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

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

Ulana Lauhala; specific item TBA
2-hour Workshop
Instructor: Malia Nobrega-Olivera
additional supplies/materials fee: $TBA

The Art of Lei-Making
4-hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Oaokaʻena Kirkland
additional supplies/materials fee: $TBD

Hawaiian Feather Work: Full Feather Comb
4-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina
additional supplies/materials fee: $25

Hawaiian Feather Work: Kāhili Pa'alima
4-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina
additional supplies/materials fee: $35

Niʻihau Shell Earrings
4-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu ʻAwapuhi Kahale
additional supplies/materials fee: $125, $150, or $175 (dependent on length)

Craft Adornments Using Raffia
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Pilialoha Christiansen
additional supplies/materials fee: $40

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

Hawaiian Language Immersion Experience
4-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Kuʻualohani Kauliʻa

Hawaiian Sacred Hymns - the history, significance, and beauty of Hīmeni Haipule
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Melvin Amina

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

The Art and Methodology of Mele Research
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Loea Hula Leialoha Lim Amina

A Bundle of Mele and Moʻolelo of Hanapēpē Salt
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Malia Nobrega-Olivera

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.