Workshops at House of Breath
Workshops at House of Breath are experiential gatherings rooted in creativity, presence, and connection. These offerings are not about instruction or performance, but about doing—listening through the body, the senses, and shared experience. Each workshop creates space for play, reflection, and authentic expression, allowing something essential to emerge without pressure or expectation.
Workshops are offered in three forms, designed to meet people where they are in life:
Wonder & Joy Studio offers deeper, longer-form creative experiences for adults who want time and continuity to explore self-expression, reflection, and inner listening. These workshops unfold at a slower pace, allowing insight and connection to grow organically over time.
Wonder & Joy Lab is a playful, hands-on studio for adults who want to reconnect with curiosity, creativity, and embodied presence. Through art, movement, sound, and making, participants explore what it feels like to be human—without needing to explain, fix, or produce anything.
Kids Soul Play invites children into creative exploration through art, movement, rhythm, and making. These experiences support confidence, curiosity, and belonging by honoring each child’s natural way of engaging the world.
Across all workshops, the emphasis is the same: presence over productivity, curiosity over outcome, and belonging over performance.
The Wonder & Joy Studio offers adults a return to creative play as a way of remembering what it means to be human. These gatherings are not about talent or outcome, but about exploration, presence, and connection. Through thoughtfully curated creative experiences, participants are invited to slow down, listen inward, and engage with life from a place of curiosity and joy. It is a space where creativity becomes a language for self-understanding, and where play opens the door to belonging—within yourself and with others.
There are six workshops that are offered as part of the Wonder & Joy Studio:
Soul Painting: Listening for What Wants to Emerge at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about art skill or self-expression as performance. It is about slowing down enough to notice what is already present, and allowing it to take form without correction or interpretation.
Soul Sculpture: Listening Through the Body and Hands is an embodied, hands-on workshop that invites listening through touch, pressure, resistance, and form. This workshop is not about sculpting skill or creating a finished piece. It is about staying present with what emerges — including collapse, rebuilding, and pause — and noticing what it feels like to work with resistance rather than against it.
Soul Song: Listening Through Sound and Voice is an embodied writing workshop that invites listening through sound, rhythm, breath, and voice. Begin by choosing a piece of music — a song or instrumental track that and then write words that want to be carried on that music: phrases, lines, fragments — not lyrics meant to be performed, but language that allows the soul to be known.
Soul Story: Listening Through Truth and Telling is an embodied storytelling workshop that invites participants to tell the truth of who they are — not by explaining their life, but by letting a story emerge from within it.
Soul Rhythm: Listening Through Movement and Pulse is an embodied movement workshop that invites listening through rhythm, repetition, and the natural intelligence of the body. You are invited to explore gentle, repetitive movement — standing, seated, or on the floor — guided by internal pulse rather than external music or counts. The body sets the pace. The rhythm emerges from breath, weight, and sensation.
Soul Weaving: Listening Through Connection and Pattern is an embodied making workshop that invites listening through repetition, rhythm, and connection. Working with simple materials — thread, fiber, yarn, or strips of fabric — participants are invited to weave without a plan or final image in mind. Hands repeat a motion. Patterns emerge slowly. Attention settles.
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Participants work side by side in a calm, contained space. There are no demonstrations and no instruction on “how” to. Gentle prompts may be offered to support staying with sensation, pressure, and pacing, but the process is guided by prompts rather than lecture.
Some people find the work grounding and soothing. Some encounter frustration or uncertainty. Some experience unexpected steadiness.
All responses are welcome. Silence is honored. Conversation is optional.
The emphasis is on staying with the hands long enough for the body to settle.
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These workshops may be for you if:
Want to stay grounded in your body rather than your thoughts
Enjoy tactile, hands-on experiences
Appreciate quiet, focused spaces
Are curious about working with resistance in a gentle way
Want to explore without needing to understand or explain
No art experience is needed. There is no expectation to create anything recognizable.
This Workshop May Not Be the Right Fit If You:
Are looking for instruction or technique
Want feedback, critique, or interpretation
Prefer verbal processing or discussion-based experiences
Are seeking emotional catharsis or release
This workshop is about presence, not performance.
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Do I need to know what I’m making before I begin?
No. Arriving without a plan is part of the practice.Will we talk about what we make afterward?
There is no group interpretation or analysis. Sharing reflections is optional.What if I get frustrated or stuck?
That experience is welcome. The practice is about staying, not resolving.Is this a therapeutic or spiritual workshop?
No beliefs or frameworks are required. This is an embodied, human practice grounded in touch and attention.If you feel curious but unsure, that uncertainty is often a sign that the body is already listening.
Wonder & Joy Studio offers two ways to participate: a six-week cohort experience for those seeking continuity, and Open Studio sessions for those who prefer to arrive one evening at a time. Open Studio is designed for adults who want a creative, grounding experience without the commitment of a series. Each session stands alone and centers around a specific creative invitation—such as painting, sculpture, movement, or story—offering a gentle doorway into expression, reflection, and play.
