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Workshops

We are honored to offer five breakout sessions, with a number of workshops to choose from in these categories:

OLA PONO

HANA NOʻEAU

ʻIKE HAWAIʻI

HULA

Also, please see our Schedule.

 

Whether you're interested in attending one or all five sessions, don't miss the opportunity to gain knowledge from esteemed kumu and loea traveling from the islands, making themselves more accessible to those on the continent for KAHĀ 2025. 

For more details on each workshop, simply click on the workshop titles below.

Keep in mind that spaces are limited, so prompt registration is recommended to secure your spot. We will strive to accommodate all requests and will establish a waiting list should any session reach full capacity.

Secure your seat today!

OLA PONO

Uncover how timeless Hawaiian wisdom continues to contribute to enhancing well-being, demonstrating its ongoing relevance and efficacy. Each workshop is two hours.

Living the Legacy: Engaging with Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Lā Kūʻokoʻa, and the Reclamation of Hawaiian Identity

2-Hour Workshop

Instructors: "Papa Mark" Kahale & Jarena Hemakana Pacarro

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Hawaiian Medicinal Herbs

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Loea Tuti Kanahele 

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HANA NOʻEAU

These workshops provide an immersive experience where participants can learn to create traditional Hawaiian crafts under the expert guidance of nā kumu and loea. Not only will you learn the techniques, but you'll also craft your own pieces in class to take home with you. Please be aware that an additional fee for supplies is required for each Hana Noʻeau Workshop.

Kapa

Bark Cloth

4-hour Workshop

Instructor: Sabra Kauka

additional supplies/material fee: $TBD

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Ulana Lauhala; specific item TBA

2-hour Workshop

Instructor: Malia Nobrega-Olivera

additional supplies/materials fee: $TBA

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The Art of Lei-Making

4-hour Workshop

Instructor: Kumu Oaokaʻena Kirkland

additional supplies/materials fee: $TBD

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Hawaiian Feather Work: Full Feather Comb

4-Hour Workshop

Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina

additional supplies/materials fee: $25

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Hawaiian Feather Work: Kāhili Pa'alima

4-Hour Workshop

Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina

additional supplies/materials fee: $35

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Niʻihau Shell Earrings

4-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Kumu ʻAwapuhi Kahale

additional supplies/materials fee: $125, $150, or $175 (dependent on length)

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Craft Adornments Using Raffia

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Kumu Pilialoha Christiansen

additional supplies/materials fee: $40

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ʻIKE HAWAIʻI

Bridge the past and future by connecting with ancestral wisdom and traditions. In these two-hour workshops, you can explore Hawaiian culture and history to deepen your understanding, connect with the past, and embrace the rich practices and traditions passed down through generations that may be applied in the contemporary world.

Hawaiian Leadership

2-Hour Workshop

Instructors: Loea Paula De Morales and Kumu Kuʻualohanui Kauliʻa

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Hawaiian Language Immersion Experience

4-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Kumu Kuʻualohani Kauliʻa

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Hawaiian Sacred Hymns -  the history, significance, and beauty of Hīmeni Haipule

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Melvin Amina

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Noho Ana Ke Akua i ka Nāhelehele

Hawai‘i's unique native ecosystems, their cultural significance, and the interconnectedness of forests and coastlines within the ahupua‘a system

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Mikaela DeMotta

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The Art and Methodology of Mele Research

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Loea Hula Leialoha Lim Amina

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TBD

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Pam Chock

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TBD

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Chuck Chock

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A Bundle of Mele and Moʻolelo of Hanapēpē Salt

2-Hour Workshop

Instructor: Malia Nobrega-Olivera

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HULA

Experience the joy of hula! Explore the options listed below and learn from celebrated Loea and Kumu Hula, who are journeying from the islands to share their ʻike and expertise.

Each workshop is two hours.

"TBD"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Maka Herrod

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"TBD"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Puna Dawson

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"TBD"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Kalani Flores-Hatt

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"TBA"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho

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"TBD"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Maka Herrod

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"TBD"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Puna Dawson

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"TBA"

Instructor: Kumu Hula Ed Collier

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