WORKSHOPS

TOOLS TO KU'I

We currently offer consecutive workshops to teach participants about the
Papa Ku'i 'Ai and Pōhaku Ku'i 'Ai, two Hawaiian items used to make pa'i 'ai and poi.

These tools carry generational value in Hawaiian 'ohana and allow you to carry on the practice of preparing food through ku'i at home.

We encourage participants to come with 1-2+ family members.

PAPA KU'I 'AI

Part 1

Using roughed out blanks, create a fully sanded and oiled board.

PŌHAKU KU'I 'AI

Part 2

Shape a smooth pōhaku from provided blanks.

When you leave this workshop, you will be set to ku'i food with your new implements.

What to be Prepared for:

1. Each workshop typically lasts a full 8 hour day.
2. Attendees will be expected to be hands-on throughout.
3. You will (learn to) use hand held power tools. LOILOA staff will help to guide all use.
4. Crafting your work will be tiring. It is ideal for 2-3+ members of your 'ohana to attend. We encourage this not only so you can take physical breaks, but also because these items carry generational value.

Ho'opōmaika'i 'ia mahalo ke Akua and mahalo piha loa to the Hui of Lo'iloa for all the waiwai..... You guys taught us so much about the process from gathering wood, stone, to the varieties of kalo to the ku'i 'ai & much more. This papahana is awesome!!!

What a blessed time we had these past 2 weekends. It's hard for me to put into words. I am grateful to the Lo'iloa hui. Our 'ohana got to learn about and craft our very own papa ku'i 'ai & pohaku ku'i 'ai. Was good fun and good fellowship too. God was speaking so much through the entire process. Mahalo nui again Lo'iloa 'Iao Valley! You guys is Awesome!!!

Another Blessed workshop for my Ohana! Mahalo nui Lo'iloa for sharing all of your mana'o and giving us the opportunity to make our very own pohaku ku'i'ai for our hale! Mahalo for allowing us the experience to ku'i i ke kalo on our own papa ku'i'ai. Feels amazing to share this with my little 'ohana. Right on, mahalo mahalo mahalo!!!

Based on the island of Maui, we seek to support, empower, and progress our community by providing high quality resources in a safe and secure learning environment.

Here at LOILOA, we see the value in everyone.
We are a catalyst for positive change.

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LOILOA

P.O. BOX 880132

PUKALANI, HI 96788