Aloha! I offer lessons in beginner Hawaiian quilting.  It is one of my many passions.  I am the 6th generation in my family to quilt Hawaiian-style. My goal is to share the art of quilting with the spirit of aloha.
 
Hawaiian quilting is primarily hand quilting with machine sewing if necessary. Machine sewing is normally reserved for piecing blocks together when required or for any binding work.
 
My Hawaiian quilting classes are dedicated to my Kupuna, the late Agnes Lum Kahoe, and my grandmother, Rose Lokelani Tam-Hoy.   We affectionately call our grandmother, Kaimuki Grandma, because she lives in Kaimuki. I have always enjoyed her work and assisted her teaching classes since I was 12 years old.  I continue  our family legacy. 
 
I will cover historical background, design, cutting, layout, needle-turn appliqué techniques (including basting), marking quilting lines, quilting (both echo and/or definitive styles), and binding.   Students will work on a practice piece, hot pad for the kitchen,  or a pillow pattern.
 
NEWPORT NEWS CLASSES FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
aged 50 and over
Wednesdays from 5 to 6 pm at the North Newport News Community Center               
Please call 926.1400 to register.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My cousins, Marc and Shelby, and my brother, 'Aukai, with their quilted pillows designed especially for them (copyright 1979)
 
 
I have assisted my grandmother with many of her classes since I was 12 years old. Here I am at the Lanakila Senior Center helping students baste their pattern.
 
 
 
 
 
My quilted pillow designed especially for me and given to me as a graduation gift (copyright 1985)
 

My great grandmother, Agnes Kahoe, and my grandmother, Rose Lokelani Tam-Hoy (copypright 1980)
 
 
 
My grandmother on the grounds of Iolani Palace displaying (from left to right) pillows designed specifically for my cousin, Sheryl-Ann, my brother, Charles, her sister (my aunt), Florence, and her niece (Florence's daughter), Haunani. (copyright 1981)
 
 

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

If your guild or organization is interested in having me present a program for your meetings, workshop, or retreat , please call me at 757.369.0996 or email me at lisarobbins@ohanaartsstudio.com .

Choices of lectures and workshops so please contact me regarding current topics.

Lecture may include speech presentation or Powerpoint presentation, trunk show, and demonstrations. Workshops use one of my original design patterns. The patterns are not included in the cost of the workshop. Those participating in the workshops will be given a supply list with a picture of the quilt. Patterns can be purchased at the workshop.

Lectures (maximum of 1 hour) for $150
Small classes: (max. 10 students) $20 per person per day PLUS cost of pattern

One day Workshops*...(maximum of 7 hours).........................................$350

Two day workshops*...(maximum of 14 hours).........................................$650

* If the location of the lecture/ workshop requires me to be there in the evening and is more than one hour driving time from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, the guild/organization will be required to make and pay for hotel accomodations. Non smoking, double bed accomodation is preferred. A gas expense of .50 cents per mile round trip with a proof of mileage verification.  
 
 
Mahalo! I look forward to sharing my aloha with you.
 
 
 
Nana i ke kumu
 
(Look to the source)