! In this class Elaine and her Teachers Assistant will teach you how to take jewelry wire and coil it with beads to create your personalized simple cuff! Experience with jewelry wire or basic wire wrapping is is recommended but not required. The instructor will bring a limited eclectic donation beads that are available for practice. It is recommended that you bring beads from home that you'd like to use.

  Supply fee is $5 cash and is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. It includes 18 gauge artistic wire for bracelet form, 26 gauge artistic wire for sewing beads, access to loaner tool kits, limited supply of practice beads.

  What to bring:

  • $5 supply fee
  • Beading tools: round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, long nose pliers, and wire cutters*
  • Bring any beads you want to incorporate into the bracelet
  • Snack and beverage

  *Instructor has a limited supply of student tool kits available for the day. Beginners can use the provided tools for class before investing in a personal toolset.

  Beading/wire-work tools can be purchase from BEAD GALLERY on Queen Street.

  Instructor Bio
  

  Former secretary of the Bead Society of Hawaiʻi, Elaine Imoto loves beading as a journey for fun and fellowship.

  After three years leading Second Saturday bead gatherings at the Louis Pohl gallery, Elaine is now donating her beaded wire vine creations to the DAC gift shop, and teaching classes in how to make them. Her legacy artwork will be on display at DAC, August 31 - September 9, 2022, in conjunction with the launch of the book, Courage Poured Into My Heart. Prior works have been shown at Bibelot Gallery in Kaimuki, Pohl Gallery on Bethel Street, and at the Cedar Street Galleries Xmas miniatures show since 2015.

  
  

  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 from age 18. 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.

  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. 

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• Hand Brooms with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    19 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    5

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  Register Online Now through June 12, 2024.

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  What to bring: 

  • $15 supply fee for fibers payable to instructor
  • Scissors or garden clippers and/or knife with razor blade edge
  • Dowel, pvc pipe, bamboo or other rounded stick, 15-18” long, about 2” in diameter.
    
  • Wear comfortable clothes, pair of socks 

  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.

  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.

  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. 

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• Looping with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    19 Jun 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register Online Now through June 12, 2024.

  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

  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.

  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. 

  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. 

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• Basic Weaving II with Joan Namkoong

  • Start
    20 Jun 2024
  •  
  • End
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Register Online Now through June 13, 2024.

  Join us for Basic Weaving II with Joan Namkoong

  Practice your loom setup skills and techniques while you learn about Color and Weave. Color and Weave is based on a straight draw threading (1-2-3-4), plain weave and twill treadlings — all of which you already know. This simple design concept can result in cloth with pattern: stripes, checks and pinwheels in one cloth, log cabin in the second cloth. You’ll learn to warp with 2 colors and 2 threads and how to use two shuttles. You’ll also learn some simple design concepts for handwoven cloth.

  Students may also work on their own projects with prior approval of the instructor. 

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

  Prerequisite: Basic Weaving I

  There will be an additional $20 supply fee payable to the instructor on first day of class which includes all weaving supplies.

  What to bring:

  • $20 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.

  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. 

  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. 

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• Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina

  • When
    25 Jun 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    8

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  Register Online Now through June 18, 2024.

  Join us for Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina.

  Learn to weave a custom sized lauhala bracelet for yourself! In this class Pua will talk about the use of lauhala and demonstrate how the leaves are prepared for weaving. You will learn to weave a basic pattern using materials prepared by Pua, and finish with a beautiful bracelet.  

  Pua has been a lifelong student of traditional arts and crafts of Hawaiʻi.  Her love of weaving bracelets began over 30 years ago, and she loves sharing this process with others.  

  There will be a $25 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes all materials and tools needed to complete one bracelet.

  What to Bring:

  • $25 supply fee
  • Water in your personal flask to stay hydrated
  • Glasses if you need them
  • Dress comfortably

  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.

  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.  

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• All Things Macramé with Jessica Araszewski

  • When
    07 Jul 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    6

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  Register Online Now through June 30 2024.

  Join us for All Things Macramé with Jessica Araszewski.

  Join me for a beginner macramé class, in one session you will create unique and decorative macramé decor.

  In this class we will go over a few basic knots that can be used for endless creations! Go with the classic off white or choose from our selection of colors. We will create a delightful wall hanging and a plant holder.

  No experience required. There will be an additional supply fee of $30 paid to the instructor on the day of class.

  Supplies include: Colored macramé cord, wood beads, and snacks. All materials are provided.

  
  

  
  

  

  What to Bring:

  • $30 supply fee
  • Drink or snack (optional), we provide
  • Wear comfortable clothing

  Instructor Bio

  Jessica loves making art and creating useful household items and furniture with macramé... and so will you!

  
  

  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.

  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.  

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• Beaded Coiled Wire Watch Bracelet with Elaine Imoto

  • When
    14 Jul 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Register Online Now through July 7, 2024.

  Join us for Beaded Coiled Wire Watch Bracelet with Elaine Imoto

  Combine your beads and a watch face into a personalized bracelet! In this class Elaine and her Teachers Assistant will teach you how to take jewelry wire and coil it to create a cuff bracelet embellished with beads and a watch face! Experience with jewelry wire or basic wire wrapping is required. The instructor will bring a limited eclectic donation beads that are available for practice. It is recommended that you bring beads from home that you'd like to use.

