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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. 

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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

MarchJune 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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Mt. Pleasant Tiny Talent Show 

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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Yoga and Journaling 

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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Grounding in Gratitude

The Writer's Center

February 26, 2022 at 10:00am EST

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Writing that Blooms

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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Mason Jar Press Reading 

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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DC Lit Crawl 

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: 

Free Community Yoga Class 

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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Free Community Yoga Class 

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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Free Community Yoga Class 

Past Tense 

December 17 at 4:00pm 

(In Person)

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