Uptown Stories, Inc.
Classes in NYC
Uptown Stories is a writing school in upper Manhattan that offers small-group workshops for children ages eight to fifteen, led by experienced teachers and authors. They believe in the power of writing for self-expression, critical thinking, and academic success, and make their workshops accessible to all children through pay-what-you-can tuition.
0 classes with availability
More classes to explore
10 Uptown Stories, Inc. classes have no available dates matching these filters.
Change your filters, or save a class to your wish list for updates on new dates.
The Nature of Poetry
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
The word “ecology,” comes from the Greek word iokos, meaning house. Ecology is the study of our home. In "The Nature of Poetry," participants will observe and record our natural home, finding the poetry in the world around us. In addition to reading and writing poetry, we will explore, discover, and create pocket-pals, fairy dwellings, drawings of natural objects, and use all our senses to connect with nature through artistic expression and imagination....
All levels
8 - 18 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Romance Unleashed
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale? Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Katniss has us almost ripping out pages to find out who she picks, and Belly has us almost ripping out our hair. Whatever team you rep, we can all agree romantic relationships are at the core of many of our favorite stories. In Romance Unleashed we’ll teach you how to woo your readers and leave them wanting more. We’ll explore how love and desire drive plot forward, craft characters...
All levels
12 - 18 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
One Page Wonder
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Craft the world of a novel on a single page — yes, you can do it! Welcome to the place where less is more. We’ll look at the shortest stories from around the world, and explore the limitless possibilities of micro-fiction. Starting small, we’ll build from the sentence, to the paragraph, and then finally to the page. These stories are all about building mood and mystery, painting clear images, and dropping the reader into a world that is already...
All levels
10 - 14 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Our Uptown
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Calling all kid-journalists and fiction writers! With a home base at the Cornerstone and an adventure-scape of the entire neighborhood, Our Uptown will be the perfect avenue for diving into our community. In this workshop, we will hone our journalistic skills by interviewing the people who run, work at, and visit our favorite neighborhood spots. Every place has a story, especially in Washington Heights, and we’re eager to learn it! Once our...
All levels
10 - 15 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Poetry at The Met Cloisters
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 349 Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY
Want to spend time with unicorns, jewels, tombs, and all things medieval? Ever look at a painting and find yourself spinning an epic story behind it? If that’s you, join us for Poetry at The Met Cloisters! In this extra-special workshop, we’ll be creating our own ekphrastic poetry. Ekphrastic means “description” in Greek, so our ekphrastic poetry will be vivid descriptions of paintings, statues, tapestries, and other works of art at this...
All levels
8 - 13 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Comic Books: Art of The Origin Story
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Uncover the hidden pasts of your favorite comic book characters! Explore the art of crafting captivating origin stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Join us at Uptown Stories, Inc. to learn the secrets behind creating compelling characters that will keep fans hooked.
All levels
10 - 14 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
What the Flip Books
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
We’re going back to the roots of animation, using just watercolors, ink, pencils, and the magic of flip books. We'll look at examples from flip book artists that tell pocket-size stories you’ll be mesmerized by. We’ll also learn about how animators use layers of hand illustrations to bring stories to the screen. Then we’ll break down movements of the illustrated stories we want to tell, bringing our vibrant worlds to life in our own amazing...
All levels
8 - 11 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
The Game of Poetry
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
We read, we write, we look, we listen, we share, we play. We need to play with words to master them. Here you’ll find lots of freedom to explore the most creative and fun form of writing, Poetry. Poetry helps us process and make sense of our experiences. The poetry toolbox contains traditional literary devices to hammer thoughts into shape, as well as a more mysterious element, an alchemy that changes sound and meaning into magic. In this...
All levels
9 - 12 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
POW: Writing and Drawing Comics
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Get ready to run faster and jump higher, one frame at a time! Together we’re taking your stories and transforming them into comics. You’ll take an ordinary day (or the wildest story you can imagine) and use comic-book language, illustration, and frames to share with everyone the next super-adventure. You don’t need to be an artist to join us – just bring your best ideas. You’ll learn all the steps to comics illustration and development,...
All levels
10 - 14 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
The Elements of Fiction (Ages 8-12)
Uptown Stories, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of captivating storytelling by mastering character development, immersive settings, dynamic dialogue, and compelling plots. Join our workshop to refine your craft through weekly breakdowns and hands-on writing exercises, all while gaining valuable feedback from your peers. Elevate your writing and deepen your appreciation for the stories you love—register now and start your journey.
All levels
8 - 12 years old
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$20
