Kahului Ti Leaf Bracelet Making Workshop

Our cultural arts center offers a unique, affordable bonding and learning experience for friends, couples, groups and families. Our classes are casual, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.
This is a fun opportunity to learn this core technique for creating a fresh Ti leave rope and talk story with our local cultural expert. And you’ll have fresh Ti leaf bracelet for your self or a special someone when your finished.

Meeting Point

Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center

275 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732, USA

Wonderful World of Aloha is located in the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Second level next to Fun Factory.

What's included:

• Languages offered: English
• Ti Leaves provided

Not included:

• Gratuity
• Meal & Refreshments

What to expect:

Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center

Ti leaf bracelet making is a one-hour, hands-on experience. Begins at 1:00pm
You will join us at our Cultural Activities Center. Check in with our front desk. We'll have tables, seating and supplies ready for you and your party.

Arrive early and peruse our 3 galleries featuring exhibits of costumes representing the history of the migrations to Hawai’i’ influence on dance, music and costumes.

After introductions, our expert will teach you the traditional technique for turning Ti leaves into a rope bracelet.

You’ll start with the history of the Ti plant, its importance and use in Hawaiian culture.

Then you’ll learn how Ti leaves are prepared, to them ready to braid.

You’ll learn the basic technique for creating Ti leaf rope and then complete a bracelet for yourself or someone special.

As the technique requires finesse and hand coordination this activity is recommended for ages 8 and above.