Big Island · HAWAIIAN CRAFT & CULTURE WORKSHOPS
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The good hawaiian craft & culture workshops fill up fast on the Big Island. Here are the 7 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a spot before the calendar closes.
Kona jungle ATV meets Polynesian culture on a small-group ride with village-style stops, hands-on activities, and plenty of fun.
“I have ATV’d multiple times this was by far my favorite experience. I’ll definitely be returned. 10 out of 10”
Learn stained glass in Kailua Kona in 3.5 hours. You’ll cut, foil, and solder, then take home a sun catcher.
“Sherrie and Doug were gracious hosts and patient teachers. They have a lovely, well-equipped studio and a beautiful home. There are several projects to choose from that are accessible to beginners but satisfying to complete.”
ATV through Holualoa coffee farms and jungle, then learn Polynesian culture across Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Hawaii with Kona views.
“Amazing time, we sped through the Aloha Farms property, learning about different cultures along the way. The ATV was so easy operate and our guides had an Aloha way about them”
Hands-on imu cooking in Pāhoa: build an underground oven, uncover, and enjoy kalua pork, chicken, and kulolo.
“This is a highlight of our trip! Our family loved this experience and loved the food. It’s a gift to be given the opportunity to be apart of Hawaii culture and learn from the Men of Pa’a”
Make your own Polynesian tiki carving in Kona with Mani, a 4th-gen master carver from Tonga, at Aloha Adventure Farms.
“Mani was absolutely amazing! My wife and I had the best time and would recommend this to anyone coming to the island. It was so much fun learning to carve and about his background.”
Carve your own personalized tiki in Kona with a Tonga master carver, using local wood and tools, plus ocean views from a carving hut.
“Amazing I would definitely recommend it to everyone Mani is such a lovely guy and passionate about tikis Mahalo Mani”
A 2-hour WhatsApp scavenger hunt in Kona with interactive host Tara, creative clues at Hulihe’e Palace and downtown Kailua-Kona for $35.
“I can only give this 2 stars for flexibility of date/time change, fast communication. Notes, DO NOT go on other activities of the day if you book this game. I booked this game for a wrong date accidentally; texted Tara the host at 2 AM Hawaii time due to my California time jet lag. She seemed upset that she had to respond to my message when she just woke up at 6am her time…that’s nice of her but I didn’t think she’d respond right away, then said she isn’t open to answering calls, emphasizing most business opens at 9am :/ I mean my bad. However, my mistake for booking a…”
