LEI WORKSHOPS
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR VERY OWN LEI FROM BEGINNING TO END.
GUIDED BY OUR LEI ARTISAN, YOU WILL LEARN THE BASICS OF MAKING LEI, THE HISTORY OF LEI IN HAWAIIAN CULTURE AS WELL AS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LEI.
YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF LEARNING THREE DIFFERENT LEI MAKING METHODS, EITHER LEI WILI (WRAPPING) OR LEI KUI (PIERCING) OR LEI HILO (TWISTING) METHOD
A LOCATION FEE OF $25.00 WILL BE ADDED TO TOTAL COST IF LOCATION DESIRED IS OUTSIDE A 15 MILE RADIUS OF KAILUA KONA.
SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR MORE INFO!
PLEASE SEE THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS BELOW!
LEI WILI WORKSHOP
$105 PER PERSON
MINIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE OR FEE OF $630 FOR PARTIES OF LESS THAN 6
In this 2.5 hour long workshop, we will teach you how to create your very own Lei Po’o (Head Lei/Flower Crown) using all natural materials and tropical floral utilizing the traditional method known as Wili or Wrapping method. From start to finish, our lei artisan will guide you through prepping materials, creating your lei po’o, as well as educating you on protocols, history and significance of lei in hawaiian culture. This lei making method does require patience as you craft your creation.
AVAILABLE FOR AGES 10 & UP
LEI KUI WORKSHOP
$60 PER PERSON
MINIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP OR $360 FOR PARTIES LESS THAN 6
In this 45min-1 Hour long workshop, we will teach you how to make a Lei utilizing the Kui Method (Piercing Method). Using a Lei needle, you will learn how to string together an array of different flowers to craft your very own Lei ʻāʻī. In this workshop, our lei artisan will teach you different techniques, terminology, cultural significance of lei to hawaiian culture and protocols. The Lei maker will provide 4 different types of flowers that can be used tto make lei, as well as the lei needles and thread. Come and join and see why this Lei Making method is so commonly used throughout Hawaiʻi! This is a beginner friendly workshop but it does require patience.
AVAILABLE FOR AGES 6 & UP
LEI LĀʻĪ WORKSHOP
$40 PER PERSON
MINIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP OR $240 FOR PARTIES OF LESS THAN 6
In this 30-45 minute long workshop, our lei artist will teach you how to make a Lei lāʻī (Ti Leaf Lei) utilizing a lei making method known as Hilo (Twisting). Our Lei Artist will provide you with knowledge our how to prepare ti leaf for making Lei, different techniques, as well as, history and cultural significance of Ti leaf to Hawaiian Culture. This is an all natural lei meaning only material used is Lāʻī. Lāʻī will be provided by the Lei artisan.
AVAILABLE FOR AGES 6 & UP
TERMS & CONDITIONS
-ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE BOOKED 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO WORKSHOP DATE.
-ONCE DATE AND TIME HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY LEI ARTIST/ INSTRUCTOR, AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT OUT AND A 50% DEPOSIT OF YOUR TOTAL IS DUE TO FULLY CONFIRM THE WORKSHOP. THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE DUE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT DATE.
-REMINDERS WILL BE SENT OUT 1 WEEK PRIOR AND 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT DATE.
-A LOCATION FEE OF $25.00 WILL BE ADDED TO GRAND TOTAL IF DESIRED LOCATION IS OUTSIDE A 15 MILE RADIUS OF KAILUA KONA. (EXAMPLE: LOCATIONS FARTHER THAN FOURSEASONS HUALĀLAI (NORTH), OR KEAUHOU OUTRIGGER (SOUTH).
CANCELLATION POLICY
-IF WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED 2 WEEKS OR MORE TO EVENT DATE, THE DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED.
-IF WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED 1 WEEK OR LESS, THE DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDABLE.
-IF SOMEBODY IN YOUR PARTY DOES NOT SHOW UP TO THE WORKSHOP ON THE DAY OF, NO REFUNDS.
READY TO LEARN?
Interested in learning how to make your own Lei/ Lei Poʻo? Please fill out the form below, and our Lei Artisan will reach out within 24-48 hrs!
