Top Hawaii Craft Classes

Never tried working with clay? This is the perfect opportunity—especially while you’re on vacation! Our hand-building ceramic workshop gives you a hands-on introduction to pottery, guiding you from raw clay to a finished, functional piece you can truly use. You’ll learn how to form your mug from scratch, understand the basics of clay structure, and explore simple techniques for adding texture and decoration. The best part? Your finished mug or bowl will be fully food-safe, durable, dishwasher-friendly, and made to last for years. It’s a warm, welcoming environment designed for beginners—perfect for relaxing, getting creative, and enjoying a memorable experience during your stay in Honolulu. Join us for a fun, small-group class (max 6 people) and a relaxing morning you’ll truly enjoy. Each session lasts 2 hours and is open to all ages and skill levels.

Create a lasting, handmade souvenir on your trip to Maui that will be beautiful and useful. Learn to use epoxy resin safely and competently in this small-group workshop where you’ll make a colorful cheese or charcuterie board to bring home. Your experienced instructor will teach technique, composition, and effects. You’ll make a small practice board and one large board, and get to bring home both.

Learn how to weave your own bracelet out of the Hawaiian lauhala plant—a new skill hard to learn on your own. A local instructor leads the workshop in how to prepare the plant leaves and the weaving technique used for generations. Instructors talk story about Hawaiian culture and history while you weave your bracelet. Take home your creation for a lasting keepsake.

Our stained glass classes allow anyone who does not have any experience to learn stained glass and actually take home a finished piece. Even if you don't feel like you're an artist, you will change your mind after taking this class! The location of our studio has a full beautiful ocean view in Kona.

Discover the rich handicraft traditions of Hawaii as you take part in a wood carving workshop in Holualoa. Learn the ancient art of carving from a 4th generation Master Carver, and try your hand at carving your own Tiki under his expert guidance. Best of all, you get to take home your hand-crafted Tiki as a unique souvenir of your Hawaii vacation.

This experience takes place on a working Big Island ranch and is guided by local Hawaiians who share cultural knowledge through storytelling and hands-on learning — not a scripted performance. Guests leave with a deeper understanding of Hawaiian values, traditions, and the meaning behind lei making, along with a handmade lei to take home as a meaningful reminder of their time in Hawaiʻi.

Looking for a unique Maui experience? Join local artist Anastasia for a fun and beginner-friendly suncatcher workshop at Yulia Maui Art Studio in Paia. Create your own stunning ocean-inspired artwork using colorful glass and resin techniques. Perfect for couples, friends, families, or solo travelers seeking a memorable creative experience and a handmade Maui keepsake.

Guided Hawaiian style painting class in a stunning location with sunset and ocean views. Create your own memory as we paint the island lifestyle with step-by-step instructions; or do your own thing! Perfect for all skill levels. Lively vibes, groove to great music in a fun and social setting. Views including Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. BYOB, Bring your own snacks and drinks, we will bring the rest! Our Hawaiian style paint party is for 16 and older but we do allow children as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. This makes it fun for the whole family, as well as date night, girls night or a solo adventure. Experience the Aloha Spirit and warm, welcoming atmosphere of the island with us and make your own masterpiece.

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.

Learn the art of surfing at an iconic location with this private, group surf lesson in Honolulu. Join your dedicated surf instructor and head to the beach to learn the safety protocols, ocean conditions, and basic techniques. Then, take to the water and try to catch your first wave while your instructor provides feedback.

You will create a set of 4 stunning coasters using resin, dried flowers, leaves, stones, and gold leaf in this unique and creative class. These coasters, crafted with food-safe resin, will not only protect your surfaces but also bring a touch of nature and elegance to your home decor. The combination of natural elements and metallic accents will add a magical and artistic flair to your living space. These handmade coasters are not only functional but also make for a thoughtful and personalized gift for friends and family. Join us in this workshop to learn the techniques and skills needed to create your own beautiful and one-of-a-kind resin coasters.

Perfect your yoga poses on a stand up paddleboard while floating in Hawaii's tropical waters. During this Honolulu class learn to adapt familiar seated, kneeling, and reclining yoga poses for the water. Work on balance and core stability with some standing poses and use free time to work on any poses you like.

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 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.

Craft a unique ocean-inspired clock in a creative workshop designed for all skill levels. This 1.5-hour class guides you through the process of mixing epoxy resin to create stunning wave effects. Using a variety of ocean-themed decorations like sand and seashells, you’ll shape your clock in a silicone mold and install the clock mechanism, transforming your artwork into a functional piece. With all materials provided and a focus on non-toxic resin, this is the perfect way to explore your artistic side while capturing the essence of the ocean. Also you will be able to add dry flowers, glitter, many other decorations to make it truly one of the kind masterpiece. Galore of clock hands to choose from. Everyone from 4 to 124 years old are welcome!

The Maui Mona Lisa jewelry studio is a treasure trove of hand crafted jewelry and hair accessories by celebrated artist and designer Mona Lisa. The workshop highlights Hawaiian cultural traditions and sustainable materials combined with special techniques of metals working. Proper ways to fasten sea glass gems, beads and shells to accomplish stunning professional results. Come in a pick out your treasure to create with. There is endless sea glass beads and gems, puka shells and Hawaiian sunrise seashells. All sustainable materials. One select from a beginner hour class- create one hair clip or necklace piece. Or upgrade to the two hour class and create a headband, mermaid hair piece and work with jewelry metals molding wire into an elegant design. The creative space is an immersive experience in a garden setting surrounded by beautiful artwork and creative pieces of jewelry and art. Where to look for sea glass on Maui. Learn about beach clean ups.

Create ocean-inspired art at Kai Luna Creations, Maui’s top-rated 5 Star Art studio! Experience warm aloha hospitality while designing a beautiful set of four ocean resin coasters. Enjoy island music, tropical fruit, and a boutique atmosphere loved by hundreds of 5-star guests. Other project options are also available!

Choose grown in Hawaii essential healthy ingredients to have your skin glowing like Kukui Nut Oil, Noni Juice and more to craft your favorite soaps. Choose from over 10 scents like Pineapple, Pikake and Plumeria. Small classes with lots of one on one attention with professional soap makers in Hawaii. We provide all the material, teachers and tools and you get to take home the soaps you make that day.

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform the beautiful lauhala (dried leaves of the hala tree) into your very own fish ornament! Our friendly instructors will guide you step-by-step as you weave a piece that’s full of island charm and personal meaning, the perfect touch for a décor or a thoughtful handmade gift. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity and aloha spirit! Workshop Location: Aloaliʻi Cultural Resource Center inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort

If you're looking for an authentic activity of Hawaii's culture, you've found it. Come learn how we connect to our ancestral knowledge and maintain generational teachings. Indulge in a skill not commonly practiced nowadays. You'll leave with an experience unforgettable.