The 6 Best Workshops & Classes in Hawaiʻi You Can Book

1.Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Our pick

You’ll learn beginner surf skills with instructors such as Scott, Tyler, or Patrick during a 90-minute lesson near Lahaina. Expect a short beach briefing, quick coaching in the water, a maximum of five participants, and boards, booties, and rash guards included. You must know how to swim and be at least 10 years old.

“Great instructors. My kids got up in their first try. Highly recommended for anyone with young kids or teenagers.”

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2.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Start with a shore lesson at Makena Landing, then paddle into the protected waters of Turtle Town with a private ocean guide. You’ll receive patient, hands-on instruction, watch for sea turtles, and have a professional photographer guide capturing the outing. Guides such as Peg, Pam, John, and Lowe have helped first-timers gain confidence.

“Our guide Pam was very mellow and supportive. I truly enjoyed learning how to paddle board. The most memorable part was seeing a turtle when I fell off the board. Great day!”

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3.Tiki Carving Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · from $219

At Aloha Adventure Farms near Kona, you’ll ride a UTV to a mountain carving hut, choose locally sourced wood, and shape a personal tiki with guidance from Mani, a fourth-generation Tongan master carver. The two-hour workshop includes tools, wood, cultural context, and the finished carving to take home.

“We had the absolute best time carving today. Monte was amazing. We leaned about the Tonga culture, and Polynesian history. Monte being a 4 th generation master carver was an experience and I have my beautiful tiki that I carved with his help! Thank you for a wonder experience! Cathy”

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4.Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173

At Aletha’s one-third-acre South Shore homestead, you’ll spend about three hours preparing Kauai-style musubi, somen salad, two kinds of ahi poke, and butter mochi. The English-language class welcomes ages 10 and up, includes ingredients, tools, recipes, and a full meal, and is limited to 12 people.

“We've done many cooking classes on our travels, and this was among the best. Great local menu, lots of interesting information about the local culture, excellent facility, and a fun menu. Highly recommend.”

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5.Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute semi-private SUP lesson with an instructor such as Turtle, Anton, Mike, or David. You will cover safety and technique on shore, then practice on the water with your own family or friends. Equipment, reef shoes, rash guard, parking, showers, and changing rooms are included.

“I absolutely loved it! First time doing SUP and the instructor was great. The whole crew was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!”

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6.Fun and Creative Stained Glass Class and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $125

Spend 150 minutes in Kailua-Kona learning stained-glass basics with Sheri and Doug Reynolds. Choose colorful glass, then cut, grind, foil, and solder a small suncatcher with personal guidance. All materials are provided, and your finished piece goes home with you. The class is private, wheelchair accessible, and suited to ages 12 and up.

“At first we thought it strange to go to someone’s house for an experience but Sheri and Doug couldn’t have been more welcoming. By the time we left, it no longer felt strange, it felt like we were old friends coming over for a visit. When we entered the workspace, Sheri took the time to tell us about her stained glass journey. She explained the process for the day, gave us the time to choose the glass for our pieces and took us step-by-step through the process of creating our own stained glass pieces. You can tell she loves teaching the process and had so much patience for us. My…”

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