Just in time for the holidays, Kele Kanahele, master shell lei maker from the island of Ni‘ihau, will return to the Lyman Museum to teach this authentic art of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8.
Just in time for the holidays, Kele Kanahele, master shell lei maker from the island of Ni‘ihau, will return to the Lyman Museum to teach this authentic art of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8.
The classes are scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Learn to create beautiful necklaces (lei) and earrings in the pikake style using momi ke‘oke‘o shells (white).
On either day, you can learn how to make an 18-inch necklace ($205 for museum members, $215 for others), a 22-inch necklace ($250/$260), or a pair of earrings ($65/$75).
Or, make more than one piece, as long as you sign up for specific pieces in advance.
Space is limited to 24 persons per day; only people who have registered will be permitted in the classroom.
Reservations must be made, pieces specified and workshop fee(s) paid by Saturday to ensure your place and the availability of shells.
For more information, call 935-5021, ext. 101, or stop by the museum’s admissions desk.