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Poetry Night at Art from Scrap
April 28, 2018
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$20.00
Poetry – Vintage typewriters – Wine…
Join us for a magical evening of inspired poetry writing and recitation in the style of “Exquisite Corpse,” where participants create a series of improvised collective poems. A collection of vintage typewriters will be provided, along with optional prompts. People will move at timed intervals from machine to machine adding verses, while the poems stay in their respective machines. Re-purposed wallpaper will be cut to fit the typewriter so that each collective poem appears on a long, single sheet of paper. Time will be reserved for recitation of the poetry created. Hosted by Simon Kiefer.
The typewriter is perfect for poetry. It has unrivaled immediacy and unique kinetic and sonic qualities. Without SpellCheck and exhaustive editing, the words typed in the moment often reflect more closely one’s emotions.
Poetry need not always be a “spectator sport.” Experience how easy and satisfying it is to become an active participant in this engaging exercise.
Wine will be served. Tickets required.
Emma Serr is an artist and a student studying Studio Art at SBCC. Emma has a background in art and customer service, having worked as a camp counselor at sewing camp and assistant for sewing events and classes, and display manager and cashier in previous positions, and was recently a nanny to several young children. Emma first found us as a customer who loved what Art From Scrap represents!
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent her last four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife. Veronica is very passionate about conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. Veronica has spent many summers working in environmental education at various zoos and museums and loves introducing kids to the plants and animals that coexist with us. In her free time, she likes to sit at the beach and read, take dance classes, roller skate, and walk around fancy neighborhoods to look at the houses.
Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them. Lu is thrilled to be teaching budding scientists about the Earth and why it’s important for us to protect and preserve the environment. 
Lydia
Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator, and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.
Ian Docktor
MELISSA BROOKS
Lindsay Johnson
