Honestly I never knew taking a painting class while on vacation could be so fun and rewarding…read more Hawaii is such a beautiful place and sometimes you search for other things to do off the beaten path. This is definitely it! What a way to change the pace. Relax, get into the vibe of the island and do what you came to do. Unwind. When you're here book a session take some memorabilia home maybe even buy a painting or two and capture the vacation by using your own creativity. I highly recommend this and you guys should absolutely try a painting class while you're on vacation with Marionette.

Easily my favorite activity on our most recent visit to Kauai…read more I had bookmarked the Painting Paradise site years ago on our last interisland trip, but couldn't make one of the classes work within our schedule - was really hoping to do silk scarf painting. So I was thrilled when I saw that we would be on island for an acrylic pouring class! I emailed Marionette and signed up - the interaction was easygoing and friendly. The building is easy to find - just walk towards the back and her studio is on the left. I arrived super early, but other class members were already there. That gave me time to make some coffee (she has a Keurig in the corner) and peruse her art displayed around the outside, as well as chat with Marionette and other classmates. We had a relatively small class - maybe six of us, which gave us a good amount of room in which to work. Marionette demonstrated some techniques for us, which we then did, and then gave us the freedom to do whatever techniques we liked best. We did five 5x7 prints on yupo paper. There were plenty of materials to share and the camaraderie among the groups in class was great - we all encouraged each other every time we did a pour. The class is perfect for beginners - if you can stir paint in a cup and pour it out, you can do acrylic pouring. Such impressive results for minimal effort! Since our prints had a lot of paint on them, we needed to let them dry for a few days. For those of us who were leaving before they were ready, Marionette took our addresses and sent our prints to us a few days later. Mine arrived in excellent condition and very well-secured. She also sells originals, prints, and cards of her own work, mostly watercolor but not exclusively. She hosts many workshops, and is happy to host custom workshops or lessons for any size group if her class schedule doesn't mesh with yours. I am very much looking forward to returning for another workshop with her!

My 9 yo daughter and I did the Island Art Night with Dallin while staying at the Koloa Landing…read moreResort last month.This was hands-down the best experience of the trip, even for my pool-loving daughter. It is amazing what you can do, even if you have never picked up a paintbrush! Dallin is an amazing teacher who clearly loves painting and has a lot of patience. Every class he picks a scene and gives detailed instructions with demonstration and individual help on how to create the scene step-by-step. There were about 10 people in the class, from kids to seniors, and everyone obviously loved it. My daughter and I enjoyed doing it together so much! And we got to take our paintings home that we will hang side-by-side to impress family and guests! I highly recommend doing this even if you have never done it before - you will be surprised at what a great artist you are!

From the owner: Island Art Night prides itself on its ability to guide all skill levels through a frame-worthy,…read moreisland-inspired, acrylic painting. By making every effort to remove the fear and apprehension from the artist, creativity flourishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy a 2 hour step-by-step, layer-by-layer, Bob Ross type approach to the instruction. Cutting edge technology streams the live painting demonstration and displays it in 4k quality on a screen so every seat can see the color, brush, and technique perfectly. Not to mention, the wholesome fun and healing that painting incorporates. Come give it a try!

The private workshop that I booked for my group of friends superseded my expectations. It was…read moreAMAZING !! Our instructor Irina started off the workshop with such amazing vibes and taught us how to make a lei po'o. Class was about 2.5 hours and you were able to take your time to create your own masterpiece! I would recommend it to everyone that wants to learn how to make a proper lei and take home a little bit of the Hawaiian culture/knowledge with them!

Irina and her daughter hosted our Lei Po'o workshop. They were both so friendly and kind. Irina…read moretook the time at the beginning of our workshop to share with us the history and culture of making Lei. She took the time to bring our family and friends closer by sharing our purpose and bringing meaning to our time together. It was a special bonding moment. We had both men and women make lei po'o. I know our guys were skeptical at first but they all really enjoyed the experience as well. I wore my lei po'o for my wedding the next day and to other events during our stay. This was an experience our friends and family will not forget that let us experience culture and build memories together!

