Blackout Poetry

Blackout poetry is a creative writing technique where participants take an existing text—often a newspaper article, book page, or printed material—and black out or obscure words to reveal a hidden poem underneath. This workshop invites families to explore language playfully, discovering unexpected meanings and artistic expression within found text. It's a low-pressure, imaginative activity that requires only basic materials and appeals to writers and artists of all skill levels. Participants leave with a tangible creative work they've made themselves.