Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 1, 1 Ianuali 2004 — Woodcarving classes [ARTICLE]

Woodcarving classes

World-renowned Polynesian artist Shane Eagleton will conduct two woodworking classes that are free for Native Hawaiians. The 12-week classes, whieh are funded by Alu Like ine., will be held at Windward Community College from Jan. 20-April 16, and again from April 19-July 9. The classes will incorporate Hawaiian and Polynesian culture with the fundamentals of design in woodcarving and furniture-making, while emphasizing the use of recycled products. In both classes, students will complete a personal and a commercial furniture project. Eagleton is an environmental woodcarver who was born in New Zealand but traces part of his lineage to Rotuma, an island north of Fiji. His work has been received by such world figures as Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan, as well as many indigenous tribes throughout North America, Australia and Polynesia. Both classes will meet from 5:308:30 p.m., the first on Mondays and Wednesdays, the other on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information,

eall Windward Community College Employment Training Center Student Services at 844-2361 or 844-2363.