Kapa Kuiki - Applique' Workshop
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm
UTC-10:00Location
553 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96813 | Honolulu, HI
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Immerse yourself in the beauty and tradition of Hawaiian quilting at Kapa Kuiki Workshop, an intimate event hosted by the Ku'ai Kollection. This new series aims to collaborate with local artisans and the history, collections and aina here at Hawaiian Mission Houses. We are excited to collaborate with legendary Native Hawaiian and Kapa Kuiki Appliqué Designer, Puamana Crabbe, of Mō'ili'ili, O'ahu.Held at the Hale Kū'ai and Chamberlain House, this exclusive experience begins with a curator-led look at selected treasured Quilts in our Collection. Guests will learn about the history of Kapa Kuiki (Quilts) in Hawai'i and dive into appliqué design inspiration with Ms. Puamana Crabbe.
You'll BYOG - Bring Your Own (1) Garment- and help to design a one-of-a-kind piece with your pick of (2) of Puamana's new appliqué she has curated, inspired from our Quilt Collection. No sewing experience or sewing machines are necessary! All sewing and appliqué will be done by Puamana herself. Sit back, enjoy, customize and learn about Kapa Kuiki!
You'll then return to pick up your finished garment, complete with Puamana’s signature hand-appliqué design, from the Hale Ku'ai in November 2026.
Space is limited to 10 spots —reserve your spot for this special cultural and fashion experience. Read Below for Garment Requirements.
Cost: $150 • per person; ticket includes 2 appliqué each measuring 6" x 12"
Event Requirements: B.Y.O.G.*
*B.Y.O.G. Bring Your Own Garment (1 ticket = 1 garment)
Garment MUST be one of the following:
-100% Cotton
-50/50 Polyester/Cotton
-65/35 Polyester/Cotton
Absolutely NO: Rayon, Knits, Velvet, Novelty Fabric
Garment Color Suggestions by Puamana:
-Neutral Colored Shirt or Dress (Short or Long)
-Solids
Have questions? Email: [email protected]
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