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ʻIeʻie (Freycinetia arborea) is a member of the Screwpine family, like hala, and it's aerial roots were once used extensively for weaving of hīna'i (basket, fish trap), mahiole (helmets), kiʻi, and more. In this workshop series, participants will focus on learning double weave interlocking wheft technique to create art of their own with Daniel Kahaʻialiʻi. Each class will have a different focus: piko, peʻahi, hīnaʻi, and ʻeke.

Daniel is a veteran member of the Na Koa Kau I Ka Meheu o Na Kupuna at the Na Aikane o Maui Cultural Center in Lahaina led by Keʻeaumoku Kapu where he practices and assists in teaching cultural exchange, Hawaiian chant and dance, and the Hawaiian Martial art of Lua. He is careful to spread knowledge and awareness of Hawaiian cultural practices and arts while keeping in mind not to exploit local tradition and culture.

NOTE: While this is a series of classes, participants are not required to attend all classes and must register individually for each class. There are only 10 spots available in each class. Due to the quantity of classes, we will maintain a waitlists by class subject (piko, peʻahi, etc.).

Class Schedule & Registration Links:
Hīnaʻi: Friday, July 26th, 10am to 12pm
ʻEke: Friday, July 26th, 2pm to 4pm

Members: $30.25 per class
New Members: $55 for first class, can use member rate for remaining classes. Includes Naupaka-level Garden Membership.

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. Participants will get to include a pan of food for cooking in the imu.

Chris "Ikaika" Nakahashi is from Haʻikū, Maui. Ikaika is the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Board President and a lecturer of Hawaiian Ethnobotany at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College. He is passionate about education and traditional Hawaiian cooking. He has received training and performed imu throughout the Hawaiian islands. Ikaika brings his many years of Hawaiian cooking experience to his imu workshops.

NOTE: This is a two-day workshop and attendees must be able to attend both days.

Members: $100 with promo code
New Members: $125, includes Naupaka-level Garden Membership

Cancellations (paid workshops): Space is limited and registering without payment does not guarantee a spot. Once paid registration is full, MNBG will accept unpaid registrations in the order they are received to place you on a waitlist. Refunds for cancellations will be given only if you call 249-2798 to inform us of the cancellation at least 48 hours before the workshop begins. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours before a workshop will forfeit registration and membership fees.
Mahalo for your understanding.

Cancellations (free workshops): Space is limited, so if you need to cancel please call us at 249-2798 to free space for others to register.

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