We are honored to offer eight breakout sessions, with a number of workshops to choose from in these categories:
HANA NOʻEAU (Handmade Crafts - "Make ʻem & Take ʻem")
ʻIKE HAWAIʻI (Hawaiian Knowledge)
HULA (Traditional & Modern Dance)
E komo mai! Join us for KAHĀ 2025 and experience this rare opportunity to learn from esteemed Kumu and Loea, traveling from the Hawaiian islands to share their invaluable knowledge and expertise with those on the U.S. continent.
For detailed information on each workshop, click on the workshop titles or presenters' photos below.
Spaces are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. If a session fills up, a waiting list will be created to accommodate as many participants as possible.
Secure your spot today and enjoy EARLY BIRD PRICING—just $350 for 10 hours of workshops!
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Early Bird Pricing: $350 for 10 hours of workshops (offer valid until March 15)
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Regular Pricing: $425 for 10 hours of workshops (March 16 - May 15)
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Late Registration: $550 for 10 hours of workshops (May 16 - June 11)
Choose up to 10 hours of workshops for one price.
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Please note: This fee, which covers workshop sessions, does not include food and beverages or admission to Sunday night's ʻAhaʻaina. Tickets for KAHĀ's ʻAhaʻaina (dinner buffet and live music) can be purchased HERE.
OLA PONO
Uncover how timeless Hawaiian wisdom continues to contribute to enhancing well-being, demonstrating its ongoing relevance and efficacy. Each workshop is two hours.
Living the Legacy: Engaging with Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Lā Kūʻokoʻa, and the Reclamation of Hawaiian Identity
2-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Papa Mark Kahale & Kumu Jarena Hemakana Pacarro
HANA NOʻEAU
These workshops provide an immersive experience where participants can learn to create traditional Hawaiian crafts under the expert guidance of nā kumu and loea. Not only will you learn the techniques, but you'll also craft your own pieces in class to take home with you. Please be aware that an additional fee for supplies is required for each Hana Noʻeau Workshop.
Niʻihau Shell Earrings
4-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu ʻAwapuhi Kahale
additional supplies/materials fee: $125, $150, or $175 (dependent on length)
Niʻihau Shell Bracelet
4-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu ʻAwapuhi Kahale
additional supplies/materials fee: $350, $400, or $450 (dependent on length)
Hawaiian Feather Work: Full Feather Comb
4-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina
additional supplies/materials fee: $25
Hawaiian Feather Work: Kāhili Pa'a Lima
4-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Loea Nuʻulani Atkins & Kumu Kanoe Cadina
additional supplies/materials fee: $35
Hands-on kapa-making: pounding wauke, storytelling, and tradition
4-hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Sabra Kauka
The Art of Lei-Making
4-hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Oaokaʻena Kirkland
additional supplies/materials fee: $40
Craft Adornments Using Raffia
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Pilialoha Christiansen
additional supplies/materials fee: $25
Ulana Lauhala - Pua Kalo (taro flower) specific item TBA
2-hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Malia Nobrega-Olivera
additional supplies/materials fee: $15
ʻIKE HAWAIʻI
Bridge the past and future by connecting with ancestral wisdom and traditions. In these two-hour workshops, you can explore Hawaiian culture and history to deepen your understanding, connect with the past, and embrace the rich practices and traditions passed down through generations that may be applied in the contemporary world.
Noho Ana Ke Akua i ka Nāhelehele: Hawaiʻi's unique native ecosystems, their cultural significance, and the interconnectedness of forests and coastlines within the ahupua‘a system
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: ʻAnakala Mikaʻela DeMotta
A Bundle of Mele and Moʻolelo of Hanapēpē Salt
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Malia Nobrega-Olivera
Noiʻi: The Art and Methodology of Mele Research
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Loea Hula Leialoha Lim Amina
Hawaiian Sacred Hymns - the history, significance, and beauty of Hīmeni Haipule
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: 'Anakala Melvin Amina
Hawaiian Language Immersion Experience
4-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Kumu Kuʻualohanui Kauliʻa
Kauaʻi & Niʻihau, Moʻolelo of its Land and People
2-Hour Workshop
Instructor: Chucky Boy Chock
Hawaiian Leadership
2-Hour Workshop
Instructors: Loea Paula De Morales and Kumu Kuʻualohanui Kauliʻa
HULA
Experience the joy of hula! Explore the options listed below and learn from celebrated Loea and Kumu Hula, who are journeying from the islands to share their ʻike and expertise.
Each workshop is two hours.
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"Nani Kekaha" by Kuana Torres Kahele (Wkshp Session 1)
"Hāʻena Beauty" by Nathan Kahikolu Kalama (Wkshp Session 5)
Instructor: Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho
