Blackout poetry, also known as erasure or redactive poetry is a type of found poetry where all of the words are already present but you remove the unwanted words through a process of selection.
The results of this poetry can be goofy, tragic, or profound depending on which words you choose. You can also make your poems beautiful by choosing to redact with colors and patterns.
We’ll look at a variety of different styles of blackout poetry, learn about its history and origins and then dive into creating our own pieces. All materials will be supplied but if you have favorite art supplies, feel free to bring your own.
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AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Writing Workshops | Craft & DIY | Arts & Culture |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
Have a study session, lead a training, or teach a free community art class in our free event and maker studios with flexible scheduling.
Events A: Seats 40
Events B: Seats 24
Events C: Seats 24
Events A, B, & C can be combined to seat up to 96
Studio E: Seats 32 and can be used for art workshops, crafting get togethers, or any group gathering
TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
Electric car charging stations
STA Bus Route: 90
SERVICES
Artist residencies
Spokane Public Schools Teacher Training Center
Spokane Virtual Learning with Spokane Public Schools