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Description: In this eight session course, Ka‘uhane will use hana no‘eau as a vehicle to build knowledge and confidence to practice speaking and understanding ‘ōlelo makuahine. Designed for artists and thinkers who would like to dive deeper into learning about nohona Hawai‘i (Hawaiian ways of knowing and lifestyles), this class will incorporate ‘ōlelo noeau (Hawaiian poetical sayings), mele, and oli with vocabulary and grammar as the foundation to create four hana no‘eau: a small lauhala mat, a lauhala fan, a kahili pa‘a lima and lei.
All levels of Hawaiian language proficiency welcome—no prior knowledge of Hawaiian language, culture and arts required! Participants will learn about pronunciation, how to introduce themselves and practice oli E Hō Mai (by Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneoʻnaalikiokohala Kanākaʻole) and Oli Mahalo (by Kehau Smith and Malia Nobriga). Participants on this journey are encouraged to not just speak Hawaiian, but to think and feel from a Hawaiian perspective.
On Wednesday, November 4, the course culminates in a special gathering and potluck where family and friends are invited to celebrate the process and achievements of class participants.
While the Mill understands that “life happens,” this course is designed for those who can commit to the entire series as classes build on the knowledge and ideas presented each week prior; mahalo nui for making an effort to attend each session.
Waiho ka hilahila ma ka hale!
Leave your hilahila at home! Come with confidence!
Level: Beginner, Ages 16+
Please note: Registration for this class will close on Saturday, September 12 at midnight.
Supply fee includes:
- Materials to make small lauhala mat, fan and feather kahili pa‘a lima
- Vocabulary handouts
Students should bring:
- Notebook, writing utensil, medium size bag for carrying materials, small spray bottle, small hand towel, pareo or towel to wrap lauhala
- Optional: Snack, dish or beverage to share
About the Artist: Born and raised in Kona, Ka‘uhane Heloca is an Hawaiian cultural practitioner sharing through demonstrations and public participation National Parks and cultural programs on Hawai‘i and abroad. He is an instructor with the Hāleo Hawaiian Language program at YWAM in Kailua-Kona and instructor through the Kupuleo program. Ka‘uhane serves as Program Director for Pilinahāleo Intergenerational Hawaiian Language Program, board member of Ahu‘ena Inc., the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, and is a former member of the County of Hawai‘i Cultural Resources Commission. Ka‘uhane was also a member of the cultural advisory group for the 2022 film The Wind and the Reckoning featuring Jason Scott Lee.
About Our Programs: As a place of convergence, the Mill serves as both a community and a physical place–celebrating the power of the arts, bringing people, ideas and perspectives together. We are proud to offer adult and youth programs that focus on awareness of one’s individuality in the contexts of family, community and the natural world. Our exhibitions provide a space to reflect, share perspectives and grow as a community. Our classes & workshops are designed to inspire creativity, foster connections, and provide enriching experiences for all participants. We invite you to join us in the studio.
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