Education
the place to learn together
The 2026 Fall Semester has arrived!
The Gathering Places hosts a variety of classes & lectures each semester. These classes are offered at low costs thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, & grants. There is a class for everyone at the Gathering Place.
Art/Creativity
Learn the art of wire sculpture in this three-session workshop with artist Sean Brady. Explore techniques for bending, shaping, and forming wire into beautiful sculptural pieces. All supplies included - just bring your creativity! Join mixed-media artist Gail Jones for a three-session mosaic workshop. Learn the techniques of cutting, designing, and assembling your own mosaic masterpiece. Bring: One favorite broken ceramic or glass item (optional) to personalize your piece. $20 dollars now plus 40 for supplies paid to instructor on first day of class. This four-hour immersive workshop blends guided meditation, live music, and hands-on clay exploration. Led by Joe Statuto and artist Virginia Sosik. Limited to 8 people. Discover the freedom of abstract painting through layers of color, texture, and mixed media with Brooke Wandall. Supplies included Join fiber artist Emily Rancier for this fun, two-day workshop and discover the art of wet felting. Using colorful wool fibers, you'll learn the traditional wet felting technique to create a beautiful, durable phone case that's both functional and uniquely your own. Learn the beautiful Japanese art of fabric mosaic with Kristen Highhouse. Create a colorful work of art using fabric, foam, and a touch of creativity—no sewing experience necessary. Explore the art of storytelling from page to stage! Participants will write an original one-act play, develop memorable characters and dialogue, and work together to rehearse and perform their creations. Dried Flower Arranging with Raisa Statuto Fresh Wreath making with Raisa Statuto free to our community!Events
Wire Sculpting Workshop, 9/24-10/8
The Art of Mosaics
Sculpting Stillness: A Meditation Art Experience
Abstract Art Workshop
Wet Felting Phone Case Workshop
Kinusaiga: The No-Sew Art of Fabric
One-Act Writing & Acting Workshop
Flower Arranging with Raisa Statuto
Create a beautiful, dried flower arrangement in time for the holidays, perfect as a centerpiece or a homemade gift. All materials included.
Fresh Wreath Making with Raisa Statuto
Create a beautiful fresh wreath in time for the holidays, perfect as a centerpiece or a homemade gift. All materials included.
Food,Tradition & Cooking
cooking with friends, join Katie foley help people with diverse abilities learn some basic cooking skills. This is an event for women to gather together to meet, conncet, and then repeat in a low pressure environment. The event is structured through Speed Friending rounds (we do the work for you). Speed friending is just like the traditional “speed dating” but less awkward! We have a handful of rounds for you to rotate through so that everyone gets a chance to talk to as many people as they can! join Lakshmi Mizen for dinner tonight, Tandoori chicken Diabetic & Heart-Healthy Cooking Roll, create, and have fun! Join Erica Bailey for a hands-on cooking adventure where kids will learn how to make their own colorful and delicious sushi rolls. A fun way to explore new foods, learn simple kitchen skills, and get creative in the kitchen! Kids age 6-10 preferably! Learn to cook dinner tonight, Savor Southern India cooking: Chicken curry, rice with moong dal seasonal vegetable and tomatoes with yogurt with Lakshmi Mizen. Learn to cook dinner tonight Italian Tuscan style with Paula Lamberton Dinner Tonight: learn to cook Tagliatelle Pasta with short rib Ragu A hearty Italian dish full of deep, savory flavor with Paula Lamberton! Dinner Tonight-Latino Cooking with Raisa Statuto Join Raisa for a fun, flavorful cooking class featuring some of her favorite Latino dishes and techniques. Learn, cook, and share a meal together!Events
Cooking with Friends
Speed Friending Event-designed for Ladies 40+
Designed for ANY woman 21+
Northern India Cooking-Tandoori Chicken Rice
The Secret Sauce: Incorporating Plant-Based Foods into a Traditional Pasta Dinner
Learn to prepare delicious, nutritious meals with Anny Ha. Discover simple recipes and healthy cooking techniques that support heart health and diabetes-friendly eating.
Sushi Roll-Kids Cooking Class-Ages 6-10
Dinner Tonight-Southern India Chicken Curry
Dinner tonight-Tuscan Veal Chop Dinner and Dessert
Dinner Tonight: Tagliatelle Pasta with short rib Ragu
Dinner Tonight-Latino Cooking with Raisa
Lectures & Learning
Confused about Medicare? Get clear Answers! Join us for an educational session with Pennsylvania Medicare and education Decision Insight. Butterfly Presentation with Merriel Oliver and the artwork of Cheryl Korb Join Magee Allegucci PhD for a four-week health and wellness class! Join Sara Puccini from the Lackawanna Historical Society for a lecture on Scranton's architectural roots Through historical cases, modern sightings, and government investigations, you will discover and explore possible explanations. Join part 2 with Kevin Creegan, Ph.D. Container Gardening & Garlic growing Through historical cases, modern sightings, and government investigations, you will discover and explore possible explanations. Join part 2 with Kevin Creegan, Ph.D. $5 per class Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter with Carol Rubel Jack London became famous for Call of the Wild and other tales of survival, but his own life was also a tale of adventure and survival as he joined the gold miners, sailed across two oceans, and set up house for anyone happening by. Get one on one help with phones, tablets, or computers from AHHS Cleo Club. Learn basics and troubleshoot issues. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter with Carol Rubel Author/historian Victoriana Lady Lisa is wearing authentic “Widows Weeds.” We invite you to attend the Victorian mourning program to find out where that term came from, see actual antique funeral artifacts, and much more!Events
New To Medicare-Registration Required FREE
A Journey with Monarch Butterflies with Merriel Oliver
4 Week-Stress Management for a Healthy Lifestyle
Building Scranton- Local Architects 1920-1970
Human Encounters with Non-human Intelligence
The Gathering Place
304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States
Penn State Master Gardeners -Container Gardening & Garlic growing
Join Gary White from the Penn State Master Gardeners for this informative look at growing fresh food in containers and getting started with garlic.
Human Encounters with Non-human Intelligence
The Gathering Place
304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter with Carol Rubel lecture
The Gathering Place
304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States
Guided discussion, examining themes of guilt, judgement, redemption, and the lasting influence of Puritan society.
October 15th & 22nd ,12-1:30pm $5 /da
Jack London: Sailor on Horseback with Anne Armezzani
Cleo Club: Help with your Devices
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter with Carol Rubel-movie
The Gathering Place
304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States
Guided discussion, examining themes of guilt, judgement, redemption, and the lasting influence of Puritan society.
October 15th & 22nd ,12-1:30pm $5 /da
Victorian Mourning Program
Community
Roll, create, and have fun! Join Erica Bailey for a hands-on cooking adventure where kids will learn how to make their own colorful and delicious sushi rolls. A fun way to explore new foods, learn simple kitchen skills, and get creative in the kitchen! Kids age 6-10 preferably! Events
Sushi Roll-Kids Cooking Class-Ages 6-10
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for a class?
Registering for a class can be done online at http://www.gatheringplacecs.org/education, over the phone at (570) 575-8352, in person at The Gathering Place during normal business hors or by mail download the form here.
How do I become an instructor?
We are always looking to add to our educational resources. Feel free to complete an application and we will be in touch. Instructor Application
Where do I park?
There is metered parking available all along state street.
Thank You to Our Patrons
Hal & Paula Baillie
Dorrance & Susan Belin
1st Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary Fund
Mike & Nancy Dennen
Francine Gallagher
Honesdale National Bank Foundation
Beth Kaplan
Debbie K. McBride
Lee & Emily Rancier
The Waters Family