The Hui’s Open Studios Program provides students and community artists the opportunity to work independently with access to professional artist studios, equipment, and tools. The tools and equipment provided vary in each studio. In general, students should plan to bring materials and personal tools needed to complete projects. The studio tools and equipment are shared items and may or may not be available at any given time. Some materials are available for sale in each studio. Please inquire with the technician on duty should you wish to purchase any items. Hui studio tools & equipment should never leave the studio. No retail sales are permitted by students/studio users from the studios.

Eligibility/Requirements:

  • All students (18 or older) who are currently enrolled in or have completed an adult class of at least six weeks within the past 2 years are eligible to use open studio.

  • Participants must be current HUI members.

  • PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email our Registrar Jessica Hoecker at jessicah@huinoeau.com or call (808) 572-6560 ext. 21.

  • Pricing and other details are listed further down the page by department.

Ceramics

Cost: $100 per calendar month: Independent Potters who have completed a class of at least 8 weeks within the last two years and meet eligibility requirements.

Other: Only current open studio users using clay purchased at the Hui are permitted to have their ceramic pieces fired in Hui kilns.

Studio Hours: Varies depending on studio monitor schedule. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED either online or by phone (808) 572-6560 ext. 21 - please pay before the 1st scheduled studio day of each month!

Schedule: 

  • Mondays, 10am-4pm

  • Wednesdays, 1-4pm

  • Fridays, 1-4pm 

  • Sunday 10am-4pm

Jewelry

Studio Hours: For students who have completed a class of at least six weeks within the last two years, and meet eligibility requirements.

Tuesdays Only (9am - 1pm): $125 per person 

Thursdays Only (9am - 1pm): $125 per person

  • $35 for drop-ins will be available on/ after the first of the month, once the minimum number of students is met to run the open studio session.

    • For a single visit (if available), participants will need to call our Registrar in advance and pay $35 for a one-time use. 

Printmaking

For students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a class of at least six weeks within the last two years:
Tuesdays (10am - 2pm): Cost: $125 per month (4 weeks/ 1 day a week) or $35 per single visit if space is available.

Thursdays (2pm - 6pm) Cost: $125 per month (4 weeks/ 1 day a week) or $35 per single visit if space is available.

Photography

Tuesdays 5:30p - 8:30p: $120 per month (4 sessions) or $35 drop in fee, available for registration once the minimum # of students is met for the month.
Access given to students currently enrolled or after completing B&W Photography 101 or with approval of lab tech.  Students must be self-sufficient and familiar with our darkroom set up and protocol.

If you have darkroom experience within the last two years and are interested in Open Studio access, please contact kmeyer@huinoeau.com.

Painting & Drawing, Glass, Fiber etc.

We do not offer open studio programs in these media at this time. We encourage you to enroll in classes!