WORKSHOPS
A passionate advocate for the arts, wellness and community, Kris enjoys facilitating literary and arts based workshops and events that give participants a "creative kick in the butt." Kris is also a certified yoga instructor, crafting sessions that combine energetic breathwork with joyful movement (and the occasional dance party or two!). Please see below for information on upcoming sessions.
2023 Workshops & Events (August - October 2023):
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Past Tense (Alley)
September 12 at 6:00pm
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Lunchtime Flow
DC Central Kitchen
September 15 at 12:00pm
*Please note, this class is closed to the public.
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Gentle Flow and Meditation (Free!)
Past Tense @ Mt. Pleasant Library
September 16 at 11:00am
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Past Tense (Lamont)
September 16 at 4:00pm
DC Bouldering Project
September 17 at 10:00am
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Past Tense (Lamont)
September 18 at 7:00am
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DC Bouldering Project
September 28 at 6:00pm
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Past Tense (Lamont)
September 29 at 7:00am
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DC Bouldering Project
October 1 at 10:00am
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FlowJams: Total Eclipse of the Heart
Past Tense (Lamont)
October 14 at 4:00pm
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DC Bouldering Project
October 15 at 10:00am
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Hot Power Flow
DC Bouldering Project
October 19 at 6:00pm
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DC Bouldering Project
October 22 at 10:00am
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Hot Power Flow
DC Bouldering Project
October 26 at 6:00pm
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Past Tense (Lamont)
October 28 at 4:00pm
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DC Bouldering Project
October 29 at 10:00am
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*Stay tuned for more information on Fall Poetry hikes, yoga and journaling sessions, and workshops in November and December.
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Previous Workshops & Events (January-July 2023)—
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Life in Movement, Words, and Color
Arts for the Aging (IONA Senior Services)
March 17 at 10:30am
March 24 at 10:30am
April 14 at 10:30am
April 21 at 10:30am
August 4 at 1:30pm
August 25 at 1:30pm
Note: these workshops are closed to the public.
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Poetry Hikes
Rock Creek Park
April 15 at 10:00am (Rumi)
May 14 at 2:00pm (Poems of Nature and Joy)
June 17 at 10:00am (Mary Oliver)
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Hestia Strikes a Match (Author Event)
Old Town Books
April 22 at 7:00pm
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Guest Lecture: Creativity in Motion
George Washington University
April 26 at 10:30am
Note: this session is closed to the public.
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February 4 at 4:00pm
April 29 at 4:00pm
May 7 at 9:00am
May 11 at 7:00am
May 18 at 7:00am
May 25 at 7:00am
June 22 at 7:00am
July 6 at 7:00am
July 15 at 4:00pm (Flow Jams: Bubblegum Pop)
July 22 at 11:00am (Gentle Flow at Mt. Pleasant Library)
August 5 at 4:00pm (Community Class)
August 19 at 11:00am (Gentle Flow at Mt. Pleasant Library)
August 25 at 7:00am
August 28 at 7:00am
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Yoga Flow at DC Bouldering Project
March 28 at 6:30pm (Mobility)
April 30 at 10:00am
May 14 at 10:00am
June 9 at 6:00pm (Restore)
June 11 at 10:00am
June 11 at 6:00pm (Restore)
June 18 at 10:00am
July 9 at 10:00am
July 16 at 10:00am
July 19 at 6:00pm
July 23 at 10:00am
July 30 at 10:00am
August 6 at 10:00am
August 13 at 10:00am
August 15 at 6:00pm (Hot Power)
August 15 at 7:30pm
August 20 at 10:00am
August 21 at 6:00pm (Hot Power)
August 27 at 10:00am
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Words on the Page: A Generative Writing Workshop
The Potter's House
June 17 at 2:00pm
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All listed programs will be held in person unless otherwise noted. Stay tuned for updates on readings, events, workshops, and yoga classes September 2023 forward. 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 or be in touch.
