CACAO CIRCLE + ALTAR ART - Honoring What We Carry

CACAO CIRCLE + ALTAR ART Honoring What We Carry Join us at MASSA for an intimate evening of cacao, reflection, creativity, and remembrance inspired by Día de Muertos and the traditions of altar-making, guided by Maria Chavez. We’ll begin by sharing ceremonial cacao and slowing down together through intention setting, guided meditation, and reflection around ancestry, memory, our lineages, or parts of ourselves we wish to honor. From there, we’ll move into a hands-on art workshop inspired by repujado, the traditional technique of embossing designs into metal. You’ll create your own symbolic altar piece using embossed foil—something meaningful that can live on a Día de Muertos ofrenda, personal altar, or simply somewhere special in your home. Your piece might take the form of a heart, flower, sun, moon, hand, animal, or a symbol entirely of your own. No art experience is needed. THE EXPERIENCE Ceremonial cacao Guided meditation + intention setting Journaling on ancestry, memory + remembrance Introduction to repujado + altar art Hands-on embossed foil art workshop Your own altar piece to take home Optional sharing + closing circle A small Ritual Kit to continue the experience at home All cacao and art materials will be provided. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE To experience the cacao more intentionally, please avoid eating and caffeine for approximately 2–3 hours before the gathering if that feels accessible to you. Everything offered during the gathering is an invitation — you are welcome to participate in the ways that feel right for you. **Ceremonial cacao contains naturally occurring caffeine and theobromine. Please contact the host before registering if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, are highly sensitive to stimulants, or take medication that may interact with cacao. You are welcome to request a smaller serving. WHAT TO BRING Please come in comfortable clothing, with an open mind and a journal. Space is intentionally limited to keep the gathering intimate. 📍 MASSA, Brooklyn📅 October 25🕯 3:00–5:00 PM ABOUT MARIA Maria Chavez is a certified yoga teacher and cacao-circle facilitator who creates welcoming spaces for ritual, creativity, reflection, and meaningful connection.