Workshops at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in June and July 2026 provide hands-on experiences for museum visitors.
Quick Draw: portrait workshop
Saturday, June 27
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
For ages 21 and up, limited seating. Registration required.
A creative experience in the second floor ʻEwa gallery, led by Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2025 artists Jodie Chock and Patrick Mizumoto.
Mini-lessons in playful portraiture. Free with registration. Limited seating, ages 21 and over only. Registration is required: register on Eventbrite for Quick Draw.
Presented in partnership with the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and the Schaefer Portrait Gallery.
Coral Bone Project Clay Day
Saturday June 27, 2026. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Inspired by coral reef systems, collective care, and ocean pilina, this hands-on event invites participants of all ages to create coral bones from clay. Through art-making, conversation, and knowledge sharing, the Coral Bone Project explores connection between people, reefs, and place while raising awareness for coral reef futures in Hawaiʻi and beyond. Come shape clay, build community, and “artivate” for reef futures.
Free, all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Presented by the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas, and Capitol Modern.
Write the Seas poetry workshop
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Free, all ages welcome
Join us for a special ocean-inspired poetry workshop celebrating our deep connection to the sea! Listen to moving live readings from former Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall and emerging poet Hope Matsumoto.
Parents and ʻōpio (youth) are invited to co-create short postcard poems dedicated to their favorite beaches, with the unique opportunity to record their readings for an upcoming community poetry film. Plus, stop by to pick up free ocean-themed poetry books courtesy of the “Maoli Verse” project (while supplies last). Come ready to listen, write, and share your voice!
Presented by the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas, and Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum.
Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is part of the SFCA Art in Public Places Program.