The Gathering Place

Needle Felting: Felted Ornaments with Leslie Rhoades (10+)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | The Gathering Place, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on needle felting class designed for ages 10 and up! Learn the fun and satisfying art of shaping and sculpting wool fibers as you craft your very own festive ornament. Step by step, you’ll explore basic needle felting techniques, including forming shapes, layering colors, and adding details to bring your ornament to life. Your finished ornament makes a charming decoration or a thoughtful handmade gift. All materials are included, just bring your imagination!

Kids Thanksgiving Cooking Class with Erica Bailey (6-11)
2025-11-15 11:30 - 13:00
Young chefs will learn to create festive Thanksgiving-inspired dishes in this hands-on class. From savory sides to sweet seasonal treats, kids will practice cooking skills while having fun in the kitchen. Everyone will bring home recipes to share with the family!

The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series Part 2
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Explore the groundbreaking contributions of women in jazz, from pioneering performers to influential composers and bandleaders. This lecture delves into their artistry, resilience, and lasting impact on the evolution of jazz, highlighting the stories and music of the women who shaped this iconic American art form.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop Series: Day2 Create Your Own Earrings & Necklace with Kacie Beck
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
Discover the art of wearable ceramics in this creative pottery jewelry class. Using clay, you’ll design, shape, and texture your own set of earrings and a matching necklace. Learn techniques for forming delicate, lightweight pieces, adding decorative details, and preparing them for firing and finishing. Once complete, your creations will be both beautiful and functional, unique accessories you can proudly wear or gift. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop blends the timeless craft of pottery with the personal touch of handmade jewelry.

Children’s Story Time with Chris Arcangelo: Story 3
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join Chris Arcangelo for a magical series of children’s story times! Chris brings stories to life, dressing the part and engaging kids with animated, interactive readings that spark imagination and make every session unforgettable. Perfect for young readers and listeners eager for fun, hands-on storytelling.

Art History Lecture Series Part 3 with Jennifer Mineo Gallagher
2025-11-20 12:30 - 14:00
Join Art and Design Historian Jennifer Mineo Gallagher, Art History Professor at Scranton University, for a three-part lecture series exploring key movements, artists, and ideas that have shaped the world of art. Each session offers insights into the history, context, and impact of art, perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Fused Glass Ornaments with Spirited Art
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join us and Spirited Art for a fun and creative fused glass workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of nipping and explore how to incorporate different types of glass to design your own unique ornament or decoration. No experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity! All materials and tools are provided.
Come create something beautiful and one-of-a-kind that you can treasure or gift this season!

The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series Part 3
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00

"A Christmas Carol" 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 1
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:30
Imagine rediscovering “A Christmas Carol”, not just as a holiday tale, but as a story that still speaks to our lives and world today. Join us for a three-session deep dive, where we’ll explore the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, reveal Dickens’s genius, and uncover timeless lessons about generosity, transformation, and what it truly means to “keep Christmas well”. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the story, this discussion based series will leave you seeing Scrooge, and yourself, in a whole new light. Register now to experience the magic, mystery, and meaning of Dickens’s classic like never before!

Print Your Own Holiday Cards, Tags & Gift Bags with Christine Medley of Crow Designs
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
Get into the spirit of the season with a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and print your own festive stationery set. Learn how to easily carve custom stamps from simple erasers, then use them to create matching holiday cards, tags, and gift bags. All materials are provided, including erasers for stamp making, blank cards, envelopes, and paper gift bags, and you’ll also have access to a selection of pre-made stamps and a variety of ink colors to spark your creativity. Feel free to bring additional items you’d like to print on. This fun and approachable class is perfect for creating one-of-a-kind holiday pieces with a personal touch.

"A Christmas Carol" 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 2
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:30

Free Community Wreath Making with Raisa Statuto
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a free festive wreath-making class with Raisa Statuto where you’ll craft a beautiful seasonal wreath and learn how to create your own handmade bow to finish it with a personal touch. Greens and other materials provided. Please bring a pair of sheers if you have them.

"A Christmas Carol" 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 3
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:30

Missing Socrates
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
Casual conversations about ideas central to American self-understanding.

Ukulele Group
2026-02-04 17:45 - 19:15, 2026-02-18 17:45 - 19:15, 2026-03-04 17:45 - 19:15
Calling all adults! Join the Clarks Summit Ukulele Strummers for a gathering of music, singing, and friendship. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced are all invited to play,share and learn from each other. This is not a class, but is a way of learning by listening, seeing, doing, with an emphasis on Practice, Practice, Practice. Come be inspired to challenge yourself and have some fun.
There will also be a time for anyone who would like to perform a song they have learned – no judgment…just encouragement.
All that is required is an inexpensive ukulele, a ukulele songbook (suggested but not necessary) and your sense of fun! Drop in and join us.

Valentine's Kids Cooking Class with Erica Bailey (Ages 6 - 11)
2026-02-08 11:30 - 13:00
Get ready for a fun and festive Valentine’s children’s cooking class with Erica Bailey where kids will get hands-on in the kitchen making delicious treats to share and enjoy. For ages 6-11.

Memory Cafe
2026-02-13 10:00 - 23:30, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 23:30
The Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Come enjoy a baked good, coffee or tea and participate in planned activities or just sit and chat with others.

Book Club
2026-02-17 12:00 - 14:00
Our Book Club brings readers together for engaging discussions in a relaxed, welcoming setting Members explore a variety of books, share perspectives, and enjoy thoughtful conversation with fellow book lovers.

American Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, lecture presented by Carol Rubel
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an engaging lecture on American Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, presented by nationally recognized speaker and author Carol Rubel. This talk will explore Millay’s life, work, and enduring voice, examining how her poetry captured love, independence, beauty, and rebellion in early 20th-century America, and why her words still resonate today.

Writers Group
2026-02-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 14:00 - 16:00
The Writers Group offers a supportive space for writers of all levels to share work, exchange ideas, and stay inspired. Through discussion and feedback, members connect, create, and grow together.We welcome writers of all levels and all genres.

Weavers Group
2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00
The Weaving Group brings fiber artists together to explore techniques, share knowledge, and work side by side in a welcoming, collaborative environment. All experience levels are welcome.

Spring Fling Glass Fusion with Spirited Art
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the season in this fun and creative glass fusion workshop with Spirited Art. Participants will design and create a spring-themed fused glass art piece, layering colorful glass to capture the energy and beauty of spring. This hands-on class is welcoming to all experience levels and offers a playful way to explore glass art while creating something truly unique to take home.
