Calling all animal lovers and budding artists! In this unique camp, students will learn basic photography skills and practice taking portraits of real adoptable dogs from the Joplin Humane Society. After selecting their favorite snapshot, they’ll transform it into a vibrant oil pastel portrait. Each student's photo and artwork will be professionally documented, with prints […]
Get ready for a frightfully fun time! In this lighthearted and spooky camp, kids will create playful versions of classic monsters—from ghosts and zombies to clowns and werewolves. They'll mix and mash their favorites together to invent their very own monsters. Through drawing, painting, and sculpting, kids will explore how to turn “scary” into silly, […]
Bring your little ones to our new weekly art class, where creativity and play come together! Each week features a new theme with hands-on activities that encourage exploration, improve fine motor skills, and boost confidence. With an adult’s guidance, little artists will experiment with different art materials, meet new friends, and enjoy a mix of […]
Welcome to Studio 55, an art class tailored for adults aged 55 and up! Jordan Murdock-Thompson will guide participants through a diverse range of structured art classes, covering various mediums and techniques. From painting to sculpture, participants will have the opportunity to create new projects and learn new skills. All supplies will be provided for […]
Time: 12:30–4:30 PM | Ages 21+ | $55 Sip wine, enjoy a charcuterie board, and learn the foundations of leathercraft in this relaxed afternoon class. You’ll cut, punch, and lace your way to a leather drawstring pouch—perfect for carrying treasures or giving as a handmade gift. Whether you are looking to make a DND dice […]
POSTPONED TO JULY 26th due to rainy/cloudy weather! Time: 2:00–4:00 PM | Ages 16+ | $35 Create stunning blue-and-white botanical prints using the power of sunlight in this cyanotype workshop. Learn about the history of this 19th-century photographic process, then compose natural elements on a pre-treated fabric tote to make your own sun-developed design. Participants […]
In this three-day camp, students will explore a variety of poetry styles—including Limericks, Haiku, and Free Verse—while expressing their creativity through both writing and illustration. Campers will write original poems, illustrate them in matching styles, and compile their work into a spiral-bound, laminated book with custom cover art. Each poetry style will be treated as […]
Oh, what fun to cut and tear various types of paper, slap some paint on, and glue it all down—then pull the pieces together into a one-of-a-kind collage creation of your own design! In this hands-on camp, students will explore a variety of mixed-media techniques including gel plate printing, sewing, stenciling, mark-making, and crafting their […]
Welcome to Studio 55, an art class tailored for adults aged 55 and up! Join us in our open studio facilitated by Jesse McCormick. There will be various supplies and mediums available to use and experiment with, or participants may bring their own. Start a new project or bring something you’ve been working on and […]
Join Create2Educate in a Global Children’s Art Collaboration!"Prone to Wander" — A Joint Uganda & USA Art Project Create2Educate is bringing together 100 children—50 from Kampala, Uganda and 50 from Joplin, Missouri for a cross-cultural art experience! Each child will create a small 5" x 5" artwork on canvas using a special sheep template designed […]
Explore the creative space where drawing meets collage and object-based art. In this hands-on class, students will gather found objects and materials—both brought from home and provided by the instructor—to create a layered assemblage that incorporates drawing elements. You'll be guided through techniques for arranging, attaching, and composing with a mix of textures and forms, […]
212 W. 7th St. Joplin, MO 64801 | 417-623-0183
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed
212 W. 7th Street
Joplin, M0 64801
