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Uptown Stories, Inc.
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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.

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The Nature of Poetry

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$600

5 sessions

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Romance Unleashed

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$300

4 sessions

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One Page Wonder

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$300

4 sessions

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Our Uptown

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$300

4 sessions

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Poetry at The Met Cloisters

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$300

4 sessions

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Comic Books: Art of The Origin Story

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$350

3 sessions

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What the Flip Books

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$250

3 sessions

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The Game of Poetry

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$15

9 sessions

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POW: Writing and Drawing Comics

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 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
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$15

10 sessions

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Girls Rising (Ages 10-15)

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

Girls, it's time. Time to be smart, time to be creative, time to let your voice be heard! Every girl has a story that she needs to shout from the mountain tops - that includes you. Come write, discuss, and revel in what you love, in what inspires you, and discover how you're going to change in the world.  During this week-long, girls-only writing intensive, you'll get energized by a few lady rebels from history, and be surrounded by girls...

All levels 10 - 15 years old
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$600

5 sessions

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Zine Machine

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Before YouTube and podcasts, there was a surefire way to let people know all about what you feel passionate about, or a new idea you want to share. Zines are self-published magazines that focus on what YOU find important.  In this workshop, we'll be breaking all the rules of traditional publishing and throwing out that old magazine design. Start with whatever topic you want - cats, fashion, cars, movies, food, comics, music, gaming, politics,...

All levels 8 - 15 years old
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Quarantine Diary Project

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Yes, you’re stuck inside – and you’re annoyed, cranky, uncertain… maybe even a little scared. You’re not alone! All of us need an outlet for our feelings and emotions right now – and of course, this makes you want to be with friends more than ever. In this online workshop, you’ll journal about what you’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing during the Coronavirus crisis. Not only will this give you the space to voice and write about...

All levels 9 - 13 years old
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My Illustrated Life

Uptown Stories, Inc.

While we obviously love words at Uptown Stories, some life experiences just beg for visuals to accompany them. Whether it’s a favorite vacation, birthday party, or laser tag competition from the past, or current happenings in your life, this workshop will take your story to the next (more colorful) level. For beginners and more advanced artists alike, we will use sketch journaling and illustrated writing prompts to give a vibrant view into your...

All levels 9 - 13 years old
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The Elements of Fiction

Uptown Stories, Inc.

If you can’t wait to turn the page, the writer has succeeded in telling you a great story. What does it take to develop characters, settings, dialogue, and plot elements that have you on the edge of your seat? This workshop answers those questions and more! We’ll breakdown the parts of fiction writing each week and test out what we’ve learned with some on-the-spot writing. You’ll work with your peers, too – giving advice and feedback, while...

All levels 9 - 12 years old
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Poetry Playground

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Come play with words! Of all writing, Poetry is the most infinitely creative; it can break all the rules or revel in them. From free-verse to sonnets, spells to songs, Poetry is the tool that processes our ideas and experiences through imagination. Great poets will be our guides as we apply their techniques to our own inspiration.  We’ll experiment using games, traditional forms and literary devices. By cultivating the more mysterious element...

All levels 8 - 13 years old
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Snobby Poetry

Uptown Stories, Inc.

We welcome you to Snobby Poetry, should you be up for the challenge. We’re a self-motivated, uber-supportive band of misfits who read, write, and share poems. We love words, rhyme (only when used sparely, thank you), observation, and Walt Whitman (obviously.) Poetry is an illogical measuring device, filled with seemingly impossible comparisons and instructions; that is why we are called to write it. We are the liars who tell the truth. If...

All levels 11 - 14 years old
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It's Your Thing

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Words rule, of course – but it’s what you do with them that counts. Whether you’re writing a rock opera or a short story, an investigative report or sci-fi novel, the words you choose and your personal experience matter. We’re looking for writers who are ready to demand more from themselves and their words. Short writing exercises will help you tap into what you love, hate, fear, and desire, feeding the writing project you choose to focus...

Advanced 12 - 17 years old
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