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Spend 90 minutes in an upstairs Paia studio learning to mix, color, and pour non-toxic epoxy to make a custom ocean-themed cheese board. All materials and PPE are provided; finished pieces cure for 24 hours and are ready for pickup the next day.
Spend 90 minutes in an upstairs Paia studio learning to mix, color, and pour non-toxic epoxy to make a custom ocean-themed cheese board. All materials and PPE are provided; finished pieces cure for 24 hours and are ready for pickup the next day.
You step up a narrow stair into an airy studio above Paia’s small-main street, where trade winds push a faint ocean scent through an open window and a row of worktables waits under bright lamps. The instructor lays out measured resin, pigments, and a heat gun; the room hums with quiet focus and the soft scrape of sticks mixing liquid color. By the end of the session you’ll have poured an ocean-tongued cheese board and a practice mini-board — pieces that catch light the way Ho'okipa’s waves do.
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Operated by Yulia Maui Art · Paia, Hawaii
You step up a narrow stair into an airy studio above Paia’s small-main street, where trade winds push a faint ocean scent through an open window and a row of worktables waits under bright lamps. The instructor lays out measured resin, pigments, and a heat gun; the room hums with quiet focus and the soft scrape of sticks mixing liquid color. By the end of the session you’ll have poured an ocean-tongued cheese board and a practice mini-board — pieces that catch light the way Ho'okipa’s waves do.
Paia started as a 19th-century sugar plantation town and has since become a compact arts community that trades cane fields for galleries and surf shops. Geologically, Maui’s north shore is shaped by volcanic flows and coral platforms; that contrast—black lava and pale reef—often inspires the turquoise-and-ivory palettes used in resin work here. The class taps into local craft culture: practical, aesthetic, and meant to be shared at table with family or visitors.
Practicalities: the 90-minute workshop includes PPE, bottled water, all materials, and step-by-step instruction on mixing, coloring, torching to remove bubbles, and finishing. Resin cures in about 24 hours — pickup is arranged the next day. The studio is in Paia (24 Luna Place, upstairs); street parking and short-term cul-de-sac parking are available. Not recommended for pregnant travelers; the host uses a low-VOC epoxy and ventilates the space.
Timing and care: choose a morning slot when natural light helps color decisions. Wear clothes you won’t mind staining. After curing, treat the wooden portions with food-safe oil and hand-wash only; avoid dishwashers and prolonged soaking to keep the finish clear and food-safe.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels—this is a seated, hands-on arts activity requiring fine-motor coordination rather than endurance.
No—this workshop is designed for beginners; the instructor covers mixing, coloring, pouring, and finishing step-by-step.
Yes — guests are welcome to bring a pre-sanded, dry wooden board of their preferred shape; check dimensions with the host first.
Resin needs about 24 hours to cure fully; boards are available for pickup the next day from the studio.
The class uses a low-VOC epoxy and provides ventilation, but it is not recommended for pregnant travelers per host guidance.
Paia evolved from a 19th-century sugar plantation hub into a compact artists’ enclave; its working-town roots still shape local craft and food culture.
The host emphasizes low-VOC resin and proper disposal; guests are asked to avoid rinsing materials down drains and to support local marine protections.
Yulia Maui Art operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step up a narrow stair into an airy studio above Paia’s small-main street, where trade winds push a faint ocean scent through an open window and a row of worktables waits under bright lamps. The instructor lays out measured resin, pigments, and a heat gun; the room hums with quiet focus and the soft scrape of sticks mixing liquid color. By the end of the session you’ll have poured an ocean-tongued cheese board and a practice mini-board — pieces that catch light the way Ho'okipa’s waves do.
You step up a narrow stair into an airy studio above Paia’s small-main street, where trade winds push a faint ocean scent through an open window and a row of worktables waits under bright lamps. The instructor lays out measured resin, pigments, and a heat gun; the room hums with quiet focus and the soft scrape of sticks mixing liquid color. By the end of the session you’ll have poured an ocean-tongued cheese board and a practice mini-board — pieces that catch light the way Ho'okipa’s waves do.
Paia started as a 19th-century sugar plantation town and has since become a compact arts community that trades cane fields for galleries and surf shops. Geologically, Maui’s north shore is shaped by volcanic flows and coral platforms; that contrast—black lava and pale reef—often inspires the turquoise-and-ivory palettes used in resin work here. The class taps into local craft culture: practical, aesthetic, and meant to be shared at table with family or visitors.
Practicalities: the 90-minute workshop includes PPE, bottled water, all materials, and step-by-step instruction on mixing, coloring, torching to remove bubbles, and finishing. Resin cures in about 24 hours — pickup is arranged the next day. The studio is in Paia (24 Luna Place, upstairs); street parking and short-term cul-de-sac parking are available. Not recommended for pregnant travelers; the host uses a low-VOC epoxy and ventilates the space.
Timing and care: choose a morning slot when natural light helps color decisions. Wear clothes you won’t mind staining. After curing, treat the wooden portions with food-safe oil and hand-wash only; avoid dishwashers and prolonged soaking to keep the finish clear and food-safe.