Calendar of Events

The Volcano Art Center invites you to attend Shaped by Fire, a fine art exhibition featuring the folk art metal smithing work of husband and wife team Lois and Ernest Rich.  The exhibit will be on display from May 16 through July 5, 9AM-5PM daily at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. […]

Handbuilding with Diane Hanzel ( 8 Sunday sessions) Sunday, July 5th – August 23rd, from 10am – 1pm. Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the […]

Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically the Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats […]

Join us for a quick, hands-on printmaking experience on Mondays, at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, from 11am – 12pm. Participants are invited to pull their own print from an original linoleum block created by the iconic Hawaiʻi artist, Dietrich Varez. This relaxed “make-and-take” activity connects art and nature. No experience necessary. All materials […]

Discover the foundations of printmaking through relief printing, one of the oldest and most satisfying print processes, on Mondays, June 15th – July 20th, 4:ooPM – 5:30PM.  In this six-week workshop at the Volcano Art Center, experienced staff will guide participants in designing, carving, and printing their own relief blocks inspired by the striking graphic […]

Adventures in Clay with Monika Mann, June 30th – August 18th, Tuesdays, 10am -1pm.  Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Call 808-967-8222 for any question. 8-week session: $245/$220 for VAC Members plus a $20 material […]

Handbuilding with Diane Hanzel (8 Wednesday sessions) Wednesdays, July 8th – August 26th, from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation […]

Join Marc Hughes on Thursday, July 9th at VAC Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village, at 6pm. In this presentation he will be discussing the environmental and ecological factors affecting corals in Hawaii. Historical events with large scale consequences versus natural predation. Anthropological impacts on corals ability to sustain diverse  ecosystems. Highlighting damage done to reefs […]

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.  Activites include lei making, botanical printing, ukulele instruction, and lauhala weaving.  Topics occur on a rotating schedule. All supplies are provided. These free cultural events are supported in […]

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. At first glance a Zentangle art piece appears intricate and complicated. But when students are guided through the process, some realize how simple, fun and engrossing this art form becomes. Join Lydia Meneses on Saturday, July 11th, from 10am – 1pm […]