Top Maui Craft Classes

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute private lesson for two near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you and a guest learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Test your skills out in the waves on this surfing lesson in Maui. Led by an expert instructor, learn surf techniques and timing as you hit the warm waters of Lahaina Harbor. Receive personal attention from your instructor and top-of-the-line equipment to practice on. Photos of your small-group experience are also available for purchase.

This is a charming, insightful and a even little bit suspenseful experience as he takes a raw piece of wood to a finished carving before your eyes. There's nothing like us in all of Hawai'i. Enjoy our unique "Migrations" Galleries that trace Hawai'i's history through costumes, dance implements and musical instruments of the various cultures that have migrated to Hawai'i. Conveniently located in Central Maui you can also shop and enjoy the Queen Ka'ahumanu Food Court.

Our cultural arts center offers a unique, affordable bonding and learning experience for friends, couples, groups and families. Our classes are casual, accessible, and welcoming to everyone. This is a fun opportunity to learn this core technique for creating a fresh Ti leave rope and talk story with our local cultural expert. And you’ll have fresh Ti leaf bracelet for your self or a special someone when your finished.

This pottery class is a great way to spend a day nurturing your creativity. The class is taught in phases: centering, opening, and pulling. After demonstration of each technique, students practice what they have learned before moving on as a group. At the end of class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind mug or bowl to remind you of your trip to Maui.

Our classes are fun and informal experiences intended to introduce the culturally curious to the history and arts of Hawaiʻi. Our instructors love talking story and sharing not only the craft but the culture and history of Hawai’i and weaving. Our spacious facility also offers our colorful museum of costumes and dance implements from Hawai'i's multicultural heritage. We are located in Central Maui. The Queen Ka'ahumanu Center not only features shopping but also a food court and local restaurants.

Hawaii is often portrayed as a paradise filled with beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals, especially during traditional luaus. However, beneath this idyllic surface lies a complex and sometimes dark history that isn't typically highlighted in tourist experiences. Those who have participated in this experience describe it as a :MUST do cultural event that will enhance your trip! Here is the opportunity to hear the real history from a true local, historian and musician, Ian Aquino. It provides a nuanced understanding of the events that shaped Hawaii, including its colonization, the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and the impacts of tourism on native culture.This is an intimate experience you wont find anywhere else.

Small group classes guarantee personal time with each student. Absolutely no art skills needed! By the end of masterclass you will create a beautiful piece of art that you will be proud to display or give as a gift. It will remind you of wonderful time on Maui forever. In the program, we will study all the features of working with epoxy resin and paints. Let's talk about composition, analyze the color combinations and pick up your favorite ranges together, master the techniques, techniques and effects of epoxy painting. Everyone will take their unique work with them (after drying 24 hours) all materials are provided. Good mood and festive atmosphere are guaranteed! We use only use non-toxic epoxy (when used as directed) that is not bad for your health like other resins. No VOCs. No fumes. No solvents. Non-flammable. Non-hazardous. Conforms to ASTM D4236 (Safe for Home Use when used in a well ventilated area). The workshop lasts for about 1 and half hour.

This is a great opportunity to not only make something special, you'll get first hand experience with our local expert, in a casual welcoming space. Enjoy friendly conversation and get to know each other. There's nothing like our facility in all of Hawai'i. Our unique "Migrations" Galleries trace Hawai'i's history through cultural costumes, dance implements and musical instruments of the various peoples that have migrated to Hawai'i. Conveniently located in Central Maui you can also shop and enjoy the Queen Ka'ahumanu Food Court.

Our Private Native Tour to Hana is the only Cultural Tour on the road to Hana. Every traveler journey the road to Hana for its lush rainforest, epic coastal views and waterfalls. What visitors don't see is how we natives live and enjoy everything in between. The road to Hana is filled with tour operators foreign to Maui with no generational and cultural connection to this place. I come from this island, born and raised in Hana. We share with you our traditions and bring light to our living culture. So many hidden gems tucked away waiting for you to discover them with us. Come take a ride into Hana, where you'll see, taste, and experience the Heart of Old Hawaii.

Hawaii is often portrayed as a paradise filled with beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals, especially during traditional luaus. However, beneath this idyllic surface lies a complex and sometimes dark history that isn't typically highlighted in tourist experiences. Those who have participated in this experience describe it as a :MUST do cultural event that will enhance your trip! Here is the opportunity to hear the real history from a true local, historian and musician, Ian Aquino. It provides a nuanced understanding of the events that shaped Hawaii. This is an intimate experience you wont find anywhere else. Learn about Hawaiian history, traditions, and music all enhanced by the sound of the waves, crackling fire and scrumptious S'mores!