Resin Workshop for Beginners

What you'll learn

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

Unleash your creativity in this fun and hands-on resin workshop designed for beginners! Whether you’re looking to craft stunning jewellery, homeware, wall art, or trinket dishes, this class will teach you everything you need to know about working with resin. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to explore this versatile medium.

Your instructor will guide you through the exciting world of resin, introducing both fast-setting and slow-setting resins and explaining their unique properties. You’ll learn essential safety techniques when working with resin and silicone, as well as how to properly care for your moulds and finished pieces. With a range of project options to choose from at checkout, you’ll have the freedom to create something that reflects your personal style.

As you gain confidence, you’ll see just how endless the possibilities are with resin. Whether you want to make elegant jewellery, functional homeware, or eye-catching wall art, you’ll develop the skills to continue crafting long after the workshop ends. Best of all, you’ll leave with several one-of-a-kind pieces made by you—perfect for keeping, gifting, or even selling as part of your own creative business.

Come join us for a vibrant and inspiring class where you'll experiment, create, and take home beautiful resin pieces you’ll be proud to show off!

Learning outcomes

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

• Gained knowledge of resin mediums
• Learned the correct safety procedures that are required when handling resin
• Worked with the two types of resin (slow setting and fast setting resin)
• Explored various artistic resin techniques
• Had the opportunity to work with bezel and embed flowers into your resin piece
• Produced beautiful pieces handmade by you
• Knowledge about how to care for your mould and resin pieces

Course content

What will be covered in this resin course?

• Slow Setting Resin – when to use it and why
• Fast Setting Resin – when to use it and why
• Health & Safety
• How to take care of your moulds and the many uses of it
• Prepping and mixing
• Tinting and embedding techniques
• Bezel
• Sand, polish, and finish
• Safety and care of your resin pieces
• Tips and tricks from our professional tutor

Session 1 - Intro to slow resin

You will choose one of the following to work on in class:

• Kit.1 Artboard 30cm + Cheeseboard + Jewellery Set
• Kit.2 Artboard 30cm + Cheeseboard + Trinket Dish
• Kit.3 Artboard 30cm + Coasters + Trinket Dish
• Kit.4 Artboard 30cm + Coasters + Jewellery Set

FYI: One kit selection is to be made at the checkout

 Session 2 - Intro to Fast Resin

• Use mould to make fast-set resin piece
• Finish off pieces from the previous workshop

Intended audience

Who is this resin course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn about and work with the resin medium and the many possibilities it can be used.

This course is not suitable for pregnant people.

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

All the necessary materials are provided, including:

• Slow setting resin
• Fast setting resin
• Pigments and moulds
• Artboard, cheeseboard and coasters
• P2 Respirator mask
• Handouts if applicable (digital)

The kit that you select at the checkout will be provided in class. valued at $150

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.
• An old ice cream bucket or something similar to transport your jewellery pieces safely (needed on day 2)
• 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