The Wonder & Joy Lab is a playful, creative space for children to explore who they are through art, movement, sound, and imagination. Designed for curious hearts, these experiences invite kids to create without pressure, express without performance, and belong just as they are. Through hands-on making, gentle guidance, and shared discovery, children are encouraged to trust their instincts, follow their curiosity, and experience the simple joy of being fully themselves—together.
There are six workshops that are offered as part of the Wonder & Joy Lab:
Soul Chalk Drawing: Listening Through Line & Space is not about drawing skill or making pictures “look right.” It is about giving children a simple, forgiving medium and the freedom to explore marks, shapes, and movement without pressure or correction. Chalk allows ideas to emerge lightly—erased, reshaped, and reimagined as curiosity leads. This workshop supports noticing, experimentation, and presence. Children are invited to follow their hands, their curiosity, and their own internal rhythm, learning that expression does not need permanence to be meaningful.
Soul Song: Listening Through Sound & Language is not about singing well or performing for others. It is about exploring sound, rhythm, and words as a way to notice what wants to be expressed. Children are invited to play with lyrics, spoken word, humming, or simple melodies without judgment or expectation. This workshop emphasizes listening—both inward and outward—and discovering that voices come in many forms. Expression here is playful, curious, and optional. Silence is welcome, too.
Soul Rhythm: Listening Through the Body is not about learning choreography or keeping perfect time. It is about noticing how rhythm already lives in the body—through movement, breath, tapping, swaying, and stillness. Children are invited to explore movement as a form of listening rather than performance. This workshop supports regulation, self-awareness, and embodied confidence, allowing each child to move in ways that feel natural and self-directed.
Soul Sculpture: Listening Through Touch & Form is not about making a finished object or following instructions. It is about using hands and tactile materials to explore shape, pressure, and transformation. Working with clay invites children to slow down and engage their senses. Forms may change, collapse, or be remade—and that process is honored. The emphasis is on exploration, patience, and trust in the act of making.
Soul Weaving: Listening Through Connection is not about producing something perfect or symmetrical. It is about contributing a small part to a shared creation and noticing how individual choices come together. This workshop emphasizes collaboration, belonging, and quiet cooperation. Children learn that their contribution matters—and that being part of something larger does not require speaking loudly or standing out.
Soul Story: Listening for the Stories We Carry is not about writing well or telling the “right” story. It is about noticing the small stories children already carry—through imagination, memory, and observation. Children are invited to tell stories in their own way: through words, drawings, movement, or quiet reflection. The focus is on honoring voice, perspective, and meaning rather than structure or outcome.
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Participants work side by side in a calm, contained space. There are no demonstrations and no instruction on “how” to. Gentle prompts may be offered to support staying with sensation, pressure, and pacing, but the process is guided by prompts rather than lecture.
Some people find the work grounding and soothing. Some encounter frustration or uncertainty. Some experience unexpected steadiness. The goal is to remain focused on fun and self confidence.
All responses are welcome. Silence is honored. Conversation is optional.
The emphasis is on staying with the hands long enough for the body to settle.
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These workshops may be for your child if they:
Enjoy tactile, hands-on experiences
Appreciate quiet, focused spaces
Want to explore without needing to understand or explain
No art experience is needed. There is no expectation to create anything recognizable.
This Workshop May Not Be the Right Fit If Your Child:
Are looking for instruction or technique
Want feedback, critique, or interpretation
Prefer verbal processing or discussion-based experiences
This workshop is about presence, not performance.
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Do I need to know what I’m making before I begin?
No. Arriving without a plan is part of the practice.Will we talk about what we make afterward?
There is no group interpretation or analysis. Sharing reflections is optional.What if I get frustrated or stuck?
That experience is welcome. The practice is about staying, not resolving.Is this a therapeutic or spiritual workshop?
No beliefs or frameworks are required. This is an embodied, human practice grounded in touch and attention.If you feel curious but unsure, that uncertainty is often a sign that the body is already listening.
Kids Soul Play is a gentle, joyful day-long experience where children are invited to explore creativity, connection, and self-expression in a relaxed, nurturing environment. Designed as a school-vacation offering, Soul Play weaves together art, movement, music, making, and imagination—without pressure, comparison, or expectation. Each day unfolds with rhythm and care, allowing children to follow their curiosity, collaborate naturally, and experience the freedom of being exactly who they are. It’s a place where creativity becomes play, play becomes confidence, and belonging grows quietly through shared moments.
Each day of Kids Soul Play is focused on one of the five senses:
Day One: Soul Sight, Seeing Things Differently
We use photography to show children how to see things differently. Photography at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about taking perfect pictures or learning camera rules. It is about slowing down and noticing what draws the eye—light, texture, shadow, color, and small details that often go unnoticed. Children are invited to explore their environment through looking carefully and curiously. Photography becomes a way to practice attention and presence, learning that seeing deeply is a form of listening. The focus is not on results, but on noticing what calls to be seen.
