Maui Glass Blowing Class at Makai Glass, Haliimaile

Overview

The Maui glass blowing class at Makai Glass in Haliimaile, sold as Glass Experience Maui, is a hands-on session where you shape molten glass with an artist and keep one piece. It suits families with children 5 and older and rainy-day planners in Upcountry Maui. The drawback is price: a one-piece private hour is $331, collected next business day.

Highlights

• Private sessions: one piece for up to 4 people in 1 hour ($331.03), two pieces for up to 6 people ($607.81) or three pieces in 2 hours ($884.59) on Greetwell as of October 2026.
• A 20–30 minute Mini Express option makes one heart, paperweight or blown ornament for up to 2 people at $220.32.
• Pieces cool overnight in an annealing oven; pickup is usually the next business day by 3 pm, with shipping available at extra cost.
• Studio rated 5.0 from 54 reviews on Greetwell and 4.8 on a Viator-linked listing as of October 2026.
• The Makai Glass showroom at 903 Haliimaile Rd is open daily 11 am to 6 pm, with an elevated gallery for watching production (mauihawaii.org).

What to Expect

1. Arrive 10 minutes early at 903 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, with the safety waiver already signed online and closed-toe shoes on.
2. An artist runs a safety orientation and hands out safety gear, including gloves for anyone under 14.
3. You pick colors from the glass bar and choose a project such as a wave, whale tail, ornament, bowl or drinking glass, depending on the option booked.
4. With the artist guiding each step, you gather, shape and blow the molten glass; the listing states this is not just a demonstration.
5. Companions who are not making a piece can watch from the gallery, take photos or browse the showroom.
6. Your finished piece goes into the annealing oven to cool slowly and is ready for pickup the next business day by 3 pm, or can be shipped for a fee.

What to Bring

• Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs, sandals, slippers or water shoes)
• Cotton clothing preferred
• Hair tie for long hair
• Drinking water; a refill station is available

Restrictions and Requirements

• Ages 5 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult
• Participants under 14 must wear gloves
• Safety waiver must be completed before arrival
• No participation if impaired by alcohol or drugs
• Arrivals 15 or more minutes late are treated as no-shows

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation with a full refund at least 48 hours before the class. Cancellations inside 48 hours, no-shows and arrivals 15 or more minutes late are non-refundable. Rescheduling needs at least 24 hours' notice. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Makawao, Maui, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Makai Glass studio, 903 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, HI 96768, across from Haliimaile General Store

Check-In

10 minutes before your booked time

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