Handmade Holidays: Create Gifts That Truly Mean Something.

Join resin artist Natalie Brake for a hands-on creative experience where you’ll craft four stunning, gift-worthy pieces to share (or keep!) this holiday season. Imagine wrapping your own resin cutting board and seeing your loved one’s face when they realize you made it.

All materials, and demonstrations are included.

You’ll leave with over $390 worth
of handcrafted art

LIMITED SPACE - THIS CLASS
TYPICALLY SELLS OUT


1 person $449
• 2 ppl $848 (save $50)
• 3 ppl $1247 (save $100)

+tax

2 workshops to choose from:
1) Nov 8 & 9,
or
2) Nov 15 & 16
Sat & Sun, 10:30- 1:30pm
780 Blanshard Street- location map here

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME:

  • 1 Custom Resin Cutting Board – a beautiful functional piece that turns any kitchen into an art display. (Value $150)

  • 1 Pair of Resin Earrings – with dried flowers or metallic accents, perfect for gifting or keeping. (Value $40)

  • 1 Small Resin Casting Project – such as a trinket dish, ornament, or keepsake mold. (Value $50)

  • 1 Ocean-Inspired Mini Painting – your own wave of color and light to bring home. (Value $150)

That’s a total of $390+ in handmade gifts, all crafted by you — no shopping required, no two alike.

100% satisfaction money-back guarantee,
no hard feelings. Refunds are available within 7 business days of the workshop dates.

all materials included ~ beginner friendly

$390 WORTH OF GIFTS:
- 1 Cutting board with custom resin design ($150 value)
- 1 pair of earring with dried flowers or other findings
($40 value)
- 1 small resin casting project ($50 value)
- 1 Small ocean-inspired painting for the wall ($150 value)

Why Join This Holiday Workshop?

Create From the Heart: Step into the spirit of the season and craft stunning resin art pieces that make unforgettable handmade gifts — or keepsakes for yourself.

Hands-On Creativity: You’ll learn how to pour, mix, and design resin art in a relaxed, joyful environment.

Expert Guidance: Work directly with Natalie Brake — a professional artist with years of teaching experience in both resin and mixed media.

All-Inclusive: Every material, pigment, and tool is provided. Just bring your imagination and holiday spirit.

For All Skill Levels: Whether it’s your first time working with resin or you’re returning for more, you’ll feel supported and inspired every step of the way

What You’ll Take Home:

  • 1 Custom Resin Cutting Board — a beautiful, functional art piece ($150 value)

  • 1 Pair of Resin Earrings with dried flowers or metallic accents ($40 value)

  • 1 Small Resin Casting Project — such as a trinket dish or ornament ($50 value)

  • 1 Ocean-Inspired Mini Painting perfect for wall décor or gifting ($150 value)

That’s $390 in handcrafted art you’ll create and take home - all made by you, all included in your workshop fee. Every project is guided step-by-step, so you’ll leave confident, inspired, and ready to share your creations with loved ones this holiday season.

💖 The Perfect Gift (Even If It’s for You)

There’s something magical about giving a gift made by hand — something only you could create. This workshop lets you slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with pieces that hold meaning, story, and beauty.

See what past participants have said:

"I didn’t expect to love working with resin as much as I did.
The Holiday Resin Workshop was such a great experience — easy to follow, relaxed, and genuinely fun. There’s something really satisfying about watching the resin flow and seeing your design take shape. I made a few pieces as Christmas gifts, and when I gave them to friends, they were blown away that I’d made them myself. It felt so good to create something beautiful with my own hands." — Mariana R, 2024

I didn’t expect to fall in love with resin art! Natalie made it easy and fun — and I left with gifts my whole family adored.
— Marie D - October 2024
Worth every penny. The pieces I made were so professional looking. Friends couldn’t believe I made them myself!
— Grace Sutherland, Victoria BC, 2024

WORKSHOP AGENDA:
DAY 1 — Ocean & First Cast Layers (3 Hours)

Focus: Core pouring techniques + first resin pours for layered molds

10:00 – 10:20 AM — Welcome & Setup

  • Resin safety, materials overview, and pigment mixing demo

  • Explain curing times and the layered pour process

10:20 – 11:00 AM — Ocean Resin Art (10x10 Canvas)

  • Students mix resin and pigments

  • Layer and heat-pour to create depth, lacing, and flow

  • Set aside to cure

11:00 – 11:15 AM — Start First Casting Layer

  • Mix a small batch of resin for jewelry box base layer

  • Pour clear or tinted first layer (½ depth)

  • Leave to partially cure (approx. 60 mins)

11:15 – 12:15 PM — Cutting Board Pour

  • Prep and tape cutting boards

  • Apply resin design (ocean or abstract)

  • Use heat gun for blending and finish edges cleanly

12:15 – 12:45 PM — Second Casting Layer

  • Check jewelry box molds (should be semi-gelled)

  • Pour second layer and embed botanicals, metallics, or pigment accents

  • Quick wrap-up, label all pieces to cure overnight


Day 2
DAY 2 — Finishing, Earrings & Final Casting Layer (3 Hours)

Focus: Demolding, fine finishing, and completing layered casts

10:00 – 10:20 AM — Welcome Back & Review

  • Quick group share: review cured ocean and board projects

  • Light sanding or additional topcoat where needed

10:20 – 11:00 AM — Earrings Casting

  • Mix small batch of resin for earrings

  • Embed dried flowers or other findings

  • Pour and cure during final jewelry box stage

11:00 – 11:30 AM — Final Casting Layer

  • Add final top layer to jewelry box molds for glass-clear finish

  • Demonstrate how to seal and polish cured edges

11:30 – 12:30 PM — Finishing & Assembly

  • Demold ocean art and cutting boards

  • Sand, oil, and polish surfaces

  • Attach earring hooks, assemble jewelry pieces

12:30 – 1:00 PM — Showcase & Wrap-Up

  • Gift-wrapping station: ribbon, tissue, and tags

  • Group photo and resin care instructions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    • Anyone who loves creativity and wants to make something beautiful and useful with their own hands.

