Valentine Making
Date: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Time: 3:30pm-6pm ET
Location: Bloomington, IN
Instructor: Heather Maritano
Equity Pricing: Tier Description
Cheese is in the air!
From the women who brought you Femmage and Fromage… It’s the second annual meeting of the Cheesy Hearts Club.
Join us for a playful afternoon to craft your own valentine cards for any kind of love you want to express, decorate a heart shaped sugar cookie or two, enjoy cheesy music and eat homemade mac & cheese.
What’s on the
Card making
old school paper, paste, and paint. Really whatever decorative elements you choose to include, who are we to crush creativity?!
Cookie Decorating
frosting and sprinkles.
Mac & Cheese
because it’s basically love in a bowl. Heart shaped sugar cookies…
STEP 1
Card making materials provided, but you are welcome to bring more:
- GLITTER
- Fabric Scraps
- stray buttons
- bits of yarn
- sequins
- ribbons
- thread
Heather Maritano, LCSW, RPT-S
Retreat Facilitator
Heather is the founder of Inner Resources Counseling & Training and has been supporting the growth and healing of clients, colleagues, and community for over 25 years through therapy, education, mentoring, and advocacy. She creates soothing spaces, relationships, and experiences that invite exploration and discernment through steady presence.
Heather has clinical specialities in play, sandtray, & expressive arts therapies. She has traveled and trained throughout the world.
She maintains a sense of awe, regularly practices her belief in the healing powers of play, and is particularly fond of dancing.
Workshop Details
All times are Eastern Time.
Expressive arts workshops will never go past the designated time, but occasionally end early due to size of group, pace of creation, and level of sharing.
| Time (approximate) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30-10:00 | Welcome & introductions |
| 10:00-10:15 | Brief history of Kintsugi & Wabi Sabi |
| 10:15-10:45 | Poetry & story |
| 10:45-11:05 | Getting to know your bowl |
| 11:05-11:15 | Preparing your personal work space |
| 11:15-11:45 | Cracking open, 1 by 1 |
| 11:45-1:45 | Tending the pieces, nourishing self, going at your own pace |
| 1:45-2:45 | Repair |
| 2:45-3:15 | Guided prompts for written reflection |
| 3:15-4:15 | Sharing bowls & reflections 1 by 1 |
| 4:15-4:30 | Final evaluations and comments |
Lunch & cookies provided.
- Please bring a journal and good pen.
- You are welcome to bring any paints, paint pens, or other art materials you especially want to incorporate in the decoration of your mask though it is not necessary. Everything you need will be provided.
Note: We will be using plaster cast material and loads of Vaseline on your face. You will want your hair pulled back, and/ or a scarf of some kind. Plastic wrap is available for addressing thick beards and mustaches.
This is a relaxed training environment, wear comfy clothes that can get messy.
This workshop is designed to be as retreat like as possible, to foster a journey inward, as well as connection within the group. Cell phones may be used during breaks, and for completing the evaluation at the end of the workshop. Otherwise please be prepared not to receive or send messages while we are engaged in the sessions.
We acknowledge that best laid plans don’t always work; somethings are beyond our control. Please be advised of the following polices regarding cancellations and refunds:
Inner Resources Training Institute reserves the right to cancel any training due to unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, you will be refunded the full amount of your registration fee. Liability for cancellations is limited to the cost of the registration fee. Inner Resources is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the customer, such as lodging and travel.
If you make your request for cancellation, by email or voicemail, no later than 21 days prior to the start of the workshop 75% of your registration fee will be reimbursed. You may transfer/ sell your enrollment to another qualified person at anytime.
As a general rule, no refunds will be issued for missed sessions or cancellation requests initiated within 21 days of your scheduled workshop. Inner Resources Training Institute has the discretion to issue a refund or a credit for valid emergencies such as sudden illness, death, or national emergency .