Learn to Weave Lauhala Earrings with Leialoha!

Leialoha Mahuka – Lauhala Weaver & Cultural Practitioner

Leialoha Mahuka is a dedicated teacher and skilled weaver who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and culture with others. She does all the hard work— harvesting, cleaning, and preparing each piece of lauhala—so that students can fully immerse themselves in weaving.

Leialoha’s workshops offer a meaningful hands-on experience. Participants learn to transform lauhala strips into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether creating a bracelet to wear with pride or gifting a handmade treasure to a loved one, students leave with a deeper appreciation for this traditional Hawaiian craft.

What's Included:

All materials, including carefully harvested, cleaned, and prepped lauhala, are provided. Each student can make one pair of (pierced) Lauhala earrings.

This workshop is offered at $10 per student, though our regular price is $35. Thanks to support from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Kūkulu Ola Program, we are able to make this authentic cultural experience accessible to both residents and visitors.

This class is part of our Hawaiian Culture Experience Program, bringing people together in a welcoming community setting to learn, create, and deepen appreciation of Hawaiian culture.

Limited to 16 students.

*Sorry, classes are non-refundable.

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