Virtual Pyrography Wood-Burning Classes

Soldier On in collaborating with Lee Valley Halifax will be holding virtual Pyrography Wood-burning classes over two Saturdays 4 and 11 February 2023.

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.
 
Soldier On will be supplying an entry level wood burning kit and supplies needed for the course. Pyrography is the free handed art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a wood burning tool. The Lee Valley instructors will lead participants through the classes. Classes will all be live and interactive giving the instructors and participants the ability to communicate in real time.

Soldier On members will take part in two virtual instructor lead wood-burning classes. Classes will be approximately one hour and will run over two Saturdays, 4 and 11 February 2023.
 
Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Lee Valley Instructor Dan Lamb.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 10.
 
Minimum eligibility criteria:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland 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 1 hour of light paced virtual activities. Some degree of visual acuity is needed to work with fine detail, hand eye coordination is also imperative.
 
Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilian Instructors, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment. 
 
*** All participants must have a stable internet connection and a well-ventilated open area to work.