  Supply fee is $5 and includes 18 gauge artistic wire for bracelet form, 26 gauge artistic wire for sewing beads, access to loaner tool kits, limited supply of practice beads.

  What to bring:

  • $5 supply fee
  • Beading tools: round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, long nose pliers, and wire cutters*
  • Bring any beads you want to incorporate into the bracelet
  • Snack and beverage

  *Instructor has a limited supply of student tool kits available for the day

  Beading/wire-work tools can be purchase from BEAD GALLERY on Queen Street.

  Instructor Bio
  

  Former secretary of the Bead Society of Hawaiʻi, Elaine Imoto loves beading as a journey for fun and fellowship.

  After three years leading Second Saturday bead gatherings at the Louis Pohl gallery, Elaine is now donating her beaded wire vine creations to the DAC gift shop, and teaching classes in how to make them. Her legacy artwork will be on display at DAC, August 31 - September 9, 2022, in conjunction with the launch of the book, Courage Poured Into My Heart. Prior works have been shown at Bibelot Gallery in Kaimuki, Pohl Gallery on Bethel Street, and at the Cedar Street Galleries Xmas miniatures show since 2015.

  
  

  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 from age 18. 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.

  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. 

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  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Macramé Wall Hanging with Jessica Araszewski

  • When
    24 Jul 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through July 17, 2024.

  Join us for Macramé Wall Hanging with Jessica Araszewski.

  Join me for a beginner macramé wall hanging workshop! In just one class learn to create your very own macramé wall hanging! 

  In this class we will go over a few basic knots that can be used for endless creations! Go with the classic off white or choose from our selection of colors.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  No experience required. There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor on the day of class. Supplies include colored macramé cord, beach wood, and snacks. All materials will be provided.

  What to Bring:

  • $25 supply fee
  • Paper and pencils for design drawing
  • Drink or snack (optional), we provide
  • Wear comfortable clothing.

  *Feel free to bring your own beach wood, but we do provide the wood if you do not have any.

  Instructor Bio

  Jessica loves making art and creating useful household items and furniture with macramé... and so will you!

  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.

  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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• Looping with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    07 Aug 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Register Online Now through July 31, 2024.

  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

  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.

  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. 

  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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• Hand Brooms with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    07 Aug 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through August 4, 2024.

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  What to bring: 

  • $15 supply fee for fibers payable to instructor
  • Scissors or garden clippers and/or knife with razor blade edge
  • Dowel, pvc pipe, bamboo or other rounded stick, 15-18” long, about 2” in diameter.
    
  • Wear comfortable clothes, pair of socks 

  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.

  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.

  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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• Basic Weaving I with Joan Namkoong

  • Start
    08 Aug 2024
  •  
  • End
    10 Aug 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Register Online Now through August 1, 2024.

  Join us for Basic Weaving I with Joan Namkoong

  

  New weavers will learn the basics of floor loom weaving: how it works, how to set it up and how warp and weft interlace to create cloth. Basic weaving structures — plain weave, twill, basketweave, how to use different fibers, determining the sett of cloth and how hand woven cloth is made from start to finish are all in this 3 day class. (Instructor work in photo)

  
  

  
  

  

  By the end of class, weavers will have a cotton sampler or a runner to take home. (Student work in photo )

  There will be an additional $15 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

  What to bring:

  • $15 supply fee payable to instructor
  • Small scissors
  • Optional: A skein of yarn for experimenting

  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. 

  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.

  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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• Open Studio Rigid Heddle Weaving with Helen Rau

  • When
    17 Sep 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 10 2024.

  Join us for Open studio Rigid Heddle Weaving with Helen Rau

  This is an open studio, where experienced Rigid Heddle weavers gather and share their rigid heddle weaving journey!

  There are some requirements to know before you register. To participate, you must own and bring your own Rigid Heddle loom and have taken the prerequisites Rigid Heddle I and II. You are responsible to bring all supplies and materials for your project. Helen Rau is the guide for this open studio, however, she is there to advise and answer questions in a group setting, no new techniques will be taught in this session.

  What to Bring: 

  • Your Rigid Heddle loom

  • A show and tell, and/or current project
  • A snack and/or drink

  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!
  

  
  

  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 - 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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• Open Studio Rigid Heddle Weaving with Helen Rau

  • When
    15 Oct 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 8 2024.

  Join us for Open studio Rigid Heddle Weaving with Helen Rau

  This is an open studio, where experienced Rigid Heddle weavers gather and share their rigid heddle weaving journey!

  There are some requirements to know before you register. To participate, you must own and bring your own Rigid Heddle loom and have taken the prerequisites Rigid Heddle I and II. You are responsible to bring all supplies and materials for your project. Helen Rau is the guide for this open studio, however, she is there to advise and answer questions in a group setting, no new techniques will be taught in this session.

  What to Bring: 

  • Your Rigid Heddle loom

  • A show and tell, and/or current project
  • A snack and/or drink

  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!
  

  
  

  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 - 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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