April 2
Program Schedule
Questions about booking? Call us at 808-932-8901.
Lei Wili Workshop
Tuesday, April 2
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa’s Moanahōkū Hall
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Explore your creativity and try your hand at lei-making in the wili-style with Hawaiian artist Lehua Hauaniʻo!
Lehua is a well-known cultural specialist who has been sharing her familial artistry and expertise in indigenous foliage and lei techniques with the Hawaiʻi community for over a decade. Learn best practices for gathering and preparing foliage and make your own lei wili to take home or to gift to a special someone during Merrie Monarch week!
Participants will be provided with all necessary lei materials and get the option to choose the length of their lei while at the workshop (either kūpeʻe — great for wristband/anklet, or lei poʻo — a lei fit for your head).
Pūpū Niʻihau Earring Workshop
Tuesday, April 2
10a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa’s Classroom
Admission: $65 members; $80 non-members
Discover the delicate art of Niʻihau shell jewelry making, a time-honored tradition perfected by the people of Niʻihau.
Renowned for its pristine shores, the island of Niʻihau is where these tiny shells are meticulously handpicked to create stunning heirloom pieces.
These pieces are much more than jewelry; they embody a story, a tradition, and a precious piece of Hawaiian culture preserved through generations.
We're bringing this extraordinary craft to you at ʻImiloa for a unique beginner's workshop designed to introduce you to the beauty and skill of the pīkake style of Niʻihau earrings. Shells will be prepared so that participants will have necessary materials provided with instruction on-site.
"Huli Your Hulu Mindset": The Joy of Featherwork Workshop
Tuesday, April 2
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa’s Classroom
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Embark on a journey into the traditional Hawaiian art of featherwork with Hawaiian artist Tapu Hanapi.
This introductory workshop emphasizes the mindful approach to crafting with feathers, guiding each participant to create their own Pua Hulu (Feather Flower) and a miniature Kahili.
Designed to foster patience, promote joy over frustration, and strengthen bonds among haumāna (students), this session offers a unique blend of artistic skill and cultural immersion. Discover the beauty of featherwork and connect with fellow learners in this enriching and joyful experience.
Kūʻauhau: A Musical Journey with Pōkiʻi Seto
Tuesday, April 2
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa’s Moanahōkū Hall
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Immerse yourself in "Kūʻauhau: A Musical Journey with Pōkiʻi Seto," a sit-down musical experience that delves into the stories and inspirations behind Pōkiʻi Seto's original compositions.
This intimate presentation invites you on a voyage through melody and narrative, where each song is a chapter in Hawai'i's rich cultural tapestry. Crafted to deepen appreciation for music's power to connect us to our heritage and to each other, this event is a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the Hawaiian spirit.
Join us for an evening of discovery, as Pōkiʻi Seto weaves a melodious narrative that bridges the past with the present in this memorable journey.