Classes & Camps
Let’s Create Together
First time holding a brush? 50+ watercolor works? No matter your age or background, Spiva’s array of art programs give you the chance to explore, enjoy, and make art. With classes held in our classrooms, galleries, and other immersive environments, every session offers a unique experience.
Our skilled instructors are either state-certified or have valuable experience teaching art, ensuring every lesson is both fun and beneficial for all skill levels.
Unless otherwise specified, all supplies are provided for classes and pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Classes
Studio 55: Open Studio – Christmas Edition
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Gouache Desserts + Mimosas with Kinley Young
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Wheel Throwing & Wine with Stephanie Roy
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Creation Station with Stacy Heydt
Drop in Tuesday afternoons and experiment with a variety of media: painting, drawing, clay, collage, sculpture, and more! Kids will have a snack and explore the galleries with scavenger hunts and other activities as well. Pre-registration is recommended – space is limited in this popular class! Ages 6-11
Youth Summer Camps
From fibers to clay and grade school to high school, we’ve got camps sure to please everyone. Join us this summer at Spiva!
Spots fill up fast — pre-register now before it’s too late!
Essential Info for Attendees
Parking Details
If you’re attending a weekend class or birthday party, please utilize street parking (along Wall Street and 8th Street) or, if during non-business hours, the lots at the Missouri Job Center and Liberty. This ensures our short-term visitors have ample parking. We appreciate your cooperation!
Refund, Registration & Processing Fee Policy
Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required for all classes. Sometimes, classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Should this happen, we’ll promptly contact you and process a refund. If you must cancel your registration, please do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
To help offset the costs associated with credit card processing, a 3.5% service fee will be applied to all purchases made with a credit card. This does not apply to cash or checks. Please note that the 3.5% service fee is non-refundable and will not be included in any refunds issued for returned purchases or unattended classes. We appreciate your understanding and support. Thank you for helping us continue to provide quality service.
Military Discount
Spiva is proud to offer a 10% discount on classes to military veterans and active-duty service members. To receive your discount code, call us at 417-623-0183.
Scholarship Application
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts offer scholarships and fee assistance to those demonstrating both financial need and creative potential. Spiva Center for the Arts believes that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their creative interests, whatever their financial means.
Class Fee Assistance may be awarded to a new or current student. Download an application – Scholarship Application 2024.
