Resin Homewares Course for Beginners

Learn to make your own resin homewares with our resin art short courses, part of our arts short course program in Sydney!

Join our short Resin Homewares Course for Beginners and create some stunning and unique Homeware pieces that are one of a kind.

Our well-experienced tutor will guide you step by step on how to work with epoxy resin (slow setting) while giving you some background information on the medium.

This class will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need from start to finish including the various artistic techniques that you can use to give your homeware piece the personal touch to reflect your style.

You may choose from the following projects (subject to availability):

• Serving platter
• Wine butler with two coasters
• Cheeseboard with two coasters
• Two little round snack bowls

By the end of this workshop, you will not only go home with a terrific piece but also will be able to create more pieces at home for yourself, to give as gifts or even sell in your own business.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this resin homewares course, you should have:

• gained knowledge of resin and an understanding of the methods and skills
• learned the correct safety procedures that are required when handling resin
• found out about various artistic resin techniques
• produced beautiful pieces handmade by you
• take home funky decorative homeware pieces that reflect your style

Course content

• Introduction to Resin
• Health & safety
• Prepping and mixing
• Tinting and embedding techniques
• Sand, polish and finish

Ideal for

We have designed this resin homewares short course for everyone who would like to learn about making resin.

However, this course is not suitable for pregnant women or anyone under 16 years.

Venue

Rozelle Campus

Corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle (in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church). If driving, no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian access is opposite Prince Street.

Materials provided

We provide all the required materials, including:

• Slow setting resin
• Pigments and moulds
• Canisters, coasters, or tray
• P2 Respirator mask
• Handouts (digital)

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

What’s next

• Continue working with resin at home with the guidance of our tutor via Zoom with our new Resin Online Workshop.
• Make resin art in our Resin Art Workshop for Beginners or a jewellery piece in Resin Jewellery Course for Beginners. Learn how to make your own silicone mould for your candle, resin making or other projects in our Silicone Mould Making Course.

Additional information

• Please wear old closed in shoes
• Long hair must be tied back
• Not suitable for pregnant women