Learn how to build your own Tenor Ukulele!  
School for Ukulele making

Class Description:

Cost: $575.00 per person
(includes Construction Manual and Plans)

Basic Ukulele:

Limited to 6 people per session.
Sessions are every Saturday 9am until 2pm for 10 consecutive weeks.

Or Call Us:

phone/fax:
(808) 847-1541
718 Puuhale Rd.
Honolulu, HI
96819

How Classes Work:
All classes are held on Saturday beginning at 9am until approximately 2pm at our Shop. (718 Puuhale Road)
During the 10 session course students will learn our 8 phase method of ukulele making using jigs and tools supplied by Hana Lima 'Ia. Each student will construct a 4-string Tenor 'ukulele. All components and materials are included. (Sapele, Walnut, Bubinga)


Engleman Spruce or Western Red Cedar Soundboards optional. Gotoh SGM Mini Tuners, and Hilo strings are included.

The first Available class starts:

Hana Lima 'Ia 2012 Workshop Sessions:
Last Update: 12/30/2011



First Session:
January 28th through March 31st
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(every Saturday for 10 weeks)



Second Session:
April 14th through June 16th
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(every Saturday for 10 weeks)




Summer Intensive Session:
This session will be held daily, Monday thru Friday for two consecutive weeks. There will be only one Accelerated session per year limited to 6 people. Cost is $600.00 with a $100 non-refundable deposit, no tool requirements. Summer courses are for mainland or outer island students who cannot attend the 10 week course. Plan to buy lunches at the local Kalihi eateries.

June 18th through June 29th
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(daily for 2 weeks)



Third Session:
July 14th through September 15th
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(every Saturday for 10 weeks)



Fourth Session:
October 6th through December 15th Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(every Saturday for 10 weeks)


*all sessions limited to 6 students

Cost: $575.00 (Includes Materials, plans, and book)

Students will make a 4 string Tenor Ukulele from Sapele or Walnut. Rosewood (bubinga) fretboard and bridge, Gotoh SGM Mini Tuners, and Hilo strings included. Students will learn the Spanish Style neck-to-body connection and fan bracing pattern. Full-scale plans and 'Ukulele construction manual included.

To reserve a session requires a deposit of $75.00 sent to Hana Lima 'Ia at:
718 Pu'uhale Rd. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819.

Balance of session cost will be due on our first session date. Call Mike with any questions: (808) 847-1541

Students will be required to bring: assorted sandpapers, Tru-oil for finishing, and 1/2" Chisel.

All students will be provided with a full-scale tenor Ukulele Plan and a course outline.

Hana Lima 'Ia is located in Kalihi about 5 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from Waikiki. Bus service to town or Waikiki is within walking distance (2 blocks). Hana Lima 'Ia's shop is fully equipped and now class is air-conditioned!

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