Hui No’eau Happenings

In this hands-on class, students will gain a solid understanding of how glass moves and will create a variety of shapes, which may include paperweights, ornaments, cups, bowls, and more. Class sizes are limited to enhance learning (and fun!).

This class will introduce your child to the wonderful world of clay! Katie will guide children through a variety of handbuilding projects using slab, pinch, coil, and glazing techniques. Keiki are sure to enjoy the hands-on experience of creating an array of fun, fantastic clay artwork with their hands!

Enjoy art with your little one! Using materials such as pastels, clay, paint and paper that stimulate creative impulses and fuel artistry, children (and an accompanying adult guardian) will learn artistic processes that tiny hands can manage with help. There will be music, movement, and lots of fun for all!

Mina Elison is currently the Curator at Kona Historical Society. With a background in anthropology, conducting oral history interviews, and the visual arts, Mina aims to utilize the voices of the people—in their own words— to tell meaningful stories in exhibits she curates. Born and raised in Kailua, Oʻahu, Mina isinspired by the land, sea and people. Earning bachelor degrees in Anthropology and French, as well as a M.A. in Museum Studies from New York University, Elison has worked with organizations such the Donkey Mill Art Center, the West Hawaii Community Health Center,  American Indian Community House Gallery and Japan Society in New York City, as well as The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu. Mina serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Hawaiʻi Archvists, Keōua Hōnaunau Canoe Club, and serves as the Community Representative on the School Community Council of the Hawaiian-language immersion school, Ke Kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino.