Hawaiian Cultural Classes
Join us for FREE Hawaiian cultural workshops in 2023
Uses of Coconut
Saturday, May 6th
10am-12pm
Apuakehau Cultural Park
(at Lahaina Public Library)
FREE
Watch a demonstration of coconut husking and sample fresh coconut water and fresh coconut. View a display of coconut products such as cordage, baskets etc.
Kalapana Kollars, Hawaiian Cultural Director at Lahaina Restoration Foundation, will conduct the hands-on workshops.
Coconut Basket Weaving
Saturday, May 20th
10am-12pm
Apuakehau Cultural Park
(at Lahaina Public Library)
FREE
Using a green coconut leaf, learn how to make a beautiful and functional basket in two hours. The versatile coconut tree was and still is utilized for a variety of everyday needs.
Kalapana Kollars, Hawaiian Cultural Director at Lahaina Restoration Foundation, will conduct the hands-on workshops.
Learn to Play Konane
Saturday, June 3rd
10am-12pm
Apuakehau Cultural Park
(at Lahaina Public Library)
FREE
Learn the ancient Hawaiian strategy board game of Konane. Played on a board or stone, similar to checkers, the object of the game is to block the opponent from further moves.
Kalapana Kollars, Hawaiian Cultural Director at Lahaina Restoration Foundation, will conduct the hands-on workshops.
Stay Tuned for Future Workshops, which will include classes focused on the uses of Niu (coconut), Kalo, and Ulu (breadfruit tree), Hawaiian music appreciation, coconut basket weaving, and learning konane game.
NOTES:
* All classes will be held at Apuakehau Cultural Park. Please check in on the Front Street lawn (mauka) of the Lahaina Public Library 10 minutes before workshop begins.
* Workshops are limited to 10 participants.
* All supplies will be provided at no charge.
* Workshops are open to anyone 12 years of age and older. Participants 17 years and younger, must be accompanied by an adult.
This free workshop series is generously funded by Lahaina Restoration Foundation.
For further information, please email kimberly@lahainarestoration.org