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Learn to Carve with the Master

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Ken Means serves as the Master Carver for the Carousel of Aloha, and we’re very lucky to have his help. Since he and his wife, Betty live and work in Oregon, he mostly offers advice and support from afar. Happily we are able to bring Ken an Betty to Hawai’i for two weeks in February. Ken will teach a Master Carving Class for two weeks, from February 11 through February 22, 2013. For more information click here.

Ken has devoted the bulk of his artistic life to learning about and keeping alive an old tradition. Ken currently has his own carousel carvings on exhibition at the Coos Bay Art Museum through January 26, 2013. We invite you to study with Ken. This class is a rare opportunity to learn how to carve carousel animals with someone who possesses great knowledge about that process.

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Learn more about Ken Means.

Christmas in the Country

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The 2nd Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair at Hilo Coffee Mill is going to be a benefit for the Carousel of Aloha. Mahalo nui loa to The Mill for their generosity. This year is going to be even bigger and better than last year. There will be over 40 local crafters with items like Christmas wreaths, jewelry, Pysanky eggs and a whole lot more.

There will be a big food booth with broke da mouth food, games for the kids, pictures with Santa and Carousel figures and of course, music and entertainment.

The Carousel of Aloha will manage the affair with the support of our volunteers, Hilo Coffee Mill staff, and Market @ The Mill vendors.

This will be a great fundraiser and we’re excited for the day.

When: Monday, November 12th
Time: 10:00am until 4:00pm
Where: Hilo Coffee Mill, 17-995 Volcano Rd, Mountain View, Hawaii
Contact: Katherine Patton, email: CITCHawaii@gmail.com

All items will be Made In Hawaii.

Mahalo,
Katherine Patton, President

Carving Workshops to Begin

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Actual carvings will be of native hibiscus
We are about to announce a one day carving workshop to introduce people to the carousel and carving. Everyone will be carving a small icon, approximately 12″x16″, most likely a native Hawaiian hibiscus. The workshop will have limited enrollment and a very reasonable fee. The icons will be used throughout the Carousel of Aloha Pavilion & Park. Keep your eyes and ears open for more information. Please share!

Chin named Carousel of Aloha project manager | Hawaii 24/7

Here is the Official Press Release naming Yen Chin Project Manager for the Island of Hawaii.

Chin named Carousel of Aloha project manager | Hawaii 24/7.

 

Carousel of Aloha Participates in Volcano Parade

On July 4th, the Carousel of Aloha participated in the Volcano, Hawaii 4th of July Independence Day parade. We all had a great time and generated a lot of excited eyes and interest.

We can’t wait until next year when we will have a carved carousel figure to move through the parade. We’ll also have a booth with photo opportunities for kids of all ages.

Did you go to the parade? What did you think? Did you have fun?

 

BOD Member Gretchen at the Volcano 4th of July Parade
BOD Member Gretchen at the Volcano 4th of July Parade
Jeanette & Juanette at the Volcano 4th of July Parade
Jeanette & Juanette at the Volcano 4th of July Parade

 

A New Video

We’ve just added a new video. Watch and find out the inspiration behind the Carousel of Aloha. Mahalo to Jean Alena for your kokua and believing in us.