WORKSHOPS
A passionate advocate for the intersections between the literary arts, wellness, and community, Kris enjoys facilitating workshops and events that guide participants toward a joyful home in their bodies and creativity. Please see below for information on upcoming sessions.
Upcoming Creative Workshops & Events (2025)
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Rock Creek Park
Thursday, June 12 at 6:00pm (Rain Date!)​
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The Potter's House
Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00pm
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The Potter's House
Saturday, August 23 at 11:00am
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First Kicking, Then Not Book Reading
Location TBD
Saturday, September 6 at 6:00pm
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Poetry Walk: Fall Solstice
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Sunday, September 21 at 12:00pm
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Grounding in Gratitude: Reflective Journaling Workshop
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Sunday, September 27 at 12:00pm
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The Potter's House
Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm
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Previous Workshops and Sessions (January-May 2025)
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The Potter's House
Sunday, ​January 19th at 2:00pm
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Rock Creek Park
Sunday, January 26 at 2:00pm ​
*Want to join me for a one-on-one Wonder Walk? Cool! Find out more here.
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Between the Lines: The Woman Who Borrowed Memories
The Potter's House
Thursday, January 30 at 6:00pm ​​
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Ladies, Ladies, Ladies Chapbook Launch and Reading
The Potter's House
Sunday, February 16 at 3:00pm​​​
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The Potter's House
Thursday, February 20 at 6:00pm
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The Potter's House
Sunday, February 23 at 2:00pm​
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Poetry Hike: Poems of Spring (SOLD OUT)
Rock Creek Park
Saturday, March 15 at 11:00am
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Yoga and Journaling: Vernal Equinox
DC Bouldering Project
Sunday, March 16 at 1:30pm
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Yoga and Journaling: National Sleep Week
Brooklinen
Sunday, March 16 at 5:30pm
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The Potter's House
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Yoga and Journaling: Planting the Seed
Past Tense
Sunday, April 13 at 1:00pm ​​
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The Potter's House
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00pm​
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Poetry Hike: Poems of Love and Caretaking
Rock Creek Park
Sunday, May 11 at 2:00pm
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The Inner Loop Literary Reading
Sonny's Pizza
Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00pm
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The Potter's House
Saturday, May 31 at 11:00am
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Writing that Blooms: Reflective Journaling Workshop
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Sunday, June 1 at 12:00pm
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Brooklinen
Thursday, June 5 at 9:30am
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The Potter's House
Thursday, June 5 at 6:00pm
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Poetry Hike: Poems of Nature and Joy
Rock Creek Park
Saturday, June 7 at 11:00am
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Stay tuned for more information on upcoming writing workshops, poetry hikes, wonder walks, yoga and journaling sessions, readings, artist salons, and more!
*Looking for a teaching artist or assistance with your next creativity, wellness, or literary event? Learn more about previous workshops and events and creative consultation here.
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Movement Sessions (2025)​
Regular Public Offerings
Sundays at 8:30am—Hot Power Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Sundays at 10:00am—Yoga Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Mondays at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow at Past Tense
Mondays at 4:30pm—Power Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Tuesdays at 7:30am—Power Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Tuesdays at 12:00pm—Hot Pilates at Reunion
Wednesdays at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow at Past Tense ​​​​​​
Thursdays at 7:00am—Pilates at Past Tense
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*Like a song you heard in class? Playlists available here. Plus, one-on-one, corporate, and private group sessions available upon request. Be in touch to learn more.
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​​2025 Subs + Special Events
January 1 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow at Past Tense
January 3 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid at Reunion
January 10 at 12:00pm—Hot Pilates at Reunion
January 18 at 11:00am—Gentle Flow and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library (FREE!)
January 18 at 3:00pm—Pilates at Past Tense (Sub)
January 18 at 4:30pm—Warm Flow at Past Tense (Sub)
January 24 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow at Past Tense
February 1 at 11:00am—Gentle Flow and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library (FREE!)
February 1 at 4:00pm—Hot Pilates at Reunion
February 11 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 14 at 7:00am—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion
February 14 at 12:00pm—Hot Pilates at Reunion
February 28 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 28 at 12:00pm—Hot Pilates (Sub) at Reunion
March 21 at 4:00pm—Hot Pilates (Sub) at Reunion
April 11 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion
April 20 at 4:00pm—Advanced Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 8 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 9 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow at Past Tense
May 10 at 3:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at Past Tense
May 21 at 9:00am—Pilates for Longevity (Sub) at Past Tense
May 21 at 8:00pm—Restore (Sub) at Past Tense
May 23 at 4:00pm—Hot Pilates (Sub) at Reunion
May 25 at 4:00pm—Hot Pilates + Yin (Sub) at Reunion​​​
June 21 at 12:00pm—Solstice Sun Salutations at Past Tense
June 28 at 10:30am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
Kris at DC Bouldering Project (December 2023).
Photo Credit: Allison Robbert.
Kris at Sable Artist Residency with artists Maia Gilmour
and Samille Ganges (September 2024). Photo Credit: Bex Love.
Kris at the Emerging Writers Festival with Old Town Books
(August 2019). Photo credit: Elisenda Llinares.