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• Woven Ribbons & Straps on Pocket Rigid Heddle with Helen

  • When
    20 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through September 17, 2025.

  Join us for Woven Ribbons & Straps on Pocket Rigid Heddle with Helen Rau

  

  Join us for a creative and hands-on class where you’ll learn the art of weaving a beautiful, textured ribbon using the backstrap method on a rigid heddle reed. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your weaving skills, this class will guide you through the process of transforming yarn into a functional and decorative ribbon.

  In this class, you’ll explore the basics of backstrap weaving while creating a ribbon that can be used for a variety of projects – from accessories like bookmarks or headbands to embellishments for garments or home decor. We’ll cover techniques for color blending, pattern design, and finishing to ensure that your ribbon is as stunning as it is versatile. All supplies are provided.

  
  

  What to Bring: 

  • $15 supply
    
  • Additional $15 for reed & shuttle for purchase (optional)
  • Notepad and pen
    

  • Scissors 

  • A belt 
  • 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.

  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

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  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

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• Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina

  • When
    21 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Studio C, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through September 14, 2025.

  Join us for Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina.

  

  Reverse Tie Dye is a technique where color is removed from a black shirt using a chemical color remover and hot water. The fabric may be left as is, or dyed more, using colored fiber reactive dyes. Various tying and binding resist techniques will be introduced, including the scrunch, the stripe, rings, the spider and the spiral.

  
  

  
  

  Students may bring up to 5 BLACK items to dye (100%cotton recommended). 

  Finished dyed items will be placed in ziploc bags. For best results, items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.

  An additional $40 supply fee will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class

  Supply Fee Includes:

  • Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies 

  • Latex gloves

  
  

   What to bring:

  • up to 5 BLACK 100% cotton shirts or other items to dye. 

  • Waterproof apron (optional)

  • Mask (optional)

  • Gallon sized ziplock bags for each of the items you plan to dye

  • Dishwashing gloves

  • Disposable old towels, t- shirts, or rags 

  • Personal snacks and drinks 

  • $40 supply fee (cash or credit)

  Wear comfortable footwear & clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on. It’s recommended 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, Kilikina 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.

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  "How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 20, 2025. 

  Join us for Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin.

  

  Create Your Own Colorful Statement Jewelry!

  Join us for a fun and creative 3-hour macrame earring class, where you'll learn to craft your very own pair of stylish, colorful earrings using basic macrame techniques and a mix of beautiful materials.

  Whether you're a total beginner or have some knotting experience, this class is open to all skill levels. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of making modern macrame earrings using wood, silver, or gold findings, and a vibrant selection of cord colors.

  There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

  

  What you’ll learn:

  • Macrame knots and techniques for jewelry making

  • How to design and assemble earrings with professional finishes

  • Tips for working with different materials like wood and metal findings

  Supply fee includes:

  • Craft glue, crystals and shells

  • A wide selection of colorful cords

  • Wood, silver, and gold-toned earring findings

  • Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
    

  What to bring:

  • pen and paper for notes
  • jacket or sweater
  • $25 supply fee
  • eye glasses (if needed)
  • jewelry tools (optional) 

  By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished pair (or two!) of gorgeous macrame earrings and the skills to continue making more at home.

  Duration: 3 hours
  Skill Level: All levels welcome
  Take-home: Your handmade earrings + a resource guide for continued practice

  Come get crafty, meet fellow makers, and add a splash of handmade style to your accessories collection!

  Instructor Bio

  “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
  

  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 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

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• Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Helen Rau

  • Start
    28 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
  • 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 September 21, 2025.

  Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Helen Rau

  

  Rigid Heddle loom is a great way to start your weaving journey. This class introduces new weavers to the portable rigid heddle loom. Weavers have the option to create a 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 $20, 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
  • Sharp scissors 
  • Lunch and drink 
  • Sweater/jacket (room can get chilly)

  Instructor 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.

  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 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  _________________________________________________________ 

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

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• Card Weaving Shoelace or Strap with Helen Rau

  • When
    29 Sep 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 22, 2025.

  Join us for Card Weaving Shoelace or Strap  with Helen Rau

  In this class students will be introduced to the ancient art of card (tablet) weaving using either an inkle loom or RH loom. Designed for beginners or intermediate weavers, this class focuses on weaving with 10 or 14 cards with 5/2 perle cotton or 10/2 perle cotton threads producing a pair of shoelaces or a durable, useful & decorative band/strap.

  
  

  

  What to bring:
  

  • $15 supply fee paid to teacher at start of class
    
  • Scissors
    
  • Note pad & pen
    
  • Inkle loom or RH loom if you own one
    
  • Lunch and drink
    
  • Sweater/jacket (room can get chilly)
    

  
  

  

  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.

