MAKAWAO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Maui by Fire: Hands‑On Flameworking in Makawao
A focused, 1.5-hour studio workshop where small groups learn to melt, stretch and sculpt molten glass into personal pendants or drinkware.
Maui by Fire: Hands‑On Flameworking in Makawao.
In a compact Makawao studio you trade surf-talk for the steady hiss of a torch: an expert-led flameworking workshop where anyone — no prior experience required — learns to shape molten glass into a keepsake that carries a bit of Maui home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on torchwork at your station
Each guest works at their own torch under a skilled instructor’s guidance, learning to melt, stretch and sculpt vibrant glass in a compact, active studio setting.
Small wearable works of glass
You’ll complete a single small piece—about 2.5 inches—sized for a pendant or a sculpted stand; popular designs include the Swimming Turtle Honu, and you can add a loop for jewelry or leave it as a standalone object.
Focused, instructor‑led small groups
Classes run roughly 1.5 hours, are charged per person, and are limited to small groups with one skilled instructor so everyone works simultaneously in a hands‑on environment.
What the day feels like
What it feels like at the torch
The session moves quickly: a brief demonstration, then everyone at their station shaping molten beads into a personal design. Under instruction you manipulate glass on the torch—melting, stretching and sculpting—until a wearable pendant or small vessel emerges, a tangible memory of your Maui visit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each class runs approximately 1.5 hours, a compact window that moves from demonstration to a finished piece.
No special gear is required—bring your creativity and plan to wear comfortable, non‑synthetic clothing you don’t mind near a hot torch.
Classes are charged per person and run in small groups; confirm meeting details and arrival instructions with the operator ahead of time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior glassworking experience?
No—this flameworking class is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience.
How long is the class?
Each class runs approximately 1.5 hours.
How many people are in a class?
Classes are small, with up to five guests working simultaneously under one instructor.
What will I make during the session?
Each guest creates a small wearable piece roughly 2.5 inches in size—suitable as a pendant or displayed on a small stand; popular designs include the Swimming Turtle Honu and options to add a loop for jewelry.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
The meeting location is 875 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao HI 96768.
Is the class charged per person or per group?
This flameworking class is charged per person rather than per group.