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Daily Workshop Schedules
Sat 2/18 - Sun 2/19 - Mon 2/20

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Workshops

2/18 SATURDAY

2/18 Saturday, 10am - 1pm Using Your Stencil Pencil

Sat, Feb 18 - 10am-1pm
St. Andrews Priory
224 Queen Emma Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - All Ages

Create your own custom designed clothes in this awesome workshop with super cool artist, Sierra Dew of artists collective 808 Urban. Participants will have a chance to create their own stencils or use our pre-made templates to create original artwork on clothing. So don’t throw away those jeans or old t-shirts! Bring them in so that we can add some art to it. Fun for all ages! If you don’t have a blank t-shirt, don’t worry, we’ll provide one for you for $10 per shirt.

To register online now: Click Here

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2/18 Saturday, 10am-2pm Learn to Surf!

Sat, Feb 18 - 10am-2pm
Register for Venue Information
$70 + tax per class

Come get a taste of what surfing is all about with Girls Who Surf. We believe surfing is a great way to build confidence and independence. Our workshop will teach you ocean safety, proper surf technique and etiquette. Super fun!

Call: 808-772-4583 visit: www.girlswhosurf.com or email: info@girlswhosurf.com - ALL AGES
Minors must be accompanied by parents or legal guardians
(Bring you own sunscreen and beach towel)

Workshop will include:
All surf equipment,
Warm up & safety instruction,
1 hour surf time,
Cool down & talk story time

To Register:
www.GirlsWhoSurf.com/specialevents/girlfest.htm

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2/18 Saturday, 1pm-2pm Tennis Workshop

Sat, Feb 18th at 1pm
Honolulu Club
932 Ward Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
FREE

Learn how to play tennis or improve your game in this fun althetic workshop. Not only is it a great way to burn some calories, you’ll be led by one of Hawaii’s best players, Joy Minaai, formerly ranked #1 in Hawaii and 18th in the nation in collegiate tennis. Meet in the Honolulu Club lobby 15
minutes before the workshop starts. *Bring sports shoes. Racquets will be provided but you may also bring your own. Validated parking available at Honolulu Club. Conducted by Tennis Champ, Joy Minaai.

To register online now: Click Here

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2/18 Saturday, 1pm-2:30pm Healthy Dating Workshop

Sat, Feb 18 - 1pm-2:30pm
St. Andrews Priory - Room K111
224 Queen Emma Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE

Are you a “dramagnet?” - Someone who attracts drama in your relationships like a magnet? Can’t seem to find someone who treats you like the way you should be treated? Well, guuurl, you’re not alone. Navigating healthy relationships is not easy in the 21st century. Females of all ages have difficulty finding the right partner or seeing the signs of an unhealthy partnership. This workshop will open up an enlightening discussion about what to look out for in that deal partner and also how to avoid abusive relationships. Girl Fest highly recommends this workshop conducted by Stephanie Ragolia. We guarantee that you will walk away from this workshop thinking ‘they should
teach this in schools!’

To register online now: Click Here

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2/18 Saturday, 1pm-4:30pm Voice of the Circle

Sat, Feb 18 - 1pm-4:30pm
St. Andrews Priory - Room K107
224 Queen Emma Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - All Ages

Voice of the Circle is a workshop to explore matters of deep significance through the practice of Council. Learn the simple and beautiful tools of heartfelt communication for lovers, family, friends and more. Council is a time-honored means of authentic and heartfelt communication. This circular dialogue has been practiced throughout the ages. Its modern application can be found in many places where a deeper conversation is desired. From intimate relationships, to family gatherings, from classrooms to boardrooms, Council creates community. It offers its participants a safe and sage environment in which to open up and share thoughts and feelings. This extraordinary exercise in the art of listening holds the key to being heard.

Join Bonnie and Amber Tamblyn in a Council circle and share your story. We will explore the basic principles of listening and speaking from the heart, creating community, and re-connecting to the magic of the Voice of the Circle. Hailed by many Girl Fest organizers as “the heart of Girl Fest Hawaii.” (If you miss this one, there is another Encore workshop of Voice of the Circle on Monday, Feb 20th).

To register online now: Click Here

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2/18 Saturday, 3pm-4:30pm From the Page to the Stage

Sat, Feb 18 - 3pm-4:30pm
St. Andrews Priory - Room K111
224 Queen Emma Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - All Ages

Champion slam poet Natasha “T” Miller imparts her knowledge of taking written poetry and making it suitable and comfortable to perform on stage. Sometimes a poem well written might not transfer well to a “performance.” If you are ready to start polishing your stage skills, or even if the thought of
performing your poetry scares the living caca out of you, this is the workshop for you. However, performances at this workshop are not required. If you just want to learn how you can express yourself better verbally or through poetry, this lesson still applies. You’ll have a great time learning from one of the nation’s rising stars in the spoken word community.

