ROOTED TOGETHER. MOTHER’S DAY CREATIVE WOODBURNING RETREAT
May 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
$140.00
A MOTHER’S DAY WOODBURNING RETREAT WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Spend Mother’s Day slowing down, creating, and sharing time together in nature. with artist Heather Martin. This day-retreat is an invitation to spend a day with your mom, close friend, or come as you are to gather with others and enjoy a meaningful creative experience rooted in presence, gratitude, and connection!
We’ll begin outdoors with a plein air nature study, taking time to observe natural forms, textures, and patterns. Surrounded by fresh air and quiet moments, you’ll be guided through simple mindfulness practices designed to help you arrive fully, soften your pace, and tune into your senses.
We will break midday and invite you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outside, weather permitting. Warm tea and healthy snacks will be available throughout the day as we settle into an easy, inspired rhythm.
From there, we’ll move into the light-filled Atrium space for guided woodburning on live-edge wood, allowing the organic shape, grain, and character of the wood to guide your design.
Heather’s teaching emphasize texture, tactile awareness, and a slow, almost meditative process, encouraging you to notice the warmth of the tool, the resistance of the wood, and the calm repetition of mark-making.
Gentle journaling prompts will support reflection and intention-setting, with a special focus on gratitude for the time shared, the relationship you’re celebrating, and the simple act of creating together.
This retreat is not about skill or perfection. It’s about presence, connection, and making something meaningful side by side.
No prior woodburning or art experience is required. Come as you are, spend the day immersed in nature and creativity, and leave with a finished live-edge piece and a shared memory to carry forward.
- Walnut Hallow brass tip burners and templates will be available for use. Or bring your own woodburning tools!
- No experience necessary. Suitable for any level.
- Please note there is a kit fee for this day.
- Kit fee is based on materials, payable to Heather in cash, debit or credit at the start of class.
- Included in the kit fee: Your choice of Cherry Charcuterie board and 1 oz container of food safe board cream.
Approx 8×12″ for $30 each
Approx 8×16″ for $35 each
Approx 8×20″ for $40 each
Meet Heather!
Heather Martin of FireWork Designs is a Pyrography artist based in Fergus Ontario. Heather has been woodburning for almost a decade and her passion for creating shows in her unique wood-burned designs using a mix of locally sourced woods and on paper. Working with the lines and patterns inherent to wood and the slow, immersive process of woodburning, Heather is drawn to the extensive depth and texture attainable within a medium that is almost sculptural.
Heather completed her Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto and Sheridan Institute in Art and Art History where she specialized in Sculpture, Print Media and Photography. The accumulation of her interests is quite apparent in her work. Her burnings are available in a variety of forms from wall art to functional items such as charcuterie boards, spoons, ornaments and more. Heather sells her work at Local Pieces Gallery in Downtown Fergus and local markets where she often demonstrates her woodburning practice. Heather enjoys sharing her passion for woodburning in classes and workshops of up to 25 people. You can connect with Heather through her social media or FireWorkDesigns.