  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

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

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• Hand Brooms with Joan Namkoong

  • When
    02 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    0

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  Register Online Now through September 25, 2025.

  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.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring: 

  • $20 cash, payable to instructor for supplies
    
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes 
    

  
  

  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 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf
  

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• Sewing 101 with Kye Harford

  • When
    04 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Register Online Now through Sept 27, 2025.

  Join us for Sewing 101 with Kye Harford

  This entry-level sewing class is geared towards ones that want to start sewing as a hobby or up their sewing skills and looking to skip the hassle of spending hours reading the operation manual or watching YouTube tutorials only to be frustrated and lose motivation.
  Participants will learn to sew a coaster and/or mini tote by the end of the class.
  
  

  
  

  This class covers:
  - operating a sewing machine and its basic functions
  - purposes & uses of the different stitch types
  - straight stitching
  - basic machine maintenance
  - troubleshooting
  - essential sewing notions/tools
  - making a coaster & mini tote bag

  There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee covers sewing notions and fabrics to make a coaster and mini tote bag.
  

  This class is open to any skill level.

  What to Bring:

  • $15 supply fee
  • Your own sewing machine (optional but highly recommended as sewing machines differ in functionality across different models, so it is best to familiarize with one machine that you will use frequently)
  • Snack and beverage
  • Wear comfortable clothing

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.

  
  

  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

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf
  

  
  

  
  

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• Taste of Spinning with Laurel Hayama

  • When
    04 Oct 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
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    0

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  Register Online Now through September 27,  2025

  Join us for Taste of Spinning with Laurel Hayama.

  

  A passionate hand-spinner, Laurel will teach students the basics of spinning to create yarn. Participants will be able to try out two different methods by using both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel to produce their own unique yarn.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  While this class is geared toward the absolute beginner, all skill levels are welcome. Class size is limited to six students, and we invite anyone to join us.

  Drop spindles, and spinning wheels will be available for use. Fiber will be provided, and students will be able to take home the yarn they produce.

  
  

  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 not open to minors. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one adult 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  

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf
  

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• Sashiko Stitching with Kye Harford

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 4,  2025

  Join us for Sashiko Stitching with Kye Harford.

  

  Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery style that uses just the running stitch, takes many forms.
  In this class you’ll learn about the history of sashiko and be able to see many other exmples of this method.

  In addition you’ll learn how to stitch the Japanese way as you sew 1 or 2 (depending on time) flowers or animals you may frame or transform into coasters. And you’ll find out about 2 clever tricks to make transferring the designs easy. 

  We’ll provide the coaster base, sashiko thread, needles, needle threader, patterns, marking pencils, picture frame, and handouts. 

  
  
  

  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.

  What to bring:

  • $10 Supply fee
  • Scissors

  Instructor Bio

  Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.

  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 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

  __________________________________________________________ 

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

  
  

  
  

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• Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3615 Harding Ave. Suite 403 Honolulu, HI 96816
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Register Online Now through October 4, 2025. 

  Join us for Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina.

  Learn to weave a custom sized barrel-style 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

  *This class is not held at the Hawaii Handweaver’s Hui. This class is held at the instructor’s shop at 3615 Harding Ave, suite 403. There is metered parking available at the Municipal building lot across the street. 
  
  

  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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• Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

  • Start
    15 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    05 Nov 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 8, 2025.

  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 $20, 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: 

  • $20 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 

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  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • Start
    17 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Private home in Waimea (address to be given upon registration)
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 10, 2025

  Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

  A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

  On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.   

  
  

  • 4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
  • All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
  • Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Joan Namkoong is a production hand weaver in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi. She weaves with fine silk for shawls and scarves, cotton for towels, rugs and placemats. An 8 shaft Gilmore loom is used for most of her textile products; a 10 shaft Glimakra loom with a drawloom attachment is used for special projects with geometric designs. Color and texture are her primary design components in plain weave and twill structures – her goal is to create visually beautiful cloth with a nice hand that is suitable for its purpose. Joan teaches weaving for the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu and also on the Big Island.

  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. 

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Box Making with Linda Hee & Helen Rau

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Register Online Now through October 11, 2025. 

  Join us for  Box Making with Linda Hee & Helen Rau

  

  In this class students will be provided with two simple box patterns.  Students will learn how to transfer the patterns to light weight cardstock, then learn how to cut and fold the board to create a tiny Chinese take-out box and a small gift bag. This class is open to all skill levels.

  There will be an additional $10 supply fee due at the beginning of class to Helen Rau.

