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CRYSTAL CLEAR CONVERSATIONS - FEBRUARY 2025

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DISCOVERING
Tuesday
7 pm
Creative Writing

February 2025

CRYSTAL CLEAR CONVERSATIONS

February 18, 2025

Artist: Joshua "Scribe" Watkis

In this creative writing workshop led by Joshua “Scribe” Watkis, we’ll explore the art of framing self-talk through poetry. Together, we’ll craft poems that serve as both affirmations and challenges, designed to inspire personal growth. By learning to view ourselves honestly, we uncover the potential for creating profound poetry, and by practicing healthy self-critique, we enhance our ability to set and achieve goals with clarity and purpose.

Photos by Shaimaa Yakout, Hadeal Karrar

Joshua “Scribe” Watkis


Scarborough-born poet Joshua “Scribe” Watkis has performed spoken word and Hip-Hop across Canada; opening for Hip-Hop legends like Saukrates and The Roots. He was a four-time finalist at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, winning the national championship in 2019. The two-time Tedx speaker has authored two chapbooks (Tethered and Black Blossom/Harsh North), and was featured on the first Spoken Word Audiobook on Audible: Power In Poetry; Moods That Move. Most recently, he co-curated and hosted ‘The Old Black Maple’, for the NAC’s debut Hip-Hop Theatre Festival. Additionally, Scribe is also an arts educator and mentor, sharing his story to help others share their own; in their words, out loud. 

Photo Credit: Unknown

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