Mother's Day Puakenikeni Leather Lei Workshop May 10th 2026

In celebration of Hook and Hide's One Year Anniversary, enjoy 10% off this Mother's Day Lei Workshop (price shown at checkout is with the 10% discount applied).

Introducing our Leather Lei Workshop Series. Join us for an evening creating and customizing your own (forever) leather lei. 

Made with the highest quality full grain veg tan Italian leather, strung together with your choice of naturally dyed silk ribbon, you'll leave the evening with a lei you can pass down from generation to generation, displayed as an art piece or worn daily or for special occasions. 

In this workshop you'll learn general knowledge of leather and get a behind the scenes look at our unique Downtown Honolulu studio where all of our leather goods are made. Small beverages and snacks will be included, BYOB is welcomed.

Workshop Date: Mother's Day May 10th 2026

Mini Lei Time: If you have selected a Mini 15" Lei, the workshop will take place from 4pm-7pm (you will end one hour earlier than folks making a Full Lei). 

Full Lei Time: If you have selected a Full 36" Lei, the workshop will take place from 4-8pm (you will stay one hour later than folks making a Mini Lei).

Location: 2nd Floor, 15 N Pauahi St. Honolulu, HI 96817 (meet inside Hook and Hide shop)

What to know:

• If you'd like to add anything special to your lei, please bring it with you and we can assist you if you need minor drilling such as shells, gemstones, etc.
• This workshop offers the traditional Puakenikeni flower colors you would typically find in nature - white, yellow, and orange.
  • Please be sure to select your lei color(s) from the options above at check out!
• This is a beginner/intermediate workshop. You will not be required to have any leather craft skills.
  • Although a beginner's class, this requires some sharp tools, medium hammering and slightly strenuous hand work. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask our makers so we can work with you on any part of the workshop.
• We will offer light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed but must be consumed in shop, and please drink responsibly. 
  
• If you have any dietary restrictions or celebrating anything special, please email us with any requests and we'll do our best to accommodate!

What you'll need:

• Please wear covered shoes as you will be in a working leather shop. Tools required in this class are minimal but sharp tools and heavy machinery/equipment are at arms length. We ask you kindly to be mindful while moving about the room. Things may drop and move so please watch your step.
• The workshop may get warm at times, please wear appropriate clothing. 

Questions? Please contact directly before purchasing. No refunds and exchanges are limited, this class takes much time to prepare so we kindly ask you to communicate any changes a week before our workshop date.

We also offer private group workshops for special occasions. To schedule a private workshop, please reach out to samantha@tidaltheory.com or lyndsey@hookandhide.com.