Sewing the pe’a to the kia and paepae takes skill and patience. Finna proudly displays her finished product.       Lahela and Camille demonstrates that lashing the ama to the iako takes teamwork!

After lashing the kia to the paepae, cut out the pattern for the pea.

Now that your kuamo’o and ‘iako are done, what is the next step? Plan your next steps so that your wa’a gets completed on time! How are you going to connect the ‘iako?  

The most important tool used by the Hawaiian canoe builder was the stone adze or Ko’i. There were many different types of Ko’i, each suited for a specific purpose. In the pictures below, students are using the appropriate tool for … Continue reading →