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Art blends fun into dads' day
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 22, 2009
Several fathers enjoyed their special day yesterday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
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The Hawaii Kai Lion's Club received a huge turnout for Father's Day pancake breakfast.
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"It's nice to be out with my daughter," said Eric Harwit, 46, who was watching his daughter Mari at a craft table decorate a lunch bag with purple masking tape. "She really likes art."
The Beretania Street museum held its free Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday event, which features arts and crafts for family members every third Sunday each month.
"For me it's a good opportunity for her to develop those skills using the different kinds of art materials that she wouldn't have at home," Harwit said.
The event focused on "founding fathers" in the art collection and also displayed Lego artwork and model planes.
Michael D'Andrea, 58, of Kaneohe went with his wife and 10-year-old daughter, Mahealani. He found the exhibits and craft tables relaxing and stimulating.
"We learned quite a bit about different artists," he said. "It's a great time to celebrate the father's role in the family ... learning together and enjoying the aesthetics of art together.
"In this busy world, we don't often take the time to celebrate the father and the fathers who contributed to the art work here," the University of Hawaii counseling professor said.
Along with the art displays, families participated in a gallery hunt of artists and made lunch bags, art cards and clay figures.
"It's a celebration of the things that fathers do to help you out," Mahealani said.
Errol Wong, 48, said he was drawn to the museum because of the different activities available for his wife, Lori, 5-year-old son, Beren, and 16-year-old daughter, Kira.
Beren made a clay Mickey Mouse, while Kira practiced making different kinds of knots.
"It's really great being a dad. It's a lot of fun. It keeps you young," said Wong, a systems engineer from Punchbowl. "They always say it's about seeing through the eyes of the child and it's really true. Everything is new."
Several fathers enjoyed their special day yesterday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
36th Annual Kaiser Father's Day Brunch The Hawaii Kai Lion's Club received a huge turnout for Father's Day pancake breakfast.
[ Watch ]
"It's nice to be out with my daughter," said Eric Harwit, 46, who was watching his daughter Mari at a craft table decorate a lunch bag with purple masking tape. "She really likes art."
The Beretania Street museum held its free Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday event, which features arts and crafts for family members every third Sunday each month.
"For me it's a good opportunity for her to develop those skills using the different kinds of art materials that she wouldn't have at home," Harwit said.
The event focused on "founding fathers" in the art collection and also displayed Lego artwork and model planes.
Michael D'Andrea, 58, of Kaneohe went with his wife and 10-year-old daughter, Mahealani. He found the exhibits and craft tables relaxing and stimulating.
"We learned quite a bit about different artists," he said. "It's a great time to celebrate the father's role in the family ... learning together and enjoying the aesthetics of art together.
"In this busy world, we don't often take the time to celebrate the father and the fathers who contributed to the art work here," the University of Hawaii counseling professor said.
Along with the art displays, families participated in a gallery hunt of artists and made lunch bags, art cards and clay figures.
"It's a celebration of the things that fathers do to help you out," Mahealani said.
Errol Wong, 48, said he was drawn to the museum because of the different activities available for his wife, Lori, 5-year-old son, Beren, and 16-year-old daughter, Kira.
Beren made a clay Mickey Mouse, while Kira practiced making different kinds of knots.
"It's really great being a dad. It's a lot of fun. It keeps you young," said Wong, a systems engineer from Punchbowl. "They always say it's about seeing through the eyes of the child and it's really true. Everything is new."
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