{"product_id":"painting-with-brook-parker","title":"Painting with Brook Parker","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;\"\u003eMAY 23, 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 iconic mahiʻole, the feathered helmets worn by Hawaiian aliʻi (royalty). 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 painting subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eParticipants will paint their own mahiʻole 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":48778770186463,"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","provider":"PAʻI Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}