Daria Claiborne | Ceramic Artist
About the Class:
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive pottery class! Using slabs of clay, participants will create their very own funky Christmas tree. You’ll explore hand-building techniques and add texture to make your tree truly unique. Perfect as a handmade holiday decoration or a heartfelt gift, each finished tree will stand approximately 10 inches tall. Trees will be kiln-fired for a lasting keepsake. No prior clay experience is necessary.
About Daria:
Daria Claiborne has always been drawn to the arts, attending summer art classes from a young age and watching her mother paint “everything that wasn’t moving.” Her first ceramics class was at Spiva Center for the Arts, sparking a passion that led her to study under Helen Ryan at the Emporium on the Square in Carthage and eventually build a full home studio.
For nearly 20 years, Daria has worked with clay and porcelain, most recently focusing on the Mishima technique with a watercolor-like effect. Her award-winning work has been exhibited locally and nationally, including in the International Cone Box Show and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Daria is active in the regional arts community, serving as Accountant for the Joplin Regional Artists Coalition, Treasurer for Midwest Clay Arts, and Accountant for ArtForms LLC.
Class Information:
Cost: $60
When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 12:30–4:30 PM
Ages: 12+
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. Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy early registration and other exclusive perks!
