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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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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Rock Creek Park
Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm​
*Want to join me for a one-on-one Wonder Walk? Cool! Find out more here.
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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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The Potter's House
Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00pm
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Poetry Walk: Summer Solstice
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Sunday, June 22 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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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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Previous Workshops and Sessions (January-December 2024)
Words on the Page: A Generative Writing Workshop
The Potter's House
January—March 2024
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Join Kristen Zory King at The Potter’s House for three fast-paced generative writing workshops to help shake you out of a creative rut and get words on the page. Throughout each ninety minute session, we will examine contemporary pieces around various themes and then generate our own work based on prompts and guided discussion. Writers are welcome to attend one session or all three and you do not need to be an experienced writer or poet to participate—beginners, journal-ers, and award winning creatives all welcome.
Sunday, January 28 at 2:00pm (Theme: The Shape of Memory) - SOLD OUT
Sunday, February 25 at 2:00pm (Theme: You, Who?) - SOLD OUT
Sunday, March 31 at 2:00pm (Theme: Art on Art) - SOLD OUT
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Creativity in Motion: Yoga and Journaling
DC Bouldering Project
Sunday, March 24 at 12:00pm
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Join Kris at DC Bouldering Project on Sunday, 3/24 for a heart opening vinyasa flow and journaling session to welcome the equinox! In this 90 minute workshop, you will be led through breathwork, a vinyasa style flow, and guided journaling prompts, examining the transition from winter to spring via joyful movement, creative reflection, and intentional discussion. Please bring your yoga mat, a journal, and a writing utensil.
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Poetry Hikes
Rock Creek Park
March—November 2024
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Join writer, teaching artist and movement instructor Kristen Zory King on a poetry hike through Rock Creek Park and experience the joy of creativity in motion. Together, we'll wander through two(ish) miles of winding trails, stopping frequently to share poems with one another as well as to spend time in creative reflection and journaling.
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Saturday, March 30 at 12:00pm (Embodied Poems)
*this event is presented in partnership with Movement for Choice
Saturday, April 13 at 11:00am (Poems of the Heart and Spirit) - SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm (Poems of Nature and Joy)
Sunday, June 9 at 2:00pm (Poems of Gratitude and Delight) - SOLD OUT
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Saturday, July 13 at 3:00pm (Poems of Joyful Resistance)
*this event is presented in partnership with Movement for Choice. Join us after for a Happy Hour at La Tejana from 5:00-7:00pm!
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Sunday, September 22 at 2:00pm (Autumn Equinox)
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Saturday, October 12 at 12:00pm (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
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Sunday, November 3 at 2:00pm (Daylight Savings)
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WELLderness Journaling Workshop
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens ​
Sunday, June 2 at 1:00pm
Saturday, August 3 at 1:00pm
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Join Kris and the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for two summer journaling workshops. In each 90 minute session, you will be led through journaling prompts, guided discussion, and creative reflection, grounding yourself in community, gratitude, and as the poet Rumi declared, the "hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." This workshop is free and open to all.
