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

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

+tax

2 dates to choose from:
1) Nov 15 & 16
(4 spots left)
2) Dec 8 & 9 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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

YOU’LL TAKE HOME $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" — 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:

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS — THE GIFT THAT GOES BOTH WAYS
~ limited to 8 spots, join us for this special holiday workshop ~

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

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

2 dates to choose from:
1) Nov 15 & 16
(4 spots left)
2) Dec 8 & 9 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Sat & Sun, 10:30- 1:30pm
780 Blanshard Street

location map here

SPACE IS LIMITED - THE LAST RESIN WORKSHOP SOLD OUT