About the Workshop
Join us for an immersive hands-on experience in the art of Hawaiian Kapa. In this workshop, students will create their own 12” x 24” small Kapa by beating Wauke bark. While students will work with Wauke that has been cleaned in advance for efficiency, a full demonstration of how fresh Wauke is harvested and prepared will be provided.
Additionally, participants will witness a demonstration of Kapa Po’ulu Breadfruit Tapa. To conclude the session, students will decorate a 12” x 12” white Tapa using natural plant dyes sourced directly from the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden.
About the Instructor: Wesley Sen
Wesley Sen has been working with Hawaiian Kapa for over 40 years. His deep knowledge is rooted in tradition, having been trained by the renowned Mary J. Pritchard of American Samoa in Siapo Samoa. Wesley is a dedicated educator who has been teaching Kapa making at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden for over 20 years.
Gallery
Examples of the Kapa process and natural dyes used in the workshop.
Event Details
- Work gloves
- Clothes that can be stained (we will be working with permanent natural dyes)
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Location
Amy B.H. GreenwellEthnobotanical Garden
82-6160 Hawaii Belt Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704Get Directions →