Foragers and foodies or crafters interested in bookbinding are invited to participate in two workshops Oct. 29 at the Volcano Art Center.
Foragers and foodies or crafters interested in bookbinding are invited to participate in two workshops Oct. 29 at the Volcano Art Center.
“Wild Edibles: Knowledge for Foodies &Foragers” will be conducted by Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group at nearby Kipuka Pua‘ulu (aka Bird Park) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at VAC’s Niaulani Campus and carpool to the foraging site for the five-hour program. This is discovery only — no picking.
Hawaii’s year-round growing season offers a wide array of wild food options for intrepid “localvores.” From seeds to leaves and stems to fruits, Mermel will point out what is edible and what is not. Participants will interact firsthand with many of these underappreciated edibles, such as plantain/laukahi, sow thistle, cat’s ear and dandelion.
For those who don’t attend, Mermel advises to never eat anything from the wild without first consulting an expert, forage responsibly, educate yourself and have fun.
The cost is $40 or $30 for VAC members. Class size is limited so register early.
“The Piano Hinge, Unhinged” bookbinding workshop is from 9 a.m.-noon at the Niaulani Campus.
Charlene Asato will dispel the mysteries of the piano hinge book. Using paper and rods, this structure can be highly sculptural and textural. Piano hinge books are nice to look at and feel in your hands because they move differently than a regular book.
Participants will be entranced by the possibilities of this binding, devised by Hedi Kyle, who is well known for her unconventional book structures.
The cost is $35 or $32 for VAC members plus a $10 materials fee. Prior bookbinding experience is not necessary.
For more information about the workshops or to register, call 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.