I recently took Wendy's wonderful watercolor class at her lovely studio while I was visiting…read morePrinceville in Kuaii. I loved how generous she was with showing us her techniques on doing flowers and sand and sky and sea.. We were each given a palette and paint, brushes and water and ideas galore. Her studio is full of her inspiring beautiful colorful artwork. This was my first watercolor class ever and I liked it so much I took a second one with Wendy and finished an 8x10 watercolor that I actually really like and have it on my wall at home. Of course it was based on one of Wendy's watercolor paintings which she let us use in her class to learn the technique.. It was really fun and inspiring and I want to go back and do a week long painting retreat with her when and if she ever does one!? .The price was super reasonable for a two hour class.

My friends and I met Wendy at the San Francisco airport while waiting for our flight to Kauai. She…read moregave us her card and we thought that a water color painting class sounded like fun. We called her up a couple of days later on a rainy day and entered "Wendy's World". We all had a great time and all of of paintings were great! Thanks Wendy for a fun day!

We popped in here for a quick music experience and left with a UBass!…read more The young guy negotiated the price and it was similar to that on Amazon.... It was a little bit more, but that's OK because it was a small shop and we didn't mind contributing to a small business. The young guy there is very friendly and knowledgeable and super nice. I would highly recommend buying one of their shaker eggs, these are legit. They have a really nice selection of ukuleles - if you're in the market.

Great little music shop in Hanalei. They had a lot of pretty ukeleles and a variety of small…read moreinstruments that make for great souvenirs and gifts. I ended up getting my niece a Pellet Drum and I can't wait for her to annoy the crap out of my brother. There was only one employee working and he was great. He knew exactly what I was doing with my purchase, which we laughed about. He told me I wasn't the first to buy one for the same purpose. He was great to talk to and very chill, just playing his music. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything from him at all.

Brew Braddahs is an absolute standout and has quickly become one of my favorite spots for a coffee…read morein Kauai. From the moment you walk in, the staff is warm, friendly, and patient, which creates such a positive and relaxed atmosphere. They are happy to answer questions and offer suggestions, and it really feels like they care about helping you find something you will love. The flavors are bold, creative, and incredibly satisfying. You can tell there is real attention to quality because everything tastes fresh and well balanced. I have tried a few different drinks now, and each one has been consistently delicious. It is also a huge plus that they offer such a great assortment of milk options, which makes it easy to tailor your drink to your taste or dietary preferences. Whether you are stopping by for a midday treat or grabbing something to go, Brew Braddahs delivers every time. If you care about friendly service, great flavors, and thoughtful choices, you will not be disappointed. A must try for any beverage lover.

Only been here a couple times since my daughter loves their crack o dawn. The last time we mobile…read moreordered ended up having to wait a little bit because someone else had taken the order by mistake. Which was fine cause mistakes happen. Ordered mobile again today, 2 crack o dawns on bagel. Got croissants. Maybe order head isn't their strong suit? The food is alright, will only come back because it's my daughter's fave.

Do NOT get espresso or lattes here. They use drip coffee and it was terrible. We asked how many…read moreshots came in it, and they told us 3 shots.... But there was definitely no espresso being pulled. We literally dumped our lattes and purchased one next door at Brew Braddahs-- which uses a real espresso machine. The fruit smoothie here is good though, if you are looking for that.

Verna is the best!!! She makes my coffee choice just perfect! When asked about what kind of…read morecoffee she uses, she even explained the process...it's just sooo delicious!

Came here to get Acai Bowl bc it was very much needed after a hike in Waimea Valley. It hit the…read morespot for our group. They were very quick with getting our orders and serving out acai bowls. Fun and relaxing music. 1 small table with chairs inside and outside, a bench and sofa couch for us tired hikers. Thank you Jireh for your beach suggestions and providing awesome service! Much appreciated!

Excellent "açaí" bowl! It's extra special because of the smooth and creamy texture and option to…read moreadd protein powder. Very friendly, welcoming and chill spot w lovely staff!

Got the Toasty Nut (1/2 sweet) was great. Hubs loved the Cookie Monster but too sweet for me. Match…read morewas awesome!!

Friendly staff, convenient spot in Waimea. Great place to stay the day with a couple of shots…read more (Espresso). Really tasty bagel sandwich with avocado and a balsamic glaze. Right on the cottage property. Check it out