Ocean Resin Art Workshop

What you'll learn

Discover the fun of resin in this ocean-themed resin art workshop with our resin art short courses in Sydney!

Bring the beauty of the coast to life in this Ocean Resin Art Workshop, held at Sydney Community College. In this hands-on class, you’ll create a striking beach-themed resin tray or large MDF board using epoxy resin and pigments designed to replicate waves, water, and sand. Perfect for beginners or those wanting to gain confidence with resin art, this workshop offers practical skills in a supportive, creative setting.

Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll work with a round wooden tray as your base and learn how to pour, layer, and manipulate resin to form dynamic ocean effects. You'll explore colour mixing, resin safety, and heat tools to create beautiful lacing and wave patterns. By the end of the class, you’ll have a functional, coastal-style tray that showcases your new resin pouring techniques.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this resin workshop, you should have:

• Learned how to safely and confidently handle and pour epoxy resin
• Understood how to mix colours and create layered ocean effects in resin
• Practised wave techniques using heat tools and white pigments
• Created a finished round wooden tray with a beach-themed resin design
• Gained the foundational skills needed to begin future resin art projects at home

Course content

What will be covered in this resin workshop?

• Be introduced to resin art fundamentals, including safety, setup, and handling
• Learn about epoxy resin types, mixing ratios, and working time
• Explore colour theory using ocean-inspired resin pigments: aquas, blues, white, and sand tones
• Prepare and seal a wooden tray to ensure a smooth and even finish
• Plan a design and practice wave techniques using white pigment and heat tools
• Create a layered resin pour using professional tools and controlled techniques
• Use a torch or heat gun to achieve wave effects and lacing patterns
• Discuss best practices for curing, finishing, and long-term care of resin art
• Leave with a unique, high-gloss coastal resin tray created by hand

Intended audience

Who is this resin workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience using resin.

This course is not suitable for pregnant people or anyone under the age of 16 years.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

Materials provided

We provide all the required materials, including:

• Epoxy
• Pigments
• P2 respirator mask
• Gloves
• Round tray or MDF Board

What to bring to class

• You may prefer to bring your vapour mask, available from hardware stores. If you feel concerned about the exposure to the resin vapour, please discuss it with your GP before attending the workshop
• Apron to protect your clothes

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Please wear old, closed-in shoes
• Long hair must be tied back
• Not suitable for pregnant women
• Curing time is 48 hours  
• Items can be collect 2 days after the completion of the workshop