Learn how to make your own papa kuʻi ʻai (poi board) and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai (poi pounder) by yourself or as a family to continue the Hawaiian tradition of kuʻi kalo (pounding taro). Earl Kawaʻa, along with his alakaʻi (leaders) teach our participants how to make these implements with little to no power tools. You will learn the strokes of carving both papa kuʻi ʻai and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai as well as naming practices and how to properly care for them. This workshop focuses on family engagement and encourages men (kāne) and keiki (children) to take the lead. You will learn a great amount of Hawaiian vocabulary.