Cut it Out: The Art of Collage Poetry

In a poetic context, collage offers the opportunity to juxtapose found objects in unique and creative compositions, employing a sense of chance, play and innovation. As a politically charged technique, collage allows the artist to repurpose, upcycle and reclaim the media surrounding us, and invigorate the creative potential of everyday objects. For those who feel daunted staring at a blank page, collage can reframe the page altogether and demystify the idea of creating a poem.

This interactive workshop, facilitated by poet and visual collagist Alex Creece, introduces participants to the history of collage poetry, and provides hands-on opportunities to create collage poems of your own, using materials such as magazines, advertisements, pamphlets, and more.