Workshops
Erasure Poetry: Writing as Removal
Possible Date: Monday 11/6, 5:00-6:00pm
Instructor: Helen Hofling
Description: Erasure poems are made by redacting portions of an existing text, creating a poem from what remains. They are fun and simple to make and can yield unexpected, visually satisfying results. Your source text can be anything, so this is a practice that you can return to whenever you want using materials you have around the house, and once you get started, the possibilities are endless. This workshop is for everyone, including avid poets, writers who want to test out a new medium, and anyone who could use a little creative stress reduction. No prior experience needed. Materials will be supplied.
Visual Poetry Workshop: Writing with Images
Possible Date: Monday 12/4, 5:00-6:00pm
Instructor: Helen Hofling
Description: This hands-on workshop will focus on creating visual poems by combining text and image. Participants will create their own poems incorporating original drawings and collage. his workshop is for everyone, including avid poets, writers who want to test out a new medium, and anyone who could use a little creative stress reduction. No prior experience needed. Materials will be supplied.