Kailey Nykai
MA, CAGS, LMHC, LCDP, CAADC
Where art meets soul. Where presence becomes practice.
WELCOME TO A DIFFERENT KIND OF SATURDAY
Step out of the noise, the striving, the shoulds.
Step into stillness, story, and sacred creativity.
These Saturdays are slower, deeper, and more intentional—rooted in presence, not perfection.
Make with your hands. Listen with your heart. Return to yourself.
In a world that often demands productivity over presence, Art & Presence Saturdays invite you into stillness, expression, and soulful connection. These Saturdays are not about perfect technique or performance—they are about process, presence, and the permission to be real. Each offering is held as a sacred container—part creative exploration, part inner pilgrimage.
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Whether you're navigating transition, longing for inner stillness, seeking meaning through ritual, or simply craving a slow and soulful space to make something with your hands, these Saturdays are for you. All materials are provided—just bring yourself. No experience required. I believe creativity lives in all of us. You don’t need to be “an artist” to make meaningful art. So often, our creative spark gets buried under old stories, perfectionism, or cultural ideas of what art should be. This is a space to gently reclaim your creative voice, in your own way, at your own pace.
In this space, we explore creative practice not as a product, but as a sacred encounter. Each session is designed to gently draw you inward—through tactile materials, reflective writing, quiet conversation, and practices that awaken the senses. It’s a time to feel, to create, to exhale.
Come because you’re tired of holding it all.
Come because you miss your inner voice.
Come because presence is a balm.
Come as you are.
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No prior art experience needed— just a willingness to be curious, honest, and kind with yourself.
WHY Come TO ART AND PRESENCE SATURDAYS?
Because you’re seeking more than just a creative outlet—you’re longing for presence.
Because your days move fast, and you’re craving a way to slow down and listen inward.
Because your creativity is not separate from your healing—it’s part of the path back to yourself.
Because you want to explore the sacred in the simple—through paper, ink, image, and breath.
Because showing up to the page can be a way of showing up for your life.
THESE Gatherings ARE FOR YOU IF:
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You’re drawn to gentle, soulful practices that help you reconnect with yourself.
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You want a space that blends reflection, imagination, and intention.
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You’re navigating transition, uncertainty, or inner restlessness—and want creative practices that help you stay present through it.
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You’re curious about how art journaling, expressive writing, and mindfulness can become companions on your journey.
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You’re ready to listen deeply—to what’s within and what’s possible.
Not “An Artist”? Perfect.
Most of us carry stories like:
“I’m not creative.”
“I’m not good at art.”
“I don’t know what I’m doing.”
Here, none of that matters. In fact, it’s part of the invitation.
We believe creativity is your birthright—not a performance, not a product.
Art in this space is about process, presence, and permission.
Messy is welcome. Real is welcome. You are welcome.
And in a world that is constantly asking you to produce, perform, and perfect—choosing to unplug and create for no reason at all becomes a radical act of reclaiming your joy, your wholeness, your breath.
NO ART EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Messy is welcome. Meaning will meet you there.
Tiered Pricing FOR ART & PRESENCE SATURDAYS
I believe that creativity is sacred — and that everyone deserves space to explore, reflect, and return to presence.
To support both accessibility and the sustainability of this studio and its offerings, Silvercrest uses a tiered pricing model.
Please choose the level that feels right for you — no questions asked.
Community Rate – $45
For those with financial need. This tier helps cover basic materials and makes it possible for more folks to participate.
Standard Rate – $55
This reflects the actual cost of the experience, including more expansive materials and facilitation. Choose this if you're able to support the offering at its full value.
Supporter Rate – $65
This tier helps sustain the studio and make future offerings possible. Choose this if you’re in a position to support others attending at a lower rate and want to pay it forward.
UPCOMING ART & PRESENCE SATURDAYS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
9:30AM-12:30PM
Whispers from the Forest Floor
Mixed Media Painting Experience
An expressive art journey into stillness, softness, and the sacred slow.
In this soulful, beginner-friendly workshop, we slow down to meet the hidden world — within and around us. Through paint, symbolism, and sacred journaling, we step into the magic of the forest floor and listen to the snail’s spiral wisdom and the mushroom’s quiet emergence. We’ll create a mixed media painting filled with whimsical fungi and snails.
NO ART OR PAINTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED — just curiosity, presence, and an open heart. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind mixed media piece that honors your inner stillness and the sacred stories growing beneath your surface.
Together, we’ll explore the beauty of slowness, the richness of shadow, and the joy of expressive creation. Gentle prompts, intuitive techniques, and meaningful sharing will guide us as we reconnect with nature’s quiet rhythms and our own deep inner landscapes.
Bring yourself, as you are. The forest floor is waiting.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
9:30AM-12:30PM
MAGIC & MISCHIEF
Altered Image Collage
An artful adventure back to wonder.
Step into a whimsical world where creativity becomes a bridge back to wonder, imagination, and delight. In Magic & Mischief, you’ll begin by choosing a striking black-and-white image from a curated collection—an image that sparks curiosity or reflects something of your playful spirit. From there, you’ll transform it through collage, bursts of color, and layers of unexpected textures. Guided prompts will encourage you to weave in fantasy, memory, and joyful spontaneity, allowing your artwork to expand into a vibrant landscape of possibility.
