Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Mixed Media Artist
About the Class:
Design and create your own table runner using the Zimbabwean paste batik method. Whether you’re envisioning a bold, custom pattern or a piece perfect for your holiday dinner table, Brooks-Elizabeth will guide you through applying paste resist designs and layering vibrant colors to produce a one-of-a-kind textile. The finished runner will make a beautiful addition to your home décor. This workshop includes complementary wine for participants to enjoy while creating.
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! Her commitment to nurturing creativity in others—both in the classroom and beyond—makes her a natural fit within the Spiva teaching community. She is a multimedia artist, working with both textiles and painting materials.
Class Information:
Cost: $55
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 12:00–4:30 PM
Ages: 21+
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!
