SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT: VISUAL POETRY WORKSHOP
$350 (materials included)
Visual poetry makes imagery literal. At the intersection of written expression and visual art, this hybrid genre complicates how readers and writers arrive at meaning—it asks us to enter poetry and the image from new angles, to look at language as it exists beyond the stanza. Visual poetry is as expansive as it is playful which can complement any writer’s practice. Over the course of this six-week workshop, writers can expect to generate four new poetry experiments, one complete visual poetry project, and leave the workshop with a working knowledge of this exciting genre.
No previous visual art or poetry experience necessary to experience success and growth in this course. Supplies will be provided.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
WEEK 1: text as image
WEEK 2: image as text
WEEK 3: erasure/found poetry
WEEK 4: no one way through it
WEEK 5: foraging/workday
WEEK 6: process show-n-tell/gallery walk
Access Program
We want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available.
Please apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions.
Liaison position
Every in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts.
Apply here for the liaison position.
Paige Thomas
Pronouns: she/her
Paige Thomas is an arts educator, writer, and visual artist who believes that a healthy community needs access to the arts. Her writing and visual work has received support from Regional Arts & Culture Council, 21ten Theatre, Spring Creek Project, and elsewhere. Paige holds an MFA from Oregon State University, and you can find her teaching, reading, and writing around Portland. Her first book is forthcoming from Finishing Line Press in 2026.