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2/19 SUNDAY

2/19 Sunday, 10am-11am Enhance Your Power With Veil Dance

Sun, Feb 19 - 10am-11am
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - Adult Women Only

Discover the ancient art of the Veil Dance... Let your hair down and use muscles you’ve never used before with this fun and feminine dance utilizing the veil. Veil technique works the entire upper body and uses the arms and shoulders in their full range of motion. It is great for developing great dance posture. You’ll learn to use a Silk rectangular veil with techniques and traveling. How to execute spins and turns with grace and passes around your body, How to gain full control over your veil. Along with other beautiful moves to mesmerize.

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2/19 Sunday, 10am-2pm Learn to Paddle Board!

Sun, Feb 19 - 10am-2pm
Register for Venue Information
$70 + tax per class

Come get a taste of what paddle boarding is all about with Girls Who Surf. We believe paddle boarding is a great way to build confidence and independence. Our workshop will teach you ocean safety, proper surf technique and etiquette. Super fun!

Call: 808-772-4583 visit: www.girlswhosurf.com or email: info@girlswhosurf.com - ALL AGES
Minors must be accompanied by parents or legal guardians
(Bring you own sunscreen and beach towel)

Workshop will include:
All surf equipment,
Warm up & safety instruction,
1 hour surf time,
Cool down & talk story time

To Register:
www.GirlsWhoSurf.com/specialevents/girlfest.htm

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2/19 Sunday, 11am-12:30pm Hoop Dancing

Sun, Feb 19 - 11am-12:30pm
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - Women & Girls Only - All Ages

R(e)volve welcomes you into the circle of Hoop Dance! Using the fusion of the hula-hoop and energetic dance moves, the lovely ladies of Revolve will teach you how to evolve your path for a strong mind and body! The workshop will consist of movements tailored for a fun ALL LEVELS introduction to the world of Hoop Dancing. Along with basic breathing techniques and dance fundamentals, through the workshop we will be incorporating the entire body to push our limits and create a new exciting path of awareness focusing on the positive changes we wish to see in our worlds!

To register online now: Click Here

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2/19 Sunday, 12:30pm-2pm
Beginning B-Girl & House Dancing

Sun, Feb 19 - 12:30pm-2m
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
&Girls Only

From the street styles to the club styles, get a sampling of Poppin and Locking to Old School to New School Breakin to House Dance with instructors “Olopop,” “Yoda,” “Remedee” and Lyanne. Poppin and Locking - two funkstyles of dance that were created to Funk and Electro music. Breakin (Bboy/Bgirl) - first generation dance that came out of Hip Hop culture that includes toprocking, footwork and power moves. House Dance - club style of dance created to House music known for its soulful and seamless blend of footwork and floor movements.

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2/19 Sunday, 2pm-3:30pm Poetry Writing
Going There with Mindy Nettifee

Sun, Feb 19 - 2pm-3:30pm
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - Women & Girls Only

Writing is often the best way to “get things out” to prevent the wreckage that holding issues within can create. In this writing workshop, poet Mindy Nettifee will address the power of narratives and how we can transform our experiences of trauma and loss and heartbreak through writing. We’re not only going there, we’re bringin’ it! This workshop is generative! Bring your pens and paper!

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2/19 Sunday, 3:30pm-5pm Beatbox
with Jason Tom

Sun, Feb 19 - 3:30pm-5pm
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - Women & Girls Only - All Ages

It starts with your heartbeat. Each person has an inner beat, melody, voice and rhythm from within her or him that can be brought out through the beatboxing art of vocal percussion. This beatboxing class led by Hawaii’s human beatbox Jason Tom, reaches out to the youth and adults teaching the expression, foundation, fundamentals, history, background, beats, rhythms, and techniques in the vocal art of beatboxing.

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2/20 MONDAY

2/20 Monday, 10:30am-12pm Ju Jitsu (Self-Defense)

Mon, Feb 20 - 10:30am-12pm
Star of the Sea School - Multi Purpose Room (Behind the Church)
4469 Malia Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
FREE - Women & Girls Only - Free parking at the school

Self-defense is a basic human-right, one that many females are not taught to exercise. The practical art of Ju Jitsu not only teaches you self-defense, it builds strength and character. Ju Jitsu is a centuries old tradition that was relatively recently opened up to women. Girl Fest strongly urges any female of any age to attend this important workshop. You’ll learn a lot about your surroundings, yourself, and have a fun time rolling around with our friendly female and male instructors of the Horiuchi Kodenkan who are committed to the Girl Fest cause of preventing violence against women and girls. Conducted by Horiuchi Kodenkan.

