Hawaiian cultural education rooted in practice, place, and connection.
Kaleipuupuu creates meaningful opportunities to engage with Hawaiian culture through lei education, private experiences, organizational learning, and cultural consulting.
Ways to Work With Us
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Public Classes
Explore ClassesLearn and make in community.
Explore Hawaiian lei traditions through hands-on classes and multi-session courses designed to build both practical skills and a deeper relationship with the cultural practice of lei.
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Private Events
Plan a Private ExperienceCreate a meaningful experience together.
Bring lei making and cultural learning to your ʻohana, gathering, workplace, or special event through a private experience designed around your group.
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Cultural Consulting
Explore ConsultingBuild culturally grounded programs and experiences.
Kaleipuupuu partners with organizations and individuals on cultural education, program development, curriculum, protocol, and other projects that call for thoughtful engagement with Hawaiian culture.
Upcoming Public Classes
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Foundations of Lei Haku
Regular price $35.00Regular priceSale price $35.00 -
Haku 3 Ways: Lāʻī & Lauaʻe Workshop
Regular price $90.00Regular priceSale price $90.00 -
Holiday Lei Kūpeʻe: Haku Style
Regular price $76.54Regular priceSale price $76.54 -
Holiday Lei Wili Workshop
Regular price $90.00Regular priceSale price $90.00
About Kaleipuupuu
Founded by Native Hawaiian Kahi Barrett Keyes, Kaleipuupuu is a Hawaiian cultural education practice sharing ʻike through lei, cultural learning, and connection.
Together with his husband, Kepa Barrett Keyes, they bring complementary experiences in cultural practice, education, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi to create meaningful learning experiences for individuals, communities, and organizations.
Let’s work together.
Planning a private gathering, developing a cultural program, or exploring a potential collaboration? We’d love to hear what you’re working on.