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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Hula & Oli with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe

When: March 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Aloha Friday Hula & Oli with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe 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. This week’s offerings include: hula and oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe. Kumu hula of Hālau Keolaokalani, Moses Kaho‘okele Crabbe shares …

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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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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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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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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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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: Magic Lantern Presentation

When: May 15, 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: Magic Lantern Presentation Guided by history enthusiasts Geoff Mowrer and Daniel Anekelea Hübner embark on a journey back in time with the help of a restored delineascope “magic lantern” projector! See rare images of Hawai‘i and volcanic eruptions from over a hundred years ago preserved on glass slides. Thursday night …

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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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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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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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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.

Hula Kahiko: Hālau Hula o Manaʻolana o Kohala under the direction of Kumu Hula Manaʻolana (Hope) Keawe

When: December 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii, USA

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea 2024 performance series continues on Saturday, December 14th with a presentation by Hālau Hula o Manaʻolana o Kohala under the direction of Kumu Hula Manaʻolana (Hope) Keawe. The performance begins at 10:30am at the pā hula in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. National Park entrance fees apply.   These …

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

When: January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

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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Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Niaulani

When: November 29, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

The festivities this year spill beyond the park into VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Plan to attend the Annual Volcano Hui Tour, a community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration with Christmas caroling, Santa, hot cocoa, cider and cookies at VAC Niaulani Campus on Friday, November 29th, from 5:30 – 7pm.

This class is Full- Stained Glass Basics Workshop with Linda Brooks

When: February 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am – March 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

This class is Full – Stained Glass Basics 2 (4 Saturday sessions)  Join Instructor Linda Brooks on Saturdays, February 22nd – March 15th, from 9am – 1pm. In this 4 session-Stained Glass Basics workshop, you will create your own customized stained glass light catcher and learn how to apply various embellishments to your piece. Linda …

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