Weft is a free monthly craft night for grown-ups who miss making things with their hands, who crave community but don’t know where to find it, and who want to be around people doing things just because they love to. It’s held the last Tuesday of every month at Spiva Center for the Arts, and […]
Bring your little ones to our 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 movement […]
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 […]
A welcoming, monthly art class designed for students ages 10–17 with down syndrome, autism, or other forms of neurodiversity. This parent- or caregiver-led class provides a supportive space for creative expression, connection, and exploration. Each session features fun, simple, and engaging art projects that encourage creativity, build confidence, and celebrate individuality. With a focus on […]
Daria Claiborne | Ceramic Artist About the Class:Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive pottery class! Using slabs of clay, participants will create their very own funky Christmas tree. You’ll explore hand-building techniques and add texture to make your tree truly unique. Perfect as a handmade holiday decoration or a heartfelt gift, […]
Kick off the holiday season at Spiva Center for the Arts! Come shop for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures created by member artists and artisans. This festive event is the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, and spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list this year. This is a two-day market! Friday, December […]
Kick off the holiday season at Spiva Center for the Arts! Come shop for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures created by member artists and artisans. This festive event is the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, and spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list this year. This is a two-day market! Friday, December […]
Terri Conklin | Teacher & Gingerbread House Extraordinaire About the Class:Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive gingerbread house decorating class for kids! Each child will design and decorate their own gingerbread house with all materials provided. Completed houses can be entered into the Joplin History & Mineral Museum’s Annual Gingerbread House […]
Debbie Southard | Mixed-Media Artist About the Class:Transform plain white canvas shoes into wearable works of art! With Debbie’s guidance, participants will use alcohol ink markers to design their own unique shoes. Then, watch the magic happen as rubbing alcohol is applied to blend and swirl the colors into stunning patterns. Walk away with a […]
Rachel Cabral | Watercolor & Mixed-Media Artist About the Class:Capture the magic of the season in this cozy, creative workshop! Rachel Cabral will guide you through basic watercolor techniques as you design a holiday greeting card featuring a charming snow globe with a winter scene inside. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll […]
Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Multi-Media Artist About the Class:This holiday season, your paintbrush becomes the art! In this workshop, you’ll sculpt and transform an ordinary paintbrush into a one-of-a-kind piece of wall, door, or even Christmas tree décor. Choose from a wide array of decorative embellishments and personalize your creation to reflect your favorite holiday or […]
Debbie Southard | Visual Artist About the Class:As the new year begins, join Debbie for a calming and reflective art journey. In this evening workshop, participants will explore the meditative process of creating neurographic lines—an intuitive drawing technique that transforms thoughts into visual art. With Debbie’s guidance, you’ll layer geographic-inspired shapes and colors to create […]
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
