Try Something New: Find Creative Summer Workshops & Classes in NEPA
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your summer in Northeastern PA? Dive into a season of creativity, learning, and hands-on fun with a wide range of summer workshops and classes in NEPA. Whether you’re hoping to pick up a new hobby, sharpen a skill, or just try something different, these local offerings provide exciting opportunities for all ages and interests.
From painting and pottery to cooking, photography, bookmaking, and more, NEPA’s creative studios and community spaces offer immersive summer workshops and classes that let you learn directly from local artists, chefs, and makers. Whether it’s your first time holding a paintbrush or you’re returning to an old passion, these workshops are the perfect way to enrich your summer with something memorable and inspiring.
Helpful tip: Workshops and classes tend to fill up fast, so be sure to register early. If the class you’re eyeing is full, don’t worry—most hosts offer similar sessions throughout the season. Browse our local events calendar to discover the next one that sparks your interest.

Every Wednesday @ 5 p.m.
Explore the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing at Peaceful Potter in Wilkes-Barre until August 21st.
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Every First Saturday
Do you enjoy weaving or want to learn? Join the Weaving Group at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month 11 AM to 3 PM.
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Fridays @ 1 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays @ 3 p.m.
New Moon Magic Studio and Gallery in South Abington Twp. sets the mood with beautiful music, incense and candles. Release your inner child as you create some abstract magic on a canvas!
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Saturday, June 29 @ 12 p.m.
Come make a wire tree decorated with the healing gem Amethyst at The Crooked Branch in West Pittston. All supplies are included, and reservations are required to secure your seat.
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Saturdays, July 6 & July 27
Join Main Street Makery in Stroudsburg for a summer beach-themed cake decorating class! All supplies will be included to create a two-layer 8” cake (choose vanilla or chocolate).
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July 6, August 3, & September 7 @ 1 p.m.
In this class at The Art Factory in White Mills, you will learn how to use Alcohol Ink to create beautiful and unique works of art. Explore a variety of techniques and take home four (4) finished tiles.
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Thursday, July 11 @ 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite bottle of wine, a snack and some friends to Art n’ Vino in Pittston. Paint the night away as the lead artist “makes rounds” helping guests create their masterpieces.
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Sunday, July 14 @ 1 p.m.
Upcycle an old book and create your own signature pages with Crow Design Studio/The Workshop in Scranton. All supplies included plus instructions to take home so you can make more on your own.
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Sunday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 17
Enjoy a fun filled evening and release some stress with The Creative Touch in Plains. Learn the art of freeing a plant from its container and planting it in a moss-covered soil ball.
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Saturdays, July 20 & 27
Learn how to make Mozzarella cheese with Main Street Makery in Stroudsburg. First you’ll go through the process, and then you’ll get to eat the cheese you made!
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Saturday, July 20 @ 12 p.m.
Make a mixed media artwork collage with The Crooked Branch in West Pittston. All the supplies needed to embellish the piece are provided, as well as the frame.
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July 26 & 27 and August 16 & 17
Designs by Olivia Grey in Pittston transforms into the quaint town of Schitts Creek during this 21+ themed candle making class. All visitors will make one 16oz candle and enjoy a full dinner of Schitt’s Creek specialties with fruit wine.
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Sunday, July 28 @ 12 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon learning the basics of making great bread. Main Street Makery in Stroudsburg will go through all the steps of feeding the yeast, mixing the dough, rising and shaping!
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Sunday, July 28 @ 3 p.m.
Learn the basics of soap making with The Releafery in Scranton! You’ll be guided through making to create your very own batch of vegan, herbal soap from scratch!
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Sunday, July 28 @ 4 p.m.
Spirited Art in Scranton will walk you through the basics of creating a beautiful fused glass piece. By the end of your event, you’ll have an under the sea masterpiece to be proud of.
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Wednesday, August 7 @ 6 p.m.
Make your own set of 4 farmhouse style dessert, tapas, or snack plates with Back Mountain Makery in Dallas. All material is included. Your plates with be glazed and fired after the class, and ready for pickup 3-4 weeks later.
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Sunday, August 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Create a beautiful watercolor painting with The Art Factory in White Mills. This watercolor class is a beginner class that teaches basic watercolor techniques, and usually repeats once per month.
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Saturday, August 10 @ 11 a.m.
Learn the Joy of Painting® in this instructor-led oil painting class at Tamaqua Community Arts Center. No prior painting experience is needed!
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Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18
A two-day, long-pose oil painting workshop with a live model at Hazleton Art League. The instructor will demonstrate, leading students with what they will work on each session.
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Sunday, August 25 @ 1 p.m.
The Art Factory in White Mills will guide you through the process of creating a unique piece of art using ink markers, alcohol, and a paintbrush.
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