Top Maui Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

Join a hands-on workshop with celebrated Maui jewelry artist Mona Lisa and uncover the secrets of her craft. Set in the artist home studio atelier with a treasure trove of beads and jewelry creating an immersive experience that 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.

Learn how to surf in a group setting with this lesson in Maui. The instructor-led group session begins with a land lesson that covers ocean safety and beginner-level steps. All participants must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the ocean on their own. There is a maximum of four students for every instructor, so you’ll receive personalized attention in a small group.

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.

Enjoy an immersive and educational culinary experience on Maui with this small-group farm-to-table cooking class. Learn about sustainable farming practices, pick your own ingredients from the farm, and get hands-on cooking training from the chef, and make a variety of vegetarian tacos to enjoy afterwards.

Learn to surf in Maui with just your group in Lahaina. Start on the sand with safety, paddling, and technique instruction, then catch waves with your instructor's guidance in the water. This 2-hour lesson offers personalized coaching tailored to your group's skill level and includes quality rash guards, water shoes, and surfboards for comfort and safety.

Embark an unforgettable sunset sail in Maui, leaving from Ka’anapali Beach. As the sun sinks into the gentle waves, leave the details to someone else while you enjoy mai tais, wine, and beer at the open bar, as well as a selection of appetizers. Experience a romantic happy hour at sea with drinks to get your Maui night started in style.

Learn glassblowing in Maui from a professional and make your own glass souvenir for a memorable experience. A local expert will instruct you privately in the art of glassblowing and teach you how to make your own glass creation, which you will get to bring home. This experience is for one or two people, ensuring personal attention and safety.

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.

We are the only Hawaiian owned and operated Surf School on the South side of Maui. We give you a quality surf lesson learning the sport of Hawaiian kings! Surf while turtles swim around you with the beautiful view of Haleakala while surfing the beautiful waves of the south shore of Maui.

Enjoy a day on the beach during a 1.5-hour private surfing lesson—perfect for two beginners—in Kaanapali. Get ready to make some waves with your instructor and small group of two, learning all the ocean safety basics before hitting the water in style. Your own personal coach will be there every step of the way so you can rest assured that both you and your partner have an unforgettable time while remaining safe at sea.

Our surf lessons are a full 2 hours, tailored to your pace and skill level with your own dedicated surf instructor. Perfect for focused learning and fast progression. Whether it’s your first time surfing or you want to sharpen your skills, surf lessons with Keep It Simple Hawaii are designed to be fun, safe, and truly unforgettable. Every lesson is private for just the two of you. Taught by friendly and experienced instructors, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to succeed at catching some waves. All lessons start on land with safety and technique instruction before heading into the ocean to put your new skills into action for catching your first waves! At all times, you’ll be close to one of our incredible surf instructors. Note: for safety, children ages 5-9 require a private 1:1 lesson.

Learn surfing in Maui with a private 2-hour lesson. Your instructor guides you on beach techniques, ocean safety, and paddling. Then, practice in the water with personalized coaching to build confidence and improve your skills. All surfing equipment, including rash guards and water shoes, is provided for your comfort and safety.

Don't leave Maui without trying out your surfing skills on the waves of the Pacific. During this lesson in Kihei, learn the basics from an instructor, who also tells you about ocean safety before heading into the water. Instruction is tailored to the skill level of each participant so you can enjoy a worthwhile experience.

Share your mat with miniature goats during a 1.5-hour yoga class in Maui. Set along Maui’s stunning coastline, the class combines the physical and psychological benefits of both animal-assisted therapy and yoga. The friendly and curious goats frolic and interact with participants, as the instructor leads the practice. After Shavasana, enjoy a little extra free time to visit with your new four-legged friends.

Going surfing is a must while in Kihei, but if you don’t know how, it can be dangerous to hit the waves. Prebook this Kalama Park Private Family Surfing Lesson and spend time with an instructor who teaches you the basics of surfing in a private group of your own family members or friends. Plus, this surfing class in Kihei provides all the equipment for your group, including surf boards.

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.

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.

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.

There's no better place to learn the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing than in Hawaii. Join a small group of beginners on West Maui and begin learning about ocean etiquette and surfing techniques on the sand. Then, take to the water and try to catch some waves with your instructor providing guidance from the water.