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MEDIA RELEASE The thrift shop with a mission, Mama’s House will relocate to Saffron (formerly Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant) on Kawaihae Road as of Nov. 1, 2013. Bringing a fresh energy to the historic Chock In Store, Mama’s House will open an “Upcountry Chic Boutique” in the front room and a quaint little “Christmas Store” in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE New arts classes: Realistic Painting, and Basics in Sewing will take place in Waimea in April, continuing the arts program series presented by Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) in partnership with Kanu o ka Aina Learning ‘Ohana (KALO). Acclaimed nature artist Patrick Ching, known for his vibrant oil paintings of Hawaii’s dramatic landscapes and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) in partnership with KALO, announces their first arts education program of 2013, “Cordage & Lashing,” presented by Hawaiian cultural artist Beau Jack Key. Classes are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 and Friday, Feb. 1 at Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Public Charter School. What is cordage? Any kind […]

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MEDIA RELEASE An enthusiastic audience enjoyed slack key master Ledward Kaapana and friends in concert last month at Kanu o ka Aina New Century Public Charter School. The day-long fundraiser to support the partnership between WAG and KALO’s Ohana in the Arts Program, included the outdoor concert with chili and rice dinner, and a holiday […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) in partnership with KALO invites artists of all ages and experience levels to join in their “Holiday Printmaking” class, taught by professional artist Geoffrey Mundon. The four-part class is offered in two separate sessions for younger and older students, at Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Public Charter School, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In a special appearance, Hawaiian slack key master Ledward Kaapana and friends will play a benefit concert at Kanu o ka Aina New Century Public Charter School, Saturday, Nov 3. Part of a day-long fundraiser to help Waimea Artists’ Guild bring arts programs into the school, the Concert follows a Holiday Arts Market, […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mama’s House Thrift Shop and 12 Step Bookstore announces a new take on holiday shopping with the “Spooktacular Christmas Extravaganza” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea. Plus, as a gift to community members who send clothes to family off-island, Mama’s House is offering thousands of free […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A rare opportunity to work with one of Hawaii’s most admired artists, Waimea Artists’ Guild presents Harinani Orme, teaching a five-day printmaking session. Class will meet daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with a one-hour break, July 23-27. Orme is a native Hawaiian artist who earned her BFA degree at the University of Hawaii at […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) will be included in the prestigious Maoli Arts Month (MAMo) in May, with a Native Hawaiian Arts Market May 12, 2012 at Kahilu Town Hall. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a wide variety of arts media, music, “keiki corner” and more. Admission is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) will present a four-week “Visual Fundamentals” drawing workshop taught by professional artist Marshall Leonard Kary, Jr., at the WAG workspace in Waimea. Part of the spring Ohana in the Arts workshop series, all Visual Fundamentals class sessions take place Fridays, beginning April 20. Classes are 5-6:30 p.m. for children […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Artists’ Guild (WAG) offers a series of workshops for all ages, Ohana in the Arts, launching this month in its new Waimea studio space. All classes take place on Fridays: 5-6:30 p.m. for children 6-12, and 7-9 p.m. for age 13 through adults. Currently, Geoffrey Mundon is teaching a four-part Printmaking Workshop […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A new opportunity for artists and artisans of all kinds is now available in North Hawaii, via Waimea Artists Guild (WAG). WAG invites the public to celebrate its grand opening 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 16, with a traditional blessing by Lanakila Manguil, music, refreshments and Open Studio time to enjoy the new space […]

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