Artist Jelena Clay will lead a hands-on lauhala weaving workshop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus.
Artist Jelena Clay will lead a hands-on lauhala weaving workshop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus.
Participants will create their own bracelet and pair of earrings using this traditional Hawaiian method of weaving.
Topics covered in the workshop include collecting, prepping and stripping of lauhala. During the morning session of class, students will create their own lauhala bracelet, a great introduction to lauhala weaving. During the afternoon session, students then will create a pair of earrings. All of the findings and tools along with sterling silver ear wires will be provided. Simple stones and crystals will be available to embellish the earrings.
Clay is a master fiber artist and nationally recognized gourd artist. Her interest in all Hawaiian art forms naturally led her to lauhala.
The Niaulani Campus is located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. Class fee is $45 or $40 for VAC members plus a $35 supply fee. Preregistration is required.
To register, call 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.