    • People looking for unique, handmade gifts for the holidays instead of mass-produced ones.

    • Past resin or art students ready to advance their skills and take on larger projects.

    • Beginners who’ve always wanted to try resin but want guided, hands-on instruction.

    • Friends, couples, or family members who want to create together and make memories.

    • Busy people who want to complete three luxury resin projects in just 1 weekend.

    • Anyone craving a relaxing, inspiring, and social experience before the holiday rush.

    • 🌊 Ocean Pour Technique: How to layer resin, pigments, and inks to create realistic ocean waves, depth, and movement on your 10x10 art piece.

    • 🧀 Cutting Board Design: How to prep, tape, pour, and finish a functional resin board — plus the method for food-safe oiling and polishing.

    • 🎁 Casting & Mold Projects: How to mix, pour, and embed materials in silicone molds to make coasters, ornaments, or trays you can gift or sell.

    • 🎨 Color Mastery: Choosing and blending pigments for flow, contrast, and shimmer so your pieces look high-end, not homemade.

    • 🔥 Resin Confidence: How to control heat, bubbles, and timing to achieve flawless finishes and professional results every time.

    • 💎 Finishing & Presentation: finalize your pieces so they’re ready to give (or keep!).

    • A 10x10 Ocean Resin Art Piece — pour luminous ocean layers that capture the shimmer, depth, and movement of the sea.

    • A Custom Resin Cutting Board — blend function and art as you design a food-safe board with your own ocean or abstract pour.

    • Resin Earrings with Dried Flowers — learn fine casting techniques to embed delicate botanicals into stunning, wearable art.

    • A Casting Project (Jewelry Box or Your Own Mold) — use one of our molds or bring your own to create a personalized resin jewelry box or keepsake gift.

    • Four Gift-Ready Creations — each project beautifully crafted, polished, and ready to wrap for the holidays (or keep for yourself

  • 1 Person: $449
    2 People: $848** — save $50 when you bring a friend**
    3 People: $1,247** — save $100 and make it a creative holiday experience**

    100% Satisfaction Guarantee:
    If you don’t absolutely love your creations or the experience, you’ll receive a full refund — no questions asked.

    *taxes added in cart

    All Materials Included
    Everything you need is provided: professional-grade resin, pigments, boards, molds, findings, and tools.

    The Value of What You’ll Take Home

    • 1 Custom Resin Cutting Board — $150 value

    • 1 Pair of Resin Earrings with Dried Flowers or Findings — $40 value

    • 1 Small Resin Casting Project (e.g. jewelry box or dish) — $50 value

    • 1 Ocean-Inspired Wall Painting (10x10) — $150 value

    That’s $390 in handmade gifts alone, all created by you and included in your workshop fee.

    Limited to 8 seats per workshop. Once spots are gone, resin kits and boards are spoken for.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • The Holiday Resin Workshop is all about creativity and play — you’ll be mixing pigments into resin and using color, texture, and design to make beautiful, gift-worthy pieces. It’s a relaxed, hands-on experience that focuses more on creating with resin than on learning the technical side of it.

    The Resin Fundamentals Workshop goes much deeper. It’s where you learn how resin actually works — how to mix and pour clear coats properly, add other mediums, prevent bubbles and curing issues, and use resin intentionally as part of your art practice. It’s designed for artists who want to expand their creative range and explore resin as a powerful medium for abstract expression and fine art.

    If you fall in love with the look and feel of resin in this holiday class, the Fundamentals Workshop is the next step to bring your ideas to life with more confidence, control, and artistic freedom.

    Anyone who attends this workshop gets $100 off from the RESIN FUNDAMENTALS Workshop.

  • We use ART RESIN brand epoxy in this workshop - a very common product used in the arts, popular due to its safe and non-toxic, low VOC nature. This resin has a very mild smell, it will not harm anyone through exposure, scent or even touching the skin. I also provide gloves and use proper ventilation.

  • The workshop takes place at the Rockslide Gallery - 780 Blanshard street, at the corner of Fairfield road and Blanshard street. There is meter parking on the street, and various paid lots within a few blocks of the workshop location.

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS — THE GIFT THAT GOES BOTH WAYS
~ limited to 8 spots, join us this November ~

COST - INCLUDES $390 IN GIFTS, INSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES:

1 person $449 • 2 ppl $848 (save $50)
• 3 ppl $1247 (save $100)
+tax

2 workshops to choose from:
1) Nov 8 & 9, or
2) Nov 15 & 16

Sat & Sun, 10:30- 1:30pm, 780 Blanshard Street

location map here

SPACE IS LIMITED - THE LAST RESIN WORKSHOP SOLD OUT