By popular demand, Kele Kanahele, master shell lei maker from Ni‘ihau, returns to the Lyman Museum to teach this authentic art of Hawaii.
Workshops are slated for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 9-10.
Kanahele will teach participants how to create a beautiful necklace (lei) and earrings in the roselani style, using their choice of off-white or yellow momi shells and choice of pink or red kahelelani shells.
On either day, participants can learn how to make a 22-inch necklace ($370 for museum members, $380 nonmembers) or a pair of earrings ($75 members, $85 nonmembers), or more than one piece as long as a participant signs up for specific pieces in advance.
These items cost considerably more on the open market; signing up for this workshop means they are far more affordable and participants will be learning the art from a master.
Space is limited to 24 people per day; only people who register are permitted in the classroom.
Reservations must be made, pieces specified and the workshop fee(s) paid by Nov. 3 to ensure a place and the availability of shells.
Learn to create these treasures of Ni‘ihau from the best in the field.
For more information and to make reservations, call 935-5021, ext. 101, or stop by the museum admissions desk. The Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo.