Palm Frond Weaving with Wodde Jippel Group

Name: Palm Frond Weaving with Wodde Jippel Group
Start: 2025-04-12T10:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-04-12T13:00:00-10:00
Location: Donkey Mill Art Center

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-10:00

Location

Donkey Mill Art Center | Kailua-kona, HI

Description: For the Marshallese people, the coconut tree called ni, is a staple of sustainability for life on the islands. Ni is used for food, oil, shelter, baskets, traditional medicine, cooking and decoration. Join the Wodde Jippel Group and learn about their culture and traditional Marshallese palm frond weaving. Beginners will learn to weave a plate called Enro, a basket called banornor and a Marshallese ball called Ebo.
Palm fronds for this workshop are graciously donated by Ricci Bezona.
Level: Beginner, Ages 16+
Please note: Registration for this workshop will close on Saturday, April 5 at midnight.
Learn more and Register: https://donkeymillartcenter.org/event/?event=5812