Class: Poetry and Collage – Fun with Words and Images

Get ready to play with words, color and your imagination as we turn text and images into expressive works of art. We’ll explore various exercises to get our creative juices flowing including blackout poetry (uncovering secret poems hidden in plain sight) and using poems to inspire visual imagery. Ways to incorporate words and phrases into your collages will be discussed as well as how composition, balance and color come together to help form a cohesive design. Come to class ready to play, experiment and have fun!

Note: In this class “poetry” is described as inspirational words and phrases. We will be exploring the intersection of words and images in art. We won’t be adhering to any set of literary rules or structure.

This is an explorational class for all levels – beginners to advanced – everyone is welcome to come and make art with us. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies you’d like to experiment with. Optional: Bring a favorite poem to inspire a collage.

About Lisa Palmatier:
Lisa has been a visual arts educator for over 30 years. She was the art teacher on staff at two K-8 grade elementary schools and has taught numerous workshops throughout the Seattle area. She worked at ShoreLake Arts for 16 years, first as the Education Manager and then as the Gallery Director. She currently coordinates classes and workshops at Graphite Arts Center. She is an avid reader and likes to incorporate words into her art. Her creative practice and teaching style involves play, spontaneity, fun and building community through art.

When: April 8, 2026 (1 evening session)
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Cost: $50
Ages: Adults 18+
Instructor: Lisa Palmatier
Supply List: All supplies included
Location: Graphite Arts Center, 202 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020
Pre-registration required

Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Register early! If there are less than 6 people in a class, the class could get cancelled and your money will be refunded.

Questions? Contact workshops@graphiteartscenter.org