Our Workshops

Come write the world with US! No matter which class you choose, you’ll become a better writer and communicator, and you’ll hold your head a little higher knowing you’re a published author. This is your space, where your voice will be heard, and you’ll be surrounded by supportive teachers and peers. If you haven’t experienced an Uptown Stories workshop yet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. Don’t wait, classes fill up fast!

Our workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family–

‍no exceptions, no proof of income needed. 

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Joel Sanchez

Joel
Fun Facts About Me!

I have watched every Marvel movie!

Gal Cohen

Gal
Fun Facts About Me!

I am an art and urban tour guide, leading urbanic tours at the High Line, and gallery tours in Chelsea!

Kristilyn Waite

Kristilyn
Fun Facts About Me!

I once accidentally locked myself and a raccoon together in an apartment!

Ariella Brodie-Weisberg

Ariella
Fun Facts About Me!

As a kid, I wanted to be a pirate when I grew up.

Erik Maldonado

Erik
Fun Facts About Me!

I love baseball (my 15 year old son is a great pitcher!), and Comic books (Marvel, DC, Manga, etc.)!

Daemond Arrindell

Daemond
Fun Facts About Me!

In a previous life I was a life guard at Jones Beach!

Stacy Davidowitz

Stacy
Fun Facts About Me!

Stacy once sang the National Anthem solo for a NY Jets game! She was 16 at the time.

Geeta Fleck

Geeta
Fun Facts About Me!

Geeta lives on the Upper West Side with her husband and daughter where she weaves, knits, crochets, and plays with her cat Tito!

Nelson Diaz-Marcano

Nelson
Fun Facts About Me!

The first time I ever came up with a story was because I was afraid of a pig!

Gina Goico

Gina
Fun Facts About Me!

I love climbing trees and dancing. I also play some bass guitar!

Molly Horan

Molly
Fun Facts About Me!

My middle school superlative was most likely to save the turtles!

Miss Lasko-Gross

Miss
Fun Facts About Me!

Miss once played a zombie in a low-budget horror movie.

Jane LeCroy

Jane
Fun Facts About Me!

Jane fronts the band The Icebergs and was a part of Sister Spit, the famed west coast women’s poetry troupe!

Tess Michaelson

Tess
Fun Facts About Me!

Tess has an identical twin!

Dorkys Ramos

Dorkys
Fun Facts About Me!

When she's not at US, Dorkys spends her time painting and illustrating!

Kate Reuther

Kate
Fun Facts About Me!

Kate is a lifelong New Yorker and has lived in Washington Heights since 2003 with her two kids.

Kai Naima Williams

Kai Naima
Fun Facts About Me!

I am fascinated by fortune-telling and enjoy giving my friends I Ching readings!

The quality of teaching is superb. The teachers have the chance to get to know each child, and due to the small class size, the feedback is very specific. Also, witnessing the other children critique the writing is remarkable - the children are kind and respectful, but very honest.

Lori

Parent

My daughter takes her writing seriously because Uptown Stories takes her seriously.

Kimberly

Parent

Thanks to [Uptown Stories], a passing interest has become a passion.

Gerry

Parent

I love the teachers, love the community, have made SO many new friends. I feel like I can express myself through writing, and I couldn’t do that before. Everyone should be a part of Uptown Stories!

Isabella

Student

Uptown Stories redefined "after school enrichment" for me. The kids were learning the fundamentals of good writing, but in a way that felt like a fun romp, rather than a two-hour slog through rules and thesis statements.

HK

Parent

I feel like if I hadn't taken Girls Rising, I wouldn't have become a better writer, and I wouldn't have met some friends who have changed my life.

Xanthe

Student

I've met a fantastic group of people and become a much better writer. Kate and the rest of the staff are hardworking and fun to work with.

Joseph

Student

Uptown Stories has helped my writing in the sense that it allowed me to realize that this is my passion and that I want to pursue it as a career. It opened my eyes to the possibilities that creative writing has to offer. I think that anyone can get something out of attending Uptown Stories.

Graydon

Alumnus