  Supply fee includes:

  • Card stock or heavier weight papers
    
  • Box patterns
  • Carbon paper
  • Hole punch and stapler
  • Scoring tools, exacto knife and rulers 
  • Materials for handles 

  What to bring:

  • Your own supplies (optional)
  • Pen and paper for notes 
  • Jacket or sweater (room can get chilly)
  • Snacks and beverages 

  Instructor Bios:

  Linda Hee:  Simple craft projects kept me sane during COVID. This instructor has no degree or any degree of skill in the production of these items but I’m very happy to share some of them with all y’all.

  Helen Rau:  Growing up in Japan my mother kept me and my brothers busy folding origami boxes. When box making patterns were donated to the Hui, it brought back fond memories of my childhood.

  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 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

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  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin

  • When
    19 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through Oct 12, 2025. 

  Join us for Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin.

  

  Create Your Own Colorful Statement Jewelry!

  Join us for a fun and creative 3-hour macrame earring class, where you'll learn to craft your very own pair of stylish, colorful earrings using basic macrame techniques and a mix of beautiful materials.

  Whether you're a total beginner or have some knotting experience, this class is open to all skill levels. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of making modern macrame earrings using wood, silver, or gold findings, and a vibrant selection of cord colors.

  There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

  

  What you’ll learn:

  • Macrame knots and techniques for jewelry making

  • How to design and assemble earrings with professional finishes

  • Tips for working with different materials like wood and metal findings

  Supply fee includes:

  • Craft glue, crystals and shells

  • A wide selection of colorful cords

  • Wood, silver, and gold-toned earring findings

  • Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
    

  What to bring:

  • pen and paper for notes
  • jacket or sweater
  • $25 supply fee
  • eye glasses (if needed)
  • jewelry tools (optional) 

  By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished pair (or two!) of gorgeous macrame earrings and the skills to continue making more at home.

  Duration: 3 hours
  Skill Level: All levels welcome
  Take-home: Your handmade earrings + a resource guide for continued practice

  Come get crafty, meet fellow makers, and add a splash of handmade style to your accessories collection!

  Instructor Bio

  “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
  

  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 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

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• Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • Start
    25 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    01 Nov 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 326 Desha Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 18, 2025

  Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

  A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

  On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.   

  
  

  
  

  Students can take their looms home for the week between classes to explore on their own. A $100 deposit will be required, payable in cash or check on the first day.

  • 4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
  • All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
  • Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Joan Namkoong is a production hand weaver in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi. She weaves with fine silk for shawls and scarves, cotton for towels, rugs and placemats. An 8 shaft Gilmore loom is used for most of her textile products; a 10 shaft Glimakra loom with a drawloom attachment is used for special projects with geometric designs. Color and texture are her primary design components in plain weave and twill structures – her goal is to create visually beautiful cloth with a nice hand that is suitable for its purpose. Joan teaches weaving for the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu and also on the Big Island.

  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. 

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Woven Ribbons & Straps on Pocket Rigid Heddle with Helen

  • When
    26 Oct 2025
  •  
    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 October 19, 2025.

  Join us for Woven Ribbons & Straps on Pocket Rigid Heddle with Helen Rau

  

  Join us for a creative and hands-on class where you’ll learn the art of weaving a beautiful, textured ribbon using the backstrap method on a rigid heddle reed. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your weaving skills, this class will guide you through the process of transforming yarn into a functional and decorative ribbon.

  In this class, you’ll explore the basics of backstrap weaving while creating a ribbon that can be used for a variety of projects – from accessories like bookmarks or headbands to embellishments for garments or home decor. We’ll cover techniques for color blending, pattern design, and finishing to ensure that your ribbon is as stunning as it is versatile. All supplies are provided.

  
  

  What to Bring: 

  • $15 supply
    
  • Additional $15 for reed & shuttle for purchase (optional)
  • Notepad and pen
    

  • Scissors 

  • A belt 
  • 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.

  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

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  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Rainbow Tie Dye with Kilikina

  • When
    26 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Studio C, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Register Online Now through Oct 19,  2025. 

  Join us for Rainbow Tie Dye with Kilikina.

          

  In this class, 10 distinctly different tie dyeing techniques will be introduced.

  Participants will learn how to do different styles, then select the ones they like would like to use on their shirt/cotton items.

  Students may bring up to 5 selected white or light colored (tan, yellow, light blues and pink) items. When dyed. Shirts may have silkscreened designs on them already. When dyed, the design will still show through.

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  Suggested items that can be dyed:
  

  • White shirts
    
  • Baby onesies
    
  • Flour sack dishcloths
    
  • Dog bandanas
    
  • Drawstring Bags
    
  • Bucket hats
    
  • Pillowcases
    

  *Do not bring sweatshirts or sheets, as they take up too much dye. Items must be 100% cotton! The dyes will not bond to polyester.

  Fiber reactive dyes will be used to create rainbow themed shirts. Other color combinations may be also be created according to the wishes of each participant.
  