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2/20 Monday, 10:30am-12pm Yoga for Inner Strength

Mon, Feb 20 - 10:30pm-12pm
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE

The mind-body connection is key to body awareness and healing both physical and emotional trauma. “Yoga for Inner Strength” focuses on slow movement while engaging the breath mindfully to keep the focus “in” the body. The physical postures (asana) are grounding and well balanced to empower participants in feeling strong and centered as they rejoin the mind and body. Whether you have practiced yoga for decades or have just decided to try it out, this workshop can help restore balance to the mind, body, and breath.

The workshop enthusiastically welcomes all genders 18 and over. Some yoga mats and other props will be available for loan. Class limit is 20 students. All levels welcome.

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2/20 Monday, 11:30am-1pm Building Balance

Mon, Feb 20 - 11:30pm-1pm
Still & Moving Center
1024 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - All Ages

This workshop gives participants a creative opportunity to experience and explore the concept of “balance” in a multi-sensory workshop. We’ll be creating objects to balance, experiencing and exploring aspects of our physical balance and reflecting on the varied ways that we balance our lives in this one and a half hour workshop. Dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel to lie down on.

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2/20 Monday, 12pm-1:30pm Escrima (Self-Defense)

Mon, Feb 20 - 12:00pm-1:30pm
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

One of the great equalizing forces in a fight, for a woman, between her and a stronger assailant, is the use of a weapon, whether it be a pen, a pencil, a key, or a pocket knife. The art of Escrima teaches the age old knowledge of self-defense with weapons. Whether you are armed or unarmed, Escrima offers women and girls practical techniques in defense when weapons such as knives, guns, or sticks are involved. Conducted by General Ablen's School of Derobio Escrima.

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2/20 Monday, 1pm-4:30pm Voice of the Circle (Encore)

Mon, Feb 20 - 1pm-4:30pm
Still & Moving Center
1024 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
FREE - All Ages

Voice of the Circle is a workshop to explore matters of deep significance through the practice of Council. Learn the simple and beautiful tools of heartfelt communication for lovers, family, friends and more. Council is a time-honored means of authentic and heartfelt communication. This circular dialogue has been practiced throughout the ages. Its modern application can be found in many places where a deeper conversation is desired. From intimate relationships, to family gatherings, from classrooms to boardrooms, Council creates community. It offers its participants a safe and sage environment in which to open up and share thoughts and feelings. This extraordinary exercise in the art of listening holds the key to being heard.

Join Bonnie and Amber Tamblyn in a Council circle and share your story. We will explore the basic principles of listening and speaking from the heart, creating community, and re-connecting to the magic of the Voice of the Circle. Hailed by many Girl Fest organizers as “the heart of Girl Fest Hawaii.”

To register online now: Click Here

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2/20 Monday, 1:30pm-4:30pm Zine Making

Mon, Feb 20 - 1:30pm-4:30pm
Fresh Cafe (Upstairs Loft Area)
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

This all-ages workshop is one of Girl Fest’s most popular. You will learn how to get your voice and message out to the public without having to spend an arm and a leg for printing costs. This is all about independent media at its glorious basic reality. Attendees will get to make and keep their own Zine. Led by instructor and master zinemaker, Corby Plumb, students will see how fun and empowering it can be for anyone wanting to learn how to do simple layouts, get creative with art, write and publish articles, and other basics in zinemaking.

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2/20 Monday, 2pm-3:30pm Intermediate B-Girl Workshop

Mon, Feb 20 - 2pm-3:30pm
Fresh Cafe (Downstairs Performance Area)
831 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

This is a skill building and conditioning class exploring movement within and beyond foundational Bboy/Bgirl movement. Recommended for novice Bgirls and those already experienced with Breaking basics. The music will be a variation of Breaks, Hip Hop, and Electronic styles of dance music to challenge your rhythm and feel for “the beat,” a crucial awareness for all dancers.

This is a non-competitive class. The purpose is to create an artful and femalepositive learning environment for ladies who do or want to “Represent” in their local hip hop scene.

Recommended gear: (Optional - Please bring) knee pads, beanie/hat/bandanna, track jacket or windbreaker, water and a heart of gold. All ages and persuasions welcome.

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