Date: Sunday, January 3, 2027
Times: 9:30am-4:30pm ET
Location: Bloomington, IN
Instructor: Heather Maritano
Equity Pricing: Tier Description
Ourselves from within and without.
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This 1-day workshop** allows participants to experience powerful healing metaphors through the breaking, adorning, and rejoining with gold. Kintsugi, golden joinery, is an ancient Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery by filling the cracks with lacquer and gold dust. As a philosophy it represents honoring breaks and repairs as part of the history of an object. It is related to wabi-sabi which is the embracing of the flawed. Additionally there will be a ceremonial and community witness aspect throughout the day.
Experience un-masking
Each participant will be supplied with all materials to go through the full process with a single bowl. Lunch will be on your own schedule, as you work on your creation. It is best not to leave the space – we have a mini fridge and microwave for your use. Cookies, snacks, water, tea provided.
STEP 1
old school paper, paste, and paint. Really whatever decorative elements you choose to include, who are we to crush creativity?!
STEP 2
frosting and sprinkles.
Step 3
because it’s basically love in a bowl. Heart shaped sugar cookies…
Workshop Details
- 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.
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.
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 .
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