Are ‘tat’s your thing? If so, you may want to check this out.
Bishop Museum’s Traditions of the Pacific presents the upcoming lecture Kākau Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Tattooing with Keone Nunes on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nunes is a respected artist and revivalist of
image of Keone from Inked magazine
traditional Hawaiian tattooing. He will share the historical and cultural significance of the art form as well as explore individual expression and meaning in Hawaiian tattooing.
What: Lecture: Kākau Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Tattooing with Keone Nunes
When: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Atherton Hālau
Cost: $5 General; Free for Bishop Museum members
A related morning workshop will take place outdoors on the museum’s beautiful Flanders Lawn on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe Nunes demonstrate the techniques involved in deciding on and creating a traditional Hawaiian tattoo. Participants will also learn to identify the characteristics of Hawaiian tattoos and design variations.
Image from Oha.org
What: Workshop: Kākau Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Tattooing with Keone Nunes
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Flanders Lawn
Cost: $20 General; $10 for Bishop Museum members
Space is limited for these events. Reservations are required by calling 847-8296 or by email at trey.dodge@bishopmuseum.org.
Tags: Bishop Museum, ink, Keone Nunes, Tattoo
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