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• Advanced Rigid Heddle Woven Sashiko Variation Helen Rau

  • Start
    06 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through August 30,  2025

  Join us for Advanced Rigid Heddle Woven Sashiko Variation with Helen Rau

  

  In this class weavers will design a color & weave pattern and warp ( direct or indirect method) two 10 Dent heddles.  A pick up stick will be used to weave a lace sequence which results in a woven Sashiko pattern.
  Weavers can decide to make one or two projects on the 70” warp, 14” in the reed using 8/2 unmercerized cotton.
  
  

  Required Prerequisite:

  Rigid Heddle Weaving I  or similar intermediate experience.

  There will be an additional $25 supply fee for yarn and weaving tools that is paid to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided; however, students may bring their own yarn* and rigid heddle loom.

  *Upon checking with instructors to confirm the yarn is appropriate for class use. 

  What to Bring: 

  • $25 supply fee
  • Rigid Heddle Loom (if you own one)
  • Snack and Beverage
  • Wear comfortable clothing (sweater/jacket)
  • Note pad and pen
  • Scissors 

  
  

  Instructor Bio:

  Helen Rau has been weaving since 1995. Her favorite process of weaving is warping, and she loves creating kitchen towels, rag rugs, and scarves. Initially working on a floor loom, she transitioned to Rigid Heddle to save on space. Helen lives part-time in Portland, Oregon, and her other passions are spinning cotton, and spending time in her kitchen!
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Discover Loom Weaving (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • When
    06 Sep 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilo Public Library, 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through August 30, 2025. 

  Join us for Discover Loom Weaving.

  

  Discover and explore how to create cloth on a loom in this 3 hour class for people curious about weaving. It will be taught by an experienced hand weaver and member of the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui.

  You’ll learn about looms and how they work using a 4 shaft table loom that’s all set up. Learn to wind a bobbin and throw a shuttle. Create cloth using a few basic weave structures. Play with different colors and textures as you learn the basics of weaving. You’ll take home the cloth you weave!

  What to bring:

  • All equipment and supplies will be provided.
  • If you have bits of yarn you’d like to use, bring it along but you don’t have to buy anything.  
  • Pen/pencil for note taking
  • Water or a beverage for the afternoon  

  This class is free. Online registration is required and open to adults from age 18.

  The class is limited to 4 participants.

  Please let us know if you have registered and are unable to attend the class.

  Contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Indigo Dip Dyeing with Kilikina

  • When
    07 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Studio C, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Register Online Now through August 31, 2025.

  Join us for Indigo Dip Dyeing with Kilikina.

  

  Indigo dip dyeing is a traditional Japanese time honored tradition. Cotton material needs to be dipped, then oxidized many times (10) in order to achieve a deep, dark blue indigo color. Japanese shibori techniques such as arashi, itajime, kumo, nui and kanoko will be introduced.

  Participants are encouraged to use provided videos and diagrams to prepare at least 2 items to dip re coming to class, especially if there is a lot of hand stitching to be done.

  Students may bring up to 5 items to dye (100% cotton recommended). Ideas for items to dye: t-shirts, dishcloths, baby onesies, bucket hats, pillowcases and dog bandanas. 
  Students will place dyed items in ziploc bags. For best results items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.

  An additional $50 supply fee will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class.

  Supply fee includes:

  • Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies 
  • Latex gloves
  • 2 flour sack dishcloths 
  • 1 white short sleeved shirt (small size only)
    
    

  All experience levels are welcome. No previous dye or textile background is necessary. 

  Note: Thorough rinsing, washing and drying of the fabrics will be done at home.
  

  
  

  What to bring:

  • Up to 5 white 100% cotton shirts or other items to dye. Please do not bring sweatshirts and sheets, they take up too much dye.
  • $50 supply fee (cash or credit)
    
  • Waterproof apron or apron (optional)
  • Gallon sized ziploc bags for each of the items you plan to dye 
  • Up to elbow dishwashing gloves. These gloves will only be used for dying and not be used for other purposes afterwards.
    
  • Beverages and snacks 
  • Disposable old towels, t-shirts or rags.

  **Wear any clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on, and old comfortable shoes. It’s best to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.
  

  About the Instructor:

  Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy! 

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center

  Click for information on Parking at DAC

  "How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

  
  

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• Discover Loom Weaving (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • When
    12 Sep 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  Register Online Now through September 5, 2025. 

  Join us for Discover Loom Weaving.

  

  Discover and explore how to create cloth on a loom in this 3 hour class for people curious about weaving. It will be taught by an experienced hand weaver and member of the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui.

