Calendar of Events

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 […]

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 […]

Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce its 6th biennial quilt show, Peace By Piece. The exhibition will be on display at VAC’s Niaulani Campus at 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. Quilters and fiber artists are invited to explore acts of connection created through fiber, fabric, pattern and stitch. Peace by Piece […]

Join local artist Puakea Soares on July 18th 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” round ornament inspired […]