Introduction to Hawaiian Culture
Presented within a contemporary setting, the “Introduction to Hawaiian Culture & Practices” workshop happens on Tuesday, March 21, 28 & Tuesday, April 4, from 4pm – 5pm at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus!
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Writing for Inner Exploration and Life Reflection
Join author Tom Peek for “Writing for Inner Exploration and Life Reflection” on Saturday, March 18 from 9:30am to 4pm in Volcano Village.
Jazz in the Forest March 2017
The 2017 Jazz in the Forest series kicks off with two performances (4:30pm & 7:30pm) on Saturday, March 11, and will feature Jean Pierre Thoma & the Jazztones. The Jazz in the Forest concert series offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear the highest caliber jazz – anywhere – up close and personal.
Rainforest Gardening at Volcano Art Center
Join Zach Mermel for a two-part workshop covering edible gardening on Saturday, March 4, from 9am – 4pm with a break for lunch. Attendees will learn the fundamental gardening “dos and don’ts”, and interact with a wide range of useful, easy-to-grow edibles. Participants will get to take home a number of edible plants at the conclusion of the …
Learn Tropical Flower Arranging at Volcano Art Center – CANCELED
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Hawaiian cultural practitioner Kaipo Ah Chong will offer his popular tropical flower arranging workshop once again at Volcano Art Center. The workshop will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 from 1pm – 3pm at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Rebecca Folsom Returns
After a sell-out concert last year, Rebecca Folsom is bringing it all back to Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus for another intimate acoustic concert on Saturday, February 18 from 7PM – PM!
Workshop: Woodblock Printing at VAC
Join us for for an introduction to Mokuhanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking with Sensei Glenn Yamanoha! This workshop will be five afternoon sessions at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus starting on February 9th through March 9th (Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 3:30pm: February 2, 9, 16, March 2, & 9.)
Forest Bird Painting Workshops with Patrick Ching
Volcano Art Center is offering Forest Bird Painting Workshops with Patrick Ching on January 17th and 18th (Two different workshops!).
Dance Imagined at Volcano Art Center
Join Karen Masaki for Dance Imagined at Volcano Art Center on Tuesday mornings from 10am – 11:30am. Class dates are; January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14.
Tropical Flower Arranging at Volcano Art Center
Join us for Tropical Flower Arranging with Kaipo Ah Chong! The workshop will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 from 1pm – 3pm at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
New Exhibit: Timeless Treasures
Volcano Art Center Gallery is honored to present a unique collection of original paintings by the beloved Big Island artist Dietrich Varez in an exhibition titled “Timeless Treasures.” The exhibit, open to the public on January 7th, will continue through February 12th, 2017 at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A special …
Edible Wild Plants: A Hands-On Foray for Foragers and Foodies
Join instructor Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group on Saturday, October 29 (9am-2pm) for Edible Wild Plants: A Hands-On Foray for Foragers and Foodies” – Cost is $40 or $30 for VAC Members.
Bookbinding Workshop with Charlene Asato
Join instructor Charlene Asato on Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 9am – 12pm for “The Piano Hinge, Unhinged” bookbinding workshop. Cost is $35/$32 VAC Members plus a $10 materials fee. Prior bookbinding experience is not necessary.
Workshop: Orchid Cultivation
Join Ben Oliveros, Larry Kuekes and Shelby Smith from the Hilo Orchid Society for “Orchids Around the World” at Volcano Art Center on October 15 from 9am – noon.
New Exhibit: Nā Mea Makamae…Tiny Treasures
Volcano Art Center is proud to present the exhibition Nā Mea Makamae…Tiny Treasures, a multi-media, group exhibition celebrating art and artifacts honoring the Hawaiian culture. The exhibit will be on display at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park from October 15th through November 13th, 2016.
Hawaii Islandʻs First Sculpture Garden
Volcano Art Center is proud to announce that Hawai`i Island’s first outdoor sculpture garden was dedicated on September 18th , 2016. The garden, located at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.) in Volcano Village, provides a space for Hawai`i’s talented sculptors to share their works. The dynamic interplay of sunlight, mist and …