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Discover the art of glassblowing at Makai Glass Maui, where you can create your own vibrant glass masterpiece. Perfect for a hands-on cultural adventure, learn from skilled artisans and take home a unique keepsake.
Discover the art of glassblowing at Makai Glass Maui, where you can create your own vibrant glass masterpiece. Perfect for a hands-on cultural adventure, learn from skilled artisans and take home a unique keepsake.
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Operated by Makai Glass Maui · Makawao, Hawaii
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
All fitness levels; no prior experience needed
Yes, the session typically allows for the creation of one or two pieces, depending on complexity and time.
Children aged 12 and up are welcome with parental supervision, but younger kids may find it less suitable due to safety considerations.
No prior experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome.
Wear comfortable, heat-resistant clothing, and closed-toe shoes.
Each session runs approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Yes, your finished artwork is yours to take home.
Maui has a rich history of traditional Polynesian craft, thriving alongside modern arts like glassblowing that keep cultural heritage alive.
Makai Glass emphasizes eco-friendly practices, recycling glass and reducing waste to protect Maui's natural beauty.
Makai Glass Maui is a studio in Makawao, Hawaii, specializing in hands-on glass art experiences for visitors and locals. The studio offers private, instructor-led sessions that teach traditional glassblowing techniques and flameworking in intimate, focused settings. Guests work directly with skilled artists to shape molten glass into finished keepsakes, from functional vases and stylish drinkware to delicate ornaments and wearable pendants. The Glass Blowing Experience is structured as a private, guided lesson where participants learn basic glassblowing processes, tool handling, and finishing techniques while creating a custom piece to take home. The Flameworking Glass Experience focuses on lampworking at a torch, allowing participants to craft smaller items such as pendants and drinkware with one-on-one guidance. Both experiences accommodate beginners and require no prior glassmaking experience. Makai Glass Maui emphasizes personal instruction and creative expression, making sessions suitable for couples, families, and small groups seeking a memorable Maui activity. Each lesson culminates in a handmade piece that serves as a tangible reminder of the visit. The studio's approach combines technical demonstration with hands-on practice to help guests learn safely and creatively under direct artist supervision. Visitors can expect a focused, private session in Makawao with professional guidance and a finished, custom glass piece to take home. Makai Glass Maui provides a distinctive, artistic activity that highlights traditional glass techniques adapted for accessible, visitor-friendly lessons. Sessions are held at the Makawao studio and include one-on-one artist attention with step-by-step instruction to complete a finished piece during the visit for guests of all ages.
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