Blackout Poetry Workshop

You might be a poet and not know it! Blackout poetry is an awesome, crafty, and creative way to explore the poetic form. Open to beginners and poetry-lovers alike, join us as we master the art of transformation and erasure by crafting our very own blackout poetry. In this 1-hour workshop attendees will dive into techniques, tips, and dedicated writing time with guidance from local writer, Marina Deller. All materials will be provided.

We can't wait to see you there!

For ages 10+.

What is Blackout Poetry?

Blackout Poetry is a form of "found" poetry or "found object" art. The aim is to create something new from something which already exists. Usually created by "blacking out" existing writing to highlight what remains, it's all about reading between and across the lines and transforming existing writing into something unique. There’s only one rule of the form: have fun making it!

Image: Eden District Scouts

Bio: Dr Marina Deller is a local writer and multi-media artist, former creative arts teacher, and former bookseller with a PhD in Creative Writing. Marina's recent exhibition, The Myth of The Lonely Artist (The Mill, 2025) blended photographs and hand-written poetry to explore themes of isolation, togetherness, and creative process. Their poem 'Tadpoles' was painted on the streets of Adelaide as part of the Raining Poetry Festival.

This event is for children. We are also running a blackout poetry session for adults later in the month.

Tickets are required for each participating child.  Accompanying adults are to remain in the library.

Please note that our school holiday programs often book out so if you cannot attend please ring us on 8408 0400 to free up your spot for someone on our waitlist.  Thank you.  

Please note:
Events on Fire Danger Days

When a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, all Adelaide Hills Council Library branches will be closed, and all events and programs will be cancelled without notice.

When an Extreme 2 (75+) Fire Danger Rating is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, the Gumeracha Library will be closed and all events and programs will be cancelled without notice.

Events at all library branches may be subject to review on Fire Danger Days and may also be cancelled without notice.

Any monies paid will either be reimbursed or the event will be rescheduled for a later date.

Current fire danger ratings can be checked here: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml