Calendar of Events

January 10th – Feb 15, 2026, Daily 9am -5pm at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Join Volcano Art center in a journey through time, honoring the experience of the first people who voyaged from Hawaiki (Tahiti) to Hawaiʻi over a thousand years ago. Through blown, sculpted, and hand-carved glass, Daniel Moe […]

Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to […]

A series of 6 drawing classes for children at VAC Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village on Tuesdays, from January 6th to February 10th, 2026, from 2:30pm – 3:45pm. For art lovers ages 8 to 14 years old. Ken’s lessons focus on drawing things from life. Portraits, landscapes and still-life’s will be encouraged to prepare for […]

Join VAC Gallery artist, June Dalde, in an introduction to Ulana lauhala (weaving of Hala leaves). Wednesdays, February 4th to February 18th, 2026  (3 sessions), from 2:30pm to 4pm. Ages 12 years old and up. Lauhala is the traditional Hawaiian art of weaving with the dried leaves of the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius), a practice that has deep […]

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.  Activites include lei making, botanical printing, ukulele instruction, and lauhala weaving.  Topics occur on a rotating schedule. All supplies are provided. These free cultural events are supported in […]

Whether you are a beginner or experienced Zentangle artist, you can expect a fun & relaxing time creating a Valentine’s-themed Zentangle.  Join Iris Thornton on February 14th, 2026, from 10am – 2pm, at VAC Niaulani Campus. This is a popular class, and CZT Iris Thornton teaches it every year, exploring a new heart-themed pattern each […]

Saturdays, January 3rd – February 28th ( no class on February 21st). Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with […]