COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM

gatheringplace participants enjoy art classes on Tuesdays. Join us in an informal and inspiring atmosphere as we let our imaginations run free with watercolor, acrylics, pastels,, drawing, batik, collage, papier mache and many other art forms. A feeling of pride is experienced as each new work emerges. Friendships develop and laugher is heard as artists work side by side. Art shows, featuring gatheringplace artists, are held at Port Townsend venues and art is printed on cloth bags, note cards and calendars to sell. Our first unique and colorful Participant Art Calendar was produced in 2007, beginning a wonderful tradition. This year's calendar is available on the HERE.

DOG BISCUITS
Dogs' tails are wagging and pet owners are smiling when they stop at our booth at the Farmers' Market to purchase these treats! We offer chicken, beef and vegetable flavors. YUMMY! biscuits are also sold in local stores and veterinary offices. Stay tuned for online ordering as well.

 

GATHERING COOKS

Smell that? Mmmmmm.... Is it potato soup? Burritos? Spinach pie? Lots of DE-licious
meals have been coming out of our kitchen at Point Hudson each Monday. About 8-10 participants whip up a meal there for themselves, and the 2 staff and volunteers. If you peeked in the door about noon, you would see a beehive of activity--prep cooks cutting veggies, bakers mixing up cornbread mix, and someone in the kitchen stirring something steaming and yummy on the stove. Bruce Starr, our devoted volunteer and garden manager keeps us in fresh produce almost all year round. Every lunch contains something from the well managed raised beds. We are privileged to be able to eat what has been grown just 20 feet away, and to watch it progress every step of the way. The latest addition is the sturdy little hothouse which will give us even more choices of things to grow. Why not drop by some Monday and join us for lunch? We are always GLAD to gather cooks, and gather guests at "Gathering Cooks"!!

 

 

PT FARMERS' MARKET, FESTIVALS, & FAIRS
gatheringplace's booth can be found at every Port Townsend Farmers' Market on Saturdays, many local festivals, craft shows and holiday fairs. Volunteers and participants sell our calendars, original art note cards, "Yummy" dog biscuits and gatheringplace T-Shirts. Brochures are available at the booth about our organization as well as information through conversation.

 

Hours of Operation: Cooking Class: Mon 11:30 am-2 pm Art Class: Tues 10:30 am-2:30 pm Dog Biscuit Bakery: Fri 10:00 am-noon (*at Skookum building, back entrance) P.T. Farmers' Market Booth: Sat 9:00 am-2 pm