Children's Program
Code: K0404-25
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Open to All
Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.
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Ages 6-8
Hawaiian Heritage
Jun 23 - 27, 2025
9AM-3PM
Concept
Join us for a fun and exciting journey into Native Hawaiian Cultural Arts! In this hands-on workshop, kids explore the rich traditions of Hawaii as they create and design art projects inspired by Hawaiian culture. We learn the art of lei making, create beautiful patterns, and even build our own traditional instruments. Along the way, students pick up some basic Hawaiian words and discover the deep cultural meaning of Mālama ‘Āina—caring for the land and our connection to nature. Through ceramics, painting, and more, we experience the beauty of Hawaiian traditions while having fun!
Faculty
Alana Wilson
Alana Wilson is an artist and art educator who creates ephemeral sculptures from collected nature. Representing the fifth generation in Hawai’i, she explores her multicultural heritage within her art. Passionate about the transmission of generational knowledge, Wilson shares what she learned from her mom and kumu. She earned her BA in Studio Art from Davidson College. Leading outdoor education from a young age, she enjoys combining her love for enriching others with exploring nature.
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Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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