In preparation for Banana Poka Round-up in May, Koke‘e Natural History Museum is looking for artisans who work with recycled materials. The setting will be in Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Kaua‘i crafters who use recycled materials and non-native plants, trees and bark
In preparation for Banana Poka Round-up in May, Koke‘e Natural History Museum is looking for artisans who work with recycled materials.
The setting will be in Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Kaua‘i crafters who use recycled materials and non-native plants, trees and bark in their work are invited to present their wares.
From crocheted plastic bags to handmade envelopes from old calendars — or any other craft using recycled material — Hui o Laka invites all to participate by demonstrating at the Banana Poka Round-up.
Lunch and a festival T-shirt will be provided.
For the second year kids will be able to make walking sticks out of guava wood — strawberry and pineapple guava are a threat to Kaua‘i’s forests.
For the first year, Hui o Laka is putting out a specific call to those who have figured out what they can make out of this supple fruit wood.
Baskets made of natural materials from Kaua‘i — from lauhala to banana poka vine, palm sheaves, coconut — all qualify.
The focus is on demonstrations, however, there will be opportunity for crafters to sell art work that is environmentally friendly.
Those interested in participating, demonstrating or selling can call Koke‘e Natural History Museum at 335-9975.
Hui o Laka invites nominations for the 2008 “one-person-can-make-a-difference” awards.
Categories to consider: youth, group, environmental, historical/cultural and professional (does not include volunteers). Winners receive a koa-framed plaque and prizes donated by Kaua‘i businesses and will be announced at the round-up.
Organizations and groups with an environmental focus are a centerpiece of the all-day family fair.
To reserve a space call 335-9975 ext. 0.
Hui o Laka sponsors the event and is the non-profit organization that operates Koke‘e Natural History Museum.
