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 will provide several patterns from which to choose, though students are welcome to bring their own ideas. Topics covered include pattern design and project help. The finished project will include some type of fun additional embellishments such as slices of agate, bevels and nuggets.
Anyone with prior copper foil-stained glass experience is welcome to enroll. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.
To register call (808) 967-8222.
You will complete this workshop series with a finished glass panel and the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass.
The cost is $180/$160 for VAC members, plus a $20 supply fee. Advance registration is required, this workshop will be limited to 6 adults.
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 will provide several patterns from which to choose, though students are welcome to bring their own ideas. Topics covered include pattern design and project help. The finished project will include some type of fun additional embellishments such as slices of agate, bevels and nuggets.
Anyone with prior copper foil-stained glass experience is welcome to enroll. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.
To register call (808) 967-8222.
You will complete this workshop series with a finished glass panel and the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass.
The cost is $180/$160 for VAC members, plus a $20 supply fee. Advance registration is required, this workshop will be limited to 6 adults.
Tuesdays: March 25th – April 15, from 3:30pm. – 6:30pm.Have you ever wanted to start with Ceramics and don’t know where to begin ? Have you been in Ceramics and would like to know some tricks and tips and techniques that can make it more fun or creative thinking outside the box? This may be the class for you. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation to help see your artistic vision through. You will start with pinch pot bubbles that can take you in lots of different directions. Then moving into slabs and adding textures and basic oxides and glazes. Learn how to manipulate the clay and work with it. We will be using cone 5 clay and glazes. Definitely Art from the heart.
Join Mary Milelzcik at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturday, April 5 from 10am – 2:30pm for the Fiber and Encaustics Painting workshop.
Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must be fused. The translucent layers are enhanced by painting with fibers and other natural materials, adding fine art papers, carving with tools or drawing with pigment, oil sticks etc. This is a hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn safe studio practices, encaustic painting basics and details about plants and pigments to use.
Various fibers found on the Big Island will be used, including, wauke (mulberry), ginger, banana stalk, lemon grass, cane grass, and cotton. Earth pigments, dried flowers and leaves, dried plant dyes, and small pieces of kapa, will also be available for students to incorporate into their paintings. After instruction and experimenting, you will have the opportunity to create two encaustic paintings to take 
home with you. Supplies are provided, and plant materials will be prepped in advance. No experience necessary! Have fun!
The class fee is $70/$65 for VAC members plus a $55 supply fee. To register, call Volcano Art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. Space is limited. For questions regarding the workshop content, or special projects, please email Mary artsasylum@gmail.com prior to the class.
The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
Tuesdays: March 25th – April 15, from 3:30pm. – 6:30pm.Have you ever wanted to start with Ceramics and don’t know where to begin ? Have you been in Ceramics and would like to know some tricks and tips and techniques that can make it more fun or creative thinking outside the box? This may be the class for you. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation to help see your artistic vision through. You will start with pinch pot bubbles that can take you in lots of different directions. Then moving into slabs and adding textures and basic oxides and glazes. Learn how to manipulate the clay and work with it. We will be using cone 5 clay and glazes. Definitely Art from the heart.
Liko A’e Keiki + One
The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e Keiki plus One workshop. The workshop will be held at VAC Niaulani Campus, Saturday, April 12th, from 8:40 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Open to keiki 8-14 years of age and one adult. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2.
This one-day workshop gives keiki and their parent, grandparent or any adult, a memorable opportunity to explore the arts together.
The classes will includes creating with paper, beading, and silk scarf painting.
Cost: for one adult and one child $90/$80 for members of VAC. If you wish to enroll any additional adult or child, please call the office at (808) 967-8222. Additional keiki or adult $25/$20 (VAC member).
Financial scholarships are available for those in need. Apply for a scholarship Here
Tuesdays: March 25th – April 15, from 3:30pm. – 6:30pm.Have you ever wanted to start with Ceramics and don’t know where to begin ? Have you been in Ceramics and would like to know some tricks and tips and techniques that can make it more fun or creative thinking outside the box? This may be the class for you. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation to help see your artistic vision through. You will start with pinch pot bubbles that can take you in lots of different directions. Then moving into slabs and adding textures and basic oxides and glazes. Learn how to manipulate the clay and work with it. We will be using cone 5 clay and glazes. Definitely Art from the heart.
Waiho’olu’u Ola Indigo Dyeing Fundamentals Workshop
Learn the magical process of creating with nature’s oldest natural dye, indigo. In this workshop, you’ll use traditional methods of banding and folding in traditional and modern resist styles to create patterns as you explore the alchemy of the beautiful plant pigment, indigo as we work with three different types of indigo vats for various hues, densities, concentrates, etc
Learn to dye natural fiber goods in a plant derived indigo vat. Create resist patterns using folding, wrapping, and clamping techniques, as well as how to control hue density with multiple dyeing submersions. You’ll also learn the basic fundamentals of this historic dyeing process. Dyestuff will be provided, and each participant will leave with a new skill and understanding of Indigo Dye as well as their own finished sample pieces.
Participants may bring 1-5 small items of your own to dye, avoiding bulky or heavy pieces (towels, linens, yards of fabric, bedding etc.), as vat space and time are limited. Items must be cotton, linen, hemp, silk, or anything natural – no synthetics or blends, as they accept the color the best. Please pre-wash items in pH neutral soap for best result.
Class fee is $75/$70 (forVAC members) plus a $25 supply fee. No experience is necessary. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Waiho’olu’u ola : Living Color Dyery is a creative natural collective started by Justin (the alchemist) and, Wai‘ala (the artist) duo who work together to share the magic and alchemy of natural living color dyes. Outside the joy of sharing the alchemy of natural dye in workshops with others, the two love sharing their love for the natural plant world and the process of co-creating consciously with nature.
Join Lydia Meneses on June 14th, from 10am – 1pm at VAC Niaulani Campus.
The Zentangle art method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structure pattern.
This class was inspired by the upcoming Summer Solstice on June 20th. This day marks the celebration of the longest day of the year and the coming summer!
This class is open to all levels, no Zentangle or art experience necessary. Students are encouraged to bring snacks/beverages to share.
Cost: $35/$30 VAC members plus $15 supply and facility fee.