Join Charlene Asato for Amazing Triangle workshop and learn different ways to turn a single piece of paper into triangular pages. Explore various maze patterns that result in amazing sculpture books. Cost is $35 and $32 for VAC Members plus $10 materials fee. This workshop has been cancelled.
Great news for kids and parents too. Volcano Art Center has scheduled SPRING BREAK ART from March 17 to March 20. There will be art and crafts for children grades 2 – 5, from 12pm to 4 pm, at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani campus. Artists Ken Charon and Patricia Hoban will teach drawing and painting …
Learn about the different types of pastels, papers, fixing and mounting paper and on backing. Students will begin with a set-up still life using charcoal on newsprint to get the flow of arm movements to keep loose and they’ll complete a 10×12 inch project. Grow your knowledge of color, composition, and correcting problems. Newsprint, paper, …
Zentangle®: Basics will be offered at Volcano Art Center’ Niaulani Campus on Saturday, March 28, from 10am – 1pm. The fee is $30 for VAC Members and $35 for non-members. There is also a $10 supply fee. Light refreshments are provided. For more information please call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 This workshop is full. …
From 9:30am-1:30pm in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performance on March 28, the public is invited to join Native Hawaiian cultural specialist Loke Kamanu and her `ohana as they set up shop on the lanai of the Volcano Art Center Gallery. Presenting a lovely display of “Nā Mea Hula” (all things hula), Loke will share …
Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the VAC Gallery Porch. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Randy Lee These free cultural events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai`i, Dept. of Research and Development and the Hawai`i Tourism Authority. National …
Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the VAC Gallery Porch. This month’s offerings include: Coconut leaf weaving with Cathy & Tyson Black These free cultural events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai`i, Dept. of Research and Development and the Hawai`i …
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Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the VAC Gallery Porch. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo AhChong These free cultural events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai`i, Dept. of Research and Development and the Hawai`i Tourism Authority. National …
VAC’s 2015 Hula Kahiko series continues on Saturday, March 28 at 10:30am with a performance by Kumu hula Micah Kamohoaliʻi with Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu, whose exhibit “Kuku Kapa” opens at VAC gallery that same day. A special opening reception with the artist closes the days events from 5-7pm. This presentation is free and open to …
The Spring Jazz Series kicks off on March 21 with Grammy Award winning vocalist Pauline Wilson with Jr. Volcano Choy on keyboards, vocals & trumpet, Brian McCree on acoustic bass, Bruce David on drums. Two shows will be offered, with a matinee at 4:30pm and an evening performance at 7:30pm. Tickets for the matinee are $15 …
The Spring Jazz Series kicks off on March 21 with Grammy Award winning vocalist Pauline Wilson with Jr. Volcano Choy on keyboards, vocals & trumpet, Brian McCree on acoustic bass, Bruce David on drums. Two shows will be offered, with a matinee at 4:30pm and an evening performance at 7:30pm. Tickets for the matinee are $15 …
This class talks about the theory behind the string and teaches the techniques behind creating a string without fear or hesitation. The idea is to get the string down and start tangling without a lot of thinking or planning. In this class you will also explore the ink blown method for creating strings and tangling …
In this workshop we silence the internal critic and throw away the rulebook about how we “should” paint. Hoban explains, “When people learn ‘the process’ they can paint from within, letting their subconscious or right brain engage in spontaneous expression. When we say “no” to what wants to happen and ignore the natural creative impulse …
If you’re an orchid hobbyist or someone with a budding orchid addiction you’ll want to join Ben Oliveros, Larry Kuekes and Shelby Smith from the Hilo Orchid Society for Volcano Art Center’s Orchid Workshop. Larry Kuekes will discuss which orchids grow best at different elevations. Ben Oliveros will be giving hands on demonstrations for dividing …
Now you can satisfy your mycology interests at the Volcano Art Center’s Mushroom Cultivation workshop taught by Big Island resident Zach Mermel. Instructor Zach will teach the basics of fungal biology and how fungal mycelium colonizes different materials, particularly wooden logs and straw. He will also cover the health benefits of different edible and medicinal …
Swirly curvy strokes meet those uptight straight lines begging them to ebb and flow. Then colors added make them grow. Insanely organic! No GMO’s! Could it be true? Inspired by Seuss but drawn by you. Oh the places you can go when you build a Zentangle® Organic Garden inspired by Dr. Seuss. In the Zentangle®: …