Ohana Arts Studio

Welcome to 'Ohana Arts Studio!

~ established in July 2007 ~

Hampton Roads' First Arts and Crafts Studio and Sewing Lounge with an island touch

'Ohana Arts Studio offers classes in sewing, Hawaiian quilting, crafts, etiquette, foreign languages, and DIY workshops. We also offer Polynesian dance lessons, demonstrations, and performances via my Kinderhula ™ and Polynesian Dance Studio divisions.

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest.

Mission Statement

It is our mission to provide a fun, non-competitive, and productive experience and to promote individual creativity.

'Ohana Arts Studio set out to create a space where the Hampton Roads community can gather, share ideas and creativity, and eventually offer patterns and kits. We want to bring back the art of sewing and arts and crafts to all ages, whether it be recycling, creating your own unique piece, home decorating, accessories, and more. We also add a touch of aloha with our Hawaiian quilting and Polynesian dance classes in which our mission is to perpetuate authentic Polynesian culture. Eventually, other classes will be added. We are truly one-of-a-kind!

We are located in the Mariner Building in Newport News

between Harris Teeter and CNU Village
12388 Warwick Blvd
Suite 112 (1st Floor at the end of the hallway)
Newport News, VA 23606

The easiest way to find us is to turn into the Harris Teeter parking lot and drive to the back of the Mariner Building. Our studio is located in the room on the bottom floor at the rear of the building.

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Please feel free to browse this website for information on me and what services and classes I offer.

I am currently the only instructor in the Hampton Roads area who teaches to children starting at age 6, teens, and adults using the Kids Can Sew & Fashion Design program and the You Can Make It program. I also offer Mom/Dad and Me sewing classes and sew-cials (sewing parties). Learn from a professional, certified, and patient instructor with successful, progressive curriculums.

I am also the only person in Hampton Roads who teaches Hawaiian quilting which I learned from my kupuna ("respected elder/s"). I am the also the first and only "islandgirl" in our area who offers these unique lessons and special events. I would love to share my aloha and islandgirl spirit with you.

The arts is not just a weekend gig for me. It is my life. I am dedicated to what I do and make it my profession.

Thank you all for letting me spread the aloha spirit. Diane

Cebul

Aloha mai,

Lisa Noelani Robbins

"Hampton Roads' Ambassador of Aloha"

Offering Classes, Special Events, and more!

A portion of all proceeds benefit the Hula Preservation Society, Aha Punana Leo (which supports Hawaiian language immersion schools and language revitalization), and other various charitable organizations in Hawaii and Virginia.

Patterns, ebooks, instructions, and tutorials for all your favorite craft and sewing projects. Learn to make unique boutique clothing. Download digital scrapbooking and embroidery files. Easy, step-by-step guides for quilting, knitting, aprons, and crochet.