Raw Poetry
Capture your stories in words, collage, and handmade beauty.
Taught by Kasia Avery
Stories too beautiful to forget
We all have a million stories to tell. Little glimpses of beauty — gifts that we can see and appreciate if we open our eyes and hearts to them. Stories of childhood, memories, and times that are all too vulnerable to getting lost and forgotten.
In this lesson, Kasia shows you how to capture those stories through the beauty of imperfect poetry, creative marks, and collage. You'll make a little poetry book filled with sentimental objects, ephemera, collage papers, and — most importantly — your very own, very special poem.
The beautiful thing? These books can be as small and simple or big and complex as what suits you. Keep some for yourself and gift others to people you love.
See what you'll create
Poetry books
Create beautiful little handmade poetry books filled with sentimental objects, ephemera, and your very own words.
Collage & ephemera
Incorporate sentimental materials you already have — turning everyday treasures into something even more special.
Your special poem
Write your own imperfect, beautiful poem — no pressure, just honest words woven into handmade art.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You have stories and memories you'd love to preserve in a meaningful way
- You're curious about poetry but feel intimidated by the pressure of writing
- You love the idea of combining words with collage and handmade art
- You want to create gifts that are deeply personal and one of a kind
- You're ready for a lesson that feels intimate, gentle, and honest
What you'll take away from this lesson
- How to make a handmade poetry book from scratch — simple enough for beginners
- Techniques for writing imperfect, beautiful poetry without the pressure of perfectionism
- Ways to incorporate sentimental objects and ephemera into your book
- Kasia's genuine process of merging words and aesthetic techniques
- Printable handout with collage elements included — ready to cut and use
Kasia Avery
Kasia Avery is the co-founder of Everything Art and author of Creative Wanderlust (Quarry Books, 2023). She started Wanderlust, an online yearlong course in mixed-media art journaling, in 2016, which has attracted more than 25,000 students. She lives in England.
Everything inside Raw Poetry
Questions? We've got answers.
The art that changes you is the art you write from the heart.
Thirty-three minutes of poetry, collage, and honest storytelling. With Kasia Avery — at your own pace.
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