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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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!

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.

Dorkys Ramos

Dorkys
Fun Facts About Me!

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

Miss Lasko-Gross

Miss
Fun Facts About Me!

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

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.

Tess Michaelson

Tess
Fun Facts About Me!

Tess has an identical twin!

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!

Daemond Arrindell

Daemond
Fun Facts About Me!

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

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!

Kai Naima Williams

Kai Naima
Fun Facts About Me!

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

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!

Michael Wiener

Michael
Fun Facts About Me!

I am the co-captain of an annual high school reunion football game known as the "Wiener Bowl".

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!

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

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

Gerry

Parent

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

Being able to expand my mind in a loving and supportive environment has shaped my mind in so many wonderful ways, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I've come a long way, and it's all thanks to the community at Uptown Stories.

Susannah

Student

I would not be the writer I am today without Uptown Stories.

Elias

Alumnus

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

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