Crafting Crepe Paper Hibiscus Flowers (On-site Workshop)

Emily Paluska, Botanical Artist, Revery Paper Flora 
Join in on this hands-on workshop featuring Hawaii's state flower, hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei). As a part of the America250 celebration, you will learn how to create your own crepe paper hibiscus flower, known to Hawaiians as ma‘o hau hele. 

This program is connected to our current display “America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration.” It is offered in collaboration with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden. If you're interested in supporting educational programs through a donation to the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, click here. 

Intended Audience: Adult All Levels

Saturday, October 3, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory Classroom
Cost: $50
Pre-registration required


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About the presenters

Emily Paluska

Botanical Artist
Revery Paper Flora
Emily Paluska is a Korean-American botanical artist who began her paper flower-making journey in 2017. Her work has been featured in publications like HGTV Magazine and Veranda. Emily has taught over one hundred paper flower workshops to students all over the ...(read more)