A Hidden Gem in Downtown! This art installation is a…read morefantastic gem in the heart of downtown. So many different artists showcasing their unique styles and creativity. The atmosphere was inspiring--I even had a great conversation with a houseless man who was simply enjoying the beauty and emotion that art brings. Truly a space where everyone feels welcome and connected through art.

Came to see a play (Titus Andronicus) here. There's a gallery which showcases local artwork, books…read more The stage area is small and cozy with tiered seating which makes for a more intimate setting. Acoustics are pretty good- no problem at all hearing the actors. There were drinks for sale as well. FYI-there's only 2 bathroom stalls which made for a long line during intermission. Really enjoyed the venue and play!

There back! Pow!…read moreWow! is now World Wide Walls and the Hawaii festival is on! A new mission, to bring brightness through art to communities usually overlooked. Free and open to anyone. Watch the artist from around the world work and even talk with them. All are incredibly friendly. "I painted this whole wall with this little brush" says one standing on a lift at the end of a 250x20 foot mural. The deets: 1. Hawaii Walls runs from 05.08.2023 - 05.14.2023. 2. Follow World Wide Walls on IG and see pinned post for the mural map. 3. The greatest concentration of murals are at Palama Settlement. Other major locations include the Bishop Museum , Kalihi Kai Elementary, and Dillingham Plaza. Anyone interested in art or just want to see how it's created on a grand scale, this is a must.

Kakaako Murals- these two beautiful depictions of the Hawaiian culture are located next to each…read moreother on the wall of the Hibiscus Club on 350 Ward Ave, Honolulu. Go early because they're located in a parking lot

Signed up for "Some Like It Hot" because I want to learn more about jewelry-making and had my first…read morelesson today. First time visiting the Art School and first time working with a handsaw. Metalsmithing is no joke! My left tricep is sore just from holding the copper piece in place. The instructor, Juvana S., was professional, approachable, friendly, and seems knowledgeable. I found myself wishing the class was a YouTube tutorial because I need to watch/hear some things on repeat and also pause when needed. The class went on a good pace though since my fellow classmates were mostly new to this type of thing. The Metals Studio has everything (I guess) stocked and laid out. The three hours went by really quickly. I can't wait to learn more in the weeks to come!

I went to the Pecha Kucha night (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on Friday to get a flavor of this…read morestyle of presentation (to implement in my classroom). We showed up minutes before intermission and right away I noticed... 1. The sound quality was poor (you could barely hear from the back where most of the crowd was standing) 2. There were limited stools to sit on but a majority of the crowd was standing... 3. There was a tent with free beer but they don't serve during the presentations (intermission looked like a scene from Walmart on Black Friday) The presentations were... not what I expected. The next Pecha Kucha night is on March 9th and I think I'm going to give it another shot. Chamorro Grindz was the featured food truck but we ate before we came (the reason why we were an hour late). The highlight of the night was when I discovered that teachers can check out artifacts to share with their students ... for free.

No two are alike…read more.. That's one thing that I do love about crafting is you can make it all your own and here at Hawaii Potters Guild I learned from an event they were participating in is that there are members who pay to use their facilities which is everything from throwing to the kiln which is amazing and you purchase the clay from them as well so really all you need is your imagination. The also have classes as well which is quite cool though not sure if I have steady hands to make something but knowing that there are places like this is nice and to meet some of the members who had their items on sale is breathtaking as each is very different from chimes, plates, vase and animal cups so cute and you know I couldn't resist getting a few. Thank you for a great place to allow creativity to express and share with everyone. Thank you!

So much love, appreciation, and gratitude for this space, people, and the creative energy. My very…read morefirst class is coming to an end and I am currently reflecting on my experience here. I was motivated to take a pottery class this summer after feeling a bit uninspired from a grueling school year on the mainland. Creating art is an awesome form of stress relief and such a great way to challenge yourself. As a first time student, it can be very challenging to get into a class at HPG. You submit an application and must be picked from a lottery. Look on their website for detailed instructions on how and when to submit your application. Submit your papers at the studio and on-time! There are no exceptions for late applications. I was lucky enough to get into a Monday evening class on the wheel. Classes are 3 hours long and our instructor was great. Every week we went over a new style, technique, or concept. Also, the classes are for all levels of potters. There were people who had never thrown clay before to people who have been doing this for years. Students have access to the guild during the week to come in and work on their projects as well! Clay is purchased from the guild and tools are also available for purchase. Everyone in the studio is extremely helpful and very willing to teach. Over this summer I've learned so much from not only my teacher, but also my peers. The community of artists at the Hawaii Potter's Guild is truly a unique group that cultivates a love and passion for creating. This is definitely not a goodbye HPG, but a see you soon.

Fantastic artwork from local artists. Fast, quality framing with lots of choices. Very experienced…read morestaff. My go-to place for framing.

