Pin Loom Weaving

Do you have a drawer half full of t-shirts you never wear? 

On September 13, 2014, a small group gathered at Mālama Learning Center to learn the magic of transforming an old t-shirt into a single strand of yarn. We then learned to take that yarn and weave it into a square piece on a simple pin loom that could be used for a pot holder, a trivet, sewn together to make a place mat, glasses case... the possibilities are endless! 

Mahalo nui to our workshop participant friends for a morning of laughter, weaving and brainstorming different uses for our t-shirt yarn and pin loom squares. 

Lā'au Lapa'au Workshop

We enjoyed a day of learning and sharing at our Lā'au Lapa'au Workshop on Saturday January 25, 2014.  We discussed various plants that can be used to help heal our bodies and were energized by a homebrew remedy created with aloe, 'ōlena, and some chili peppers.  Mahalo nui to Cody and all of our workshop participants for being open to the physical and spiritual healing powers that nature provides us!

Natural Holiday Decorations Workshop

On Saturday December 7, 2013, we learned about all of the natural materials readily available around us that can be repurposed to create beautiful holiday decorations!  Teacher, Malia Lagaso surely inspired us to get creative in this hands-on workshop.  Everyone enjoyed using their imagination to craft amazing ornaments, garlands, bouquets, and more!  Mahalo to Malia and the Pacific Links Hawai'i Foundation for making this workshop possible.

Gyotaku Workshop

On November 9, 2013, active fisherman and marine scientist Nakoa Goo led us in a workshop on Gyotaku!  Before starting our fish prints, Nakoa shared his knowledge about Hawai'i's nearshore reef ecosystems including the conservation of nearshore fisheries resources in Hawai'i and the anatomy and biology of native reef fish species.  This way, we could really understand and appreciate the vast ocean that surrounds us as well as this beautiful art form.  After a quick demo, we spent the rest of the time printing on paper, t-shirts, bags, dish towels, and other materials using real fish.  Mahalo nui to Nakoa for providing us an engaging and hands-on experience!

Advanced Aquaponics Workshop

What a wonderful treat it was to talk story with Fred Lau of Mari's Gardens during our Advanced Aquaponics workshop on Saturday October 5th, 2013!  Participants shared the successes and challenges that they face with their own aquaponics systems and were also able to ask Fred questions. We learned about the aquaponics systems at Mari's Gardens and took a tour of this beautiful place that is nestled in residential Mililani.  Their operations are truly impressive!