A Little Class
`Ukulele lessons at Royal Hawaiian Center.
From lei-stringing to hula hands, lessons around Waikiki abound.
Immersing yourself in a place makes your time there more meaningful. It’s one thing to remember the songs of Hawai‘i playing through your hotel lobby, but what about learning how to dance the hula or strum an ‘ukulele? There are many ways to make deep connections to this place throughout Waikiki. One of the best ways is to take a class and learn a skill that is part of the fabric of Hawai‘i.
Below is a brief listing of some of the classes you’ll find around Waikiki. They range from the aforementioned ‘ukulele classes to a yoga class that’ll help you keep in shape or teach you a new pastime, depending on your skill level.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER*
Lomilomi Hawaiian Massage
Monday, 11 a.m.-12 noon
Hawaiian Quilting
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
‘Ukulele Lesson
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Hula Lesson
Tuesday, 11 a.m-12 noon
Thursday, 4-5 p.m.
Lei-Making Class
Monday through Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
*Call (808) 922-2299 for more information
WAIKIKI SHOPPING PLAZA*
Hula Lesson
Daily, 9-10 a.m.
Hawaiian Quilting Classes
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. (must purchase Hawaiian quilting kit for $32)
*Call 808-923-1191 for more information
WAIKIKI BEACH WALK
Yoga Class presented by Shiatsu & Massage Center
Wednesday, 4-4:45 p.m., call (808) 922-0171 for details
PUALEILANI ATRIUM SHOPS
Lei Making, Hula Lessons, Polynesian Art Tattoo Demos
Friday, 4:30-6 p.m., call (808) 237-6341 for more information
SHERATON WAIKIKI — UKULELE PUAPUA
‘Ukulele Lessons
Daily, call (808) 923-9977 for details
SHERATON PRINCESS KAIULANI – HAWAIIAN QUILT COLLECTION
Hawaiian Quilting Classes
Call (808) 926-7600 for details
Note: all times and classes are subject to change.
