Virtual Doodle and Design Workshop

Soldier On, in collaboration with “The Steel Spirit”, will be hosting a two-session Doodle and Design Workshop on March 8 & 15. Participants will learn the fundamentals of doodling and design art. During this virtual workshop, participants will be able to apply their designs in pictures and landscapes. This activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.

This event is open to registered Soldier On members from the Prairie Region (MB, SK, northwestern ON) and outside of Canada and no experience is necessary! The only supplies needed are an ink pen, a pencil and eraser, paper, and a coin to help with drawing circles!

This event will introduce members to beginner-friendly, fun, at-home art ideas. Participants will have the opportunity to learn to sketch, doodle, and refine their drawing techniques, using supplies found around the house!

Join Soldier On and the Steel Spirit for a basic intro to doodle and design art. We'll begin with a warm up of various designs, then move these over to application towards pictures (i.e. landscape/animals). This event is open invitation, and is open to all levels of art ability! The only supplies you need are a black pen (felt tip or fine tip), pencil (mechanical pencil if possible), eraser, ruler, change (toonie, loonie, dime - for drawing circles), white paper and possibly glasses/magnifying glass or monocle *may attempt some small designs!

The session on March 15th (one-hour) will provide an opportunity for all participants to showcase their art work and discuss different techniques and challenges.

The workshop will be delivered via ZOOM, so participants should be comfortable signing onto a video-calling platform. 

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Barbara Brown, The Steel Spirit.

8 of March – CST

• 8:50 a.m.: Sign-on ZOOM and welcome briefing, introductions;
• 9 a.m.: Workshop begin;
• 10 – 10:10 a.m.: Health break; and
• 11 a.m.: First session ends, participants log off.

15 of March – CST

• 8:55 a.m.: Sign-on ZOOM;
• 9 a.m.: Session Two begins; and
• 10 a.m.: Workshop ends, participants log off.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 20 participants. 

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Prairie Region (MB, SK, northwestern ON) and outside of Canada who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command. 

Mental & Physical Requirements

• Participants must be able to tolerate two hours of light-paced virtual activities.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a virtual social environment.
  • Participants should have stable internet access, and must be able to check their email to login to the workshop.
  • A computer or device that allows access video calling via the ZOOM platform is necessary.
• Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.