Join us for a field trip! An inspirational setting can jumpstart the imagination. Just as artists sketch in museums or on a busy sidewalk, taking a writer away from their desk and engaging them in the world can bring new life to their work. This site-specific class takes place at the Gowanus Canal, on April 11, 2026, from 9:45am–1:00pm. Get inspired by the rich industrial history, urban ecology, and ever-evolving relationship between the neighborhood’s people and waterway. Our class will include a guided tour with the Gowanus Canal Conservancy, a craft lecture by Hannah Tinti, a series of generative exercises, and a reading of student work.

What to Bring

• A notebook and something to write with
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun protection
• Drinking water
• Snacks
• Rain protection (if it looks like it’s going to rain)

A detailed schedule will be provided after registration. In the meantime, please email edu.support@one-story.com with questions.

Discounts & Policies

Our classes are designed to be safe spaces for all who participate. One Story will not tolerate hate speech, bullying, or harassment directed toward instructors or fellow students, and reserves the right to remove participants who engage in such behavior from our classes.

Field Trips will take place rain or shine.

Patron Discount: In order to qualify for our patron discount, you must be a member of our patron circle at the time of registration. Patrons commit to annual donations and receive benefits that allow them to participate in our non-profit organization in more meaningful ways. Not all One Story subscribers or supporters are patrons. If you’d like to find out more about becoming a patron, you can do so here.

Scholarship: We are offering one partial scholarship (50% off tuition) to a student for whom the cost of the course is a burden. The recipient will be selected at random. To enter the lottery, please complete this form.

Refund Policy: Students can receive full refunds prior to one week before the class start date, and 50% refunds in the week leading up to the class. Class payment is non-refundable on or after the class’s start date. For questions about the refund policy, or if you are unable to take the class after you have registered, please contact maribeth@one-story.com.

If you have any questions, please contact edu.support@one-story.com.