Treasured Heart
There are moments in life when our hands ache to make something real… When our hearts whisper, “slow down—remember what matters.”
Welcome to Treasured Heart, a gentle, hands-on art experience designed to awaken your creativity, center your spirit, and leave you with something beautiful to keep—or gift.
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In this cozy and soulful workshop, you’ll create a sparkling, symbolic keepsake that reflects your inner light. Using vintage-style finishes and repurposed costume jewelry, each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind reminder to treasure your heart, your story, and your unique way of seeing the world.
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No experience is needed. Just come as you are—with curiosity, tenderness, and a little time for yourself.
Your project begins with a hand-sized wooden plaque, painted and gently distressed to give it the charm of something treasured over time. You’ll then paint a heart-shaped wooden insert in rich tones of bronze or gold—creating a glowing surface for your collage.
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Then the sparkle begins.
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You’ll explore trays of broken and beautiful jewelry—chains, brooches, beads, and tiny treasures—choosing the pieces that call to you. These become your visual vocabulary, arranged intuitively to express a mood, a memory, or simply a feeling you can’t quite put into words.
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Some pieces turn out joyful and bright. Others are simple and monochrome. Some tell a story. Others just shine.
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What you’ll leave with is more than a decorative object—it’s a hands on affirmation, a radiant heart that reflects your essence and reminds you, each day, to hold yourself with care.
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Size: Approx. 4x4" or 5x5" (perfect for a shelf or desk)
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Materials: All provided—including a wide variety of repurposed jewelry
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✨ No glue sticks or gems to buy. Just show up and enjoy.
👠Who This Is For
This experience was lovingly created with women 50+ in mind—especially those in times of change, renewal, or self-discovery.
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It’s perfect if you’re:
• Craving a creative reset
• Looking for a meaningful gift to give—or make for yourself
• Wanting a gentle space to reconnect with joy
• Curious about art, but unsure where to begin
• Hoping to share something soulful with a friend or loved one
Come alone and meet kindred spirits, or bring someone special and create together.
Many participants describe the experience as both calming and energizing—like a spark of clarity in the middle of life’s noise.
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This isn’t just a crafty art class.
​It’s a celebration of what makes you, you.
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💌 Curious to join the next workshop? Gift Certificates Available.
NOVEMBER DATES: Thursday November 6th & Saturday November 15th. From 1 - 3pm.
Please fill out the form below to register and get location/details. Or email gailhodg@shaw.ca