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Plant Aloha (FREE Class) Coconut Leaf Weaving w/ Aunty Lynda
October 26, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha
Thursday, October 26th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm
Traditional Polynesian Coconut Leaf Gathering Basket with Aunty Lynda Saffery
Learn about the history and traditons of coconut weaving and learn to make the coconut leaf harvest basket called Eke Ohi Launiu: a very strong double weave across bottom harvest or market basket.
Lynda Saffery received her formal training from a 1988 & 89’ State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Apprentice and Master grant for Ulana Lauhala and a 2002 Sabbatical to Tonga to study weaving and Kapa making and design. She continues to teach traditional ways and designs of the Kupuna, and enjoys being part of the Holua culture and Ulana Makaloa revival.
Location:
Hawaiian Sanctuary – Laka Lounge
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd (Highway 130). Pahoa, HI 96778
Hawaii Island (Big Island)
Only about 1 Mile South of Pahoa Town.
Turn into the driveway at Mile Marker 12!
Each class starts promptly with a lecture and Q&A before hands-on farm learning ~ Come prepared with notepad and writing utensil, closed toed shoes, sun hat, and gloves.
Plant Aloha is supported, in part, by the County of Hawaii, Research & Development. We are still looking for support to complete and enhance this amazing project. Please give what you can:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/donate
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