Upcoming Events with Kindling Studios
🌿 What to Expect
Slow down. Make something. Connect with yourself and your surroundings.
Whether we’re journaling under golden skies or gathering in creative community, every Kindling Studios event is designed to nourish your inner world with:
Gentle guidance - no experience needed
A welcoming, small-group environment
Creative materials provided (or available through our Kindling Kits)
Time to reflect, make, and breathe
Seasonal inspiration and soulful prompts
Special Retreats & Collaborations
Check back soon for full-day workshops and wellness studio partnerships.
Treasure the Season: A Nature Journaling Workshop
Join Kindling Studios for a creative morning of reflection, sketching, and sensory connection at the Gardens. This 90-minute guided journaling experience will invite guests to slow down and “treasure the season” through thoughtful prompts, simple art exercises, and time to explore the landscape with fresh eyes.
No artistic experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to connect with nature, your inner voice, and the changing rhythms of fall.
🌿 All materials provided
🎟️ Ideal for adults and teens
🖋️ Participants take home a small creative keepsake
Register Here: https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop-with-kindling-studios/
Gather & Glow: An Evening of Creative Connection
Join us for Gather & Glow, a cozy evening of creative reflection hosted by Kindling Studios at Sunergos Coffee on Preston.
As the season shifts and the days begin to soften, this gentle gathering invites you to slow down, sip something warm, and reconnect with yourself and others through mindful journaling, creative prompts, and quiet conversation.
No experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and an open heart. All materials are provided. You’re welcome to come solo or with a friend.
🕯 Thursday, October 2nd
🕔 5:00-7:00 PM
📍 Sunergos Coffee 2122 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY
Drinks available for purchase
Come as you are. Let’s gather, create, and glow together!
October Sketch & Soul - Word & Image
Word & Image: Typography Meets Soulful Sketching
A creative journaling workshop from Kindling Studios
Letters can be more than words. They can be rhythm, texture, meaning, and mood.
In this cozy, creative session, we’ll explore the art of blending text and image in your journal pages. You’ll play with hand-lettering, layout, and expressive typography techniques that help your words feel as alive as your sketches. Whether you love journaling, drawing, or simply getting lost in the beauty of letters, this workshop invites you to tell your story in a new way.
✨ No experience necessary
🖋 All materials provided
🌙 Come as you are, leave with a filled page and a full heart
Restore & Reconnect: A Creative Evening for Moms
Take a night off that truly fills your cup. Restore & Reconnect is a gentle, creative workshop designed just for moms. A space to release stress, rediscover joy, and reconnect with yourself in the midst of busy everyday life.
Over the course of the evening, you’ll be guided through reflection prompts, lighthearted art journaling, and meaningful conversation. No art experience is needed. Everything is designed to be simple, supportive, and nourishing. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of calm and a few tangible tools to help bring more balance and brilliance into your daily routine.
✨ What’s Included:
90 minutes of guided journaling + creative exercises
All art + journaling supplies provided
Take-home mini creative kit to spark inspiration beyond the event
Warm, welcoming atmosphere with space to breathe and connect
📍 Where: MaybeItsFate 1425 Story Ave Louisville KY 40206
📅 When: Friday, November 7th | 6:30–8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $25 (or 2-for-$45 - bring a mom friend!)
Give yourself permission to slow down and savor an evening of restoration and connection. You deserve it!
November Sketch & Soul - Small Stories, Big Heart: A Comic Strip Workshop
Small Stories, Big Heart: A Comic Strip Workshop
Sunday, November 9th · 4-6 PM · Hosted by Kindling Studios
This month, we’re diving into the art of visual storytelling using simple comic strip formats to tell heartfelt, everyday tales.
Whether you’re sketching a funny moment from your week, a tender memory, or an imagined scene, comic strips offer a playful and powerful way to express your inner world. No fancy drawing skills required. Just a willingness to explore, notice, and connect.
We’ll explore:
The basics of comic strip and panel layout
How to use expressive characters and gestures
Ways to mix words + images for emotional impact
Storytelling prompts to spark your imagination
All materials are provided. Come as you are. Just bring your heart and your story.
Pages of Gratitude: A Reflective Journaling Gathering at Carmichael’s Bookstore
Gather with Kindling Studios for Pages of Gratitude: A Reflective Journaling Gathering at Carmichael’s Bookstore. This cozy, beginner-friendly workshop invites you to slow down and capture the season’s gratitude through simple journaling prompts and light art-making exercises. No experience is needed. Just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials.
Together, we’ll create a small journaling art piece to take home as a reminder of what you’re thankful for this season. The event is free and open to all. Kindling Studios products will also be available to browse and purchase.
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Carmichael’s Bookstore – 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville
Register here: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/pages-gratitude-reflective-journaling-gathering-kindling-studios
Sip & Sketch: Holiday Magic
Hosted by Kindling Studios x Vines Wine Bar
Join me for a cozy evening of creativity, connection, and festive cheer at Louisville’s original wine bar and spirits shop. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a soulful way to slow down, this guided art night invites you to unwind with a drink in hand and a brush in the other.
✨ What’s Included:
A 2-hour guided art experience with Kindling Studios
All supplies for watercolor, sketching, and creative prompts
Cozy holiday-themed ambiance + optional journaling reflections
Good vibes, twinkling lights, and the magic of making something by hand
🍷 Event Details:
📍 Vines Wine Bar & Spirits Shop
🗓 Sunday, December 7th, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🎟 $30 (art experience only)
🎟 $45 (includes one drink from the bar)
Limited spots available - advance registration encouraged.
Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event. Non-alcoholic options welcome!
💌 About the Hosts:
Kindling Studios blends mindful art, seasonal rituals, and creative reflection into beautifully curated experiences.
Vines Wine Bar is a warm, welcoming gathering space in the Highlands, offering wine, bourbon, NA drinks, and a charming local vibe.
Grab your seat, sip something special, and let your creativity glow.
The Creative Exchange
The Creative Exchange is a one-day event celebrating creativity, sustainability, and community. Join us for a curated art supply consignment sale, a pop-up market of local art under $200, and a full day of mini workshops led by Louisville creatives.
Whether you're cleaning out your studio, on the hunt for affordable materials, or just looking to recharge your creative spark, this event was made for you.
☑️ RSVP to shop in timed windows
☑️ Sign up to consign your gently used supplies
☑️ Attend or lead a 30 minute creative session
☑️ Enjoy coffee, community, and creative energy all day long
Space is limited. Register early to claim your spot on The Creative Exchange tab!
Softening into the Shift with the Guided Place at Kozy Kandles
Join Kindling Studios and Guided Place on Sept 4th in New Albany for Softening into the Shift, a calming ritual circle with intuitive watercolor, guided journaling, and seasonal reflection. No art experience needed. Come as you are.
Register here: https://www.guidedplace.com/events/mariadavis
Unruly Pages: Rip Up the Good Girl Rulebook That’s Keeping You Stuck
Kindling x The Good Girl Syndrome Coach
📅 Sunday, August 24th, 2025
🕒 11 AM ET / 4 PM UK
📍 Live on Zoom + Recorded Replay
What It Is
If you’ve ever felt trapped by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or “doing the right thing” instead of what’s right for you, this workshop is your permission slip to break free.
Join The Good Girl Syndrome Coach Laura Davison and Kindling Studios founder Maria Davis for a 75-minute live experience blending coaching insight with an expressive art workshop. Together, we’ll uncover the rules keeping you stuck, dismantle them piece by piece, and replace them with something real, self-led, and liberating.
What You’ll Experience
1. Welcome & Story Share
We’ll each share a personal “rule-breaking” moment including Laura’s leap to Argentina against all advice, and Maria’s first art therapy session that unlocked a new mental freedom.
2. Coaching Activation with Laura (20 min)
Learn to identify and release the Good Girl rules you’ve been living by. Through powerful coaching prompts, you’ll spot which rules are yours and which were handed to you. You’ll leave this section with one powerful new rule to guide you forward.
3. Creative Breakthrough with Maria (30 min)
We’ll shift from thinking to creating through collaging, scribbling, layering, and tearing to physically rewrite your rules.
Prompt 1: “The truth that’s dying to be seen”
Prompt 2: “What I claim when I stop performing”
End with a personal symbol of your freedom
4. Wrap-Up + AMA (10 min)
Bring your questions on coaching, mindful art making, and breaking Good Girl rules for a live mini coaching clinic.
What’s Included
75-min live virtual workshop
Digital Unruly Pages Kit (printable prompts + creative templates)
Access to the replay
Space to connect with like-minded rebels in real time
Why It’s for You
Have you been stuck in other people’s expectations or your own perfectionism? Do you feel ready to stop performing and start living? Do you want a creative, safe space to rewrite your rules? This is your moment!
Creative Wine Down at Nook & Nowhere
Join Kindling Studios for a Creative Wine Down at Nook & Nowhere on Friday, August 23rd. Enjoy a slow evening of journaling, intuitive art, and cozy reflection alongside $25 bottles of wine. Drop in anytime from 4:30–7:30 PM. All materials provided, no experience needed!
Kindling Studios at Dew Not Disturb
Join us for an evening of gentle reconnection, body love, and cozy creativity. Dew Not Disturb is a relaxed, pajama-themed girls’ night curated to help you slow down and tune in. You’ll get to mix your own custom facial mask or body scrub, enjoy a skincare demo from Kana, and pause at the Kindling Studios Noticing Table, a self-guided journaling and affirmation station designed to help you tap into your “main character” energy.
✨ Come as you are
✨ Get playful with skincare and creativity
✨ Take home a few soulful reminders of what matters most
Proceeds support The Arts Alliance. Tickets include all materials, light snacks, and lots of cozy community vibes.
Reserve your spot: https://www.kanabrown.com/pop-ups/dew-not-disturb-a-greenish
SOLD OUT Sketch & Soul - Expressive Energy
A vibrant, intuitive afternoon of art journaling focused on abstract marks, textures, and creative freedom. Let your energy guide your expression.
Treasure Pages
Treasure Pages is a hands-on journaling and collage experience that invites you to slow down, gather meaningful scraps, and create from the inside out.
Using found materials and guided prompts, we’ll layer textures, stories, and reflection into soulful pages — no experience needed, just a love for paper and presence.
Sketch & Soul - Petals in Motion
A dreamy night of sketching spring blooms.
Explore the flow and feeling of florals in this mindful art session focused on loose botanical illustration using ink, watercolor, and creative play.
Sunset, Sketch & Soul
Join us for an evening of gentle reflection and creative expression under the setting sun.
Sunset Sketch & Soul is a guided outdoor experience where we slow down, watercolor, and journal in community - surrounded by golden light, fresh air, and intentional prompts.
No art skills needed - just curiosity and a willingness to be present.