The Craft of Poetry - In-Person

The Craft of Poetry will explore an aspect of poetry, look at poets who utilize that aspect in their poems, and hone and craft the writer's own work.

Tuesdays: Jan 17-Mar 7 In-Person at WWf(a)C. This six-part series will incorporate intentional pauses to attend Poetry Night at Sitwell's on 1st Tuesdays. We'll vote during Session One on being together for Valentine's day, or to add one more week to March 14.

Class Arc: Each session will have a different focus on different elements on these general topics.
   Wk 1: An Intro article to turn on the craft focus
   Wk 2: Focus on creative language
   Wk 3: Focus on shape and rhythm: line breaks/stanzas/space/meter
   Wk 4: Focus on Themes ex: place, belief, anatomy, geology, bees
   Wk 5: Focus on forms: sonnet/sestina/golden shovel/experimental
   Wk 6: Staying inspired, living like a poet

Covid-19 Protocol: Masks encouraged.

Christine Wilson is a graduate of the Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy.

What Motivates Her:
To demystify poetry while encouraging folks to embrace the mystery.
To study the lineage of poetry.
To support writers in honing their own poetic voice.
To cultivate a brave space for poets to listen, share, and grow.

(Artwork by Christine Wilson)