Hands-on Cultural Arts Workshops

Learn and experience Hawaiian cultural crafts with experienced practitioners on two Fridays during Koloa Plantation Days Hosted by Kaua‘i Na Lima No‘eau Cultural Artists Guild. 

Select from:

1. Konane Hawaiian Checkers Play/Demonstration

2. Leihulu, Mini Kahili Paalima ($50) or Hulu Hairpick ($25) Feather Pencil Kids Project($10)

3. Ipuheke‘ole and Hula ($75)

4. Papale Niu Hat (65) or Eke Niu Bowl ($65), Niu Kids Project ($10)

5. Ki‘i Woodcarving Academy Demonstration

6. To‘ere and Pahu Drums Demonstration

7. Fresh Lei-making and Wristlets

8. Hawaiian Seeds and Lauhala Bracelet making ($35-$45-$55)

9. Leipupu-Niihau Shell Earrings ($100)

10. Hawaiian Lomilomi Experience

11. Polynesian Tapa Barkcloth Art 

12. Malama ‘Aina, Kauai Bird Recovery Program  (Kids Project)

13. Hawaiian Saddles - Leather Keychain Stamping (Kids Project) 

Meet your guide by the Monument.

Walk and learn about the history of Old Koloa Town, which was built up around one of Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantations.

Marty will take you to the 3rd Koloa Mill, the Monument and point out historic buildings and chat about their previous incarnations as a dispensary, churches, motel for traveling salesmen, supply store for whaling ships, soda factory, and other enterprises.

This is a great way to work up your lunch appetite and to learn a lot about historic and charming Koloa Town.