From an image scavenger hunt, to playing with bold papers, doodles, and whimsical marks, you’ll create a background that reflects wonder, mischief, magic, and joy—bringing to life a one-of-a-kind piece that blurs the line between reality and dreamscape. NO ART EXPERIENCE NEEDED—just a willingness to experiment, follow your intuition, and embrace the unexpected. By the end, you’ll leave with an expressive, imaginative creation that feels alive with story, playfulness, and a touch of magic only you could bring.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025
9:30AM-4:30PM
FULL DAY ART RETREAT
WISHES IN THE DARK
Altered Board Book
There are things that only reveal themselves in moonlight and paint.
Step into a world where shadows shimmer and secrets speak. In this soulful, beginner-friendly full day art retreat. We will be transforming an ordinary children’s board book into a portal of personal magic using layers of intuitive mixed media materials.
Guided through five creative spreads, we’ll explore portals, symbols, and whispers of the unseen—each page becoming a space to listen, dream, and play with what lives beneath the surface. You’ll journey into the imaginal, weaving words, marks, and images that hold both mystery and meaning, shimmering with your own unique essence.
With time for ritual, reflection, and creative exploration, the day will unfold as a gentle invitation to step out of the everyday and into a more enchanted way of seeing.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED—only curiosity and presence.
You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind book that holds your own “wishes in the dark.”
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
9:30AM-12:30PM
Holding What Matters
Fabric Rope Bowls
An expressive art journey into stillness, softness, and the sacred slow.
There is something deeply human about creating vessels—places that hold, protect, and carry what matters most. In this soulful, beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll explore that timeless impulse through the art of coiled basketry, wrapping rope with fabric, yarn, and thread to create one-of-a-kind woven bowls.
As you work with color, texture, and spiral form, each wrap becomes an opportunity to weave intention into your creation. You’ll be invited to reflect on what you most want to hold—love, memories, values, dreams—and to infuse those energies into your basket. Along the way, we’ll pause for gentle writing prompts, moments of presence, and simple ceremony, transforming the process into a tactile meditation on care and meaning.
NO PREVIOUS ART OR CRAFT EXPERIENCE NEEDED—only curiosity and an open heart. You’ll leave with a beautiful handwoven vessel, filled with both practical function and personal symbolism, ready to hold what truly matters to you.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
9:30AM-12:30PM
Emberlight
A Winter Solstice Art Gathering
Honoring the threshold between darkness and light.
As the longest night of the year approaches, Emberlight offers a sacred pause—a time to gather in circle, slow down, and gently honor what has passed and what is to come.
Through expressive writing, image-based prompts, and intuitive lantern-making, we will hold space for grief, hope, memory, and becoming. This is not a holiday event—it is a soul-tending ritual, rooted in quiet creativity and inner reflection.
You will leave with a handmade lantern that holds your words and intentions, a physical symbol of your inner light, and a deepened connection to your own rhythms.
This gathering is for anyone who is navigating change, seeking sacred time out of time, or yearning to reconnect with the quiet magic of winter.
Come to remember the warmth within.
Come to welcome the light ahead.
Cancellation & Attendance Policy for GRoUp, WORKSHOPS, and Breathwork Sessions
Life happens — and sometimes unexpected things get in the way. If you’re unable to attend a group, session, or workshop you’ve registered for, please text or call Kailey at (401) 329-6527. If you’re running late, a quick message is appreciated so we know you’re safe and on your way.
Because offerings at Silvercrest Healing Sanctuary are intimate, intentional spaces with limited capacity, each registration matters. Supplies, space, and session flow are planned based on your presence.
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Cancellation Policy
At Silvercrest Healing Sanctuary, great care goes into preparing our sessions, groups, and creative offerings — from gathering supplies and reserving materials to holding sacred space for each participant who registers. In order to support both the sustainability of this work and fairness to all involved, the following cancellation policy is in place:
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Creative Nights Unplugged, Art & Presence Saturdays & Open Studio Sessions
Due to the low cost and limited capacity of these offerings, all sales are final and non-refundable.
If you're unable to attend, you may gift your spot to a friend — simply email info@silvercrestsanctuary.com in advance with their full name and email address so we can welcome them.
Groups (e.g., Therapy Groups, Cosmic Smashbooking Groups)
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14 Days or More in Advance: If you cancel at least 14 days before the group’s start date, you may request a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee or receive a full credit toward a future group offering.
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Less Than 14 Days: No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the start of the group.
We deeply appreciate your understanding, as significant planning, preparation, and limited spots make last-minute cancellations difficult to accommodate.
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Private Breathwork Sessions
These sessions require time, energetic preparation, and a space specifically held for you.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and/or no shows will be subject to a $75 late cancellation fee. This applies whether you booked a single session or are using a multi-session package.
If you are running late or need to reschedule, please text Kailey at (401) 329-6527 as soon as possible.
In Case of Weather or Emergency
If an event must be rescheduled due to inclement weather, illness, emergency, or unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified via text or email and offered a make-up date or alternative option.
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Why This Policy Matters
As a small business, last-minute cancellations are difficult to absorb and affect the accessibility and sustainability of these offerings. Your understanding helps keep this work available and affordable for the community.
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Thank you for honoring the space, your fellow participants, and the care behind each gathering.