'Ohana Arts Studio/ Kinderhula/ Polynesian Dance Studio

Okay, okay, it's been a while....

2011-07-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

but I am back! :)

'Ohana Arts Studio has finally moved into a bigger suite. Yay! More room! We grew from a homebased business in 1993 to a retail space that is around 1100 square feet. Lots of room now.

We are currently taking registrations for studio classes for July and August. Fall is just around the corner and I will start working on the fall and winter schedule soon. Busy, busy.

Our Polynesian dance classes are filling up nicely. I used to teach thru parks and rec, but now I have a dedicated space where I can offer classes any day of the week and not just one day out of the whole week. Huia!

We are taking bookings for luau and hula parties. Lots of events coming up. So happy!

Okay, time to work on a costume for one of my private clients.

A hui hou. Until we meet again.

Summer is here!

2010-06-06T20:18:00.000-07:00

It's not only time to think about summer vacation, but also graduations and weddings! This is an awesome time to think about giving your new graduate or happy couple a gift certificate for some sewing classes and a sewing machine.

What better way than to gift them some sewing classes at 'Ohana Arts Studio! Sewing is a gift that keeps on giving. Think about what they can sew after enrolling in our classes.

Please check out my website at www.ohanaartsstudio.com for more information.

Mahalo nui loa! Thank you very much!

February and March classes

2010-02-15T13:42:00.000-08:00

Aloha kakou!

It's been a while that I blogged here. Just been devoting my time to my students. :) I hope you all are doing great. We've had a lot of snow and now it looks like a lot of rain. We are still busy at 'Ohana Arts Studio.

Be sure to click and take a look at the classes that are currently being offered:

https://www.thestudiodirector.com/ohanaartsstudio/register.jsp?page=ClassSearch

Be sure to click and sign up for the 'Ohana Arts Studio newsletter for updates and specials:

http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001tibZbgEGMySjQIxNWOPvGA%3D%3D

Sewing classes have been going wonderfully. Hula classes just started, too. I am going to be adding more classes so stay tuned.

I hope you all have a wonderful day. Just think spring!

I am in Kaimuki now

2009-08-21T00:31:00.000-07:00

We managed to make it to Maui and then O'ahu. Beautiful people. Beautiful islands. Beautiful everything! Hawaii is a definitely a special place.

I will be going to the Big Island this Saturday. Until then I will be enjoying family time, food, friends, and the beaches on O'ahu.

My wish is for everyone to experience the beauty of the islands and its people. Or 'Ohana Arts Studio/Kinderhula/ Polynesian Dance Studio can bring the islands to you.

Malama pono,
Lisa

Made it to Seattle

2009-08-20T01:42:00.001-07:00

Finally made it to Seattle. Delayed flight out of Norfolk, bad weather over Chicago which caused overall delays, and then we barely made it to our connecting flight in Chicago. We ran as fast as we could to the gate. Fortunately, I do sprinting workouts. Whew, that helped. lol

I am working on new Hawaiian quilting designs. Stay tuned.

Taking our morning flight to the islands. I know as soon as I get off the plane I will want to kiss the ground. lol

More later.

Exciting news

2009-08-18T05:49:00.000-07:00

I leave for my Hawaii trip tomorrow. I am escorting my oldest daughter to the University of Hawaii at Manoa and also visiting family and friends. I will be sure to bring back more aloha spirit to Virginia.

Other exciting news: I am expanding and will hopefully be moving to a larger space in Newport News in October. Stay tuned for details about my Grand Opening and Specials.

Be sure to look on my website for details on my upcoming classes. My classes fill up quickly. See, that's why I have to expand! :]

Mahalo (Thank you) to all my clients

2009-07-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

I want to send out my aloha to all those whom I have taught or entertained. Thank you for letting me teach and/or perform for you. Mahalo for letting me share the aloha spirit here in Virginia. I am going back to Hawaii for a visit next month. I will return with even more aloha spirit to share. Malama pono (take care)!

Mahalo

2009-05-25T14:17:00.000-07:00

I want to extend a huge mahalo (thank you) to all of those who have served our great country.

Aloha,
Lisa

'Ohana

2009-05-16T23:56:00.000-07:00

My 'ohana (family) is coming in June! My mom, dad, younger brother, and my mother in law from a suburb of Seattle is coming to visit us and to celebrate my oldest daughter's graduation. My mom is going to teach me some new hula dances and bring real Hawaiian food. I am extremely excited! :)

Aloha

2009-05-12T00:51:00.000-07:00

On May 7th our Kinderhula students performed at HQ TRADOC and Fort Monroe's Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Observation. They did a wonderful job! Thanks, Adia, Ema, Mehana, and Trinity! Thanks to Mary Eisenhauer and Robert Belleza for giving us such a great opportunity.

Today I received a call from someone who wanted us to perform next week Wednesday at Naval Station Norfolk in celebration of their Asian Pacific Heritage Month Observation. We're going to perform on the USS George H.W. Bush! We are set. I will make an announcement at class so if you want to perform please let me know.

My sewing students have come a long way and I am so proud of all of you! You are all coming along nicely and some even finished their bags. Awesome! The possibilities are endless. Happy sewing!

Ready, set, sew!

2009-04-07T20:07:00.000-07:00

The spring session starts soon and my classes fill up quickly. I encourage everyone to register as soon as you can. If you have any questions, please ask.

I am busy making last minute adjustments to the curriculum and adding more patterns available to my students.

I have also been busy as a leader and recruiter/organizer with Girl Scouts. If you have any questions or want to volunteer or your daughter wants to join, please contact me.

The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast is having a recruitment night at Yates Elementary in Newport News on Friday, May 29 from 630 to 830 pm. New scouts, adult volunteers, and new leaders may register for $5 per person which is half off the normal rate. (The new rate will jump to $12 in the next membership year.)

Happy Sewing!