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Poured & Polished: Craft Your Own Resin Tray

A collage showing resin tray art: two wooden trays display embedded flowers, leaves, and glitter (top left and bottom right), while the top right and bottom left images show hands mixing and pouring resin during the crafting process.
Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ Years of Age
Ticketed Workshop

Instructor: Audra Cannizzaro


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Join Audra of Motherhood Creations for a creative evening workshop where you’ll craft a custom resin-accented wooden tray—perfect as a statement piece, gift, or functional home decor. Participants will work with poured resin to fill and decorate a wooden tray base, learning techniques to customize with color, shimmer, and texture.

What to Expect

  • Decorating a wood-framed tray (approx. 6″×12″) with resin accents
  • Choosing from a variety of pigments, glitters, and inclusions to create your own design
  • Learning the fundamentals of safe resin mixing, pouring, and finishing
  • Step-by-step instruction in a supportive and beginner-friendly environment

Skills You’ll Acquire

  • Proper resin mixing for a smooth and consistent pour
  • Techniques for adding color, texture, and visual interest to resin
  • Pouring and leveling resin within a wooden tray base
  • Optional design techniques like layering, marbling, or embedding inclusions
  • Curing and finishing basics for lasting results

What’s Provided

  • A wooden tray base (approx. 6″×12″)
  • Epoxy resin, color pigments, glitters, and tools
  • Gloves, safety gear, and finishing supplies
  • Hands-on instruction and creative guidance from Audra

Who Should Attend

This class is perfect for beginners and returning crafters alike. Whether you’re new to resin or just want to create a functional, artistic piece for your home, this relaxed workshop is a great way to try your hand at resin art with a wooden twist.

Prerequisites/Safety Information

No experience necessary. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy. All materials and safety supplies will be provided.

Finished trays must cure overnight and will be available for pickup the next day after 1 PM.

This class will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, from 7–9 PM at MakeHaven.

When
Friday October 17th, 2025 from  7:00 PM to  9:00 PM
Location
MakeHaven
770 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Contact
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Workshop Ticket Fee
Standard Ticket $110.00
MakeHaven Members $94.00
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Instructor or Event Lead

Audra Cannizzaro



Areas: Casting/Mold Making

Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment

MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.

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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.