Puakea Foundation of Hawaii, Inc » Workshops

Make Your Own Paddle Workshop: February 2012

Roxanne — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:21:09 +0000

It’s back again! Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is 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 gift for your family members and friends!
This program is great for adults and keiki – families have a great time doing this together!

You will learn so much about Hawaiian culture, about wood-working, about outrigger canoeing, and listen to stories about many Hawaiian legends, from on and off the water!

Dates: February 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2012
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location: Uncle Bobby’s home in Kaneohe. Directions will be sent to you after you register.
Cost: $325.00 for Members, or $350 for non-members – which will include a one year Family membership to the Puakea Foundation (Use PayPal buttons below to pay.)

Please be sure to join our email list in the right column so we can contact you about all of the Foundation events!

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.

Please Join Us! 2011 Annual Meeting

Roxanne — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:54:28 +0000

The Puakea Foundation would like to invite you to attend our Canoe Workshop, a hands-on demonstration, and our Annual Meeting on April 9, 2011

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Location: Puakea Foundation Learning Center Heeia State Park, Kaneohe, HI
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Annual meeting to follow: 4pm – 6pm

The day begins with a blessing at 10 am followed by hands-on demonstrations throughout the day on canoe building and repair, paddle making, and the art of canoeing. There will be activities for children and adults as well as teaching materials provided for other educators. We’ll have lunch at 12 noon. We hope you will join us and consider becoming a member of the Puakea Foundation to learn about our many exciting upcoming events!

Come and share your knowledge and historical information on the canoes of the past and future with everyone! All ages are welcome.

Mahalo to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for their funding and support! This all day educational event is sponsored in part by the Kukūlu Ola Living Hawaiian Culture program and is administered in part by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Annual Meeting April 9th & Canoe Workshop

Roxanne — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:49:48 +0000

You are invited to attend our

CANOE WORKSHOP AND HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION
10 am til 3:30 pm
Heʻeia State Park
Google Map
Learn about the apprenticeship program and see how Uncle Bobby takes the wounded old koa canoes and fixes their pukas! Several “paddles in the making” will also be on hand so you can see the process. Plus learn how Uncle Bobby travels to the koa forest on the Big Island leading youth groups to understand about the makings of a canoe from the very beginning.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
April 9th
4 pm – 6 pm
Heʻeia State Park
Learn about the work of the foundation and meet our board members and volunteers!

Both events are free and open to the community. We hope you will join us and bring the whole family!

View Larger Map

Make Your Own Paddle Workshop – March, 2011

Roxanne — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:54:45 +0000

It’s back again! Uncle Bobby’s paddle workshops are a rich experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing. More details >

Learn how paddles are made and repaired. Enjoy the hands-on experience of finishing your own paddle to take home. Makes a great gift for your family members and friends! This program is great for adults and keiki – families have a great time doing this together!

You will learn so much about Hawaiian culture, about wood-working, about outrigger canoeing, and of course stories of many of Hawaiian legends, from on and off the water!

Dates: March 13, 20, 26, 27
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location: Uncle Bobby’s home in Kaneohe. Directions will be sent to you after you register.
Cost: $325.00 for Members, or $350 for non-members – which will include a one year Family membership to the Puakea Foundation (Use PayPal buttons below to pay.)

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.

Make Your Own Hawaiian Paddle Workshop

Roxanne — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:21:46 +0000

Uncle 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!”