The Youth Arts Series Summer 2026 Teen Workshops
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Monday, June 1, 2026 - 10:00am to Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
17 days remaining
The Youth Arts Series Summer 2026 Teen Workshops happening in June & July!
In collaboration with Wailoa Center’s Full Bleed Exhibition
We are pleased to be partnering with Wailoa Center on their 1st annual Full Bleed: Manga, Anime, and Urban Art Exhibition.
This line up of classes for teens features some of the creative team behind the exhibition and aims to give students a starting point for possible entries into the Full Bleed call for artwork (please note, participating in these workshops does not give you a guaranteed spot in the exhibition).
Full Bleed - Manga, Anime and Urban Art
This exhibition seeks to highlight artists and artwork styles at the fringes of the canon. What new visions and new inspirations can you express through the lenses of the popular styles of graffiti, urban art, anime and manga.
The inspiration for this exhibit is to give a stage to young artists to share their works with the community at large. Our aim is to create the space for emerging artists to exhibit alongside established artists, to support budding artistic careers and to build relationships with artists across generations and genres. Open to all Hawaiʻi based 2D and 3D artists in the genre of anime, manga, urban art and graffiti.
June/July Workshops
- Who Says Graffiti Isn’t Art: Letter Structure & Coloring Class with Kailani Campbell, Ages 13-17, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, & 26
- Un-Art: Intro to Painting and Mixed Media with Dena Nakahashi, Ages 13-17, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Mondays: June 22, 29, July 6 and 13
July/Aug Workshop
- OC Lab: Build Your Own Original Character! with Jordan Mantz, Ages 13-17, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon, Saturdays: July 18, 25 and August 1, 2026
To register for a workshop listed below:
- Click on the drop-down menu below and select EHCC Member or NON Member price, then click "ADD TO CART" button. From there you can select your quantity for that workshop if playing for more than 1 participant. Please carefully review your selection before processing payment.
- Once payment is complete, you should be automatically redirected to the Registration Form where you will need to fill out one for each participant. If you are not redirected, email [email protected] to confirm payment and get the registration link.
- Want the discounted price? Become an EHCC Member! Membership is valid for one (1) year- sign up here: www.ehcc.org/join
- Registration form AND payment must be completed to hold your spot. You will receive an email confirmation from [email protected] after both have been received.
The Youth Arts Series Refund Policy: A full refund will be issued if cancellation is prior to the registration deadline; if after the registration deadline but prior to the first class a 50% refund will be issued; and no refund will be issued after the first day of class.
- Who Says Graffiti Isn’t Art: Letter Structure & Coloring Class with Kailani Campbell
In this intro to graffiti lettering class, we will use graffiti as an example of an art form that has been historically rejected in the art world. Students will learn the basics of letter structure and how to build their own alphabet. In addition, they will learn about the history of the art form and look at contemporary artists who are influencing the field today.
Teens will gain self confidence and hope in discovering new and different opportunities for themselves that they thought were not possible, especially on an island.
Class breakdown:
Day 1: Intro to graffiti art
Day 2: Standard art techniques
Day 3: Letter structure
Day 4: Coloring & style
- Ages 13-17
- 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, & 26
Enrollment Fee:
- EHCC Member: $82
- Non-Member: $95
Deadline to register: Wednesday, June 3 by 4:00 PM
Registration and enrollment fee are for all 4 classes
- Un-Art: Intro to Painting and Mixed Media with Dena Nakahashi
Join us for this unique workshop where we will explore a variety of mediums to create bold paintings that incorporate the freedom of abstraction, storytelling of Neoclassicism, and the details of realism. Students will experiment with spray paint and paint markers, as well as traditional materials like graphite, charcoal, pencil, and acrylic paint to create unique pieces, develop a creative style, get messy and have fun.
- Ages 13-17
- 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Mondays: June 22, 29, July 6 and 13
Enrollment Fee:
- EHCC Member: $72
- Non-Member: $85
Deadline to register: Wednesday, May 27th by 4:00 PM
Registration and enrollment fee are for all 4 classes
- OC Lab: Build Your Own Original Character! with Jordyn Mantz
Students will learn to draw their own original character. They will learn about and pull inspiration from the anime and manga art forms. Students will be guided through the basics of form building and figure drawing techniques in addition to being encouraged to think about character narratives and backstories.
Students can sign up for any individual Saturday or join us for all three to dive deeper into character creation.
- Ages 13-17
- 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
- Saturdays: July 18, 25 and August 1, 2026
Enrollment Fee:
- EHCC Member: $20 per class
- Non-Member: $25 per class
Deadline to register: Monday, July 13th by 4:00 PM
Sign up and payment are per Saturday: Register for just one or come to all 3!
Instructors
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Bio:Jordyn Hiʻilani Mantz is a c/o 2018 Kamehameha Schools alumni from Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi. She attended three colleges on the mainland on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Marketing.Growing up hapa-haole, Jordyn often felt disconnected from her Hawaiian identity and distanced herself from her culture. It wasn’t until her time on the mainland, when she was asked, “You’re Hawaiian, what do you do as one?” that she realized she didn’t have an answer. Learn More -
Bio:My name is Kailani Campbell. I am Dinétah (Navajo) and Mexican- American from the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. I am a muralist specializing in aerosol art, fine art, graphic design, silkscreen printing, airbrush and custom auto-body painting. I started writing graffiti in 2006, when I was 16 years old. My inspiration for graffiti was that I wanted to see my name everywhere. I loved the concept of my gender, nationality, and identity being hidden. In the world of graffiti, no one knows who you are. They just know your name. Learn More -
Bio:Dena is a multimedia artist based in Volcano, on the Big Island. She has attended Kapiolani Community College on Oahu as well as the University of Hawaii at Hilo, majoring in art. Dena has had her work exhibited in numerous galleries and art exhibitions in Hilo, as well as on the island of Oahu. She brings to the table a unique flare for art, with her own unique, contemporary style. Learn More