Glass Blowing Experience

At Glass Experience Maui, every lesson is a private, hands-on experience. We believe your time in the hot shop should be fun, personalized, and inspiring. Just you and your crew, creating something truly unforgettable.

Here’s what your experience includes:

• A brief but thorough safety orientation
• Step-by-step guidance from our skilled local artists
• Time to choose your favorite hues from our vibrant glass color bar
• One-on-one instruction as you craft your own custom glass masterpiece

What You’ll Leave With:

• An unforgettable hands-on experience
• A stunning glass creation that YOU made
• A deeper appreciation for the art of glassblowing
• A unique story and keepsake straight from Maui’s heart

Glassblowing is a collaborative art form, and we love getting everyone involved. While pricing is per piece, we encourage teamwork—many of our pieces are great for 1–2 people to work on together. It’s a perfect bonding activity for couples, families, and groups of all sizes.

Bringing friends or family? The more, the merrier! They’re welcome to watch, take photos or video, explore our gallery, or join a complimentary studio tour led by our friendly staff.

Each class offers a unique opportunity to create something special with your own hands, guided by a skilled instructor.

Below are the experience options you can choose from:

Vase

A piece to hold flowers or stand alone as a work of art. This is the piece to make if you want to get up close and personal with some hot glass. If you want the feel of creating a traditional glass design. Inflating the form, turning, and shaping it with a pair of cork paddles to give it the final form.

Whale Tail

Celebrate the majesty of Maui’s marine life by crafting a stunning whale tail sculpture. After gathering and shaping the molten glass, you’ll use paddles and tweezers to fan out and define the flukes of the tail. Add movement, color, and flair to reflect the ocean’s power and grace. This elegant piece is perfect for ocean lovers and a tribute to Hawai‘i’s iconic humpback whales.

Cup or Stemless Wine Glass

Are you looking for a product that you will use daily? These glasses are great for personal use and also make a wonderful hand made gift. Drinking out of something you have made by hand is a unique accomplishment!

Bowl

After inflating and shaping the base of this form you will turn the piece around using a Punty. Turning the piece over exposes the top which you will open as the mouth of the bowl. Chose between a wavy bowl, or a smooth round finish.

Starfish / Paperweight

To create these special color patterns, you will pinch and twist and swirl all your colors together using a pair of large tweezers. This is a great way to feel the heat of the material as you sculpt it. You can chose from three different final shapes. Starfish, Heart, Round.

Ornament

Are you looking for a unique ornament for Hollidays, or to use as a sun catcher in a window? Look no further. This is also a wonderful project for our smaller artists to be able to participate.

Glass Wave

Ride the flow of molten glass as you shape your very own crashing wave. You’ll start by inflating a base and adding layers of vibrant color. Using specialty tools, you’ll pull and curve the form to capture the energy and movement of the ocean. Whether you go for a smooth barrel or a dramatic curl, your wave will be uniquely yours — a perfect reminder of Maui’s surf and spirit.

Honu

Create a solid glass Honu inspired by one of Maui’s most cherished ocean guardians. You’ll start by building up molten glass to form the body, layering rich color to give the piece depth and movement. With guided hands on techniques, you’ll shape the flippers, head, and shell details, watching solid glass take form into a graceful sea turtle. Each turtle is uniquely sculpted, making it a meaningful keepsake that represents the ocean, longevity, and the spirit of Hawai‘i

NOTE:*** *Additional fees apply for premium pieces.

What to Expect:

At Glass Experience Maui, every lesson is a private, hands-on experience. We believe your time in the hot shop should be fun, personalized, and inspiring. Just you and your crew, creating something truly unforgettable. **Here’s what your experience includes:

• A brief but thorough safety orientation
• Step-by-step guidance from our skilled local artists
• Time to choose your favorite hues from our vibrant glass color bar
• One-on-one instruction as you craft your own custom glass masterpiece

Safety & What to Wear:

We’ll provide all safety gear and instructions at the start. Please come prepared by wearing:

• Closed-toe shoes (No Crocs, sandals, slippers, or water shoes)
• Cotton clothing is preferred
(New shoes can be purchased onsite.)
• Be able to tie back loose or long hair. (Claw clips, hair ties, head wraps are all acceptable)
• Bring drinking water. (A bottle re-fill station is provided.)

># All participants must sign a safety waiver before arriving.

What You’ll Leave With:

• An unforgettable hands-on experience
• A stunning glass creation that YOU made
• A deeper appreciation for the art of glassblowing
• A unique story and keepsake straight from Maui’s heart

Parking:

Plenty of free parking is available right in front of the studio!

Other Details:

• No refunds within 48 hours of your scheduled session
• Most people take their piece home in their carry-on. Shipping via UPS is also available for an additional charge
• Pieces are ready for pickup by 3 PM the next day or the next open business day

We're looking forward to share this unforgettable experience with you and your group.

If You have any questions, please feel free to call us at (808) 209-7329 to email us at [email protected]

Mahalo!

Glass Experience Maui Team