When Art and Poetry Collide, Magic Happens: Unlocking Creativity in All Learners PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Double Session)

What happens when you mix collage with couplets or pair a sketches with stanzas? Magic! In this hands-on session, you will discover how combining visual art and poetry can unlock imagination, amplify self-expression, and supercharge creativity. By weaving together the visual and the verbal, participants will experiment with fresh ways to create meaning and communicate ideas that go beyond the page. Come ready to play with words, images, and your own sense of wonder. No art degree or published poems required! This session requires pre-registration. Please use the link below to register. A fee of $10 will apply to cover cost of materials. https://forms.gle/x8AZ5ydhEkmmen3F9 Session Objectives: 1. Develop strategies for blending poetic writing with visual tools (e.g., digital storytelling, multimedia annotation, video-poems) to strengthen critical thinking. 2. Engage students who express themselves more effectively through images, sound, or performance. 3. Help students feel safe to take risks and explore their own authentic voices in words and images.