Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hawaiian Arts & Crafts
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Experience Hawaiian Culture
Complete your Hawaiian experience by participating in a variety of free activities and demonstrations of indigenous arts, crafts and culture offered only to the guests of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. You will learn about Polynesian arts firsthand from Hawaiian artists, dancers and musicians. (All activities and times subject to change.)

Lei Making, Hula & Ukelele Lessons Feather Lei Making Demonstration
Hawaiian Quilting
Demonstration
Lauhala Weaving Demonstration
Lauhala Headband Making Demonstration Ukulele Making Demonstration
Coconut Frond Weaving Demonstration  
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Lei Making, Hula & Ukulele Lessons

 
String a colorful flower lei and then let your hands tell a story as you learn the hula or learn to play the Ukulele. Sign up 24 hours in advance at the Social Director's desk in the Main Lobby. Meet at the Shell Lounge in the Main Lobby.

Class Schedule
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:   1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday:   10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Feather Lei Making Demonstration
Watch skilled lei makers create colorful and unique feather lei. Meet at the Shell Lounge in the Main Lobby.

Demonstration Schedule
Friday:   1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Hawaiian Quilting Demonstration
Admire the detailed stitch-work of Hawaiian quilting, a time-honored Hawaiian tradition. Meet at the Island Provisions Company shop at Tapa Tower for the Monday and Friday program. Meet at the Shell Lounge in the Main Lobby for the Tuesday and Thursday demonstration.

Demonstration Schedule
Monday and Friday:   10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday and Thursday:   noon to 1:30 p.m.

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Lauhala Weaving Demonstration
See how the lauhala leaf is transformed into beautiful treasures such as bracelets and mats. Watch as master weavers display this ancient craft. Meet at the Shell Lounge in the Main Lobby.

Demonstration Schedule
Monday and Wednesday:   10 a.m. to 11:30 am.

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Lauhala Headband Making Demonstration
Sit with our experts as they demonstrate how to weave the lauhala leaf into beautiful headbands. Meet at the Craft Cart near the Village Green.

Demonstration Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday:   2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Ukulele Making Demonstration
Marvel as the ukulele is created before your eyes. Then, relax and enjoy a familiar Hawaiian tune played on this unique Hawaiian instrument. Meet at the Craft Cart near the Village Green.

Demonstration Schedule
Sunday and Monday:   1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday   3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Coconut Frond Weaving Demonstration
Join our skilled weavers and watch them create hats and baskets from coconut tree leaves. Meet at the Craft Cart near the Village Green.

Demonstration Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday:   2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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