Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately had the cancel this year’s offering of Dear Valentine. We hope to bring it back in 2027! Please check out our calendar of other classes for additional offerings at Story Parlor this upcoming spring.
Led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea, this pre-Valentine's Day workshop offers space to connect + craft a love letter from the heart. We'll talk about the history and styles of love letters complete with examples, what elements go into writing a love letter, how to find and capture meaningful moments, and provide the needed materials to complete a written letter.
Participants will walk away with:
- creative ways of thinking about letter-writing
- a wax-sealed envelope and letter
- meaningful connection exercises
- a shared experience
- snacks
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A certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea's teaching style is based in imaginative inquiry, somatic experimentation, intersectional discourse, and the serious impact of amplifying delight. She loves breaking loose of convention. As an educator, multi-disciplinary artist, and guide in amping up creative confidence, buzz, and flow she encourages full-spectrum creativity for individuals and communities, kiddos and adults, in service of becoming more whole. She really appreciates the power of p l a y no matter your age. She holds Bachelor's degrees in both Creative Writing and Psychology while currently pursuing her Master's in Counseling. Additionally, as a registered yoga teacher she thinks breathing is pretty great. Some current fascinations include creative grief-tending rituals, taking long walks going no where in particular, and lounging with her sparkly and sweet pals.
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For partners and individuals alike, this workshop is designed for everyone looking for a shared meaningful experience to tap into a more intentional way of connection and expression. From die-hard romantics, to self-love-devotees, to “Galentines” enthusiasts, to folks where the “L” word needs a little TLC — there’s something for everyone — whether you’re looking to write a love letter to yourself, your longtime beloved, your cat, or a ghost who won’t let up their haunt in your heart, join us!
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"What a joy to be guided by Tikva in a creative practice of trusting the unknown and experimenting with art-making from a place of play. Tikva energizes a room with her attitude of openness and acceptance and supports discovery through her gentle invitation to allow imagination to flow freely. " - Natalie C.
"Tikva, In everything you present and even the words that come out of your mouth there is an intensely playful creativity that I find to be absolutely delightful! I still have the "Spilled Tea" exercise in my Trapper Keeper and it reminds me to keep play and serendipity a part of my own creative practice. Thank you for the beautiful reminder that what we are looking for can come to us in many lovely forms!" - Torin K.