An Evening of Lei
Thu, Aug 08
|folklore flower co.
Hosted by Madison florist and floral themed gift shop folklore flower co. we are delighted to be offering our signature lei po'o workshop in our hometown for an evening of flowers, community & fun! Beverages and light refreshments served
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
folklore flower co., 266 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for an evening of flowers, food and fun in an intimate setting at folklore flower co.!
For over 800 years, lei-making in Hawai'i has been a symbol of showing love, deep care and honoring to people in your immediate 'ohana (family), community and sacred places to name just a few. When a lei is offered (either neck lei or head lei) it is a powerful yet gentle symbol of the aloha one person has for another.
In this workshop you will learn the wili-style of Hawai'i-style floral crowns called lei po'o - to either gift to a beloved person or wear to celebrate and honor yourself! Both are acceptable in modern Hawaii. Making lei is a journey you go on to meet and understand the plants better, to drop into a calm, mindful state and to support and uplift other womyn in their journies.
Certified educator, conservation biologist and owner of Puale'a Floral Julia, lived on Hawai'i Island for five years where she was deeply immersed in the culture & life of the rural Hawaiian communities where she worked. Â She will be teaching about the plants, cultural context and deep nature connection involved with lei-making in Hawai'i.
*NEVER* throw away a lei when it begins to die. Julia will show you 3 ways to preserve your lei by drying or let it go appropriately.
This is a beginner friendly activity and you will be guided through each step to ensure your success. Lei po'o last 2-4 days if spritzed with water and stored in the fridge. Guests will receive care instructions and a large ziplock bag for their lei.
Early Bird Tickets: $55 by Sun Aug 4th
Regular Tickets: $60
*Ticket sales will close 24 hours before the event*
Location: folklore flower co. at 266 Boston Post Rd Madison, CT. Adjacent to the Old Schoolhouse Deli. Parking in front and back of building. Call Julia with any questions (860) 304 0912 or email info@pualeafloral.com
Tickets
Regular Adult
Ages 13+
$60.00+$1.50 service feeSale endedDiscount Two Adults
$10 off to book for 2 adults
$110.00+$2.75 service feeSale ended
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