Preserving Culture. Building Pilina.
Hawaiian Arts & Cultural Workshops
With support from Kamehameha Schools and donors, KAHĀ hosts hands-on workshops that preserve Hawaiian arts, strengthen cultural connections, and pass ancestral knowledge to future generations.
Our Workhops
‘Umeke-Making | Oct. 2026
KAHĀ hosted a hands-on workshop celebrating the history, cultural significance, and craftsmanship of the Hawaiian ʻumeke, a traditional vessel symbolizing knowledge and wisdom.
Participants explored traditional materials, learned techniques for creating and caring for ʻumeke, and practiced making kōkō, the woven carrying net used to protect these vessels.
Through storytelling and hands-on learning, the workshop strengthened connections to ʻike Hawaiʻi, celebrated Hawaiian craftsmanship, and helped preserve ancestral knowledge for future generations.
Kūpeʻe Maloʻo | May 2025
With support from Kamehameha Schools, KAHĀ welcomed 19 participants, 85% of whom identified as Native Hawaiian, to a hands-on workshop in crafting kūpeʻe lima, traditional Hawaiian wrist adornments.
Participants learned foundational weaving techniques, practiced traditional patterns, and created their own kūpeʻe. Through guided instruction, they gained practical skills, built confidence, and strengthened their connection to hana noʻeau (Hawaiian arts and craftsmanship).
The workshop provided opportunities for cultural learning, creative expression, and community connection, empowering participants to practice and carry Hawaiian traditions forward.
Ancestral Hula | Aug. 2025
KAHĀ hosted an intimate cultural gathering with Kumu Leimomi, who shared her moʻolelo, hula traditions, and the distinctive style of Kealiʻikaʻapuni Honua Keʻena Aʻo Hula.
Through storytelling and hands-on instruction, participants strengthened their hula skills, gained a deeper appreciation for Hawaiian cultural knowledge, and connected with their community.
The gathering honored the legacy of hula while helping preserve and pass ʻike Hawaiʻi to future generations.
‘Ike Knowledge | Oct. 2025
KAHĀ hosted a day of cultural learning led by Kumu Leialoha Amina, Tuti Kanahele, and Paula De Morales.
Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and discussions, participants explored lāʻau lapaʻau (traditional Hawaiian healing), cultural research, and leadership development.
The gathering strengthened cultural identity, built community connections, and inspired participants to share ʻike Hawaiʻi with their ʻohana and future generations.
Hawaiian Quilting
ʻUluna & Kapa Moe Workshop
KAHĀ brought generations together through a hands-on Hawaiian sewing and quilting workshop celebrating traditional home-based crafts and cultural knowledge.
Through guided instruction, participants learn hand and machine sewing techniques while creating ʻuluna (pillows) and kapa moe (sleeping cloths), exploring their cultural significance in Hawaiian homes and ʻohana.
The workshop builds practical skills, strengthens intergenerational connections, and preserves Hawaiian crafting traditions through shared learning and storytelling.
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