In this unique workshop, we’ll be using the art and soundscapes in the gallery to create visual and experimental poetry and writing, breaking free from traditional linear lines to craft language as art. This includes asemic writing (creating abstract and wordless script) and the genre of concrete poetry and calligrams where one shapes readable text into striking visual forms. You’ll be transforming your writing into expressive, shape-driven compositions that mirror the exhibits in the gallery created by composer Don Harper and visual artists Marion Wood and Andy Lepe. Throughout the evening, Andy will be doing a live painting experiment being guided by the workshop experience. Then, we share our writing inventions during the open-mic section, experimental music composer Brian Wallace will turn your words into ethereal sounds and shapes. Don’t miss this sensory buffet!

Don Harper is an American composer, conductor and songwriter for film, television, Disney spectaculars, Presidential Inaugurals, and many other events. Here’s one of his experimental compositions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtWqraFHLHI

Marion Wood is a British abstract artist currently living in the Camarillo area. She is a Resident Artist at Studio Channel Islands. Her work is featured in the gallery exhibit, and will be an inspiration for your writing. Andy Lepe is also a Resident Artist at Studio Channel Islands. His geometric abstract art can take on three-dimensional qualities, which is also displayed in this unique gallery exhibit.

Brian Wallace (aka DubRobot) is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist and music producer. DUBROBOT is an art car that houses his dub mixing sound system and attracts musicians from all over the world.

Bring pen and paper, and a TREAT to eat, drink, & share! RSVP: markwaldman3@gmail.com or order free tickets online at Humanitix

WHERE: Studio Channel Islands Art Center - 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010 TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm WHEN: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

“Writers in the Gallery” meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) – NO WRITING EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Go to https://studiochannelislands.org/ to find out more information about our fabulous concerts, poetry events, and film screenings. And become a member to help support Ventura County’s Center for Literary Arts