Hawaii Artfest, Nov. 19 & 20 and Dec. 10 & 11, 2011
Handcrafters and Artists To Offer 'Hand-Made in Hawaii' Work
Start your holiday shopping for unique Hawaii made arts and crafts. The Hawaii's Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance will hold two artfests at Thomas Square in November and December. The two-day festivals will be held Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, and again on Dec. 10 & 11, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thomas Square is located between the Academy of Arts and Blaisdell Center.
The artfests will include "handmade-in-Hawaii" apparel, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, stained glass, original arts and crafts, as well as local music, entertainment, and food.
The guild members usually exhibit their works at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki one weekend a month. For more information and the 2012 schedule, visit the Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance site at www.hotcrafts.net.
A Sampling of What You Will See
Here are photos of some members who exhibited recently at Kapiolani Park.
Photos by N. Tamanaha.
Morris Nakamura:
Ask him how he became a 'Mouth Divine Artist (M.D.A.)'
Morris Nakamura says he is "This Abled Painter." When he couldn't use his hands, he put his mouth to work. Visit Morris at the Hawaii Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Handmade in Hawaii artfest and ask him how he became the MDA (Mouth Divine Artist).
Bowls by John (woodmagic@hawaii.rr.com)
Original glassworks by Stefanie Foley
Decorated hats, Original Handbags, and Carved Black Pearls by Bets Tehaufaingaitu Hackney
Hawaiian scenics by Kimo (www.kimostudios.com)
Painter Kimo (www.kimostudios.com) offers full size paintings as well as postcards bearing his art.
Rice Bag Apparel, just like the old days
