In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry, art, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.

Today: This workshop invites participants into expressive, freeform creativity through guided exercises that nurture reflection and self-discovery. Open to poets of all levels—from beginners to experienced writers—it offers a welcoming space to explore your voice. Together, participants will craft affirmations and distill them into haiku and short poems—transforming personal insight into a heartfelt love letter to oneself.

About Eat Off Art:
Eat Off Art, founded by Alexa and Edreys Wajed, is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo, NY. It is a multi-dimensional agency, platform, and affirmation all in one, providing transformative experiences through creativity, food, and art, countering the adage of the “starving artist,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”

About Edreys:
Edreys is an artist, educator, emcee, poet, playwright, and entrepreneur. His positivity and creativity stem from a desire to inspire others.

About Alexa:
Alexa is a chef, jewelry designer, and businesswoman who blends her savvy to empower others to eat off their art.