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Sable Artist Residency
Friday, September 13 at 5:30pm
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Progressive Reading
Arlington, VA
Saturday, September 28 from 4:00-7:00pm
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Rock Creek Park
Sunday, October 6 at 4:00pm ​
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Second Annual Tiny Talent Show
Marx Cafe
Sunday, October 13 at 7:00pm ​​
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Yoga and Journaling: Grounding in Gratitude
DC Bouldering Project
Sunday, November 17 at 11:30am
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Yoga and Journaling: Winter Reflection and Retreat
Past Tense
Sunday, December 8 at 1:30pm
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Yoga and Journaling: Burning the Old Year
DC Bouldering Project
Tuesday, December 31 at 12:00pm
Movement Sessions​
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—Hot Pilates (Sub) at Reunion
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
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Previous Subs Workshops (January—December 2024)
January 5 at 4:30pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
January 6 at 11:00am—Gentle Yoga and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library (FREE) ​
January 6 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (Covers) at Past Tense
January 9 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
January 12 at 8:00am—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
January 14 at 6:00pm—Restore (Sub) at DCBP
January 16 at 6:00pm—Gentle Flow and Meditation (Sub) at Past Tense
January 18 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
January 26 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
January 27 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (The Age of Aquarius: 1969) at Past Tense
January 29 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
January 29 at 7:30pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
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February 1 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 1 at 6:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
February 3 at 11:00am—Gentle Yoga and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library
February 4 at 5:30pm—Yoga for Young Adults (Sub) at Past Tense
February 8 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 11 at 5:30pm—Yoga for Young Adults (Sub) at Past Tense
February 15 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 18 at 5:30pm—Yoga for Young Adults (Sub) at Past Tense
February 19 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 20 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
February 24 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (A Very Good HAIM) at Past Tense
February 25 at 5:30pm—Yoga for Young Adults (Sub) at Past Tense
February 26 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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March 4 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
March 5 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
March 7 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
March 8 at 5:00pm—Yoga Flow (Sub) at The Westin
March 9 at 4:30pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
March 9 at 6:00pm—Restore (Sub) at DCBP
March 15 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
March 22 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
March 23 at 4:30pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
March 30 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (FolkPop)
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April 2 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
April 5 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
April 7 at 2:00pm—Member Appreciation: Dance Party & Flow at DCBP
April 7 at 5:30pm—Yoga for Young Adults (Sub) at Past Tense
April 9 at 7:30pm—Restore (Sub) at DCBP
April 10 at 7:30pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
April 13 at 9:00am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
April 13 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (Spring Fling: GirlPop)
April 17 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
April 20 at 9:00am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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May 3 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 4 at 11:00am—Gentle Flow + Mediation at the Mt. Pleasant Library
May 8 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 12 at 12:00pm—Mother's Day Restorative Yoga at DCBP
May 12 at 2:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
May 17 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 20 at 8:00am—Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
May 24 at 12:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 27 at 8:00am—Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
May 31 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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June 1 at 11:00am—Gentle Flow + Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library
June 1 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (Happy Pride!) at Past Tense
June 7 at 4:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at Past Tense
June 8 at 9:00am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
June 12 at 6:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
June 21 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
June 21 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
June 23 at 12:00pm—Slow Flow (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
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July 11 at 6:30pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
July 11 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
July 12 at 4:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at Past Tense
July 12 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
July 14 at 2:00pm—Yoga Flow (Sub) at DCBP
July 14 at 4:00pm—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
July 19 at 12:00pm—Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
July 19 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
July 20 at 11:00am—Gentle Flow + Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library
July 26 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
July 26 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
July 26 at 4:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at Past Tense
July 27 at 9:00am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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August 2 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga​
August 3 at 10:30am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
August 5 at 6:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
August 10 at 10:30am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
August 12 at 6:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
August 23 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
August 23 at 5:00pm—Prenatal Yoga (Sub) at Past Tense
August 30 at 4:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at Past Tense
August 31 at 12:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at DCBP​
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September 1 at 2:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
September 2 at 12:00pm—Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
​September 24 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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October 4 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
October 4 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
October 5 at 11:00am—Gentle Yoga and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library (FREE)
October 6 at 12:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at DCBP
October 10 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
October 11 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
October 12 at 10:30am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
October 18 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
October 18 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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November 22 at 12:00pm—Hot Hybrid (Sub) at Reunion Yoga
November 22 at 6:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
November 23 at 10:30am—Fit + Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
November 24 at 12:00pm—Pilates (Sub) at DCBP
November 25 at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
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December 11 at 4:30pm—Power Flow at DCBP
December 21 at 11:00am—Gentle Yoga and Meditation at the Mt. Pleasant Library (FREE)
December 21 at 4:30pm—FlowJams at Past Tense
December 31 at 10:00am—Power Flow at DCBP
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.
Kris at DC Bouldering Project (December 2023).
Photo Credit: Allison Robbert.