Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 2, 1 February 1991 — All-kine classes at Bishop Museum [ARTICLE]

All-kine classes at Bishop Museum

Evening programs for adults at Bishop Museum this month include: • "Pinning down insects" Feb. 6 - Entomologist Gordon Nishida talks about the work of scientists who study insects. The class meets in the museum board room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and includes a tour of the Museum's insect collections and a ehanee to pin insect specimens. Fee is $8.

• "Caring for your family photos" Feb. 11 and 13 - This two-evening program provides sound tips on caring for family photos. Class meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the board room and covers the history of photographic processes, eommon problems in family collections, practical solutions and proper storage conditions and supplies. Fee $25. • "lntroduction to slack-key guitar" workshops Feb. 13 and 20 focus on traditional techniques and are designed for beginning and novice players. Instructor Ozzie Kotani covers basics such as bass

alteration, techniques and ornamentation and picking styles. No music reading or previous experience is required. Class meets in the museum board room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your tape recorder and guitar. Fee $35.

• Marquesan archaeology: a peep at Polynesian prehistory" Dr. Barry Rollett shares results of his recent research in the Marquesas Islands. Class meets at 7 p.m. in Atherton Halau. Fee $4. • "Hawaiian habitats,"Feb. 26 and 28 covers. the geology, plants and animals of Hawai'i. Leam to identify various endemic and introduced

species, to understand the formation of the Hawaiian islands and appreciate the island eeosystems. Class meets 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the museum board room. Fee $30. To register for this course only eall the University of Hawaii College of Continuing Education and Community Services at 956-8400.