Resin art is a hands-on Maui treat. In Paia at Yulia Maui Art, you’ll create a set of 4 food-safe resin coasters with dried flowers, leaves, stones, and gold leaf, using slow-curing epoxy while you learn the real technique behind the look. It’s part craft, part small lesson, and part practical “I brought something home that I’ll actually use” souvenir.

The best part is that you’re not starting from scratch: gloves, aprons, and PPE come with you, and the studio setup includes an ocean-themed stash of shells, glitter, colored glass, and figurines so you can focus on design. The main thing to consider is safety and timing—this class uses epoxy plus a heat gun and torch, and it’s not suitable for children under 5 or for pregnant women.

Key takeaways before you go

• You’re making 4 coasters (not a small sample), and they’re designed to be food-safe.
• Slow-curing epoxy gives you time to mix, color, and pour without feeling rushed.
• A pre-stocked materials mix includes sea shells, turtle/sea star/shark figurines, sand, glitter, gem stones, and colored glass.
• You’ll learn the full process, from measuring and pigments to mold prep and professional finishing.
• Small group format with a maximum of 12 keeps the lesson feel personal.
• Hands-on tools like a heat gun and torch are part of what you practice.

Resin Coaster Class in Maui: the finished set you’ll take home

This is a one-session workshop focused on a very specific outcome: a coaster set of four pieces made with food-safe resin. You’re not just watching someone else make art. You’ll measure, mix, color, pour, decorate, and finish your own coasters in about 1 hour 30 minutes.

What makes it feel genuinely useful is that the end product isn’t purely decorative. These coasters are meant to protect your surfaces and look nice doing it—exactly the kind of vacation craft that doesn’t end up in a drawer. And because you choose your own dried florals, leaves, stones, and metallic accents, your set ends up looking more personal than anything store-bought.

Your materials and tools: slow epoxy, dried florals, gold leaf, and ocean extras

The class is built around layered visual texture. You’ll work with dried flowers, leaves, stones, and gold leaf, then add smaller decorative elements on top. That mix is the secret sauce: resin is clear and glossy, while the naturals inside it bring color and pattern. Gold leaf adds a little “light-catching” drama without needing a complicated technique.

You’ll also have access to a themed materials table. Included supplies go beyond the basics and can include things like sea shells and sea-themed figurines (turtle, sea star, shark), plus sand, glitter, gem stones, and colored glass. This matters because it removes one of the most annoying parts of crafting on vacation: sourcing the right pieces. Here, you’re free to pick what fits your vibe rather than trying to find similar stuff elsewhere on Maui.

On the tools side, the workshop includes PPE like gloves and aprons, and you’ll learn how to work with a heat gun and torch. They’re not there for show; you’re learning the practical moves that help the resin look cleaner and more finished. You’ll also get safety and preparation tips as part of the instruction, which is a big deal when you’re handling epoxy and using heating tools.

The step-by-step skill set: mixing, pigments, pouring, and pro finishing

This class covers the workflow from start to finish. Even if you’ve never done epoxy before, you get the core method so you understand what you’re doing—not just copying a sample.

Here are the skills you’ll be taught:

• How to measure, mix, color, and pour resin
• How to choose pigments and blend colors (so you get the tone you want)
• How to choose flowers, fruits, and other decorations to go into the coaster design
• How to work with a heat gun and torch during the process
• How to prepare your mold
• How to finish the pieces in a more professional way

What I like about this approach is that it turns a one-off vacation activity into something you can reuse. If you enjoy the coaster look, the techniques you learn are exactly the kind that translate to other resin projects later—ornaments, small trays, or even gifts.

Also, using slow-curing epoxy is a smart choice for beginners. Slow curing generally gives you more time to work, adjust, and avoid the panic of a quick-setting material. You still have to pay attention, but it’s designed to be doable during the class window.

Paia and Ho’okipa Beach Park: how the day is paced

The day is organized around two Maui stops: Paia and Ho’okipa Beach Park, starting and ending at the same meeting point. You’ll meet at 24 Luna Ln, Paia, HI 96779, and the activity ends back at that location.

Because the workshop is the main event, I’d treat the stops as part of the overall route rather than a full sightseeing day. The coaster class is 1.5 hours long, so you’re likely working within a tight schedule: enjoy the scenery, get your bearings in Maui, then shift into craft mode.

Paia is a good choice to start because it keeps you grounded in a real town atmosphere close to the coast. And the Ho’okipa Beach Park stop adds that classic Maui feeling of open space and ocean air, which pairs nicely with a beachy art theme. The drawback? With only limited time built around sightseeing, don’t book this expecting a long beach break or a deep cultural walk. This is craft-first.

