Puakea Foundation of Hawaii, Inc » Workshops http://www.puakea.org Perpetuating Pacific Island Canoe Culture Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:39:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 NEWS FLASH !!! http://www.puakea.org/2010/02/05/news-flash/ http://www.puakea.org/2010/02/05/news-flash/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:47:58 +0000 alana http://www.puakea.org/2010/02/05/news-flash/ The paddle workshop is going to be on
March 6th and 7th, 13th and 14th
Please read below for more info.
Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about paddle making and repairing!!!

]]> http://www.puakea.org/2010/02/05/news-flash/feed/ 0 Make Your Own Paddle Workshop: MARCH, 2010 http://www.puakea.org/2009/11/23/canoe-paddle-workshop/ http://www.puakea.org/2009/11/23/canoe-paddle-workshop/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:22 +0000 pat http://www.puakea.org/?p=73 2253143685_6be2ae9293_mUncle Bobby's paddle workshops are a rich experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing.

Learn how paddles are made and repaired. Enjoy the hands-on experience of finishing your own paddle to take home. Makes a great Christmas gift for your family members and friends!

Dates: March 6th and 7th, 13th and 14th
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location:  Uncle Bobby's home in Kaneohe. Directions will be sent to you after you register.
Cost:  $325.OO (Use PayPal button below.)

Please be sure to join our email list in the right column so we can contact you when the new dates are confirmed!

Workshop fee includes membership to the Puakea Foundation and your own hand-made paddle. This program is limited to 10 people so act soon!

Check out our photos on Flickr.


Register Here

]]> http://www.puakea.org/2009/11/23/canoe-paddle-workshop/feed/ 1 Another successful workshop http://www.puakea.org/2009/03/08/another-successful-workshop/ http://www.puakea.org/2009/03/08/another-successful-workshop/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:04:34 +0000 alana http://www.puakea.org/?p=36 The paddle workshop was a great success, everyone has a new paddle for the upcoming paddling season.

There were 4 attendees, men and women, from 9 to 60 years old, so each person was given lots of attention!

from pats kitchen..... courtesy of Agnes Bakery  hot coffee cake!!!

]]> http://www.puakea.org/2009/03/08/another-successful-workshop/feed/ 0 Make Your Own Hawaiian Paddle Workshop http://www.puakea.org/2008/12/26/make-your-own-hawaiian-paddle-workshop/ http://www.puakea.org/2008/12/26/make-your-own-hawaiian-paddle-workshop/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:21:46 +0000 Roxanne http://www.puakea.org/?p=22 photo of bobby and dave and travisUncle Bobby's paddle workshops are rich experiences in learning about Hawaiian culture, in tropical woods, and in the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing. There is room for 10 participants.

Dates: Jan 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31-Feb 1 (2009)
Time: 8 am - 12 noon
Location: Bobby's home in Kaneʻohe; directions will be sent after you register
Price: $325 for Foundation Members; $350 for others (one year membership is included)

The paddle making workshop is hands-on and includes learning how a paddle is made, how to repair a paddle, and selecting a paddle of your own to finish from the rough stage. You will also learn the origins and characteristics of many woods. Using both power tools and hand-shaping, this is your chance to be immersed in Hawaiian woodworking.

Comments from Past Attendees:

  • "Bobby's style of teaching made the workshop very enjoyable. He truly exemplifies the aloha spirit.”

  • “Bobby was amazing - generous with time, energy, knowledge, love and attention.”

  • "It was a wonderful mix of information, skill-building, and social interaction. I loved the hands-on stuff - especially use of the machines. Pat's food was great!"


Register Here

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