Classes

Fall classes are open for enrollment!

Blue Stoop strives to create an environment that is anti-racist and free of other forms of bias and discrimination, where all people can learn the craft of writing and bring their whole selves to the classroom. Check out our code of conduct and community guidelines and our Student FAQ to learn more.

Financial aid is available to low-income individuals living in the greater Philadelphia area. Payment plans are available to everyone, regardless of income or location. To create a payment plan, contact info@bluestoop.org as soon as possible.

In-person classes

Student stories

  • I definitely wouldn't be where I'm at now without the tools Blue Stoop gave me. Their financial aid options made the workshop more accessible to me as a young QPOC parent.

    Corey Qureshi

  • I took my first workshop in January of 2018, and I still workshop with some of my classmates.

    Nikki Volpicelli

  • [My Blue Stoop class] was a useful, warm, friendly, and inspiring space. I left feeling energized and ready to tackle some more prose projects, which was my goal going into class.

    Lillian Dunn

  • Our teacher walked us through story elements each week, with amazing examples, and exercises. It was a great blend of craft and composition that I've applied to my work ever since.

    Fajr Muhammad

  • Blue Stoop events have allowed me to hear directly from and connect with some of my favorite authors and have introduced me to the incredible work of countless poets, nonfiction writers, and novelists from across the country.

    Sara Ray

  • As a female person of color who often encounters workshop spaces that can create harm and discouragement, Raena’s workshop at Blue Stoop created a space of creative health for me and my writing, allowing me to gain confidence and urgency in my voice.

    Lauren Holguin

  • I still refer back to the techniques shared in our workshop when I'm trying to figure out why one of my stories is dragging, or why a character feels flat.

    Ellen Rhudy