Looking for team building activities that feel fresh, calm and genuinely creative? This hands-on resin art workshop takes place in a bright, art-filled private studio in the heart of downtown Burlingame, a few minutes off US-101 and close to San Mateo, Millbrae and San Francisco. Your group gets the room, an instructor, every material, and a finished piece of resin art for each guest to take home.
Resin art is a contemporary art form that combines clear resin with pigments, colors, textures and decorative elements to create glossy, jewel-like pieces. Every pour behaves a little differently, so no two pieces ever come out alike, which is exactly what makes it such a good fit for creative team building activities
Looking for team building activities that feel fresh, calm and genuinely creative? This hands-on resin art workshop takes place in a bright, art-filled private studio in the heart of downtown Burlingame, a few minutes off US-101 and close to San Mateo, Millbrae and San Francisco. Your group gets the room, an instructor, every material, and a finished piece of resin art for each guest to take home.
Resin art is a contemporary art form that combines clear resin with pigments, colors, textures and decorative elements to create glossy, jewel-like pieces. Every pour behaves a little differently, so no two pieces ever come out alike, which is exactly what makes it such a good fit for creative team building activities. People who swear they cannot draw end up with something they are proud to put on a desk or a coffee table.
What's Included
- Private, instructor-guided resin art workshop for your group, about two hours start to finish
- All resin art materials and supplies: resin, pigments, colors, textures and decorative elements
- Step-by-step instructor guidance on color combinations, pouring technique, layering and design
- Your choice of project: a resin tray, coasters, wall art, a serving board or a decorative piece
- Aprons and protective table covers, with the studio preparing the room before you arrive and cleaning up after
- Your own handmade resin creation to take home
How the Workshop Runs
Guests arrive to a studio that is already set for the group. The instructor opens with a short walkthrough of how resin behaves, how pigments and textures interact, and how to layer color for depth. Everyone then chooses a project and pours their own piece, experimenting with color combinations and decorative elements as they go, while the instructor moves from table to table to help with technique. The last part of the session is relaxed open studio time: finishing touches, comparing pours and plenty of conversation. No previous art experience is necessary. Complete beginners and experienced makers work side by side, which is one reason this format works so well as one of the more hands on team building activities for mixed departments.
Why Teams Choose Resin Art
Most corporate team building activities ask people to compete. Resin art asks them to slow down, talk and make something. It is fully indoor and seated, so it works in any season and for every fitness level, and the quiet focus of pouring tends to open up easy conversation between colleagues who rarely work together. Because every guest leaves with a physical object they made, the event keeps paying off long after the day itself. Planners use it for offsites, holiday parties, new-hire welcomes, milestone celebrations and small leadership groups, and it stands out among indoor team building activities because the result is personal rather than generic. Company colors can even be worked into the pour to match your team.
Group Size and Pricing
Pricing is simple and charged per guest, so the total follows your final headcount. The studio comfortably hosts groups from ten guests up to fifty, making it a strong option among team building activities for small groups as well as full departments. Private groups are asked to book at least two to three weeks in advance, and earlier is wise for the holiday season and other peak dates.
Food and Drink
The studio has its own kitchen and an in-house menu of platters, pizzas, small plates, desserts, coffee, wine and cocktails that can be added to your booking. Dietary preferences can be accommodated with notice. Outside food may be allowed for private events with prior approval and a service fee.
The Space
The downtown studio covers roughly 2,100 square feet, with art on every wall, tables and chairs, restrooms and a full kitchen, all overlooking Burlingame Avenue. Street parking and nearby public lots are a short walk away, and the studio is steps from shops and cafes. The space is run by a 5.0-star rated creative studio founded by a professionally trained, multi-disciplinary artist with a Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Painting.
Taking Your Piece Home
Every guest makes their own resin creation to keep. Resin needs time to set after it is poured, so the studio confirms at booking whether pieces travel home the same evening or are ready for pickup shortly after. Reserve your date through this listing and give your team a creative, relaxing afternoon they will actually talk about.
