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Hula Kahiko: Hālau Moanianilehua aʻo Pāhoa under the direction of Kini Kaʻawa

When: May 10, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Moanianilehua aʻo Pāhoa under the direction of Kini Kaʻawa The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, May 11th at 10:30am with a performance under the direction of Kumu Kini Kaʻawa.  Selected students of Pāhoa Middle and High School will present hula and oli at Kaʻauea Kahua Hula at …

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Exhibit: Ethereal Moods of Nature, by Jan Hashi

When: February 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am – April 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce the exhibition “Ethereal Moods of Nature, by Jan Hashi on display from February 22nd – April 6th, 2025. Immerse yourself in a collection of stunning impressionistic artworks that bring the serene beauty of the natural world to life. The gallery is open daily, 9am -5pm in Hawai`i Volcanoes National …

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Tuesday Ceramics: Hand building fundamental techniques with tips and tricks with Diane Hanzel

When: March 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

  Tuesdays: March 25th – April 15 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. Have you ever wanted to start with Ceramics and don’t know where to begin ? Have you been in Ceramics …

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Encaustics Painting with Mary Milelczik

When: April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Join Mary Milelzcik at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturday, April 5 from 10am – 2:30pm for the Fiber and Encaustics Painting  workshop. Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must …

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Liko A’e Spring Camp 2025

When: March 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am – March 21, 2025 @ 2:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Liko A’e Spring Camp – The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e Spring Camp Program. The Camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus, Monday – Friday, 9A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Open to Keiki ages 8-14 years old. The deadline to register is Friday, March 10, 2025. Register by March 3, for …

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Sunday Clay – with Monika Mann | Morning Session

When: March 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Sunday Clay – with Monika Mann Sunday Mornings 10am – 1pm 4-week session beginning Sunday, March 2, 2025, through Sunday, March 23, 2025. 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 …

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Call (808) 967-8222 to be put on a wait list, Zentangle® Heartstrings Valentangle

When: February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Iris Thornton, Certified Zentangle Teacher Zentangle: Heartstrings Valentangle: will be held at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 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 …

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Clay Full-Call (808) 967-8222 be place on a wait list Zentangle® Inspired Art: Ink-Blown Ohia with Dina Wood Kageler

When: March 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Zentangle Inspired Art: Ink-Blown Ohia with Dina Wood Kageler will be held at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), on Saturday, March 8th at VAC Niaulani Campus, from 10am – 1pm. 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. …

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Thursday Night at the Center: The Art of Oceanic Canoe Building

When: March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Thursday Night at the Center with Douglas Herman  This presentation explores the art and engineering involved in building a large canoe in traditional times, from the making of the stone tools to the weaving of the sails and the lashing and gluing of the parts. It demonstrates the ingenuity of Pacific Islanders, living on volcanic …

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Thursday Night at the Center: Geological Mapping with Drew Downs

When: January 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Thursday Night at the Center 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 …

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Tuesday Clay Classes with Nathan Jugoz – This class is full- Registration is open for  February 4th classes

When: January 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

This class is full- Registration is open for  February 4th classes   Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz  Tuesday  Afternoons 4:00pm – 6:00pm 4 week session beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025, through Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome …

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Saturday Clay Classes with Nakana Jugoz – This Class is Full: Registration is open for February 1st classes

When: January 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

This Class is Full: Registration is open for February 1st classes Saturday Clay – with Nakana Jugoz  Saturday Morning –  10:00am – noon 4 week session beginning Saturday,  January 4, 2025, through Saturday, January 25, 2025. Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome …

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This Class is Full- Saturday Clay Classes with Nakana

When: February 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Saturday Clay – with Nakana  Saturday Morning –  10:00am – noon 4 week session beginning Saturday,  February 1, 2025, through Saturday, March 1, 2025.(No class on Saturday, February 15). 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 …

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Kanikapila Jam Sessions

When: November 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center NIaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming.  Donations gratefully accepted.  Held at the Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani campus.

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