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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong

When: May 30, 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 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: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong. Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Ukulele with Wes Awana

When: February 14, 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 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: Ukulele with Wes Awana. Volcano area musician Wes Awana shares his love of ‘ukulele and Hawaiian music by giving family-friendly lessons on the iconic and …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer

When: August 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This fifth Friday offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer. Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong

When: July 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

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 month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong. Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales

When: July 26, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

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 month’s offerings include: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales. Visitors and kama’aina alike are invited to experience a free, hands-on workshop. These free cultural events are supported in …

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The Volcano Art Center invites you to a free drawing class with artist Ken Charon!

When: June 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Free Drawing Classes with Ken Charon Gain inspiration from the stunning natural environment of VAC’s Niaulani Forest. This one-and-a-half-hour instructional class will meet at 11am. at VAC’s Niaulani Campus Thursday, July 18 & 25th. Free to adult visitors, island residents and keiki over seven years of age accompanied by an adult. Charon covers basic drawing techniques and …

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Hula Kahiko: Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio

When: March 9, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii, USA

Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 10:30am The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, March 9th at 10:30am with a performance by Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio. The performance is part of a year-round …

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Hula Kahiko: Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio

When: March 8, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii, USA

Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio Saturday, March 8, 2025| 10:30am The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, March 8th at 10:30am with a performance by Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio, at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the …

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Exhibit: Gathering Bowls, Celebrating Aloha

When: January 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am – February 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Exhibit: Gathering Bowls, Celebrating Aloha Featuring works by Big Island Woodworkers and West Hawai’i Woodturners Clubs. Volcano Art Center is proud to present the exhibition Gathering Bowls, Celebrating Aloha from January 6th – February 11th, 2024 at VAC Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The exhibit features 15 talented artists from Big Island Woodturners and …

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Exhibit: 24th Annual Wreath Exhibition

When: November 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am – December 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Exhibit: 24th Annual Wreath Exhibition A unique collection of handmade wreaths will be on display Thursday, November  23rd – December 31st,  2023 With warmest winter wishes and happiest holiday greetings, the Volcano Art Center welcomes the public to the 24th Annual Christmas in the Country celebration starting Thursday, November 23rd, featuring the Annual Wreath Exhibit, …

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Thursday Night at the Center: Hawaiian Birds: Inspire VAC Artists

When: February 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

 Thursday Night at the Center: Hawaiian Birds Inspire VAC Artists Join Jay Robinson on Thursday, February 8th | 6pm, at VAC Niaulani Campus Our island is home to a stunning array of native birds, many of which can be found nowhere else in the world. From ʻIʻiwi to Owls, ʻIo to ʻAkiapolaʻau, each possibly captivates our attention more than …

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Thursday Night at the Center: After the Attack: Life in Hawaiʻi Under Martial Law

When: December 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

 Thursday Night at the Center: After the Attack: Life in Hawaiʻi Under Martial Law Join Ben Hayes on Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 6pm, at VAC Niaulani Campus December 7, 1941 is known throughout the world as a day of infamy but the Japanese attack on Oahu not only brought the U.S. into World War …

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Artist Demonstration: Watercolor Painting with Cindy Conklin

When: November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Saturday, November 11, 11:00AM–1:00PM at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Please join the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for a free visual arts demonstration on Saturday, November 11, from 11 am – 1 pm.  Artist Cindy Conklin, from Oahu, will be will be demonstrating her original watercolor …

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Book Signing Event: Amalya’s Beads: Journeys Along a Philippine River by Dina Wood Kageler

When: November 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Sunday, November 26, 10:00am–2:00pm at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Book Signing Event: Amalya’s Beads: Journeys Along a Philippine River by Dina Wood Kageler VAC is honored to showcase the recently published memoir of a long standing member, instructor and volunteer Dina Wood Kageler. A book of stories, history, tradition, drama and mystery, …

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Call (808) 967-8222 to register – Zentangle® Blue Basic with Lydia Meneses

When: January 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Lydia Meneses, Certified Zentangle Teacher Zentangle: Basic Introduction Class in Blue Saturday, January 13, 2024 at VAC Niaulani Campus, from 10am – 1pm Zentangle is an easy-to-learn fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structure patterns. During this unique Zentangle basic class students will learn the traditional Zentangle art method using nontraditional shade of …

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Reiki 1 Certification with Heather Penfield

When: February 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

  Join Heather Penfield on Saturday, February 3,  2024 , from 9am – 12pm. at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus. In this Reiki 1 Certification Workshop you will: Discover the history of Reiki in Japan and hear about the unique Reiki Hawaii connection  Learn why Reiki is practiced by doctors and nurses in over 900 …

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