{"product_id":"painting-with-brook-parker-ii","title":"Painting with Brook Parker II","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eINFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAUGUST 08, 2026  |   9AM - 12PM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePAʻI ARTS \u0026amp; CULTURAL CENTER @ KAKAʻAKO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIN-PERSON ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eABOUT THE WORKSHOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"574882a0-37b2-4d87-b9cf-24eb9e84db1c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eJoin artist Brook Parker for a creative painting workshop inspired by the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eihe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the spear used by koa (warriors). This guided session invites participants of all skill levels to explore color, form, and cultural inspiration in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session will start with a talk story session with Brook, and he will give a little history and moʻolelo (story) about the subject of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eParticipants will paint their own ihe on an 11\" x 14\" canvas, learning basic painting techniques and composition along the way. All materials are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThis workshop is the first in a series of four. If attendees attend all workshops, they will walk away with a quadriptych\/tetraptych. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABOUT BROOK PARKER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrook Kapūkuniahi Parker, a distinguished kānaka maoli multidisciplinary artist, historian, and genealogist, emerges from the rich soil of Wailau, Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu, deep-rooted in Hawaiʻi's vibrant history. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrook's artistic mastery spans various mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, as well as intricate pen and ink drawings. These creations are imbued with the essence of Hawaiian history, a testament to his expertise as a Hawaiian historian and lecturer. His specialty lies in the portrayal of the Kū, capturing the essence of masculine warriors in battle scenes and regal kings. His journey began with a masterpiece featuring the Hawaiian Coat of Arms, spotlighting Kameʻeiamoku and Kamanawa, royal counselors and uncles to King Kamehameha I. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PAʻI Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48779467358431,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4530\/9919\/files\/Heading_48_f36502b0-9e4d-4950-b8b0-de6f49fa51ab.png?v=1775174843","url":"https:\/\/paifoundation.org\/products\/painting-with-brook-parker-ii","provider":"PAʻI Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}