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Learn to make a set of four food-safe epoxy resin coasters in a 90-minute Paia workshop. Materials and PPE are provided — bring small mementos and wear color-friendly clothes.
Learn to make a set of four food-safe epoxy resin coasters in a 90-minute Paia workshop. Materials and PPE are provided — bring small mementos and wear color-friendly clothes.
Stand in a small studio above a Paia street, windows throwing Hawaiian light across a worktable; the ocean outside keeps time with a steady, salt-scented rhythm that dares you to bring a piece of it indoors. In this 90-minute class you’ll learn to mix slow-curing epoxy, embed dried flowers, stones, and gold leaf, and finish four food-safe coasters that hold a little of the island’s edge.
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Operated by Yulia Maui Art · Paia, Hawaii
Stand in a small studio above a Paia street, windows throwing Hawaiian light across a worktable; the ocean outside keeps time with a steady, salt-scented rhythm that dares you to bring a piece of it indoors. In this 90-minute class you’ll learn to mix slow-curing epoxy, embed dried flowers, stones, and gold leaf, and finish four food-safe coasters that hold a little of the island’s edge.
Paia began as a plantation port and evolved into a bohemian surf town; that practical-meets-creative spirit shows in the class structure — technique taught clearly, materials provided, results you can use. Geologically, Maui’s coastal sands and reef fragments often appear in students’ pieces; instructors encourage bringing small, legal mementos (sand, shells) to personalize designs. The workshop reflects local craft culture: hands-on, aloha-minded, and careful about materials.
Expect step-by-step demos (measuring, mixing, torching bubbles, demolding) and PPE supplied. Because the resin cures slowly you’ll learn finishing touches to complete at home if needed. Note the studio sits above a massage salon at 24 Luna Place (turn into the parking lot; check in 10 minutes early).
Practical guidance: wear clothes you don’t mind staining, bring small keepsakes to embed, and allow 24–72 hours for full cure once you take pieces home. The host supplies gloves, aprons, pigments, shells, and bottled water, but avoid bringing anything wet or organic that could degrade inside resin. Pregnant travelers and young children under five are advised not to participate. With clear instruction and island light, this is an accessible way to leave Maui with something handmade that works.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Light — mostly seated with fine-motor work; suitable for most fitness levels
The workshop runs 90 minutes; instruction covers mixing, pouring, heat-gun technique, and basic finishing steps.
Yes — dry, legally collected mementos are welcome; avoid live coral or protected items and ensure everything is completely dry before embedding.
Instructors use food-safe resin for coasters; follow curing instructions given in class to ensure surfaces are fully set before serving food.
The class is not recommended for pregnant travelers or children under five due to fumes and handling of resin.
Paia developed as a 19th-century sugar plantation town and later became a surf-and-art enclave, which informs its creative workshop culture.
Instructors emphasize responsible sourcing — don’t collect protected marine life — and advise proper disposal of resin waste to avoid environmental contamination.
Yulia Maui Art operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Stand in a small studio above a Paia street, windows throwing Hawaiian light across a worktable; the ocean outside keeps time with a steady, salt-scented rhythm that dares you to bring a piece of it indoors. In this 90-minute class you’ll learn to mix slow-curing epoxy, embed dried flowers, stones, and gold leaf, and finish four food-safe coasters that hold a little of the island’s edge.
Stand in a small studio above a Paia street, windows throwing Hawaiian light across a worktable; the ocean outside keeps time with a steady, salt-scented rhythm that dares you to bring a piece of it indoors. In this 90-minute class you’ll learn to mix slow-curing epoxy, embed dried flowers, stones, and gold leaf, and finish four food-safe coasters that hold a little of the island’s edge.
Paia began as a plantation port and evolved into a bohemian surf town; that practical-meets-creative spirit shows in the class structure — technique taught clearly, materials provided, results you can use. Geologically, Maui’s coastal sands and reef fragments often appear in students’ pieces; instructors encourage bringing small, legal mementos (sand, shells) to personalize designs. The workshop reflects local craft culture: hands-on, aloha-minded, and careful about materials.
Expect step-by-step demos (measuring, mixing, torching bubbles, demolding) and PPE supplied. Because the resin cures slowly you’ll learn finishing touches to complete at home if needed. Note the studio sits above a massage salon at 24 Luna Place (turn into the parking lot; check in 10 minutes early).
Practical guidance: wear clothes you don’t mind staining, bring small keepsakes to embed, and allow 24–72 hours for full cure once you take pieces home. The host supplies gloves, aprons, pigments, shells, and bottled water, but avoid bringing anything wet or organic that could degrade inside resin. Pregnant travelers and young children under five are advised not to participate. With clear instruction and island light, this is an accessible way to leave Maui with something handmade that works.