Initially created for the British Museum’s Exhibition “Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans,” this interactive cultural workshop provides an opportunity to learn about Hawaiian culture and practice aloha ʻāina through visual storytelling.
Kilo Kāpala, literally meaning to print observations, was inspired greatly by the exhibition’s vast kapa collection. Traditional methods of Hawaiian printmaking use tools such as hand-carved ʻohe kāpala or lapa and are vastly unique in visual style. Each symbol has deep meaning and is used in a specific way to share a specific message.
This workshop gives you the opportunity to experience a contemporary version of ʻohe kāpala. Opening with traditional ʻoli (chant) and an immersive lesson in sustainability and Hawaiian culture, our classes combine cultural education with interactive printmaking and self-reflection to give deeper insight to indigenous storytelling techniques.
Available for both Adults and Children.
What's
Included?
Our ethical and hand-made supplies partnered with authentic cultural curriculum are what sets us apart. In this 90 minute workshop, we will provide:
An immersive lesson about sustainability in Hawaiian culture
A guided self-reflection activity, inviting you to explore your personal connection to nature
8 types of hand-carved wooden stamps depicting contemporary and traditional Hawaiian motifs
A guided block-printing activity, where you use your personal story to create the design for your print
Premium quality GF Smith Notpla paper, specially infused with UK-sourced seaweed
want a
private
Workshop?
Interested in us providing a custom Kilo Kāpala workshop for you or your organization? Enquire here.
