Nā Ponohula
Nā Ponohula are offered as
pre-conference workshops, which will immerse you in artistic activities
and has a separate registration fee. Here you can spend two days
learning how to make hula implements, kapa, natural fiber dyes,
lauhala weaving and other hana no‘eau.
July 21 - 23, 2005
Nā Ponohula Registration
Nā Lehulehu (Adults) $225
Kūpuna (60+ years) $200
Space is limited. No Daily Rates Available.
Check Event Details for more information.
List of Classes
IPU HEKE
Ua Smith - Practitioner,
Lahaina, Maui
The Ipu Heke is a double gourd implement used
in Hula. Participants will learn about the importance and meaning
of the Ipu Heke in Hula and will make and learn to play their
implement Nā Ponohula participants will also learn a hula
or an oli relating to the Ipu Heke.
- Nā Ponohula participants will also
learn a hula or an oli with the accompaniment
of the Ipu Heke
KAPA and ‘OHE KAPALA
Oliver and Pi‘imauna Dukelow - Practitioners,
Kahakuloa, Maui
Alapai and Mililani Hanapi - Practitoners,
East Moloka’i
Aunty Lani - Practitioner,
East Moloka‘i
Kapa is a traditional Hawaiian cloth made
by the women from the Wauke or Paper Mulberry plant. It was used
for clothing, blankets, and as soft mats for sleeping. This workshop
will introduce participants to the art of Kapa making. Each person
will have the opportunity to make their own Kapa while learning
the steps involved in this ancient process. Haumana will be given
the opportunity to be creative by designing their own ‘Ohe
Kapala, printing compostion. Participants will also harvest from
the land and make their mea‘ai (food). Nā Ponohula
participants will also learn a hula or an oli relating to the
Kapa.
- Participants will be required to spend
two (2) nights and two (2) days in Kahakuloa.
- Requirements: Camping and hiking gear
- Prerequisite : Recommendation by Kumu
Hula or other Cultural Practitioner
KĪHEI DYEING
Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond - Practitioner,
Maui
Nā Waiho‘olu‘u O Ke Anuenue,
dyeing with the colors of the rainbow. Participants will learn
traditional techniques and easy modern methods for collecting
and processing a variety of dyes that can be applied to Kapa,
Muslin or Pellon fabrics. This workshop is meant to explore the
wide range of colors used by Hawaiians. Participants will learn
to identify plants and other materials that were traditionally
used for dyes, and how to properly collect, store and process
these materials. The use of mordants and fixatives will be demonstrated.
Participants will receive standardized recipes for dyeing processes
that can be adapted to larger projects. Each participant will
be able to dye two Kīhei (which will be provided), and may
bring small swatches of material to dye as samples for future
reference. On the final day of the workshop, participants will
decorate their dyed Kīhei with ‘Ohe Kapala (bamboo
stamps).
LAPAIKI
Buddy Makaiau - Practitioner, Hau‘ula,
Hawai’i
Participants will learn how to make
a small Pahu drum and will have hands-on instructions
on how to finish a small Pahu drum by
lashing the skin of the drumhead and tying the drumhead to
the Lapaiki. Nā Ponohula participants will learn a hula
or an oli relating to the Lapaiki.
LEI PŪPŪ 0 NI‘IHAU
‘Ilei Beniamina - Practitioner, Ni‘ihau,
Hawai’i
Kanahele ‘Ohana - Practitioners, Ni‘ihau,
Hawai’I
Kelley ‘Ohana - Practitioners
, Ni‘ihau, Hawai’i
Pūpū O Ni‘ihau is a special
shell found on the remote island of Ni'ihau .
Participants will learn about the history, traditions and significance
of Lei Pūpū and have the chance to make their own earrings
and bracelet. Time permitting, a choker-style necklace. Nā Ponohula
participants will also learn a mele relating to the Lei Pūpū.
NĀ LEI HULU
Paulette Kahalepuna - Practitioner,
Honolulu, Hawai’i
Participants will start a Wili Poepoe lei
with the first cut of the hulu. Time permitting, a second lei
will be started with a second cut of the hulu in the Kamoe style.
During class time, the presenter will be showing some interesting
samples of different lei styles. Nā Ponohula participants
will learn a hula or an oli relating to the Lei Hulu.
PŪNIU ( A)
‘Iliahi Anthony - Practitioner,
Keaukaha, Hawai’i
The Pūniu is a small drum usually tied
to the thigh and used for Hula Kahiko. This workshop will explain
the use of the Pūniu in dance. Participants will make and
learn how to play the Pūniu. Nā Ponohula participants
will also learn a hula or an oli relating to the Pūniu.
PŪNIU (B)
Kapono‘ai Moliatu - Practitioner,
Maui
Description
same as above
‘ULĪ‘ULĪ
Gayle Miyaguchi - Practitioner,
Makawao, Maui
Participants will learn to make two different
styles of the ‘Ulī‘Ul (hula rattles). They will
learn to make one ‘Ulī‘Ulī with a feather
po‘o or top and one ‘Ulī‘Ulī with no
po‘o and a lauhala handle. Nā Ponohula participants
will also learn a hula or an oli relating to the ‘Ulī‘Ulī.
HAWAIIAN CORDAGE
G. Umi Kai - Practioner,
Oahu
Cordage-making was a skill that was as needed and
as valued by our kupuna as all other life skills. Without cordage, all
structures could not be built. Canoes could not travel the ocean, and
ceremonies could not occur. Participants will learn how to prepare, and
create coconut and hau cordage using different braiding and twisting styles.
Participants will complete 20 feet worth of cordage, kupe‘e and a ka for
puniu use. Ho`omau and Nalu will be expected and taught in a le`ale`a
environment.
LEI MAKING & HUAKA‘I
TO KAHIKINUI
Gordean Leilehua Bailey - Kumu
Hula, Kula, Maui
Bob Hobdy - Forester
Patrick Kitch - Archeologist
Participants will need to bring ipu heke'ole, 4 ‘ili‘ili,
and 2 kala‘au
(not longer that 18 inches). Participants will learn to gather
and prepare lei materials and to make two styles of lei, wili
and ti leaf. Na Ponohula participants will learn an oli for the moku
of Kahikinui with a hula noho. Each participant should bring sunscreen
and a hat or visor.
Location Bailey Farms : Kula, Maui
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