Handbuilding with Diane Hanzel ( 8 sessions)Sunday, July 5th – August 23rd, from 10am – 1pm. OR 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 […]
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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
Join Lydia Meneses on July 11th, from 10am – 1pm. 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. This
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Join local artist Puakea Mercado Soares on July 18th, from 10am – 12pm., at VAC Niaulani Campus, for a peaceful and inspiring morning at the Volcano Art Center, where she will guide you in painting with a free, easy style—perfect for all ages and all experience levels. Surrounded by the lush rainforest, you’ll create your own 3.5”
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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 V olcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i V olcanoes National Park. While the exhibit
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Peace By Piece: Quilts & Fiber of Comfort and Connection Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce its 6th biennial quilt show, Peace By Piece.In Peace by Piece, fiber artists and quilters explore how fabric, pattern, and stitch become acts of care, healing, and unity. Fabric and fiber artists have created works of art
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The Volcano Art Center (VAC) proudly announces an expansion of sculptural works titled Gathering Light at the Niaulani Sculpture Garden, located at VAC’s Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.) in Volcano Village. Artists with works selected for this juried exhibition include Emsy, Ingrid Fregeau, Renate Jaworska, and Patrick Sarsfield. The collection also features a community sculpture coordinated
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The iconic image of the ‘Great Wave’ by Hokusai or Hiroshige’s landscapes are examples of “Mokuhanga”, the term used to describe traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking. This relief printing technique differs from western woodcut methods in that an image is carved onto a piece of wood and water-based sumi ink, watercolor and nori (rice paste) are
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Join us to create a needle book with Lisa Louise Adams and Robin Scanlon on Sunday, August 2nd, from 1pm -4pm. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to sew your own needle book using upcycled fabrics—perfect for organizing needles, pins, and small sewing essentials. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and any favorite
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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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The Volcano Art Center (VAC) proudly announces a new exhibition of sculptural works titled the Worth Of Water at the Niaulani Sculpture Garden, located at VAC’ s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The outdoor exhibition opens on Sunday, Dec. 17th, and will be on display through January of 2026. Artists with works selected for this
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