Make Your Own Glass Blown Art

Pick your own colors and learn to shape, color, and stretch your own glass blown art pieces.

Glass blown turtle with blue shell on beach sand in Maui

Sea Turtle

Create a solid glass turtle (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.

$499

Birdie

The Birdie is a playful and charming handmade piece full of personality and movement. As the molten glass is shaped into its rounded form with a delicate beak and flowing tail, the sculpture begins to take on the character of a tiny perched bird frozen in glass. Compact, elegant, and full of life, each bird becomes a unique keepsake and a beautiful reminder of the creativity and magic of working with molten glass.

$299

Glass starfish with orange and yellow swirl on sand made at Maui glass blowing lesson

Starfish

The Starfish is a playful and creative piece inspired by one of Maui’s most iconic ocean treasures. During the process, glowing molten glass is carefully shaped and pulled to form each arm, giving every starfish its own unique personality and movement. Perfect as décor, a keepsake, or thoughtful gift, the finished piece captures the colors and spirit of the ocean in a one of a kind handmade sculpture. The Starfish is also a highly recommended option for ages 5 to 10, offering a fun and approachable introduction to glassblowing with direct adult involvement.

$299 per piece

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 blown glass wave will be uniquely yours — a perfect reminder of Maui’s surf and spirit.

$499

Whale Tail

Celebrate the majesty of Maui’s marine life by crafting a stunning whale tail glass 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 whale’s power and grace. This elegant blown glass piece is perfect for ocean lovers and a tribute to Hawai‘i’s iconic humpback whales.

$499

Flattened Vase

The Flattened Vase features a smooth organic silhouette with a modern sculptural feel and flowing curves that give the piece beautiful movement from every angle. One of the most satisfying moments is watching the molten glass expand and transform into its flattened rounded form as it naturally settles into shape. Elegant yet playful, the finished piece works beautifully as both functional decor and a timeless piece of handmade glass art.

$499

Round Vase

The Round Vase features a smooth elegant silhouette with flowing curves and beautiful depth created by layers of molten color and movement within the glass. One of the most exciting moments is watching the glowing glass expand and take shape as the vase is carefully formed into its final rounded profile. Both functional and sculptural, the finished piece is perfect for flowers, display, or as a timeless piece of handmade glass art inspired by the colors and motion of the ocean.

$399

Hand-blown glass cup with blue and white wave patterns on sandy beach with the ocean in the background

Drinking Cup/Stemless Wine Glass

The Cup or Stemless Glass blends everyday function with the beauty of handmade glass art. One of the most exciting moments of the process is watching the glowing molten glass take shape as layers of color and movement are gathered and carefully formed into a one of a kind drinking vessel. Whether used for your morning coffee, favorite cocktail, or evening wine, the finished piece is both practical and artistic, bringing a personal handmade touch to everyday moments while reflecting the flowing colors and spirit of the ocean.

$399 per piece

Fluted Bowl

The Fluted Bowl is one of the most fun and satisfying pieces to create, featuring flowing ruffled edges and an organic sculptural form inspired by the movement of the ocean. One of the most exciting moments is spinning the molten glass open with centrifugal force and watching the bowl naturally fall into place as it transforms into its final shape. The finished piece is both elegant and functional, with beautiful movement, layered colors, and a one of a kind handmade feel.

$499

Tropical Fish

The Tropical Fish is one of our most advanced and rewarding glassblowing creations, featuring a bold sculptural shape, flowing fins, and incredible movement throughout the piece. Watching the molten glass transform into a vibrant ocean inspired fish is an unforgettable experience as the body is shaped and the delicate fins are pulled and formed while glowing hot. Full of personality and coastal character, each fish becomes a one of a kind piece of handmade glass art that captures the beauty and energy of life beneath the waves.

$599

Small Jellyfish

The Small Jellyfish captures the graceful movement of ocean life in a compact sculptural form filled with depth, color, and flowing detail. Watching the delicate tentacles stretch and suspend within the molten glass is one of the most mesmerizing parts of the experience as the glowing jellyfish slowly comes to life inside a crystal clear body. Elegant and full of movement, each piece becomes a unique handmade reminder of the beauty and mystery of the sea.

$399

Large Jellyfish

The Large Jellyfish is one of our most striking and immersive creations, featuring a vibrant suspended jellyfish encased within a deep ocean inspired blue glass body with a beautifully finished backside designed to look stunning from every angle. As the molten glass transforms, the flowing tentacles and layered underwater effect create incredible depth and movement throughout the piece. Bold, elegant, and highly detailed, the finished sculpture becomes a true statement piece that captures the feeling of drifting beneath the waves.

