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“Both of my daughters participated in different age-specific camps with Etta Mae and Uncle Aubrey this past summer (2024). I had always heard good things about Etta Mae and Uncle Aubrey’s offerings, but the creations and feedback I received from my children was beyond my expectations! Both daughters came home from camp each day excited and eager to share what they had done that day. Communication was clear and I felt that I was leaving my girls in a safe and supportive environment in the most magical of settings! They learned things that I wish I knew how to do! I will be looking out for all future opportunities at the Center of Creativity, and am grateful for their commitment to our keiki and community”.
- Callie Matulonis
“I was delighted to see the gallery pieces my child came home with and the joy in her voice as she shared her gorgeous creations. My inner child is getting something real and deep by witnessing my daughter have these rich deep earthy creative experiences with art that I always wished I had had! What the Center of Creativity offers is beyond meaningful and no doubt will stay with my daughter and us for a lifetime. My daughter has an artist's heart, and to have her get time at the Center of Creativity - even just for a week in the Summer- empowers her imagination and creativity in ways I couldn’t dream of reaching! Not to mention the love, joy, sweet games and nourishing presence that is brought so fully by both Aubrey and Etta Mae! My girl is nourished on all the right levels, our dining room dawning new beautiful earthy art creations- a perfect end cap to our summer!”
-Kristen McCormack
“Several of my children have enjoyed learning from Etta over the years. My youngest daughter recently took a plant dying and a paper making class and had an amazing time. She was so excited to go every morning and was happy when she came home. She is usually one to complain of being bored a lot. She wasn’t bored for a minute with Etta! At the end of the classes she came home with many creations, lots of different kinds of papers she made and yarn she dyed, a flower press, a book about plants for dying. I was really impressed with how much they did in a few days! My oldest daughter took a weekly class for some time as well. She is a picky one, being a teenager, as far as what kind of things she wants to attend; yet she loved the class and also came home with amazing art she created! I am so thankful for the Center of Creativity and I am looking forward to my kids participating in more events. This is truly a great opportunity for kids to get off the screens and get in touch with their creativity. Etta is a fun teacher and all my kids love her!” -Shanti Lefort
“When I think of dropping off my child to experience a day of art class with Etta Mae… it is one of the most joyous places and energies I can imagine to leave my child in during the day, knowing that there will be fun exploration of magical elements of creativity, and beautiful expression of each individual, as well as the whole circle of everyone there together. Etta Mae guides with so much beauty and emphasis on natural elements that it is in full alignment with how I would do art with my child. I deeply appreciate all of the amazing creations that come home made with such detail and intention. Each work of art is a treasure and a joy to admire. I look forward to sharing them with the next generation. I deeply cherish the Center of Creativity and highly recommend it to all families. Our community is truly blessed to have this gifted and caring teacher, Etta Mae, and all the wonderful opportunities offered at her Center of Creativity.” -Erika Closter
“When I think of dropping off my child to experience a day of art class with Etta Mae… it is one of the most joyous places and energies I can imagine to leave my child in during the day, knowing that there will be fun exploration of magical elements of creativity, and beautiful expression of each individual, as well as the whole circle of everyone there together. Etta Mae guides with so much beauty and emphasis on natural elements that it is in full alignment with how I would do art with my child. I deeply appreciate all of the amazing creations that come home made with such detail and intention. Each work of art is a treasure and a joy to admire. I look forward to sharing them with the next generation. I deeply cherish the Center of Creativity and highly recommend it to all families. Our community is truly blessed to have this gifted and caring teacher, Etta Mae, and all the wonderful opportunities offered at her Center of Creativity.” -Erika Closter
“My daughter attended a few Workshops at the Center for Creativity with Etta Mae. She loved the hands-on projects using natural materials such as wool roving, felt, wood, eggs, beeswax and natural dyes. She also loved having time with other children her age in a creative space. Etta Mae has years of experience working in the realm of handicraft and guiding children, as they create beautiful and meaningful art. I’m delighted the Center Of Creativity is here in our community to fost
“Etta came to my Workplace Readiness Program class at HAAS to teach my Highschool students coconut weaving. She did an awesome job! The students loved Etta’s style, everyone was engaged at their own level, and each student made beautiful pieces. We hope to work more with her in the future!” -John Theismann, Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science Workplace Readiness Program
“Etta Mae has truly created a space where creativity thrives. The lessons are well planned, the activities are fun and engaging and everyone is included and leaves with a feeling of fulfillment. We are so thankful for Etta Mae and the Center of Creativity.” -Erin Anderson
“Going to Auntie Etta Mae’s class is so exciting! I love feeling like I’m part of a community and learning about all the cool things you can do with nature.” -Lyla, age 9
“Etta is very fun and she is very nice. She let us carve and dye cloth and make yarn. We got to do a lot of stuff and it was fun. I really liked the games we played at the beginning of the day.” -Ila, age 7
“Etta Mae’s art school was a very fun and amazing opportunity. I learned about Hawaiian stamps, carving, painting, drawing and many other cool projects. At Etta’s Center of Creativity art studio there’s a very accepting and open to new ideas vibe. I had a fun time and I thought it was a great privilege to participate in such an awesome program!” -Ku’ulei, age 14
“Our child looks forward to the day he attends Etta Mae’s art class with the excitement usually reserved for holidays and birthdays. He often says how much he enjoys being at class and that Etta Mae is “the nicest mommy, even as nice as you, mommy!” We couldn’t agree more. I have great peace of mind knowing that my child is in the best care, experiencing things that both enrich his journey and compliment it beautifully with what our family holds dear. As a homeschooling family, the all-day art classes give our homeschooler a chance to be on his own, supported by a sweet community of friends and a wonderful, in-tune teacher and guide”. – Chrystine Trooien
“Our child looks forward to the day he attends Etta Mae’s art class with the excitement usually reserved for holidays and birthdays. He often says how much he enjoys being at class and that Etta Mae is “the nicest mommy, even as nice as you, mommy!” We couldn’t agree more. I have great peace of mind knowing that my child is in the best care, experiencing things that both enrich his journey and compliment it beautifully with what our family holds dear. As a homeschooling family, the all-day art classes give our homeschooler a chance to be on his own, supported by a sweet community of friends and a wonderful, in-tune teacher and guide”. – Chrystine Trooien
“What I like about coming here is that I can do what I like to do because I have the supplies to do it and I have someone that knows how to do it that can help me… [I like to] make all these cute toys and give them to people!” – Kai Ipo Mai, age 9
“What I like about coming here is that I can do what I like to do because I have the supplies to do it and I have someone that knows how to do it that can help me… [I like to] make all these cute toys and give them to people!” – Kai Ipo Mai, age 9
“Art class day with Etta Mae is my favorite day in the whole week. Etta Mae is so sweet! I just love the games we play.”
– Eden, age 6
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