Top Maui Art & Culture Classes

Leave the camera phone behind and get high-quality, professional images of your family’s Hawaii vacation taken by a local photographer with over 20 years of experience. Meet at a state park with fantastic views and multiple backdrops for a morning or late afternoon photo shoot. After the session, photos are uploaded to a private website for viewing and purchasing.

Enjoy an immersive Hawaiian experience with a hula lesson at Maui’s only multicultural dance and arts center. Tailored toward beginners of all ages, this fun class leaves you with a deeper understanding of hula and its history. Your reservation also includes entrance to the immersive “Migrations” galleries to add to the culturally enriching experience.

Join a hands-on workshop with celebrated Maui jewelry artist Mona Lisa and uncover the secrets of her craft. Set in a stunning art gallery, this immersive experience offers a fun and accessible introduction to jewelry making. You’ll learn about exquisite pearls—from Tahitian and Akoya to Keshi and Edison pearls—and the differences between freshwater and saltwater varieties. Dive into the fascinating history of this timeless Hawaiian tradition while picking up a few Hawaiian words as you bead your own necklace. Mona Lisa provides a prepared jewelry kit with all the materials you need—wire, beads, and supplies—to create one beautiful piece or multiple stunning designs. If you need extra materials, she’ll have options on hand to keep your inspiration flowing. Whether you're a beginner or a jewelry enthusiast, this workshop blends education, artistry, and aloha spirit into a truly memorable experience.

Create your own handmade souvenir on your trip to Maui for a special memory. Learn to use resin safely and capably, along with a special wave-pour technique in this small-group workshop where you’ll make a bamboo board or acacia handle-board (or upgrade to something else). Enjoy snacks and drinks and you can even BYOB.

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.

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.

Experience the magic of a Molokini and Turtle Town on this catamaran snorkeling adventure, where you can swim inside a sunken volcano surrounded by vibrant marine life. Start your day cruising to Molokini Crater, then dive into its pristine waters to explore the coral reef teeming with colorful fish. Depending on the conditions, your next stop may be Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, where you’ll have the chance to search for sea turtles and create lifelong memories in Maui’s dazzling underwater world.

At Glass Experience Maui, unleash your creative spirit by shaping molten glass into stunning art pieces. Guided by talented instructors from Makai Glass, you can choose from traditional glass blowing or flame working techniques. Whether crafting a vibrant wave, a graceful whale tail, or a personalized pendant, each piece you create is a unique reflection of your artistic journey. Set in the charming Hali’imaile, this hands on experience is perfect for all skill levels and is a fantastic way to create lasting memories in Maui. This is not just a demonstration, you will be fully involved in the process from start to finish, working directly with molten glass in a real studio environment. Great for families ages 5 and up, couples, and groups, this experience offers something truly different from typical island activities. You will leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft and a one of a kind piece that captures your time in Maui.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t leave Maui without professional photos of your visit or special occasion. This private photoshoot includes a 1-hour session at Po‘olenalena Beach with a professional photographer who takes about 1,000 photos and posts the best on a private website for your viewing.

5 star ratings on all platforms, Google, Yelp, Airbnb, and Tripadvisor and voted "Best Holistic Health Practice" by the Maui News for 2025, we are the only company in Maui that offers Aura and Chakra Photography.

Catch a wave of excitement as you learn to surf during this beginner’s, small-group, lesson in Maui. Join no more than five other students for an introduction to the fundamentals of surfing, including ocean awareness, water safety, riding skills, and proper etiquette. You’re guaranteed to be surfing in one easy lesson, or your next lesson is free. An instructor, surfboard and rash guard are all included.

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.

Experience Maui’s underwater world even if you’ve never snorkeled before or aren’t confident in the water. Designed for beginners and non-swimmers, this guided tour provides instruction, support, and flotation equipment to help you explore coral reefs and marine life comfortably. With expert guidance throughout, you can focus on spotting sea turtles and tropical fish instead of worrying about technique or navigation.

Explore Maui's rugged terrain during this thrilling ATV tour. After an orientation to the vehicle, take off for the top of the valley, where you can view the waterfalls from a distance. Traveling via ATV allows you access to parts of the valley that traditional tour vehicles can't reach. Pilot your ATV down to the coast for a shoreline view, accompanied by engaging commentary from your guide.

Glassblowing, at its heart, is a team sport! We bill by the piece, but we can get more than one person working on each piece. Most pieces are great for either one or two people. We encourage teamwork with you and your fellow glassblowing students, making this an ideal activity for families and groups, large or small. As a team-building activity, glassblowing lessons bring you and your group together in a fun, challenging, and interactive format that strengthens bonds and encourages teamwork. When you come with your family and friends to make one or more pieces per person, we team you up to involve as many people as possible in the whole experience. The more pieces you make, the more experience everyone gets in the glass studio.

Start your Maui vacation off on the right foot and eliminate the guesswork of finding transportation at the airport by booking a transfer service. Meet your driver at the arrivals hall of Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) and head straight to your vehicle. Then, enjoy a relaxing journey to your accommodation so you can begin your holiday.

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.

Test your skills out in the waves on this beginning 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.

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.

Enjoy Maui Paint and Sip and Maui Bird House. We are a private retreat center located in Kula, Maui two miles past Kula Lodge. Get ready to enjoy bi-coastal views and immerse yourself in nature. This will be a paint and sip experience like no other.