HANA KAPA (Kapa Making)

HANA KAPA (Kapa Making)

Kapa & Cultural Practitioner of Molokai & Maui, Kekai Kahokukaalani shares her passion and knowledge of Hana Kapa (Kapa Making, https://www.kapacurious.com/wauke).  Participants will learn about the various uses of kapa both traditional and modern, how to grow wauke (the plant kapa is normally made from), the legend of how it came to the Hawaiian people, and be shown samples of various kapa pieces. Students will leave with a small piece of kapa that they have pounded using kapa implements and Pohaku Kuas (stone anvils). (This is the same class offering from December 2021 & February 2022.)


Students should:

 

  • Wear comfortable clothing they do not mind getting dirty
  • Bring a towel to wipe and wash their hands when the class is completed and/or even use it to lay on their driver's seat before sitting down. 
    • The smell of wauke can be overpowering and even though there is a high probability that students will not get dirty, it is better to be prepared.

 

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Youth Waiver

Your registration will not be considered complete until we receive your signed and completed waiver form. To avoid losing your place in class, be sure to complete your waiver form before you register online. By participating in a Hui class, you agree to abide by policies and procedures of Hui No‘eau.



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Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ( Apr 6, 2022)
Instructor: Kekai Kahokukaalani Daunhauer
Members: $ 88.00; Non-Members $ 101.00

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 808-572-6560 to register.

Instructor

Native Hawaiian Artist, Kekai Kahokukaalani was born on the island of Molokai and now resides on the island of Maui. Her family is filled with lei makers, hula dancers, woodcarvers, and kapa makers—all of which no doubt contributed to her great passion for the arts. Her work includes art, jewelry, clothing and ‘ohe hano ihu (bamboo nose flutes). Despite the diverse range of creations that Kekai is involved in; they all have the common theme of being created in an effort to renew and revive her passion for her Hawaiian culture.

Kekai does not view herself as a traditional Hawaiian artist or a modern Hawaiian artist, but a bit of both. Often, in her pieces, she uses natural dyes, acrylics, oils, metal, and any other materials that she has on hand. She is constantly inspired by the idea that her Hawaiian ancestors were artists that fearlessly pushed for more colors, more patterns, and more creativity. As a product of that culture, Kekai wishes to do the same.



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