Donkey Mill Art Center | Classes List

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Sat, Sep 18 10:00 am

Fibers: The Art of Kapa Making with Puakea Forester

From ʻāina to ʻāina, learn the basics to the art of kapa from history and mele, how to care and nurture the plants from which you harvest, how to prepare the materials and the natural methods of decoration.

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Wed, Sep 22 10:00 am

Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel with Adam Furgo

Get centered on the potter's wheel, and learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, for the first time or as a refresher.

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Thu, Sep 23 10:00 am

Intermediate Ceramics with Jake Boggs

Ready to take your ceramics skills to the next level? Join the Intermediate Ceramics class where you will be able to further build your abilities in clay.

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Fri, Sep 24 10:00 am

Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel with Sandy Sater

Get centered on the potter's wheel, and learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, for the first time or as a refresher.

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Sat, Sep 25 10:00 am

Printmaking for Beginners with Jerry Walsh

Learn the basics to relief, monotype and collagraph printmaking with artist Gerald Walsh.

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Fri, Oct 1 10:00 am

Printmaking: Moku Hanga with Hiroki Morinoue

Learn the basic techniques and the “magic” of traditional and contemporary Japanese moku hanga printmaking with artist Hiroki Morinoue.

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Fri, Oct 1 10:00 am

CERAMIC OPEN STUDIO - OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Ceramic Open Studio is a time for students to continue their practice inside the studio. This is only open to current members who have taken a ceramic class at the Donkey Mill in the last two years. Please pre-register for your session here.

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Ceramics

Fri, Oct 1 10:00 am

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO - OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Printmaking Open Studio is a time for students to continue their practice inside the studio. This is only open to current members who have taken a printmaking class at the Donkey Mill in the last two years. Please pre-register for your session here.

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Printmaking

Wed, Oct 6 3:00 pm

Intro to Ceramics for Teens (Ages 13 - 16) with Allison Tan

Teens ages 13 - 16 will learn basic pottery techniques on the potter’s wheel as well as hand-building.

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Teen

Tue, Oct 12 9:00 am

Youth: Fall Art Experience with Akiko Cutlip (age 6 - 8)

Explore the Japanese traditions of Aki Matsuri or Fall Festival through art and cultural activities with artist Akiko Cutlip.

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Youth

Tue, Oct 12 9:00 am

Youth Fall Art Experience: Fantastical Creatures and Relief Printmaking with Miho (age 9 - 12)

Explore your imagination and learn a bit about relief printmaking!

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Youth

Wed, Oct 20 5:30 pm

Creative Outlet: A Night of Art Making with Friends - Oct. 20

Join us once a month at the Mill as we connect you to local artists and to your own creativity while you pau hana with new and old friends. Activities include silk screen, lei po‘o, faux batik, printmaking, painting and so much more!

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Sat, Oct 23 10:00 am

Ceramics: Humanimals with Joey Chiarello

Artist Joey Chiarello will guide participants in handbuilding slab sculpture techniques and surface decoration.

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Sat, Oct 23 10:00 am

Fibers: Marshallese Palm Frond Weaving - Baskets

Join the Wodde Jippel Group and learn about their culture, traditions and how to weave various small basket forms including a fish steamer.

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Sat, Oct 23 10:00 am

Metals: Bangles of Gold: A Soldering Workshop with Kim Richert

Learn how to torch, pickle, flux and solder 14k gold filled wire with Kim Richert.

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Metals

Wed, Nov 3 5:30 pm

Ceramics: On the Wheel for Intermediates with Jim Neupert

Students will learn advanced wheel techniques, decorating and glaze methods

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Sat, Nov 6 10:00 am

Metals: TINsmithing: Dia De Los Muertos Miniature Altars or Frames with Theresa Lovering-Brown

Inspired by the annual Dia de los Muertos event that opens up possibilities for celebrating and honoring our loved ones who have passed away. Join Theresa for this one day event.

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Metals

Thu, Nov 11 5:30 pm

Artist Talk: Kona People Virtual Artist and Farmer Walkthrough (ZOOM)

Join us for a virtual exhibition walkthrough featuring artists and farmers from Kona People as they share stories about their collaborative process and the portraits which emerged.

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Artist Talk

Sat, Nov 13 10:00 am

Metals: Patterned and Original Chains for Bracelets with Theresa Lovering-Brown

Through hands-on activities, design and create unsoldered patterned chains including Basic Loop, Byzantine, Persian and Fleur de Link. Examples and demonstrations will be presented with hands-on practice for each chain. Participants will leave with the information to reproduce these chains outside of class.

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Metals

Sat, Nov 13 10:00 am

Painting with the Pros, En Plein - Air Watercolor Painting with George Woollard and Hiroki Morinoue

Work outside and learn from the masters, have fun and discover your own loose flow and style with watercolor landscapes.

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Painting

Wed, Nov 17 5:30 pm

Creative Outlet: A Night of Art Making with Friends - Nov. 17

Join us once a month at the Mill as we connect you to local artists and to your own creativity while you pau hana with new and old friends. Activities include silk screen, lei po‘o, faux batik, printmaking, painting and so much more!

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Sat, Nov 20 10:00 am

Fibers: Marshallese Palm Frond Weaving: Jeinai

Join the Wodde Jippel Group and learn about their culture, traditions and how to weave a beautiful floor mat called Jeinai.

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Fiber Arts

Sat, Nov 20 10:00 am

Ceramics: Amalgamation! Manipulating Forms with Clay with Daven Hee

Learn how to create multiple forms by joining clay pieces together with Daven Hee!

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Sat, Dec 4 10:00 am

Lauhala Christmas Ornaments with Nanette Bell

Join Kumu Nanette Bell to make your choice of several simple lauhala ornaments. Lauhala (from the Hawaiian word “lau,” which means leaf) is traditional plaited weaving using leaves from the hala tree to create functional and decorative items. Space is limited so please RSVP.

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Hawaiian Craft

Sat, Dec 4 10:00 am

Parent & Child: Sensory Explorations with Kasey & Chloe Lindley (ages 2 - 5)

Make custom holiday cards with your keiki using the printmaking process!

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Parent/Child Workshop

Sat, Dec 11 10:00 am

Holiday Art Experiences for Adults

Back due to popular demand, join us before the end of the year spending a few hours experiencing a new art technique in one of the selected studios; Metals, Print or Floral Arrangements on the lawn!

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Wed, Dec 15 5:30 pm

Creative Outlet: A Night of Art Making with Friends - Dec. 15

Join us once a month at the Mill as we connect you to local artists and to your own creativity while you pau hana with new and old friends. Activities include silk screen, lei po‘o, faux batik, printmaking, painting and so much more!

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