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 breath work with joyful movement. Please see below for information on upcoming sessions.
Workshops & Events (January - June 2024):
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Special Workshops & Events:
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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—June 2024
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This spring, 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)
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Creative Playdate
Epic Yoga
May 2024
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This May, join creative teaching artists and movement instructors Ellie Conrad and Kristen Zory King for "Creative Playdate," a three part series designed to help you connect with your creative spirit in a collaborative, community setting. Throughout each session, you will be led through joyful movement (including yoga and dance) creative craft making, guided meditation, and discussion, fostering a thoughtful, nurturing and playful connection with yourself and your community.​​
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Saturday, May 4 from 2:30-5:00pm: All that Glitters — In this session, we will start with an energetic hour of yoga, breathwork and guided meditation led by Kris, followed by a creative meditation led by Ellie while we make our own beaded friendship bracelets.
Saturday, May 11 from from 2:30-5:00pm: Lost + Found — In this session, Ellie will lead participants in a slow flow and self massage practice, followed by found poetry, collage making, and guided journaling and discussion with Kris.
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Saturday, May 18 from 2:30-5:00pm: Bloom Where You're Planted — In our final workshop together, Kris will kick us off with a dance inspired movement session followed by the creation of clay pinch pots and intention setting for the summer season ahead with Ellie.
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Creativity in Motion: Yoga and Journaling
Past Tense
Saturday, June 15 at 2:00pm
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Join Kris at Past Tense on June 15 for a heart opening vinyasa flow and journaling session to welcome the Summer Solstice. In this two hour workshop, you will be led through breathwork, meditation, an energetic vinyasa style flow, and guided journaling prompts, examining the seasonal, astrological, and ayurvedic transitions from spring to summer via joyful movement, creative reflection, and intentional discussion. Please bring your yoga mat, a journal, and a writing utensil.
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Yoga Sessions:
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Regular Weekly Offerings
Sundays at 8:30am—Hot Power Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Sundays at 10:00am—Yoga Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Sundays at 5:30pm—Young Adult Yoga (YAY) at Past Tense
Mondays at 4:30pm—Hot Power Flow at DC Bouldering Project
Wednesdays at 7:00am—Vinyasa Flow at Past Tense
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*Like a song you heard in class? Playlists available here.
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**One-on-one and private group sessions available upon request. Be in touch to learn more.
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Subs and Special Workshops
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 12 at 2:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
May 17 at 5:30pm—Happy Hour Flow (Sub) at Past Tense
May 25 at 4:00pm—FlowJams (Summer Dance Party) 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 25 at 6:00pm—Hot Power Flow (Sub) at DCBP
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*Stay tuned for more information on upcoming writing workshops, poetry hikes, yoga and journaling sessions, the 2024 Literary Pub Crawl, 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 or be in touch.
Previous Workshops and Events (2022—2023):
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Life in Movement, Words, and Color
Arts for the Aging (IONA Senior Services)
March 17—August 25
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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
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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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Marx Café
October 22 at 7:00pm
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Spark Your Spirit: Gratitude
Past Tense
November 12 at 10:30am
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Stanchion Zine Literary Reading
The Potter's House
December 10 at 2:30pm
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DC Bouldering Project
December 31 at 12:00pm
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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)