Sourdough Bread Workshop - 2026 - Seabright, NS

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Sourdough workshop (3 dates available) - 22 November, 6 December and 12 December is now open. The application deadline is 10 November 2026.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  
Soldier On will be partnering with Wattle & Snood Farm on Peggy’s Cove Rd, Seabright to host a basics of Baking Sourdough class. Members will learn about the timings, shaping, and scoring techniques and get to walk through the process from start to finish. Each class is limited to 4 students to ensure everyone gets all the hands-on time they need. 

The group will enjoy a light farm style lunch. You will take home some of our amazing sourdough starter Norma-Jean, a recipe booklet, a loaf of bread you’ve baked yourself during class, and dough to practice your newly learned skills on which you will bake the following day at home. 

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 15 (5 individuals per session).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from with in 1.5 hours 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:
***We can not guarantee specific dates - please only apply if you are available for all the dates.
22 November 2026: session 1 (5 participants) class runs from 11:00am - 3:30pm.
6 December 2026: session 2 (5 participants) class runs from 11:00am - 3:30pm.
12 December 2026 session 2 (5 participants) class runs from 11:00am - 3:30pm.

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that 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. The following meals will be provided during the event: light farm style lunch.

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to tolerate 4.5 hours of light paced activity in a row. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day. 

Participants need to be able to sit, stand during the session. the ability to use their hands and arms, measuring, mixing, folding and handling the dough with their bare hands. Ability to tolerate flour based environment and contact with food ingredients. 

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