Thomas Dunn Learning Center

4.8
(56 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
314-353-3050
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About The Business

Thomas Dunn Learning Center is a community learning institution situated in St. Louis, Missouri. It focuses on providing educational programs and resources to local residents, aiming to support personal growth and community development. The center offers a diverse range of programs spanning various areas, including academic support like HiSET/GED preparation, technology training, arts, and workforce development initiatives.

Among its community enrichment offerings, Thomas Dunn Learning Center includes a Culinary Arts program. This program features a selection of cooking classes designed for participants to build culinary skills and explore different cooking styles and themes. The classes often involve hands-on participation, allowing students to directly engage with the cooking process.

The culinary classes cover various topics such as foundational baking techniques, preparing healthy meals, making soups and stews, and creating holiday dishes. The duration of these classes varies, with options for single-session workshops typically lasting a few hours, as well as multi-week courses that meet weekly for a set period, such as four weeks. Pricing for classes falls within budget to premium ranges, depending on the specific course.

Location & Hours

Thomas Dunn Learning Center

3113 Gasconade St, St. Louis, 63118

314-353-3050

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Hours
Mon
10AM-6PM
Tue
10AM-6PM
Wed
10AM-6PM
Thu
10AM-6PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Multi-session course, Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Unspecified

Class themes:

Baking, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Comfort Food

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Adult Education Center

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Thomas Dunn Learning Center Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli