ithaca writing studio is a curated, community studio for the arts in Ithaca, New York

ithaca writing studio is a small, intimate studio space on Slaterville rd. in Ithaca, New York. It sits on a large swath of land that winds down to six-mile creek. This is a personalized space for writers, visual artists, fiber artists, performance artists, et al to come together to teach, to learn, to create and share creative passions, pursuits and interests with their community. It’s a mutual aid, DIY, punk rock style, fireside poet’s society inspired arts and writing space that is always under the construction of the imagination!

There is relational power and radical connection possible in the spaces where we gather together as a community to make art in all its forms. When this space is utilized for classes and other small programs, the goal is that it is an inclusive and liberated space that aims to contribute to a thriving community of writers and artists from Ithaca and all over the country. We do that in our miniature setting and with the support of Ithaca and the surrounding communities. Diversity, intersectional feminism, queerness and mental health advocacy is at the forefront of planning for future classes in this space.

While the studio is maintained and privately operated by poet and visual artist Georgia Van Gunten, the space will hold some weekend writing and visual arts workshops with writers from all over the United States. These workshops can welcome up to 12 individuals to attend a weekend with classes that can last up to 4 hours each day and culminate in a reading and small, wrap party for the participants and their invitees. There will be several of these workshops in 2025 and more in 2026. There will also be other small, intimate classes including more arts options TBA.