Workshops

Keiki Drawing Classes: A series of 6 drawing classes with Ken Charon, for children ages 8 to 16 on Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, August 11th– September 15th, 2026, at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus (19-4974 Old Volcano Road) Portraits, landscapes, and still-life’s will be encouraged to prepare for more personal imaginary works. Field trips […]

Join us for a quick, hands-on printmaking experience 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 provided. $15/$10 […]

Keiki Drawing Classes: A series of 6 drawing classes with Ken Charon, for children ages 8 to 16 on Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, August 11th– September 15th, 2026, at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus (19-4974 Old Volcano Road) Portraits, landscapes, and still-life’s will be encouraged to prepare for more personal imaginary works. Field trips […]

Join Puakea Soares on Saturday, September 19th at VAC Niaulani Campus from 10am – 12pm. Create your own piece of Hawaiʻi with this fun and relaxing painting class. Choose your favorite beach scene and design a beautiful keepsake ornament using acrylic paints, sand, shells, and natural elements. You can choose your  beach Punaluʻu (black sand […]

Lauhala Weaving with June Dalde. Hands-on experience of weaving with lauhala, the leaves of a Hala tree.  Hala trees are found throughout the islands and very abundant on Hawaiʻi Island. All the lauhala in these projects are handpicked and processed from local trees. The lau (leaves) are prepared and ready to be made into bookmarks, bracelets or ornaments for […]

Discover the endless possibilities of one-of-a-kind printmaking in this six-week exploration of monoprinting and mixed media. Unlike traditional edition printing, monoprinting celebrates experimentation, spontaneity, and the beauty of unexpected results. Throughout the series, we’ll explore a variety of techniques including cyanotype (sun printing), gel plate printing, painted monoprints, photo and image transfers, trace drawing, stencils, […]

Botanical Painting: Join local artist Puakea Soares at VAC Niaulani Campus where she will guide you in painting a 3.5” round ornament of rare native plants unique to Hawaiʻi Island, and specifically the Niaulani Forest. Surrounded by the lush rainforest, create your own miniature painting inspired by the beauty of the Niaulani Rain Forest. All supplies are provided.  $15/$10 members per class. Call […]

Join us for a quick, hands-on printmaking experience 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 provided. $15/$10 […]

Botanical Painting: Join local artist Puakea Soares at VAC Niaulani Campus where she will guide you in painting a 3.5” round ornament of rare native plants unique to Hawaiʻi Island, and specifically the Niaulani Forest. Surrounded by the lush rainforest, create your own miniature painting inspired by the beauty of the Niaulani Rain Forest. All supplies are provided.  $15/$10 members per class. Call […]