Needle Felted Throw Pillows with Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Multi-Media Artist
About the Class:
Cozy up your home with handmade charm! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of needle felting and create a custom decorative throw pillow. Choose from a variety of wool colors and design playful patterns, abstract designs, or seasonal motifs. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to stab some fluff into something fabulous!
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:
When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 1:00–4:30 PM
Ages: 10+
Skill Level: Beginner
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!
