MNBG Calendar

Carve Your Own ‘Ohe Kāpala with Nalu Andrade of Na Maka Kahiko
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, May 21st | 9am – 11am (FULL), 12pm–2pm, or 2:30–4:30pm (choose one)

Students will learn how to use the tools to make different cuts, profiling, form and technique from Nalu Andrade of Na Maka Kahiko. This two-hour hands on workshop offers attendees a cultural lesson creating repetitive designs used for kapa (bark cloth). With one stamp, an artist can create hundreds of different designs. Your finished stamp can be used to make designs or worn as a hairpick.
Cost (includes materials): $40 for current MNBG members, $65 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/tUQsw8sZqR9xg8L68.

Kapa Making Workshop with Lisa & Lei (In person)
Update: Proof of vaccination not required, but kumu requests that masks be worn by participants.
Saturday, May 28th | 9 am – 3 pm

This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!

In this in-depth, hands-on workshop, students will learn special techniques regarding the cultivation and maintenance of wauke plants, the harvesting and processing of the fiber, proper tool design and use, and traditional practices for making cloth with skilled kapa makers, Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond & Lei Ishikawa. Workshop fee includes all materials.
Cost: $100 for current garden members, or $125 (includes one-year membership).
Register at: Register at https://forms.gle/CHSvcz3VmAAwaGcV7.

Lā‘au Lapa‘au Workshop Series with Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, May 31st–Tuesday, Sept. 13th | Eight Classes | 9am–2pm

This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!

In Hawai‘i, trained practitioners use native plants to create countless traditional medicines. Practically every part of the honua (earth) is a lā‘au (medicine): fresh water, sea water, trees, roots, shrub, plants on and in the land, plants on and in the ocean, sea and stream dwellers, rain water and mists are used for healing. Cultural practitioner, Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, will share traditional Hawaiian healing remedies and practices using Hawaiian plants. Classes will utilize plants growing at MNBG and will teach history, identification, and preparations. This is an eight-class series. Classes start on 5/31, then occur every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Class dates are: 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, and 9/13. Space is limited to 13 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $440 for current MNBG members, $465 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/HvKKWNrj59GSQ8rd8.

Moena Ulana (Lau Hala Mat Weaving) Workshop Series with Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, June 7th–Tues., Sept. 20th | Eight Classes | 9am–1pm

This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!

From hats and bags, fans, to bracelets and headbands, few hand-woven accessories are so subtly stunning as those made of lau hala. In this series, master weaver, Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano, will teach participants about the history of hala plaiting, preparing leaves for plaiting, and the glossary of Hawaiian words and concepts related to plaiting. Each person will complete a full size moena (a woven mat, usually for the floor in the home) made over the course of the series. This is an eight-class series. Classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, starting 6/7. Class dates are: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. Space is limited to 15 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $360 for current MNBG members, $385 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/YUwX6pGfyKUNm8ZT8.

Dye Making Workshop with Lisa & Lei (In person)
Update: Proof of vaccination not required, but kumu requests that masks be worn by participants.
Saturday, June 25th | 9 am – 3 pm

This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!

Participants will learn innovative processing techniques of many Hawaiian plants, and other substances, to produce traditional natural dyes used on kapa cloth. Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond and Lei Ishikawa will share information on identifying, collecting, preparing dyes, and the use of natural additives to manipulate color.
Cost: $125, or $100 for current garden members.
Register at https://forms.gle/dub1BSkS7SX54UEA8.

Manini Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, July 2nd | 9am–12pm

Learn about the Manini family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the Manini group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/17kXD3Ch5GNfcX698

Imu Building Workshop with Ikaika Nakahashi (Two days)
No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, July 30th | 10am–6:30pm
Sunday, July 31st | 8am–1pm

This two-day, in-depth workshop will teach many aspects and benefits of cooking in an imu (traditional Hawaiian underground oven). Hands-on instruction will include how to plan, build, and cook from an imu. Imu cooking is a healthy and delicious method of food preparation that perpetuates the Hawaiian culture and sustainability.
Cost: $100 for current MNBG members, $125 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/9VP1J7ZAr3taAVL79

Kāī Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, August 27th | 9am–12pm

Learn about the Kāī family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the Kāī group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/dyRvyDmBGNFxwsZx5

‘Ula‘ula Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, September 24th | 9am - 12pm

Learn about the ‘Ula‘ula family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the ‘Ula‘ula group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/K8QiyjfJoymwExUM9