Thomas Dunn Learning Center has provided quality, life-long learning opportunities in the St. Louis Region since 1930. Their free or low-cost programs center around education, civics, enrichment, and culture.
Contact
- Address
- 3113 Gasconade St.
St. Louis, MO 63118 - Telephone
- 314-353-3050
- Website
- tdunn.org
Hours
- Monday–Thursday
- 10am–6pm
- Friday–Sunday
- Closed
Past Events
Drawing 101: Unleash Your Inner Artist
A drawing class for every artist! Whether you’re a novice seeking to explore the world of drawing or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, Thomas Dunn Learning Center offers a nurturing environment for learners of all levels.
Plant-Based Cooking
Come learn how to prepare a nutritious, plant-based meal on a budget! Using food from Thomas Dunn Learning Center‘s weekly food share, Yahshuwa and Ezekiel Brown will lead a cooking demonstration and conversation discussing plant-based nutrition.
Printmaking: Relief Printing
Carving into the surface of a plate to create your design is a meditative journey. Thomas Dunn Learning Center will lead you through the process of designing and carving small relief printing plates. Students will get to create at least three finished prints in class.
Weekly Food Share
Thomas Dunn Learning Center and STL Food Share Network‘s Weekly Food Share is an opportunity to select your own produce and groceries. You can come as early as 10am to get in line or, if you would like, to help unload vehicles and set up the share.
What’s Next?
Thomas Dunn Learning Center invites you to explore the next step toward reaching your personal and career goals. Professor Ron is available to create a résumé, assist with the interview process, discuss career or education goals, and more. For all ages and every stage of life.
Parent Toddler Playtime
Need to get out of the house? Thomas Dunn Learning Center‘s auditorium is open every other Tuesday morning for parents and their toddlers to come and socialize with one another!
South Side Youth Council
Join the South Side Youth Council and be a part of weekly meetings, food and snacks, monthly field trips, project-based stipends, workshops, college tours, tutoring, guest speakers, letters of recommendation, parties, lock-ins, community projects, and much more.
Community Quilting
Every Thursday, Thomas Dunn Learning Center hosts Community Quilting! All are welcome to join regardless of experience or skill level. This is a social learning experience where classmates teach each other the craft.
Open Art Studio
Everyone’s invited to Thomas Dunn Learning Center’s Art Lab to exercise their creativity in an open studio environment. Attendees will have access to a wide range of art materials, including supplies for drawing, painting, scrapbooking, textile projects, mixed media works, and more.
Applecart Baking Circle
FreeSource is collaborating with Thomas Dunn Learning Center to bring you the Applecart Baking Circle, a group dedicated to baking healthy and delicious treats that are economically, dietarily, and dentally accessible!
