Learn to make a beautiful plumeria lei po’o from an award-winning lei maker!
This Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 am – 12 noon
Deadline to register: This Friday, 9/20, 8 am
Register below
Atkinson Plumeria Farm, 5239 Alzeda Dr, La Mesa CA 91941
Only 20 tickets available! Deadline to sign up is 9/19 at 3:30 pm!
In Hawaiian, “po’o” means “head,” so a lei po’o is a head lei. You’ll make a beautiful 21-inch Lei Po’o using a beautiful assortment of plumerias, seasonal flowers, and greenery (dependent on availability). You’ll learn the wili (pronounced “vee-lee” meaning to wind or twist) method to make your Lei Po’o.
Your teacher is award-winning San Diego lei maker Margery Ohlson. She’ll share information about how to prepare the materials and prolong the life of your Lei Po’o. She will talk about lei culture and lei etiquette, all while Hawaiian music plays softly in the background.
If you want to preserve your lei, bring an ice chest with an ice pack covered by at least 3-4 layers of newspaper/paper towel or a cloth towel.
What to bring:
- Water bottle (refills provided)
- Hat
- Pen
- Close-toed shoes
- Wear sunscreen
- Aloha spirit
Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event starts. Please give yourself enough time to arrive, park, and get a seat as the event will begin promptly at the start time.
We’ll be in our open classroom in the shade. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Note: Photos are depictions of previous Lei Po’o. Materials used in your class depend on availability.
Price: $60 includes hands-on instruction, lei culture & etiquette session, all materials needed, and extensive Q&A.
Cancellations are allowed up to 24 hours before the event. Eventbrite ticketing fees (around 8%) will be deducted.
