Holiday Resin-Pour Lighted Frame Workshop - 2026 - Sackville, NS

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Holiday Resin-Pour Lighted Frame Workshop - 16 December 2026 is now open. The application deadline is 20 November 2026.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT: 

Join a group of like-minded individuals and share some creative Holiday spirit! Soldier On is excited to host a fun and festive night out exclusively for Soldier On members, in collaboration with Urban Rustic DIY Studio in Sackville, Nova Scotia. 

Get into the holiday spirit with this hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own unique Christmas/Holiday-themed resin art piece. Using resin, glass, glitter, 3D wooden cutouts, and paint, you’ll design a festive framed creation to take home and display for the holidays. 

Each project measures approximately 11” x 14” and will be ready to take home at the end of the workshop. Please note that projects must be transported flat and remain flat for 24–48 hours to allow them to cure properly.

Come enjoy a creative evening, connect with fellow Soldier On members, and leave with a one-of-a-kind Christmas/Holiday decoration made by you!

What it will look like = Resin Pour Santa Frame Workshop | Urban Rustic DIY
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 30.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within 1.5 hours drive from the event location 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.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Workshop date: 16 December 2026, 6:00pm (workshop is approximately 2.5hrs long)

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that meals and transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location, travel and meals are not eligible for reimbursement for this event.

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to participate in light-paced activities continuously for approximately 2.5 hours. Due to the event’s busy schedule, participants should require minimal rest breaks throughout the session. Safety precautions are important, as the workshop involves the use of tools and materials such as glue, resin, glass, and paints. 

Participants will be working alongside other ill or injured members as well as civilians, so the ability to engage comfortably in a social setting is essential. Additionally, applicants should be aware that alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited during the event to maintain a safe and focused environment for all.

Applicants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.