10 Maui Hula and Craft Classes to Build a Day Around

1.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158Our pick

Board the spacious Pride of Maui at 5:00 pm for a two-hour coastal sunset cruise near Molokini. Enjoy ribs, shoyu chicken, roasted vegetables, coconut sweet potatoes, dessert, an open bar, live Hawaiian slack key music from Kekoa, and a hula performance. Humpback whales may appear from January through February.

“All was very nice except the directions to the pier were missed by us so we needed to call Viator in New York for help and that took so long we ended up asking at another pier where to go :(”

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2.Maui Hula Show: Hula and Fire Dancing at South Maui Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $130

Spend about two hours at South Maui Gardens with live Hawaiian music, hula, and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Samoa. The evening ends with a fire knife dance. Your $130 ticket includes parking and a kukui nut lei, while food and drinks are sold separately.

“South Maui Garden’s Hula and Fire show was very entertaining a great locations with lots of food options.”

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3.Private One Piece Glassblowing Lesson for 1 or 2 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

At Moana Glass by Ryan Staub, you get a private one-hour lesson for up to two adults, or two adults and one small child per piece. Instructor Paul and the team guide you through safety, color choice, and hot-shop work as you make a personal Maui souvenir at the Ryan Staub Gallery of Glass.

“Paul was amazing!! He explained every single thing we’d be doing before we started!! Really great experience”

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4.Lauhala Bracelet Craft Class on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

At Oni Foundation’s Wonderful World of Aloha center, instructor Ku'ulei introduces you to lauhala, teaches basic weaving, and guides you through a bracelet you take home. The one-hour class begins at 1:00 pm, includes supplies, and suits ages 12 and up.

“Great experience for all. Did this with my wife and it was a relaxing experience. The instructor was great at helping along the way.”

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5.Hula Lesson on Maui (Basics)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

At the Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center in Kahului, you’ll learn hula history, terms, basic movements, and a short routine in English. Instructor Kalai is part of the teaching team, and no dance experience is needed. The one-hour class welcomes children, adults, and complete beginners.

“This was such a great cultural experience. The museum dresses are beautiful without being too overwhelming (can do in about 30 minurts, a little longer if you read everything). Our instructor was wonderful, dance is taught at a level that anyone (from 5 to 99 years of age) can enjoy. My five year old was engaged the whole time and better understands the talent of the hula dancers we have seen and my husband said it "broke his brain in a good way" figuring out what look like basic steps. I would highly recommend.”

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6.Maui Jewelry Making Class with Puka Shells and Pearls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Meet artist Mona Lisa at her beach-location studio in Kihei for a two-hour jewelry class. Choose a pearl or puka shell kit, learn about Hawaiian jewelry traditions, and make a necklace with personal guidance, snacks, tea, coffee, and a gift box.

“I recently took an online class with Maui Mona Lisa where she taught me how to make a beautiful puka shell necklace. Her work is stunning on its own, but what makes each piece truly extraordinary is that she personally dives for every shell. Her love, intention, and artistry flow through every step of her process. I first met Mona Lisa when she helped us bring together the ceremony for Scott, and we’ve stayed connected ever since. She is world-renowned for a reason…every creation she makes carries a depth, beauty, and spirit that is uniquely hers. This experience would make any gathering ( or alone) or even an incredible “come-together…”

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7.Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet expert carver Uncle Vili at Maui’s Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center. Explore three galleries on Hawaiian migration and culture, then watch a carving from start to finish and try the tools yourself during this family-friendly one-hour talk.

“It was a really great presentation, and informative. The gentleman was very nice. We really enjoyed it.”

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8.Ukulele Lesson on Maui (Basics)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet at the Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center in Kahului for a casual one-hour ukulele lesson. Your instructor covers tuning, basic chords, Hawaiian ukulele history, and one or two songs. Instruments are supplied, beginners and families are welcome, and the class runs at 1:00 pm.

“The instructor was fun, patient, friendly and kind. We arrived 30 minutes late, because the elevator in the building was not working and had to repark the car and enter another way.. He welcomed us anyway and stayed late to make up the time. And helped us calm down from being stressed trying to arrive on time”

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9.Pottery Class: Make your own mug or Bowl on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Kett Pottery in Makawao, David Kett guides you through centering, opening, and pulling clay on the wheel. You will practice at your own pace, make one to three pieces, and choose favorites to be glazed, fired, and shipped for an added fee.

“David is an excellent instructor— friendly, encouraging, expert at breaking down the wheel techniques into manageable steps with spot on (and interesting) analogies! We ended the class with two functional and pretty pieces each! Bonus time with his gorgeous dog Bijou!”

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10.Lauhala Bracelet Weaving Craft Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

At Wonderful World of Aloha in Kahului, you will learn basic lauhala weaving techniques and make a bracelet with guidance from local instructors, including two sisters who share Hawaiian heritage and history. Materials, gallery admission, and parking are included, but transportation and refreshments are not.

“The weaving class was so fun. Our instructor was so lovely and knowledgeable about weaving and the history of the island. We learned a lot and enjoyed weaving our bracelets. Mahalo 🤙”

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