Education
the place to learn together
The 2026 Spring 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
Part 2: Thursday, April 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Create a one-of-a-kind collage in this one-day workshop. Using traditional collage techniques, participants will explore layering, composition, and imagery in a fun, hands- on environment. Open to all experience levels. Join us for a free community bouquet-making workshop with floral designer Raisa Statuto. Create a beautiful bouquet to celebrate Mother’s Day, perfect to enjoy solo, with a friend, or with your mom. All flowers and materials are included; please bring your own vase. This class will focus on writing poetry with an emphasis on personal style and as an “expression of an experience.” Also, as time permits we will peek into the poetry […] Learn to stretch your own artwork like a pro! Join local artist Brooke Wandall to master techniques, tips, and tricks for a gallery-ready finish—plus skills in measuring, stapling, and corner folding. Perfect for artists of all levels ready to showcase their creations with confidence. Part 2: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Create a one-of-a-kind felted bowl in this two-day workshop. Participants will learn the basics of wet felting, explore color and texture, and leave with a beautiful decorative piece. Beginners welcome. Part 2: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn the fundamentals of still life painting with local artist Cadee Rockwell. This two- part class focuses on observing objects in space, positive and negative shape relationships, and creating strong compositions. Open to all levels and suitable for oil orEvents
Two-Part Abstract Mixed Media Landscape Workshop with Brooke Wandall
Create an abstract mixed media landscape while learning layering, texture, mark making, and collage techniques. Open to all experience levels.
Collage Workshop with Pam Parsons
Free Community Bouquet-Making Workshop with Raisa Statuto
Art of Poetry with Lucia Daily
Canvas Stretching Workshop with Brooke Wandall
Two-Day Felting Workshop with Leslie Rhoades: Decorative Felted Bowl
Two-Part Still Life Painting with Cadee Rockwell
acrylic painters.
Cooking
Discover easy seafood cooking with a fast main dish, a simple side, and an effortless dessert perfect for busy weeknights. Decorate your own cake using buttercream frosting while learning simple piping and decorating techniques. Each participant leaves with their finished cake. Create a flavorful vegetarian main, an easy side, and a simple dessert, all ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight meals. Enjoy perfectly grilled yellowfin tuna paired with fragrant Indian spiced rice and a savory potato and onion curry, served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt raita to balance the warm, vibrant flavors. Kids will cook up a special Mother’s Day brunch in this fun, hands-on class. Expect taste testing, kitchen tips, and plenty of creativity as young chefs learn while having fun. Discover how to select, prepare, and cook a variety of exotic mushrooms to bring rich, earthy flavors and new techniques into your kitchen. A welcoming, hands-on culinary experience designed for adults of diverse abilities to build confidence in the kitchen, develop foundational cooking skills, and explore their creativity through food. Participants will learn, […] Learn how to make flaky pie dough and flavorful fillings while creating three pies from scratch. Participants take home all three pies to enjoy.Events
Dinner Tonight: Seafood with Paula Lamberton
Cake Decorating: Cake & Buttercream with Sisile Maruzzelli
Dinner Tonight: Vegetarian with Paula Lamberton
Yellowfin Tuna with Lakshmi Mizen
Kids Cooking Class: Preparing Mother’s Day Brunch with Erica Bailey
Cooking with Exotic Mushrooms with James Bolus
Cooking with Friends
Pie-Making: Dough & Delicious Fillings with Sisile Maruzzelli
Health & Wellness
Events
Lectures
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners for an engaging lecture on the life, migration, and conservation of monarch butterflies. Learn why these iconic pollinators are vital to our ecosystem and discover practical […] Get one-on-one help with phones, tablets, or computers. Learn the basics, troubleshoot issues, and gain confidence using your devices in a friendly, supportive setting. Through historical cases, modern sightings, and government investigations you will discover and explore possible explanations. Join a lively discussion facilitated by Kevin Creegan, Ph.D. Explore the contrasting lives of Sam Adams and John Hancock, one modest and frugal, the other lavish and flamboyant, and discover how their friendship helped shape the new United States. When faced with systems and structures that say “no,” how do we respond? Ready to “Fight City Hall”? explores personal advocacy as both an inner and outer practice, offering space to reflect on resistance, resilience, and the power of informed, everyday action. Explore the challenges and misconceptions of hearing loss, and learn how education and awareness can help shift the conversation and reduce stigma. Attracting our Feathered Friends workshop with the Penn State Master Gardeners where they will present the keys to entice and support songbirds in our gardens year-round. It takes more than a bird feeder. Seasonal needs, nesting, overwintering, and migration will be covered. Discover the powerful visual history of northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal region in this lecture on historic photography from the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum. Learn how photographers, both professional and amateur, captured […] Discover the elegance of Victorian and Edwardian fashion in this engaging lecture. Victoriana Lady Lisa shares her journey into historic clothing and accessories, exploring the stories, materials, and styles that defined the era.Events
Monarch Butterflies: Conservation and Gardening Tips with the Penn State Master Gardeners
Tech Tutors: Help with Your Devices with the CLEO
Explore the Mystery of UFOs with Kevin Creegan, Ph.D.
Founding Fathers: Sam Adams and John Hancock with Anne Armezzani
Ready to “Fight City Hall”? Personal Advocacy Responses for a world that says “NO!” with Carol Rubel
Change the Narrative: Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants with Carissa Butler
Attracting our Feathered Friends with the Penn State Master Gardeners
Historic Photography of the Anthracite Region with Anthracite Museum, John Fielding
Victorian & Edwardian Clothing and Accessories: Fashion Through the Ages with Lisa Lewis
Kids
Kids will cook up a special Mother’s Day brunch in this fun, hands-on class. Expect taste testing, kitchen tips, and plenty of creativity as young chefs learn while having fun.Events
Kids Cooking Class: Preparing Mother’s Day Brunch with Erica Bailey
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