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Creativity Unlimited

May 23, 2026 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Thanks to a generous grant from the Freeman R. Johnson Trust, Spiva is excited to offer discount codes for our Creativity Unlimited Saturday classes! At checkout, enter creativity5 for $5 off or creativity10 for $10 off your registration.

Creativity Unlimited

  • Ages: Young Adults (Broad Range | Ages 10-30 | Students under 17 should attend with a parent/caregiver/guardian)
  • Instructor: Jade Henning-Cantrell
  • When: One Saturday a month
  • Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
  • Cost: $15

Creativity Unlimited is a welcoming, process-based art class designed specifically for neurodivergent young adults. This class prioritizes creative freedom, confidence-building, and self-expression over finished outcomes. Participants are encouraged to explore materials and ideas at their own pace in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Rather than following a single step-by-step project, students make choices about how they work, what they create, and how deeply they engage—fostering autonomy and personal connection to the creative process.

This months project will be string pull painting. String pull painting is a process-based art technique where paint-soaked strings are placed between paper, then pulled to create symmetrical, abstract, or floral designs.

What to expect:

  • A calm, adaptable studio environment
  • Open-ended projects using a variety of materials
  • Emphasis on enjoyment, exploration, and self-expression
  • Guidance and support tailored to individual needs
  • No prior art experience is required, and all supplies are provided.
  • A space where creativity is about expression, not perfection—and every artist is supported exactly where they are.

Need additional financial assistance? Contact Education Director Des Hernandez at dhernandez@spivaarts.org or call us at 417-623-0183 — we’d love to help your family get involved.

 

Details

Date & Time:
May 23, 2026 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Categories:

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Teacher
Jade Henning-Cantrell
Age Group
Young Adults (10-30)
Price
15

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