Sacred Spaces in Modern Places: A Contemporary Altar Workshop

Transform an ordinary corner of your home into a personal sanctuary in this hands-on workshop exploring the art of contemporary altar creation. Whether you're seeking a quiet space for daily reflection, a creative focus point, or a meaningful way to honor life's transitions, this workshop offers fresh perspectives on an ancient practice. You'll learn the "architecture of sacred space" while exploring how to integrate meaningful objects, natural elements, and personal treasures into your own altar.

Each participant receives Johanna's beautifully designed "Sacred Space Sourcebook" – a comprehensive guidebook that continues to support your practice long after the workshop ends. Through thoughtful arrangement and intentional design, discover how creating sacred space can become a powerful complement to your existing mindfulness practices.

Perfect for those who:

• Want to create a dedicated space for meditation or mindfulness
• Are interested in applying the concepts of sacred architecture to modern life
• Seek creative ways to set intentions, mark personal transitions or honor memories
• Love arranging meaningful objects but want to add deeper intention
• Need a sacred pause button in their busy world

Johanna will have a special installation of altars on display to inspire your creativity, accompanied by soothing herbal teas for you to enjoy during the workshop. Feel free to bring a few meaningful objects with you - Johanna can help you explore ways to incorporate them into your own sacred space design.

Johanna Corcoran is a devoted explorer of sacred spaces, weaving ancient wisdom into contemporary spiritual practices. Her fascination with sacred spaces spans religions and cultures, driven by a deep appreciation for the palpable energy these environments generate.

Johanna's journey with altar creation deepened during a transformative year marked by significant life changes. During this period of transition, she fully realized the profound power of creating intentional spaces to navigate transition, process emotions, and cultivate resilience. These personal altars became anchors during a time of transition.

Now, Johanna is passionate about sharing these transformative practices with others, believing that everyone deserves access to the grounding power of personal sacred space.

Through workshops, artistic installations, and a forthcoming guidebook, she creates opportunities for people to discover how this ancient practice can support modern life.
When not creating altars, Johanna can be found gathering natural objects for her own seasonal altars, exploring sacred spaces around New England, and helping Rhode Islanders experiencing food insecurity through her work with Feed RI.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Soul Sanctuary, 808 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, United States