  You’ll learn about looms and how they work using a 4 shaft table loom that’s all set up. Learn to wind a bobbin and throw a shuttle. Create cloth using a few basic weave structures. Play with different colors and textures as you learn the basics of weaving. You’ll take home the cloth you weave!

  What to bring:

  • All equipment and supplies will be provided.
  • If you have bits of yarn you’d like to use, bring it along but you don’t have to buy anything.  
  • Pen/pencil for note taking
  • Water or a beverage for the afternoon  

  This class is free. Online registration is required and open to adults from age 18.

  The class is limited to 4 participants.

  Please let us know if you have registered and are unable to attend the class.

  Contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  MAP Donkey Mill Art Center
  

  
  

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• Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina

  • When
    15 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3615 Harding Ave. Suite 403 Honolulu, HI 96816
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 8, 2025.

  Join us for Lauhala Bracelet with Pua Medina.

  Learn to weave a custom sized barrel-style lauhala bracelet for yourself!  In this class, Pua will talk about the use of Lauhala and demonstrate how the leaves are prepared for weaving. You will learn to weave a basic pattern using materials prepared by Pua, and finish with a beautiful bracelet. 
  

  Pua has been a lifelong student of traditional arts and crafts of Hawaiʻi.  Her love of weaving bracelets began over 30 years ago, and she loves sharing this process with others.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  There will be a $25 supply fee payable to the instructor which includes all materials and tools needed to complete one bracelet.

  What to Bring:

  • $25 supply fee
  • Water in your personal flask to stay hydrated
  • Glasses if you need them
  • Dress comfortably

  *This class is not held at the Hawaii Handweaver’s Hui. This class is held at the instructor’s shop at 3615 Harding Ave, suite 403. There is metered parking available at the Municipal building lot across the street. 
  
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for informations on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina

  • When
    21 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Studio C, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 14, 2025.

  Join us for Reverse Tie Dye with Kilikina.

  

  Reverse Tie Dye is a technique where color is removed from a black shirt using a chemical color remover and hot water. The fabric may be left as is, or dyed more, using colored fiber reactive dyes. Various tying and binding resist techniques will be introduced, including the scrunch, the stripe, rings, the spider and the spiral.

  
  

  
  

  Students may bring up to 5 BLACK items to dye (100%cotton recommended). 

  Finished dyed items will be placed in ziploc bags. For best results, items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.

  An additional $40 supply fee will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class

  Supply Fee Includes:

  • Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies 

  • Latex gloves

  
  

   What to bring:

  • up to 5 BLACK 100% cotton shirts or other items to dye. 

  • Waterproof apron (optional)

  • Mask (optional)

  • Gallon sized ziplock bags for each of the items you plan to dye

  • Dishwashing gloves

  • Disposable old towels, t- shirts, or rags 

  • Personal snacks and drinks 

  • $40 supply fee (cash or credit)

  Wear comfortable footwear & clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on. It’s recommended to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.

  
  

  About the Instructor:
  

  Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy! 

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center

  Click for information on Parking at DAC

  "How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

  
  

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• Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through September 20, 2025. 

  Join us for Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin.

  

  Create Your Own Colorful Statement Jewelry!

  Join us for a fun and creative 3-hour macrame earring class, where you'll learn to craft your very own pair of stylish, colorful earrings using basic macrame techniques and a mix of beautiful materials.

  Whether you're a total beginner or have some knotting experience, this class is open to all skill levels. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of making modern macrame earrings using wood, silver, or gold findings, and a vibrant selection of cord colors.

  There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

  

  What you’ll learn:

  • Macrame knots and techniques for jewelry making

  • How to design and assemble earrings with professional finishes

  • Tips for working with different materials like wood and metal findings

  Supply fee includes:

  • Craft glue, crystals and shells

  • A wide selection of colorful cords

  • Wood, silver, and gold-toned earring findings

  • Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
    

  What to bring:

  • pen and paper for notes
  • jacket or sweater
  • $25 supply fee
  • eye glasses (if needed)
  • jewelry tools (optional) 

  By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished pair (or two!) of gorgeous macrame earrings and the skills to continue making more at home.

  Duration: 3 hours
  Skill Level: All levels welcome
  Take-home: Your handmade earrings + a resource guide for continued practice

  Come get crafty, meet fellow makers, and add a splash of handmade style to your accessories collection!

  Instructor Bio

  “I’m a 55-year-old jewelry enthusiast with a long love for crafting. By day, I work in the medical supply field, but my true creative joy comes from making beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Over the years, I’ve explored many forms of jewelry making, from intricate wire wrapping with crystals and shells to colorful macramé designs. Recently, macramé earrings have become one of my favorite ways to combine texture, color, and artistry—and I can’t wait to share my passion and techniques with you.” -Nikki Chen
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
  

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

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  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf
  

  
  

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• Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Helen Rau

  • Start
    28 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Register Online Now through September 21, 2025.

  Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Helen Rau

  

  Rigid Heddle loom is a great way to start your weaving journey. This class introduces new weavers to the portable rigid heddle loom. Weavers have the option to create a table runner or placemats. We will go over different pattern techniques, play with color palettes, experiment with various fibers, and learn how to warp and dress the loom.

  The rigid heddle loom is essentially a rectangular, wooden frame loom. However, it differs from the simple frame looms that are now readily available and often used for tapestry, as it has space for a heddle/reed, making it capable of producing sheds (gaps or spaces) to weave through. It is a 2 shaft loom, but has further reaching capabilities.

  This class is open to any skill level. There will be an additional supply fee of $20, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided. 

  

  What to Bring: 

  • $25 supply fee
  • Notebook and pen
  • Sharp scissors 
  • Lunch and drink 
  • Sweater/jacket (room can get chilly)

  Instructor Bio

  Helen Rau has been weaving since 1995. Her favorite process of weaving is warping, and she loves creating kitchen towels, rag rugs, and scarves. Initially working on a floor loom, she transitioned to Rigid Heddle to save on space. Helen lives part-time in Portland, Oregon, and her other passions are spinning cotton, and spending time in her kitchen!
  

  
  

  
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  _________________________________________________________ 

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

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• Sewing 101 with Kye Harford

  • When
    04 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Register Online Now through Sept 27, 2025.

  Join us for Sewing 101 with Kye Harford

  This entry-level sewing class is geared towards ones that want to start sewing as a hobby or up their sewing skills and looking to skip the hassle of spending hours reading the operation manual or watching YouTube tutorials only to be frustrated and lose motivation.
  Participants will learn to sew a coaster and/or mini tote by the end of the class.
  
  

  
  

  This class covers:
  - operating a sewing machine and its basic functions
  - purposes & uses of the different stitch types
  - straight stitching
  - basic machine maintenance
  - troubleshooting
  - essential sewing notions/tools
  - making a coaster & mini tote bag

  There will be an additional supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee covers sewing notions and fabrics to make a coaster and mini tote bag.
  

  This class is open to any skill level.

  What to Bring:

  • $15 supply fee
  • Your own sewing machine (optional but highly recommended as sewing machines differ in functionality across different models, so it is best to familiarize with one machine that you will use frequently)
  • Snack and beverage
  • Wear comfortable clothing

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.

  
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  __________________________________________________________

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf
  

  
  

  
  

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• Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

  • Start
    15 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    05 Nov 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 8, 2025.

  Join us for Rigid Heddle Weaving I with Reina Young

  

  This class introduces new weavers to the portable rigid heddle loom. Weavers have the option to create a scarf, table runner, or placemats. We will go over different pattern techniques, play with color palettes, experiment with various fibers, and learn how to warp and dress the loom.

  The rigid heddle loom is essentially a rectangular, wooden frame loom. However, it differs from the simple frame looms that are now readily available and often used for tapestry, as it has space for a heddle/reed, making it capable of producing sheds (gaps or spaces) to weave through. It is a 2 shaft loom, but has further reaching capabilities.

  This class is open to any skill level. There will be an additional supply fee of $20, to include yarn and weaving tools, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided. 

  

  What to Bring: 

  • $20 supply fee
  • Notebook and pen

  Instructor Bio

  Reina Young is a multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi who specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.

  
  

  
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

  _________________________________________________________ 

  HHH TERMS OF USE_CANCELLATION POLICY 5_2023.pdf

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• Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • Start
    17 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Private home in Waimea (address to be given upon registration)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Register Online Now through October 10, 2025

  Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

  A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

  On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.   

  
  

  • 4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
  • All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
  • Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Joan Namkoong is a production hand weaver in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi. She weaves with fine silk for shawls and scarves, cotton for towels, rugs and placemats. An 8 shaft Gilmore loom is used for most of her textile products; a 10 shaft Glimakra loom with a drawloom attachment is used for special projects with geometric designs. Color and texture are her primary design components in plain weave and twill structures – her goal is to create visually beautiful cloth with a nice hand that is suitable for its purpose. Joan teaches weaving for the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu and also on the Big Island.

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Sashiko Stitching with Kye Harford

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Register Online Now through October 11,  2025

  Join us for Sashiko Stitching with Kye Harford.

  

  Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery style that uses just the running stitch, takes many forms.
  In this class you’ll learn about the history of sashiko and be able to see many other exmples of this method.

  In addition you’ll learn how to stitch the Japanese way as you sew 1 or 2 (depending on time) flowers or animals you may frame or transform into coasters. And you’ll find out about 2 clever tricks to make transferring the designs easy. 

