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Finding Yourself in the Past – A Cento Poetry Workshop *

Craft a brand-new poem using lines from other poets' works in this workshop led by Crystal Stone.

Join us for a hands-on poetry workshop that bridges past and present. Together, we’ll explore poems across time periods and weave them into centos—collage-style works built from lines of existing poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or brand-new to poetry, this workshop invites you to discover your own voice within the words of others. Come learn about poetic inheritance, creativity, and the surprising ways history speaks through you. No experience required—just curiosity and an open mind. 

Registration is required.

About the instructor

Crystal Stone is author of seven collections of poetry including Knock-Off Monarch (2019), All the Places I Wish I Died (2021), Gym Bra (2022), Civic Duty (2022), This is Not a Poem (2023), Extra! Extra! (2024) and White Lies (2025). Her poems have been published in numerous national and international poetry journals including The Threepenny Review, Salamander, Poetry Daily and many others. She received her MFA from Iowa State University, where she gave a TEDx talk entitled ‘The Transformative Power of Poetry.’ You can find more of her publications at her website www.crystalbstone.com.

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

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