Price and value: is $135 per person worth it?

At $135 per person, this workshop sits in the “pay for the experience” category, not the “cheap souvenir activity” category. The value comes from what’s included and what you actually produce.

You get:

• Instruction through the full coaster process
• Gloves, aprons, and other PPE
• Bottled water plus water and juice
• Resin-based materials and decorative add-ins (shells, ocean-themed figurines, sand, glitter, gem stones, colored glass, and more)

And you walk away with a set of 4 coasters designed to be functional. If you’ve ever bought handmade home décor on vacation, you know the price often reflects labor and materials. Here, you’re paying for the training and a structured build, plus all the supplies that would be a hassle to assemble yourself.

It’s especially good value if:

• You want something you’ll use at home, not just display once
• You like DIY but don’t want to deal with resin shopping, measuring cups, pigments, and mold setup
• You want a relaxed, guided experience with a small group (maximum 12)

Who should book this (and who should skip it)

This workshop fits best if you enjoy hands-on making and want a guided introduction to epoxy resin craft. The instruction is built for learning the steps: mixing, coloring, decorating, tool use, molding, and finishing. If you’re the kind of person who likes turning nature-themed ideas into something tangible, this is a great match.

It’s also a solid choice for couples, friends, or families where everyone can follow the safety rules. One of the positives you’ll notice from the experience style is that the instructor comes across as patient and encouraging, and the supplies are set up so multiple people can make choices without slowing everything down. That small-group cap helps too, because you’re not lost in a crowd.

But skip it if:

• You’re traveling with children under 5
• Anyone in the group is pregnant
• You don’t want to work with resin materials and heating tools (even with PPE and safety guidance)

If you’re deciding for a mixed group, that’s the key consideration. The class is designed to be friendly and fun, but it still involves chemical art materials and real tools.

Practical tips so your resin session stays fun

Even though the class provides PPE and materials, you can do a lot to keep the experience smooth.

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting slightly messy. Resin craft is the kind of activity where little splashes and glitter happen—even when everything is handled carefully. The aprons help, but comfy, covered clothing makes the whole session less stressful.

Show up ready to choose your design. With options like dried florals, leaves, stones, gold leaf, and ocean-themed bits, you’ll get better results if you decide what vibe you want early—more natural and soft, or more sparkly and metallic.

When you’re working with slow-curing epoxy, pay attention to measurement and mixing steps. This is where the best-looking sets come from. The instructor teaches measuring, mixing, pigments, and pouring, so treat those moments like the foundation of your coaster design.

And if you’re bringing the finished coasters home in Maui luggage, plan for careful packing after the workshop. Even when pieces are made during the session, treat them like a finished craft you want to protect.

Should you book the Epoxy Resin Coaster Set class?

Book it if you want a meaningful Maui activity with a clear result: a set of four food-safe coasters you helped design, using natural elements and metallic accents. The combination of a guided process, included materials (including ocean-themed supplies), and small-group size makes it feel worth the $135 price tag.

Skip it if safety rules or the hands-on nature of epoxy craft doesn’t fit your group. And if you’re looking for a long sightseeing day, this isn’t built for that. This is a focused workshop with a route that includes Paia and Ho’okipa Beach Park, then hands-on making as the main event.

If that sounds like your kind of vacation, you’ll probably leave with something you’re proud to use back home.

FAQ

What do you make in the class?

You make a set of 4 resin coasters using food-safe resin, dried flowers/leaves, stones, and gold leaf. You’ll decorate them with additional included ocean-themed items.

Where does the experience start and end?

It starts at 24 Luna Ln, Paia, HI 96779, and ends back at the meeting point.

How long is the workshop?

It’s about 1 hour 30 minutes.

What’s included in the price?

Bottled water plus water and juice are provided, and the class includes PPE like gloves and aprons. Supplies for the coaster set are also included (for example, shells and ocean-themed figurines, glitter, gem stones, colored glass, sand, and more).

Is there anything I need to bring?

The listing says alcohol is not included, and you’re welcome to BYOB. Private transportation is not included.

What materials and decorations are provided?

You can use sea shells and ocean-themed figurines (including turtle, sea star, and shark), sand, glitter, gem stones, colored glass, and other items to create your coaster design.

What tools are part of the class?

You’ll learn how to work with a heat gun and torch as part of the coaster process.

Who can participate?

Most travelers can participate, but it is not suitable for children under 5 years old or for pregnant women.

What’s the group size and language?

The maximum group size is 12 travelers, and the workshop is offered in English.