Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 3, 1 April 2009 — HOEA update [ARTICLE]

HOEA update

HOEA: Hawaiian 'Ohana for Education in the Arts, is literally a project whose "time has eome," as suggested by the kaona of its name. It will open its doors on May 25 on the grounds of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy in Waimea, North Hawai'i. HOEA announces its full roster of instructors for this new Hawaiian school of fine arts for adult emerging artists. Big Island instructors for the Hana Kapa Studio include the motherdaughter team of Marie McDonald and Roen Hufford; Teresa Reveira; and Joni Mae Makuakane-Jarrell. They will be joined by Sabra Kauka from Kaua'i and Mililani Hanapī from Moloka'i. The Hana Kālai Lā'au Studio will be taught by O'ahu carvers Hanale Hopfe and the father-son team of Sol and Alani Apio. The Apios will focus on kapamaking implements and wood turning. Hopfe will teach wood and stone carving. Kala Willis from Keauhou, Hawai'i will conduct the kālai pahu niu, or eoeo-

nut drum making portion of the course. Noted Maori jewelry maker and sculptor, Stacy Gordine, will conduct the Jewelry Making Studio, whieh will feature creations in bone, shell, stone and metal. Honolulu painter and printmaker Haiinani Orme will offer a course called the Printmaking Studio, whieh will cover monotype, dry point and relief printing. HOEA is also pleased to announee that its "Business of Art" workshops will be conducted by former Hawai'i resident Dr. Herman Pi'ikea Clark, senior lecturer at Te Uru Maraurau: School of Maori and Multicultural Education. These financial literacy and marketing skills workshops are scheduled in June at four areas of the Big Island: Waimea, Kona, Ka'ū and Hilo. Hilo resident Lehua Waipa Ah-Nee has been hired as the project's professional photographer. For information and registration for the Studio Program and workshops, eall the HOEA Office at 808-885-6541 or visit its web site at khf-hoea.org.