  Participants will learn how to:
  

  1)  Presoak items in soda ash solution

  2) Tie up cotton items in different styles 

  3) Dye items

  For best results items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.

  What to Bring:

  • Up to (5)100% cotton items to dye
    
  • Waterproof apron or apron you don’t mind getting stains on
    
  • Dishwashing gloves (up to elbows if possible)
    
  • Old towels or absorbent material such as t shirts to serve as rags.
    
  • Personal snacks and drinks 
    
  • Gallon sized ziplock bags to transport the wet items. 
    
  • $50 supply fee (cash preferred)

  Supply Fee Includes:

  • Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies 

  • Latex gloves

  
  What to Wear:

  Dark colored clothing and footwear that you wouldn’t mind getting a splash of color on

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina 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

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  "How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Beginner Basket Weaving with Cynthia McCreedy

  • When
    01 Nov 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Register Online Now through October 25, 2025.

  Join us for Beginner Basket Weaving with Cynthia McCreedy

  

  Learn to make a simple round basket! We will make one or two small baskets using natural and dyed round reed.

  No weaving experience necessary. There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. It includes the reed necessary for making one or two round baskets.

  
  

  What to bring:

  • $10 Supply Fee
  • 5 Gallon bucket
  • Old towel
  • Needle nose pliers*
  • Sturdy clippers for cutting reed*
  • Awl*

  *The instructor will bring a few pairs to share during the class, if you do not own any.

  Instructor Bio

  Cynthia McCreedy began her journey as a weaver in 1973 when she took a basket making class. She soon went from basket weaving to loom weaving, attending weaving and fiber arts classes at Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She still loves to learn new weaving techniques in both basket and loom weaving, as she continues on her lifelong weaving journey.

  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

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  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Market Basket with Elaine Imoto

  • When
    15 Nov 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Register Online Now through November 8, 2025.

  Join us for Market Basket with Elaine Imoto

  Weave a market basket using industrial waste rescued from the dumpster. The bale straps are cleaned, cut to workable lengths and prepackaged for your weaving fun!

  Seven long length straps are woven criss-cross style with 19 shorter length straps. Vertical straps are spaced with a quarter inch gap, while horizontal straps are pressed together tightly for structural stability. The sturdy, finished basket measures 5.5" wide by 9.5" long.

  This is an easy beginner project to get you hooked on making more baskets. Extra kits will be sold at class (if available). Elaine is teaching techniques learned from Professor Gaye Chan's demo during the 12-2021 Artists of Hawaiʻi Now exhibition held at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

  An Introductory 8" round beginner basket kits will be given. Afternoon instructions are for handles. Students can start the market basket base in class as time allows and beginners will finish at home.

  
  
  

  Weave, Reuse, Recycle!

  What to bring:

  • Ruler or tape measure
  • Long nose pliers
  • Sharp scissors that can cut plastic
  • Phillips screwdriver or awl for pushing weavers together
  • Painters masking tape
  • 12 clothes pins 
  • Instructor will provide a Guide

  Notes:

  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: basket is completed

  12:30 - 1:00: Lunch

  1:00 to 3:00 PM: Handle weaving and attaching to basket

  
  

  Photo: Elaine with happy basket makers from our March, Mini Picnic Basket class.

  Instructor Bio
  

  A long time Honolulu Museum of Art (HOMA) volunteer, Elaine Imoto learned to weave baskets with bale straps from Professor Gaye Chan of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Imoto took Chan’s reuse & recycle class in the December 2021 HOMA Artists of Hawaii Now program at which these weaving materials (the bales) were handed out. 

  
  

  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 

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  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina

  • When
    16 Nov 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Studio C, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Register Online Now through November 9, 2025.

  Join us for Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina.

  

  Reverse Tie Dye is a technique where color is removed from a black shirt using a chemical color remover and hot water. The fabric may be left as is, or dyed more, using colored fiber reactive dyes. Various tying and binding resist techniques will be introduced, including the scrunch, the stripe, rings, the spider and the spiral.

  
  

  
  

  Students may bring up to 5 BLACK items to dye (100%cotton recommended). 

  Finished dyed items will be placed in ziploc bags. For best results, items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.

  An additional $40 supply fee will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class

  Supply Fee Includes:

  • Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies 

  • Latex gloves

  
  

   What to bring:

  • up to 5 BLACK 100% cotton shirts or other items to dye. 

  • Waterproof apron (optional)

  • Mask (optional)

  • Gallon sized ziplock bags for each of the items you plan to dye

  • Dishwashing gloves

  • Disposable old towels, t- shirts, or rags 

  • Personal snacks and drinks 

  • $40 supply fee (cash or credit)

  Wear comfortable footwear & clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on. It’s recommended 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, Kilikina 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.

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  "How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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