Lei Workshops
Immersive Cultural Lei Making Experience
Lei Workshops at Haku Maui
Located in the heart of Makawao Town is the Haku Maui Lei Workshop tucked away right behind the lei shop, a private, creative, and intimate space by Haku Maui.
Follow the Bamboo Pathway to the end to find us here. Our Bamboo Pathway is located between Hurricane Boutique and the Maui Cookie Lady Shop, across the street from Designing Wahine.
Learn how to create your very own Lei from start to finish.
See our Upcoming Lei Workshops that are open to the public below and get your tickets!
New Monthly Upcoming Lei Workshop dates will be added at 8am on the 15th of each month for the
following month. If youʻre interested in future Lei Workshop dates, be sure to check back then!
View our Lei Workshop options below the public workshop calendar if you are interested in reserving a private lei workshop. Each workshop style includes a price per person, group minimum, and time frame.
All Haku Maui Workshops are currently available at our location in Makawao
Private Lei Workshops are available ONLY on Wednesdays - Fridays at 11am or 1pm and on Saturdays 11am at
at our location in Makawao Town, based on availability.
We look forward to making lei with you at Haku Maui!
MAHALO!
Haku Maui Lei Workshops
Haku Maui Workshop Full Length
lei wili Workshop
Full Length
$120 per person
6 person Min or $720 fee
for parties less than 6
In this make-and-take Lei Wili workshop, you'll learn to create our Signature Style Lei Wili using the traditional wrapping technique with fresh tropical flowers, foliage, and other authentic materials. In just 2.5 hours or less, you'll craft your own Lei Wili, perfect for wearing as a Lei Poʻo on your head or as a Lei Aʻi around your neck. Along the way, we'll explore the cultural significance, symbolism, and history of lei in Hawaiian culture. You'll gain valuable skills in gathering and using natural materials, learning a style of lei-making that requires patience and dexterity as you weave your beautiful creation.
Available for Keiki ages 10 and Up
KUI A LEI WORKSHOP
STRING A LEI
$75 per person
6 person Min or $450 fee
for parties less than 6
In this make-and-take Kui A Lei - String A Lei workshop, you'll learn how to create your own lei using the Kui Pololei and Kui Poepoe techniques with fresh tropical flowers, foliage, and traditional materials. In just an hour or less, you'll craft a beautiful Lei Kui to wear around your neck. We’ll guide you through the process using a lei needle and thread, teaching skills you can carry forward in your lei-making journey. Along the way, we'll delve into the cultural significance, meaning, and history of lei in Hawaiian culture. You'll gain insight into gathering and using natural materials while learning the art of lei-making, which requires patience and dexterity. We’ll cover both the singular Kui Pololei style and the double Kui Poepoe style, so you can incorporate both techniques into your creation.
Available for Keiki Ages 7 and Up
To inquire about booking a Private Lei Workshop,
or if you have any questions,
please fill out the contact form below.
Private Lei Workshops are available ONLY on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11am or 1pm, and on Saturdays at 11am at our location in Makawao Town.
Please note we are closed on Sundays and Mondays and do not offer workshops or orders on these days.
**Please include the following information in your message:
The Choice(s) of Workshop, the Date and Time you would like to request,
the Number of People, as well as the Occasion,
and we will contact you to confirm availability.