  We’ll provide the coaster base, sashiko thread, needles, needle threader, patterns, marking pencils, picture frame, and handouts. 

  
  
  

  Sashiko refers to the humble running stitch once sewn in repeating rows to repair clothing. The stitching has evolved over the years to represent traditional patterns and designs. Today it is used to decorate clothing and other functional items, and to embellish modern wall hangings. Examples will be shared in class.

  What to bring:

  • $10 Supply fee
  • Scissors

  Instructor Bio

  Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

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• Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin

  • When
    19 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Register Online Now through Oct 12, 2025. 

  Join us for Macramé Earrings with Nikki Chin.

  

  Create Your Own Colorful Statement Jewelry!

  Join us for a fun and creative 3-hour macrame earring class, where you'll learn to craft your very own pair of stylish, colorful earrings using basic macrame techniques and a mix of beautiful materials.

  Whether you're a total beginner or have some knotting experience, this class is open to all skill levels. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of making modern macrame earrings using wood, silver, or gold findings, and a vibrant selection of cord colors.

  There will be an additional supply fee of $25 paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

  

  What you’ll learn:

  • Macrame knots and techniques for jewelry making

  • How to design and assemble earrings with professional finishes

  • Tips for working with different materials like wood and metal findings

  Supply fee includes:

  • Craft glue, crystals and shells

  • A wide selection of colorful cords

  • Wood, silver, and gold-toned earring findings

  • Expert instruction and hands-on guidance
    

  What to bring:

  • pen and paper for notes
  • jacket or sweater
  • $25 supply fee
  • eye glasses (if needed)
  • jewelry tools (optional) 

  By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished pair (or two!) of gorgeous macrame earrings and the skills to continue making more at home.

  Duration: 3 hours
  Skill Level: All levels welcome
  Take-home: Your handmade earrings + a resource guide for continued practice

  Come get crafty, meet fellow makers, and add a splash of handmade style to your accessories collection!

  Instructor Bio

  “I’m a 55-year-old jewelry enthusiast with a long love for crafting. By day, I work in the medical supply field, but my true creative joy comes from making beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Over the years, I’ve explored many forms of jewelry making, from intricate wire wrapping with crystals and shells to colorful macramé designs. Recently, macramé earrings have become one of my favorite ways to combine texture, color, and artistry—and I can’t wait to share my passion and techniques with you.” -Nikki Chen
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
  

  This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC
  

  MAP to HHH Classroom

   How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
  

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• Rag Rugs with Reina Young

  • Start
    25 Oct 2025
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  • End
    22 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Downtown Art Center, Orange Room, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Spaces left
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  Register Online Now through  October 18,  2025.  

  Join us for Rag Rugs with Reina Young 

  Learn how to weave a rag rug. Have fun repurposing old materials to create something new. Draft your own unique rug design and bring it to life using a variety of plain-weave patterning techniques. Instructors will introduce the parts of a loom, explain how they work, and demonstrate how to measure a warp and dress the loom for weaving a rag rug.  

  By the end of the class, participants will know the basics of weaving a rug on a floor loom, and they will take home a one-of-a-kind approximately  2'x3' creation.

  
  There will be an additional $25 supply fee, payable to the instructor on the first day of class, which includes 2-3 yards of rug warp and weft material

   What to Bring:

  • $25 supply fee
  • Notebook and pen
  • Old sheets and/or clothes to be cut for weft

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Reina Young is a multi media artist based in Hawaiʻi, she specializes in fabric arts, digital illustrations and handmade, artisanal goods. With a background in graphic design, her passion is to create, teach and bring beauty and vibrancy into people’s lives through art and crafting.

  
  

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  MAP Downtown Art Center 

  Click for information on Parking at DAC

  MAP to HHH Classroom

  How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
  

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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• Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

  • Start
    25 Oct 2025
  •  
  • End
    01 Nov 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 326 Desha Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Register Online Now through October 18, 2025

  Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

  A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

  On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.   

  
  

  
  

  Students can take their looms home for the week between classes to explore on their own. A $100 deposit will be required, payable in cash or check on the first day.

  • 4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
  • All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
  • Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

  
  

  Instructor Bio

  Joan Namkoong is a production hand weaver in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi. She weaves with fine silk for shawls and scarves, cotton for towels, rugs and placemats. An 8 shaft Gilmore loom is used for most of her textile products; a 10 shaft Glimakra loom with a drawloom attachment is used for special projects with geometric designs. Color and texture are her primary design components in plain weave and twill structures – her goal is to create visually beautiful cloth with a nice hand that is suitable for its purpose. Joan teaches weaving for the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu and also on the Big Island.

  Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

  We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins. 

  For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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