# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to make unexpected poetry with a variety of materials.About this EventSaturday, August 1st1:30-3:30pm$35 (all supplies included)Ages +18Class Description:Choose a text (such as a book, magazine, or newspaper) and identify words, phrases, or images that are meaningful to you. Then you can begin to cross out or draw over words that aren't needed and add in any artistic elements like arrows, lines, or color.A Little HistoryWhat is Found Poetry?Found Poetry stems from a period of the 20th century focused on surrealism and dadaism. Art of that era was often created from recycled items, giving ordinary/commercial things new meaning when put within a new context in unexpected combinations or juxtapositions. The use of text from magazines , newspapers, and packaging became a source of inspiration for spontaneous creations. In Art Therapy practices, found poetry is useful for its playful and expressive nature. It can reveal subconscious truths or be a source of social commentary.What is Blackout Poetry?Blackout Poetry is a type of found poetry that involves crossing out words from a text to create a new poem. It's also known as erasure or redacted poetry. Blackout poetry can give new meaning to old texts. The artwork created by blacking out words can also contribute to the poem's meaning. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/blackout-and-found-poetry-with-k-courage-designs/100001992070013034 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-01T17:15:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: d'Art Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 37.97, max: 37.97, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norfolk - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: d'Art Center - **lat**: 36.8559503 - **long**: -76.2906574 - **full address**: d'Art Center, 740 Boush Street, Norfolk, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ff71df077048686c169a001f2bec8a66199f783e9713518433725038f975a7d6-rimg-w1200-h600-dceeedeb-gmir.jpg?v=1781893028 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs being held? - **A:** Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at d'Art Center, 740 Boush Street, Norfolk, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs? - **A:** Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs? - **A:** Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs is organized by d'Art Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Blackout & Found Poetry with K. 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