Kindling Creativity with Kenzie Raulin

Join artist and contemplative facilitator, Kenzie Raulin, for this 2-day workshop that explores creativity, and community through contemplative artmaking. The workshop will be a judgment-free contemplative exploration, tapping into our individual desire to create and make. We are giving you a safe space to experiment with a variety of materials and create with new insight.

You will have literary prompts, designed as springboards for the visual. We will work with a variety of materials, acrylic, watercolor, collage, clay, pastel, etc., all of which will be provided. Some portions of the workshop will focus on collaboration, joining together to create and check-in.

Light refreshments and beverages will be available during the workshop. On Saturday and Sunday there will be midday lunch breaks. You are encouraged to pack a lunch or visit one of the many nearby restaurants. No previous art experience is necessary, only the desire to open up to new things. You must be aged 18 or older to register.

General event schedule: 

Day 1: 9AM-4PM Saturday May 18

Day 2: 9AM-4PM Sunday May 19

Further event details including comprehensive schedule provided to participants ahead of retreat. 

About Workshop Host, Kenzie Raulin:

Kenzie Raulin is an artist, graphic designer and contemplative leader living in  Silver Spring, Maryland. She has had a 30+ year design career in  branding, signage and print design. In 2016 she trained as a retreat  leader with the Salem Institute for Spiritual Formation. In 2018 she  began a collaborative painting relationship with Ruth Lozner (yes, they  paint on the same canvas at the same time!) and they have exhibited in  the Mid Atlantic region. A maker at heart, she creates with many natural  materials and spends time in the summer at her family camp in the White  Mountains of New Hampshire. She has a great love of birch bark and  maple syrup.

Testimonials from past Kindling Creativity Workshops:

“Having us journal for  timed intervals was a wonderful way to give us space to process – to  absorb concepts, to deepen understanding – and then move forward. The  idea of the creativity timeline is a brand new thought for me – and I'm  amazed at the ways that helpful ideas are blooming from it. “

Kindling Creativity participant (artist)

"Saturday  was a truly wonderful and inspiring day! The preparation and variety of  activities you put into the day were so welcome."

Kindling Creativity participant

"Your  prompts were interesting, and I found myself surprising myself.  The  tone you set seemed to make us all feel safe in sharing.”

Kindling Creativity participant