$499

Heart

The Heart is a timeless handmade piece with smooth flowing curves, vibrant color, and beautiful depth within the glass. Watching the molten glass gather and transform into a glowing heart shape is both exciting and rewarding, creating a piece that feels full of warmth and movement. Each heart is completely unique and makes a meaningful keepsake, gift, or decorative art piece that captures the beauty of handmade glass.

$299

Gold tinted blown glass ornament on sandy beach with ocean in background

Blown Ornament

The Blown Ornament is a timeless glassblowing experience that transforms molten glass into a beautiful keepsake full of color and movement. Participants shape and expand the glowing glass into its final round form, creating swirling patterns and layered colors unique to every piece. Whether displayed year round, gifted to someone special, or hung for the holidays, the finished ornament becomes a lasting reminder of your Maui experience and a one of a kind handmade treasure.

$299 per piece

Green and brown glass turtle pendant on necklace chain with sandy beach and ocean tide in background

Flameworked Turtle Pendant

The Flameworked Turtle Pendant is a fun and creative hands on experience where colorful rods of glass are melted in a torch flame and shaped into a charming sea turtle inspired by Maui’s beloved honu. Participants heat, shape, and stamp the glowing glass to create unique details, making every turtle one of a kind. Perfect as a wearable pendant, keepsake, or small display piece, the finished turtle captures a bit of island spirit and handmade artistry to take home. The Turtle Pendant is recommended for ages 10 and up and offers an engaging introduction to the art of flameworking.

$199 per person • One participant per piece

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Staff of Glass Experience Maui posing in the studio with a glass blowing project in progress

About Us

Welcome to Glass Experience Maui – a hands-on glass blowing and flame working studio in Hali’imaile, a historic pineapple plantation village in the heart of Upcountry Maui. Created by the artists behind Makai Glass, we invite you to shape molten glass with expert guidance in a safe, family friendly environment. Whether you’re visiting or local, our Maui glass blowing classes are your chance to create something unforgettable with fire, creativity, and aloha.

Maui Glass Blowing Lessons

Ready to try something new? Our hands-on art lessons at Glass Experience Maui are designed for beginners and creatives of all levels. Choose from glass blowing, flame working, or fusing, and work one-on-one with expert instructors from Makai Glass to shape your own glass creation. It’s a safe, exciting way to experience the art of glass in Upcountry Maui.

Male instructor guiding female student during a Maui art class, shaping molten glass in a block
Event attendees socializing at Upcountry Maui event venue Glass Experience Maui

Events and Studio Buyouts

Looking for a one-of-a-kind group experience? Glass Experience Maui offers private studio buyouts, team-building sessions, and unforgettable celebrations. Perfect for corporate events, birthdays, or wedding parties, our expert-led glass blowing classes give your group the chance to create glowing memories together – all in the heart of Upcountry Maui.

Hear What Others Have To Say

Matt Gerdes
23:46 24 Jul 25
I visited with my family and this was one of the coolest experiences we have had, and definitely one of the best things we have ever done on Maui. We got to make glass cups and ornaments and art, stuff that we still have and use and that is on display in our home. Justin and the whole crew are amazing artists and teachers. I cannot recommend this enough, it's an impressive process with great teachers and you get to leave with an awesome souvenir that you made. One of the best things we have done on Maui hands down... go here!
Jennifer Komp
18:23 02 Jul 25
Left a yelp review but it’s needed here too. This wasn’t a plan. We basically walked into it but man. I’m so happy we did. The kids loved it. I loved it. So hands on!!! Stephanie was amazing.
Martina Nagasako
21:07 18 Jun 25
The space is amazing! The instructors are so helpful and really take the time to get to know their clients and what they hope to accomplish. Can’t wait to come back!
Ohana Maui
18:47 10 Jun 25
Amazing team of instructors, created such a wonderful experience for our group . Stephanie, Yashu and Olivia took their time and made us all feel so much confidence through each step.

Some of our team did the Flamework experience with Gabe and he was so amazing as well.

The whole team made our day such a blessing. Anyone with groups looking for hands on glass blowing should definitely book this studio experience. We were blown away.

-OMYF

Location & Parking

Glass Experience Maui

Call us: (808) 573‑7535

Email: glassexperiencemaui@gmail.com

Address: 875 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, HI 96768

Parking: Free parking available next to the studio