Day Two — Soul Hearing, Listening Through Sound, Silence & Movement
Soul Sound at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about making music correctly or performing for others. It is about exploring sound as vibration and sensation—through instruments, voice, rhythm, movement, and silence. Children are encouraged to notice how sound feels in the body and how listening includes both noise and quiet. Rhythm is woven naturally into the day through movement and play, supporting regulation, expression, and embodied awareness.
Day Three - Soul Touch: Feeling Form & Texture
Soul Sculpture at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about creating a finished object or following instructions. It is about engaging the hands and senses to explore shape, texture, pressure, and change. Working with sculpting materials invites children to slow down and notice how touch communicates information and emotion. Forms may change, collapse, or be remade—and that process is honored. The emphasis is on exploration, patience, and trust in the act of making.
Day Four — Soul Scents: Evoking Memory & Emotion through Smell
Soul Scents at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about making perfumes or getting blends “right.” It is about exploring scent as a powerful pathway to memory, feeling, and imagination. Children are invited to notice how different scents evoke responses and associations. This workshop encourages curiosity and reflection, helping children understand that the sense of smell connects deeply to emotion, story, and experience.
Day Five - Soul Tasting for Kids: Savoring Through Flavor & Nourishment
Soul Tasting for Kids at House of Breath Sanctuary is not about following recipes perfectly or making something impressive. It is about engaging the senses through preparation, flavor, and shared experience. Children explore food as a creative and relational act—tasting, experimenting, and noticing preferences without judgment. The day emphasizes cooperation, confidence, and embodied awareness, ending the week with nourishment and connection.
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Kids Soul Play days are gently structured to balance focus, creativity, movement, rest, and play — without rushing or overstimulation.
A typical day flows like this:
9:00–11:30 AM — Focus Time I
The morning is our primary creative window. Children are rested, regulated, and most open to exploration. We begin with grounding and then move into the day’s themed activity (such as photography, sculpture, sound, cooking, or movement). This time emphasizes curiosity, presence, and hands-on engagement.11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch & Play
Lunch is unhurried and social. Kids bring or are provided lunch (depending on the session), followed by free play, outdoor time when weather allows, or relaxed indoor activities. This hour allows nervous systems to reset and friendships to form naturally.12:30–3:00 PM — Focus Time II
The afternoon returns to creative work in a lighter, more integrative way. Activities may deepen the morning theme or explore it through a different lens. There is room for rest, conversation, movement, and finishing projects at an easy pace.Throughout the day, children are supported to follow their curiosity while learning how to stay connected to themselves and one another.
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Kids Soul Play days are gently structured to balance focus, creativity, movement, rest, and play — without rushing or overstimulation.
A typical day flows like this:
9:00–11:30 AM — Focus Time I
The morning is our primary creative window. Children are rested, regulated, and most open to exploration. We begin with grounding and then move into the day’s themed activity (such as photography, sculpture, sound, cooking, or movement). This time emphasizes curiosity, presence, and hands-on engagement.11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch & Play
Lunch is unhurried and social. Kids bring or are provided lunch (depending on the session), followed by free play, outdoor time when weather allows, or relaxed indoor activities. This hour allows nervous systems to reset and friendships to form naturally.12:30–3:00 PM — Focus Time II
The afternoon returns to creative work in a lighter, more integrative way. Activities may deepen the morning theme or explore it through a different lens. There is room for rest, conversation, movement, and finishing projects at an easy pace.Throughout the day, children are supported to follow their curiosity while learning how to stay connected to themselves and one another.
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Is this therapy or counseling?
No. Kids Soul Play is not therapy and does not provide diagnosis or treatment. It is a creative, experiential program that supports emotional awareness and self-expression through play.Does my child need artistic experience?
Not at all. There is no expectation of skill, talent, or “doing it right.” Curiosity is the only requirement.What if my child is shy or unsure at first?
That’s okay. Children are never forced to participate or share. Many settle in quietly and engage at their own pace.How many children are in each group?
Groups are intentionally small to allow for connection, safety, and individualized attention.What about safety and supervision?
Children are supervised at all times in a calm, respectful environment with clear boundaries and shared agreements.What if I’m not sure this is right for us?
You’re welcome to reach out with questions. Sometimes curiosity itself is a good place to start.
Private Group Workshops
Select workshops may be offered as private group experiences for gatherings of with a minimum of 6 participants. These sessions are held in the same spirit as public workshops and are scheduled by mutual agreement.
Exchange remains $95 per participant.
If you’re interested in hosting a private workshop, you’re welcome to reach out.
Private workshops are held exclusively at House of Breath Sanctuary. This work is rooted in place, and the container of the house is an essential part of the experience.