Sunday Clay with Monika Mann at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus

4-week session beginning Sunday, March 2, 2025, through Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 10am – 1pm Please join longtime teaching artist Monika Mann exploring the possibilities in the world of clay through hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Beginners and advanced potters are welcome to create ceramic pieces for fun or function. Monika Mann will …

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Home Herbalist Workshop Part 3 – Body Care with Heather Penfield

Join Heather Penfield on Saturday, February 8, at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, from 9am – 11am.  In this class you will practice the art of herbal preparations. New Class, new recipes, beginners welcome.  In this hands-on workshop you will: Learn the art of making effective body care products at home Discover local plants …

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Love The Arts 2025 “A Symphony Of Wings” Saturday, February 15th, 5pm – 8:30pm – Tickets on Sale Now!

2025 marks the 20th year of the annual Love The Arts gala! This year’s, Love The Arts: “A Symphony of Wings,” takes place on Saturday, February 15th, from 5pm to 8:30pm at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The live and silent auctions are not to be missed, with unique offerings including original …

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Thursday Night at the Center: Geological Mapping with Drew Downs

Have you ever looked at a geologic map and wondered how the different colors are determined and what they mean? Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment in 1879. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologic mapping on the Island of Hawaiʻi focuses on volcanic …

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Tickets on Sale at the Door! Sounds at the Summit: Muriel Anderson in Concert

The Volcano Art Center’s Sounds at the Summit series continues on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 5:30pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village featuring Muriel Anderson. Guitarist/Harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson takes you on a journey in music and stories, with a backdrop of visuals artfully compiled by award-winning photo-artist, Bryan Allen. It is a …

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VAC Ceramics Program

We are thrilled to have you join our creative community. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore various techniques, work with different clays and develop skills at your own pace. Feel free to ask questions, share ideas and connect with fellow potters. We encourage collaboration and creativity. Let us make beautiful pieces together and …

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Tuesday Afternoon Clay Classes with Nakana

Tuesday  Afternoons 4:00pm – 6:00pm 4 week session beginning Tuesday, February 4, 2025, through Tuesday, March 4, 2025.(No class on Tuesday, February 11). Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Zentangle® Basic & Beyond with Fancy Retro-ish Florals with Lydia Meneses

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. There are no mistakes in Zentangle Art.   As you first glance at a Zentangle art piece it appears intricate and complicated. But, when you are guided through the process, you realize how simple it is  and how fun …

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Christmas In The Country: Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibition

With warmest winter wishes and happiest holiday greetings, the Volcano Art Center (VAC) announces the 25th Annual Christmas in the Country celebration starting Friday, November 29th, 2024.  Featuring the Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, which continues through December 31st, this year’s Christmas in the Country promises an abundance of creativity to welcome the holiday season. VAC …

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