Learn how to make your own haku lei, enjoy some Hawaiian snacks and refreshments, and talk-story (have conversations) about island economies and natural resources! Participants can make either lei po’o (a lei for your head) or lei kupe’e (wrist or ankle lei, can also be a hairpiece), whichever is your preference, made in the haku-style of lei-making, which involves wrapping bundles of flowers into braided ti leaf or raffia (we will be using raffia) to create a very lush beautiful flower garland. Since there are also many island economies across the UK and Europe and beyond, I would love to hear people’s thoughts on issues not just pertaining to Hawai’i, but to many other places as well! Lei-making is meditative, but also meticulous and labor-intensive, so I’ll walk around to help anyone that needs a hand with any steps. This workshop is free and all materials, including the flowers, are provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own flowers (natural or cloth) if there are any specific ones they want present in their lei!