I've been coming here for years to get custom items framed and have never been disappointed with…read morethe work that has been done. The staff is great and very helpful. This location is in Kahaluu after the Hygienic Store where Kam Hwy & Old Kam Hwy merges at the Seven-11. It is a cute 2 story building with parking to the side. They have a great variety of art pieces throughout the gallery. You can easily get lost in the beauty of the art work. Kyle always does a tremendous job and the staff are so so kind. If you have any framing needs or are looking for some art pieces, I would definitely stop by and take a look.

Brilliant: Use the former space of Native Books as a museum pop-up. Part of the division of that…read morecompany into 4-5 spaces in the Ward/South Shore Market area, at least until this Warehouse building gets torn down. Various craft artists, including textile artists, painters, sculptors, ceramicists, wood workers, etc., rent out offices here where they can work on their current projects, as well as show their work in revolving exhibitions. I think the space in the back, that used to be for groups, is utilized for classes. Even in the middle of this largeish space, there was an aunty--kupuna--teaching a student something, when I went in (fabric? weaving? not sure...). Many of the items I saw for sale in one of the small rooms--taken by a network of ceramicists and metal/wire artists--were relatively affordable (though more expensive than Hawai'i Potter's Guild Xmas season type shows in the parks/craft fairs). I looked rather seriously at some cleverly formed pieces, which are calling my name out to go on my desk next to the ol' laptop. Let's support Hawai'i artists! This place is only around for another month or so, before they gentrify-destroy the whole Ward Warehouse area in favor of some pricey condo that NOBODY LOCAL can afford. So GO NOW.

MY NIECE ATTENDED HERE! HER MOM ASKED ME TO WRITE ON YELP AS SHE DOESN'T HAVE AN ACCOUNT YET…read more AFTER HEARING HER STORY! I AM BEYOND UPSET! My daughter attended an art class at your studio and created a drawing of a tropical fish. We were told that because her artwork was so well done, the studio wanted to use the design to create stickers for sale. In return, my 8-year-old daughter was promised a sticker of her own design. When I later followed up, I was informed that I would need to come to the studio in person to pick up the sticker. Since we do not live nearby, I politely asked whether a few stickers could simply be mailed to us using regular postage. Instead, I was told that my daughter would receive only one sticker and that I would need to purchase any additional copies. What disappointed me most was not the value of the sticker itself--it costs only about fifty cents--but the way the situation was handled. Our family spent over $500 on classes during winter break, and I felt that mailing a few stickers featuring my daughter's own artwork would have been a thoughtful gesture, especially after the studio chose to use her design for a product. It has now been over six months, and we still have not received the promised sticker. My daughter continues to ask about it, and it is difficult to explain why something she was promised never arrived. Had the sticker never been offered in the first place, there would have been no expectation and no disappointment. This experience left me feeling that customer appreciation was lacking. While the monetary value involved is very small, keeping promises--especially to a child--is important. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I would not choose to enroll in future classes or recommend the studio to others.

I'm so happy that I found Art Tent. I pretty much found them from a google search trying to find my…read moredaughter an art class. Art Tent is located on South Beretania right across the street from the Honolulu Police Station. They have a drop off spot on Beretania by Bo's Kitchen but the long term parking is in the back of the building. The back of the building is on Kinau Street and is in the 800 Mauka Plaza parking. There's a lot of parking back there. My daughter just finished up her second session at Art Tent Studios. She took the late class on Saturday for grades 1-3 with Mrs. Okano. At first we didn't know what to expect with art class. We didn't know anyone who attended art class here but we just wanted to try because my daughter loves art. It was such a good experience. Her teacher, Mrs Okano, is so creative with all their projects. Each week they were working on something new and interesting. My daughter was always excited to be going to art class. It's really nice that the class size is small and Mrs Okano is a great teacher. She's very patient with them and has them really explore their own creative side rather than each kid just make a copy of the teacher. At the end of the two sessions there was an art exhibition. We got to see all of the art work from all of the classes they offered. My daughter had about 6-7 projects that she completed. You could really see her growth from the first project to the last. We signed up for another session with Mrs Okano and can't wait to see what new things my daughter will be learning.

wow this is so great!…read more it was such a fun experience going through all the different art exhibits and it was completely free! However, donations are welcomed :) Its located on the ground floor of Hyatt Waikiki and it is facing the main street/kalakaua. You can't really miss it! Its only open until Saturday 9/26 (but if you go on the last day there is also aloha festival parade!) Parking will be a challenge tho if you dont work there or if you're already there for something or staycation. hope you get to see it! i actually went twice :)

If you love art, supporting local, and interacting with art, then this is your next stop. This…read morelocation is currently run by donations so please give something as you enter or on the way out. I really loved how they used the space that was formerly Urban Outfitters. The dressing room walk was on of my favorites. Parking at the Hyatt Regency is really pricy though.