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The Hawaiian Church of Hawaii Nei would like to invite you to join them in Kailua-Kona to make the Hina`i Lauhala and Kaula Hau for na iwi kupuna.  The free workshops will be held on May 29 and 30, 2026 at the Hulihe'e Palace.  If you are able to join them, please register now at: https://hawaiianchurchhawaiinei.org/malama-i-na-iwi-kupuna

Immerse yourself for four days learning one project in the art of:  hulu, ʻieʻie, kapa, kōkō puʻupuʻu, lauhala, niho ʻilio, oleole, ʻulīʻulī, ʻupena hoʻolei, fresh flower lei making, or weaponry. Registration deadline is April 30, 2026.  After that, late registration will be accepted based on availability and a late fee will apply. For more information check out:  www.hawaiianculturalarts.com

8:30am to 3pm on December 6, 2025... Please go support Ulana Me Ka Lokomaikaiʻi members at their booth as they sell their handcrafted lauhala items.

Kona Weavers with Ohi Lauhala invite you to a weaving retreat October 17-19, 2025.  Join them for a unique, relaxing weekend at the newly restored Kahaluʻu Ma Kai in Kona, Hawaiʻi.  [9/30/2025 Update:  The registration deadline was September 15, the link for more information has been deactivated.]

Click on the link to their website for information: https://www.outrigger.com/hawaii/maui/kaanapali-beach-resort-hotel/activities/kauluhiwaolele Early Registration: July 11 - August 15, 2025 Standard Registration: August 16 - September 1, 2025  Nā Papa (Classes) Lauhala - Beginners Hala | Kumu Yasuo JohnsonFlask cover - Intermediate Hala | Kumu Gayle Kaila MiyaguchiPāpale (Hat) - Advanced Hala | Kumu Pōhaku KahoʻohanohanoBasic Hawaiian Basketry - Beginners ʻIeʻie | Kumu Ed LumʻIeʻie - Intermediate ʻIeʻie | Kumu Daniel Keikiokalauahikimai KahaʻialiʻiʻIeʻie with Gourd - Advanced ʻIeʻIe | Kumu Kekai KapuKapa Making - Beginners Kapa | Kumu Lori Lei IshikawaLei Hulu Humupapa - Beginners Lei Hulu | Kumu Maile Keawe BryanLauniu - Beginners...