CLASSES
Year-long kapa class examining kapa collection at the Queen Emma Summer Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii
Our class had the privilege of handling the precious historic kapa at Queen Emma's summer Palace, it evoked a sense of beauty and appreciation of those unseen skilled hands that created these works of art that were used as everyday linens or for ceremonial use. It is amazing to see the quality of these kapa lasting at least a 100 years. We all strive towards that quality set by na Kupuna.
Phyllis ‘Coochie’ Cayan, Mililani, Hawaii
The arts of Kapa making are many and include horticulture and ethno-botany, wood working, stone work, carving, and an understanding of natural resources, their availability and the correct way to gather and use them. It also involves patience combined with strength and finesse to properly beat kapa, as well as the physical ability to work very hard while staying relatively still.
I have been a kapa teacher for over 20 years and have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to Kupuna.
KAPA GROUP CLASSES
Are you interested in kapa class for your group? Class content and time can be very flexible and according to your needs. All classes include some type of hands-on activity and something to take with you as a memento of your kapa class experience.
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Contact me for fees and date availability.
REAL TIME KAPA CLASS
The Real Time Kapa class started in 2012. It is a year long course that begins with students planting their own wauke trees. As the trees grow, they will learn about the history and tradtions of kapa in Polynesia and worldwide.
Students will make their own tools, learn dye-making techniques, softening, and scenting kapa. When the trees are ready to harvest, they will begin the kapa making p
