Learn the ancient art of Hawaiian Tapa making. Classes in Kona & Makapala Retreat Center,Big Island of Hawaii. Email: kahanatapa@yahoo.com for more info
Hawaiian Tapa/Kapa making,
40 years of teaching our youth in Hawaii
Video of our youth learning this ancient art
We teach all aspects of Tapa making from harvesting wauke, preparing bark for beating, beating bark into Tapa cloth, preparation of plant dyes, carving Ohe Kapala/bamboo stamps, and printing Tapa cloth. Call 808-4570993 for info on classes. We will also be teaching classes on Oahu please contact Auntie Lehua at lomihawaii@lomihawaii.com