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Culinary Open Workshop Series - Fall

Liliʻuokalani Center

This workshop series brings youth into the kitchen for hands-on cooking that feels welcoming, creative, and real. Each session is a supportive space guided by caring adults where curiosity and collaboration lead the way.

Through the Foundations Series and Skills Series, Kamalei builds practical kitchen skills, confidence, and teamwork while cooking, tasting, listening to stories, and exploring local ingredients and culture. Every workshop meets you where you are, no pressure and no long-term commitment.

You will cook alongside others, try new foods, meet new people, and learn skills you can use right away in a consistent and safe environment with trusted mentors.

These low-barrier workshops create a true sense of belonging while connecting food, wellness, creativity, and community in meaningful ways.

Program Details
Ages: 12-24
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Start Date: 9/8/26
End Date: 12/10/26

*All are welcome to apply with preference given to Native Hawaiian Kamalei.