My wife and I and some friends got to Maui last year. We got to do all the usual sights and activities. We had ventured up in the beautiful hills and mountains in search of some activities we had heard about. Along with those sights we stumbled upon Makai Glass Maui what an interesting place. Actual glass blowing workshop with some observation chairs to watch them in action. We got to walk through the workshop when they were not working and tour the rooms of inventory on display. They were for sale and just displays. Both types were beautifully blown glass with light projected through or beautifully infused in the glass. It made a beautiful sight with a "Surprising Light".

This gallery and glass blowing studio is amazing. There is a wide variety of functional and sculptural art glass pieces as well as paintings and wood carved sculptures. The balcony in the gallery offers a wonderful view of the hot shop below and a person can watch glass pieces being made. One of the shop owners also showed us some examples of how the different techniques are created in the glass pieces. Absolutely beautiful and amazing work!

We were driving in the upcountry, spotted Makai Glass from the road and were oh so pleasantly surprised to find this gem of an art studio. Owner/artist Randy spent time telling us about the numerous techniques he uses to create some of the most beautiful blown glass artwork we've seen. He is a master!