Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Textile & Mixed Media Artist
About the Class:
Create sweet memories and matching aprons just in time for holiday baking! In this fun and creative family-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the Zimbabwean paste resist batik technique to design your own unique apron. Just like snowflakes, no two batiks are the same—each apron will be a one-of-a-kind keepsake for festive family traditions.
About Brooks-Elizabeth:
Brooks-Elizabeth Billings brings creativity, care, and a deep passion for arts education to her role as an art teacher in the Northeastern Oklahoma Public School System. Since joining the school’s art program in 2021, she has built an inspiring classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore different mediums, embrace the creative process, and express themselves fearlessly. A longtime Joplin resident, Brooks comes from a family of educators, artists, and musicians. Her approach to teaching is hands-on and heart-forward—if the room isn’t a little messy, she says, they probably aren’t creating!
Class Information:
Cost: $55 (bundle for 2 | includes 2 aprons) | $25 per additional participant
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 12:30–4:30 PM
Ages: Kids + Grown Up
Skill Level: All skill levels
Max Capacity: 12 participants, pre-registration required.
Check-In: Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the 1st-floor welcome desk, then take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Parking: Visitor parking is available on the west side of the building off Wall Avenue. Additional parking can be found along Wall Avenue, on 8th Street, and in the Liberty parking lot on 7th Street.
Registration:
Members enjoy early registration access from August 15–30! Use the code provided in your Spiva Newsletter or Membership email, or contact us to receive it. Youth classes often fill quickly—reserve your spot early to ensure your child’s participation. Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy early registration and other exclusive perks! Family Memberships are available for the entire family.
