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Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young
This class introduces new weavers to the portable rigid heddle loom. Weavers have the option to create a scarf, table runner, or placemats. We will go over different pattern techniques, play with color palettes, experiment with various fibers, and learn how to warp and dress the loom.
The rigid heddle loom is essentially a rectangular, wooden frame loom. However, it differs from the simple frame looms that are now readily available and often used for tapestry, as it has space for a heddle/reed, making it capable of producing sheds (gaps or spaces) to weave through. It is a 2 shaft loom, but has further reaching capabilities.
This class is open to any skill level. There will be an additional supply fee of $25, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided.
What to Bring:
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. Minors ages 12-17 may take the class but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both parent and child must register and pay the fee. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online for yourself and your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
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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Register Online Now through Nov 7, 2026.
Join us for Linocut Printmaking with Reina Young.
Learn the basics of linocut printmaking in this fun, hands-on workshop. Using a piece of rubber block, you'll create a simple design, learn how to safely carve it, and print your image by hand.
We'll cover the entire process from sketching and transferring a design to carving, inking, and making multiple prints. The beauty of linocut lies in its bold lines, graphic qualities, and the surprise of seeing your carved block come to life on paper.
This workshop is great for beginners and anyone curious about printmaking. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
By the end of class, you'll leave with your carved stamp, a collection of prints, and the skills to continue exploring printmaking on your own. Whether you're interested in illustration, pattern design, or simply trying something new, linocut is an accessible and rewarding creative process.
There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the day of class. All supplies will be provided.
This class is open to any skill level.
A multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi, Reina Young specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.
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Register Online Now through November 7, 2026.
Join us for Silk Cord Beaded Bracelet with Nikki Chin.
Learn how to create a stylish, handcrafted beaded bracelet using silk cord and traditional knotting techniques. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll be guided through the process of selecting beads, stringing your design, and creating adjustable knots for a comfortable, professional finish.
This project is perfect for anyone who enjoys jewelry making, working with beautiful materials, and creating personalized accessories.
You'll learn practical skills that can be used to make bracelets for yourself, gifts for friends and family, or pieces to add to your handmade collection. There is an additional $25 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
This class is suitable for beginners and all skill levels. No prior jewelry-making experience is required.
Supply fee includes:
Metal hardware for keychain
A wide selection of colorful cords
Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
What to bring:
“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
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Register Online Now through November 8, 2026.
Join us for Beginning Crochet with Rene.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet in a fun, supportive environment! This class is perfect for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their basic skills. We'll start by covering essential crochet terminology, abbreviations, how to hold your hook and yarn, and foundational stitches through step-by-step demonstrations.
Once you've built confidence with the basics, you'll begin a simple project based on the interests and skill levels of the class. Whether you're making your very first stitches or brushing up on techniques, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue your crochet journey.
Open to all skill levels. Beginners are especially welcome.
There will be an additional $15 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. The supply fee includes a crochet hook, crochet needles, yarn and stitch markers
Instructor Bio: Rene is a self-taught knitter/crocheter who loves to be around yarn. She started with learning to crochet as a teenager and has spent decades exploring the art and joy of knitting and crocheting. Her passion is to spread enthusiasm to others interested in making things by hand.
Register Online Now through November 14, 2026.
Join us for Corded Phone Wristlet with Nikki Chin.
Create a fun and functional phone wristlet that's uniquely yours! In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and assemble a custom corded phone wristlet using a mix of decorative beads, including flower beads, wooden beads, crystals, and other accent beads of your choice.
You'll learn how to plan a balanced design, securely string and assemble your wristlet, and finish it with durable hardware that easily attaches to your phone case. Whether you prefer a colorful, playful style or a more natural and minimalist look, you'll leave with a practical accessory that's both beautiful and useful.
There is an additional $25 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Register Online Now through November 21, 2026.
Join us for Rag Rugs with Reina Young
Learn how to weave a rag rug. Have fun repurposing old materials to create something new. Draft your own unique rug design and bring it to life using a variety of plain-weave patterning techniques. Instructors will introduce the parts of a loom, explain how they work, and demonstrate how to measure a warp and dress the loom for weaving a rag rug.
By the end of the class, participants will know the basics of weaving a rug on a floor loom, and they will take home a one-of-a-kind approximately two 26in x 36in rugs using an 5 or 8 dent reed.
There will be an additional $25 supply fee, payable to the instructor on the first day of class, which includes 3 yards of rug warp and weft material
Instructor Bios
Reina Young is a multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi, she specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.
Register Online Now through Nov 22, 2026.
Join us for Visible Mending on the Darning Loom with Reina Young
Give worn clothing and textiles new life through the art of visible mending. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use a darning loom to repair holes, tears, and thin areas while transforming them into beautiful decorative features.
Students will be introduced to the basics of darning loom setup, weaving techniques, yarn selection, and creative approaches to visible mending. Through guided practice, you'll create woven patches that strengthen fabric while adding color, texture, and personality to your garments.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop encourages sustainability, creativity, and a deeper connection to the items we wear and use every day.
Students will learn:
Participants are encouraged to bring a garment or textile in need of repair that don’t have hemlines in the way and can lay flat. All other materials will be provided. No weaving experience necessary.
There will be an additional $10 supply fee due to the instructor in the beginning of class.
What to bring: $10 supply fee
Bring a garment or textile that needs mending
Pen and paper for notes
Wear comfortable clothes (studio can get hot)
Snacks and beverages
Register Online Now through Nov 28, 2026.
Register Online Now through Nov 29, 2026.
Join us for Punch Needling with Reina Young
Slow down and get creative with punch needling — a fun and relaxing fiber art that turns simple yarn into soft, textured designs. In this class, you’ll learn how to use a punch needle tool to “paint” with loops of yarn, creating a small wall hanging, patch, or decorative piece to take home.
We’ll walk you through everything from choosing your materials and setting up your frame to mastering basic stitches and finishing your work. You’ll also explore ways to play with color, texture, and design to make your piece truly your own.
There will be an additional $10 supply fee due to the instructor in the beginning of class. Supply fee includes:
Come for the craft, stay for the calm — and leave with something beautiful you made yourself.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
Register Online Now through December 4, 2026.
Join us for Eco Dye Scarf with Jena Hayama & Alison Ibara-Kawabe.
Bring Your Own flowers and Plants (BYOP) to create a unique botanical silk scarf.
Eco dyeing is a special technique that uses the natural pigments of plants to imprint color and images onto fabric. Local plants and flowers in season are wrapped into bundles and then steamed to print onto silk scarves. Successful eco-printing using this method requires knowledge of (and access to) plants that are rich in tannins and natural dyes.
But what if you don’t have these plants?
In this class, we will use a “blanket” prepared with acid dye to create both positive and negative botanical prints on a silk scarf. This technique produces a scarf with a vivid background color and dramatic plant silhouettes. Plants may or may not have natural dye properties.
In other words, “ANY KINE” PLANT will work!
Bring your own flowers and leaves, especially ones with distinctive or unique silhouettes, and leave with your very own botanical printed silk scarf.
Experience with basic eco-dyeing technique is helpful, but not required.
There will be a $20 supply fee that includes one habotai silk scarf, dye supplies (iron mordant, prepared dye blanket, citric acid solution, plastic wrap, etc.) supplied and payable to the instructor on the day of class.
Jena Hayama (aka J. Tanuki) is a "dye explorer" who experiments with locally grown plants in Hawaiʻi to dye fibers and make clothes, among other things.
You can see her work on Instagram under the handle @tanukiheadquarters
Register Online Now through Dec 12, 2026.
Register Online Now through Dec 5, 2026.
Join us for Quilted Sneakers with Marcia Krieger & Carolyn Barsness.
Make your own bespoke quilted sneakers! Have you seen the latest style in sneakers - comfortable sneaker soles with quilted uppers? They are fun and easy to make. You can design and make low tops or high tops with your choice of upper, sole and laces. You can use fabric in your stash or get new fabric. No special skills or equipment is required, but you must be familiar with your sewing machine to quilt the uppers.
The Hui is offering an all-day sneaker assembly workshop on January 16 beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm, with spillover on Jan 17, as needed. All you will need is a sneaker kit (sole, pattern in your size, insole, needle and waxed thread) and your choice of upper materialand thread (quilted fabric that you will make into shoe uppers before the assembly class on Jan. 16)
After confirmation of registration, the instructor will send you a form to fill out for your shoe kit, be sure to send your filled form by email to yyournnamee@hotmail.com by December 5 so that a kit can be ordered for you.
Instruction: We recommend buying the book entitled "Happy Feet! - A Guide to Making Quilted Sneakers". You can find it on Etsy or Thrift Books. There are also several instructional videos on the internet (see below)
Before the Jan 16 Workshop, you will need to design your sneakers and make your uppers. This involves quilting the fabric, cutting out the right size pattern and binding off the visible edges. We will have a zoom session for instruction as to how to do this on a date that will be determined once registration is completed. If you cannot attend, contact Marcia Krieger at yyournnamee@hotmail.com or Carolyn Barsness at crbarsness@aol.com. We can walk you through the process or direct you to other resources.
Supply fee: The Hui will place a single order for all who want kits from The Chicago School of Shoemaking advantage of a bulk discount of 20%. The kits will be available at the workshop. The cost for the kit (and purchase of eyelets and tools that we will supply) will be $65. Your only other costs will be for the material you choose for the uppers (2 fat quarters of quilting fabric and foam interfacing between) and laces.
You likely will be able to complete one shoe and be close to completing your second one by the end of the workshop. If you want to return the next day to complete assembly, we will be available to help you.
Questions: contact Marcia Krieger at yyournnamee@hotmail.com or Carolyn Barsness crbarsness@aol.com
Marcia Krieger, a member of our Hui, Handweavers Guild of America, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, the Minnesota Textile Center and a past-president of the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild located in SE Minnesota. She has presented this program for her Minnesota Guilds, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota upon request of the Mayo Clinic Chapter of Sigma Xi, and at the Minnesota State Fair at the request of the Weaver's Guild of Minnesota.
Marcia is a native of Colorado, an annual visitor to Maui for the month of January. She confesses addiction to many forms of fiber art and has been engaged in the legal profession for more than 50 years.
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