Lei Uʻi: Wili Style - March 31st class

Participants will learn the wili (wrapping) technique for creating a Hawaiian lei po’o (head lei). Using fresh flowers and foliage, they will wrap the materials around a raffia base. While raffia and fresh foliage will be provided, attendees should bring their own fresh flowers and foliage as well.

The Hui Hana Lei Volunteers are a group of dedicated lei makers who meet at Lyon Arboretum once a week. They specialize in wili leis using indigenous and non indigenous materials. They are also active in making unique items for sale in Lyon Arboretum’s Gift Shop, utilizing natural materials from Lyon and private gardens. Through this workshop, the volunteers aim to share their expertise and foster a deeper appreciation for handmade Hawaiian lei.

Participants should bring their own floral clippers or sharp scissors and flowers/ foliage to use in their lei. Hui Hana Lei Volunteers will also provide some supplemental plant material. Please carefully review the supply list below.

Two workshops are available; the material covered will be the same in both workshops. Each participant may sign up for only one workshop.

The class will take place in the downstairs Visitors Center (VC).

Because this class is in high demand, please carefully review our cancellation and refund policy before signing up.

SUPPLY LIST: Participants should bring the following:

• Floral clippers (or scissors)
• Any flowers and foliage you want to include in your lei. Plant material will also be provided by Hui Hana Lei.
• Water to drink in a reusble botte (optional but strongly recommended)
• Bug spray (optional but recommended) The Arboretum has many mosquitoes.

Class size: 10

March 31st: 9:00 - 11:30 am

Price: $70

Tickets close 3/27/26

The deadline to request a refund will be 3/29/26

***This class is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lyon Arboretum (FLA). FLA members receive a 20% discount on this workshop and other Lyon Arboretum Education Department classes/workshops. If you are a member, an email will be sent out prior to the opening of class registration with a discount code.

Please contact us by email at [email protected] if you have not received your registration discount code.

To learn more about the Friends of Lyon Arboretum and to become a member, please see our website.***

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