Upcycle Fashion – High School
Class info:
Upcycle Fashion is where creativity meets sustainability. This hands-on program empowers ʻōpio (youth) to design, sew, and express individuality through wearable art.
You’ll start with the basics such as essential design principles and sewing techniques, then move on to projects like tote bags and custom pieces that reflect your style. From upcycling pre-loved materials to creating original designs, you’ll learn how art and fashion can transform not just clothing, but the way we think about resources.
Along the way, you’ll build practical skills in design, construction, and finishing, while exploring how fashion can tell stories and spark change. Whether you’re new to sewing or ready to level up, this program offers a supportive space to learn, experiment, and create.
No experience needed. Just bring your ideas and curiosity. Join us and make something that’s truly yours.
Ages: 15-17
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Start Date: 01/19/2026
End Date: 03/11/2026
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Kaʻiukapu Baker
Upcycle Fashion Instructor
Kaʻiukapu Baker
Upcycle Fashion Instructor
Kaʻiukapu Baker is a Kanaka Maoli theatre artist from Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu. Raised in the practice of Hana Keaka, she has performed with Ka Hālau Hana Keaka since 2004. Kaʻiukapu is a graduate of the MFA in Hawaiian Theatre at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Kaʻiukapu has designed costumes for culturally grounded theatre and dance productions of Hawaiʻi, recently those being Joshua Tavares’s MFA thesis production Glitter in the Paʻakai and Dr. Hailiʻōpua Baker’s Puana international tour, forthcoming. Kaʻiukapu is passionate about collaboration within the design process and nurturing relationships with fellow Kanaka Maoli artists in her community. Her ability to infuse traditional elements with contemporary creativity ensures that every design reflects her dedication to authenticity and excellence.
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