Poetry Month Crafts for Teens

Poem Cut-Ups, Wednesday, April 4th 2-5pm – Teens will discover how to make poems from a variety of sources, including dictionaries, newspapers, rocks, the mind, & music. We’ll have fun exploring language & syntax through play, as well as cut & paste fragments from other poems.

Poetry Magnets, Wednesday, April 11th 2-5 pm – Poetry Magnets – We’ll make our own magnetic poetry kits to take home. Registration is required – please call 467-6434 or email carrm@co.mendocino.ca.us to sign up!

Postcard Poems & Mail Art (teens), Wednesday, April 18th 2-5pm – Teens will learn about the joys of giving & receiving mail art! Using the postcard as a format, teens will draw or paint a visual image on one-side of the pre-stamped postcard, then flip it over and use the reverse side as a form to compose a poem, & finally mail it to a friend or family member.