Previous Workshops and Events (2021—2022):
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2022—
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Writing & Events:
(Re)Kindling: A Three Part Creative Series
MoonLit and Former Housewife
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Spark: A Creative Toolkit (Released December 1, 2021)
Flame: A Creative Camp (March 8-31, 2022)
Ember: A Creative Retreat (October 8-10, 2022)
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Words on the Page: A Generative Writing Workshop
The Writer's Center
January 19 - March 2, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
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The Writer's Center
February 26, 2022 at 10:00am EST
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The Writer's Center
March 5, 2022 at 10:00am EST
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Creative Journaling
DC Central Kitchen
March 25, 2022 at 12:00pm EST
Note: this workshop is closed to the public.
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Grief is Pink Chapbook Release and Reading
Lines + Stars
May 11, 2022 at 7:00pm
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Cobra Milk: Issue Release and Reading
Cobra Milk
August 9, 2022 at 8:00pm
(Virtual)
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Creative Journaling
DC Central Kitchen
September 9 at 10:00am
Note: this workshop is closed to the public.
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Words on the Page: The Shape of Memory
Old Town Books
September 12 at 6:30pm
(In Person)
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Potters House DC
September 18 at 4:00pm
(In Person)
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Creative Journaling
DC Central Kitchen
October 13 at 12:00pm
Note: this workshop is closed to the public.
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Workshop Reading with Sara Lippmann
October 14 at 7:00pm
(Virtual)
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Words on the Page: The Face Behind the Mask
Old Town Books
October 17 at 6:30pm
(In Person)
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Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood
October 23 at 3:00pm
(In Person)
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Words on the Page: Grounding in Gratitude
Old Town Books
November 14 at 6:30pm
(In Person)
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Words on the Page: Writing that Pops
Old Town Books
December 12 at 6:30pm
(In Person)
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Movement Sessions:
Past Tense
August 26 at 5:30pm
(In Person)
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Creativity in Motion: Yoga and Journaling
DC Writers Salon
September 18 at 9:00am
(In Person)
Ember: A Creative Retreat Morning Yoga Session
MoonLit
October 9 at 9:00am
(Virtual)
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Creativity in Motion: Yoga and Journaling
DC Writers Salon
October 16 at 9:00am
(In Person)
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Past Tense
October 30 at 4:00pm
(In Person)
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Creativity in Motion: Yoga and Journaling
DC Writers Salon
November 13 at 9:00am
(In Person)
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Past Tense
December 17 at 4:00pm
(In Person)
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2021—
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Words on the Page: A Generative Writing Workshop
The Writer's Center
January 12, 2021 - February 2, 2021 at 7:00pm EST
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Old Town Books Workshop Series
Old Town Books
New Year, New Writing Practice (January 31, 2021)
Small, Joyful Details (April 24, 2021)
The Shape of Memory (May 22, 2021)
Writing the Self Portrait (June 26, 2021)
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Barrelhouse
February 6, 2021 at 10:30am EST
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Bar Method DC
Creative Rituals (February 9, 2021)
Equinox (March 9, 2021)
Mary Oliver (April 5, 2021)
Small Packages (May 4, 2021)
Lace & Pyrite (June 8, 2021)
Writing that POPS (August 4, 2021)
Writing Home (October 25, 2021)
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The Writer's Center
February 13, 2021 at 10:00am EST
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Word West
March 20, 2021 at 8:00pm EST
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MoonLit
March 20-21, 2021
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Self Care Fridays: Creative Journaling
DC Central Kitchen
April 30, 2021 at 12:00pm EST
Note: this workshop is closed to the public.​
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The Writer's Center
May 15, 2021 at 10:00am EST
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Voices from the Frontline: Community Writing Workshop
Many Languages One Voice
May 20, 2021 at 6:00pm EST
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Literary Citizenship Panel: How Giving Back Benefits You
1455 Literary Festival
July 17, 2021 at 9:00am EST
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Summer of Storytelling: Community Writing Workshop
Many Languages One Voice
August 19, 2021 at 6:00pm EST
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