Benefit Day at Club 609
10% proceeds from lunch or dinner at Club 609 benefits George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. Support local art and enjoy a fantastic meal! Club 609 is located at 609 S Main St, Joplin, MO. https://club609.com/
10% proceeds from lunch or dinner at Club 609 benefits George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. Support local art and enjoy a fantastic meal! Club 609 is located at 609 S Main St, Joplin, MO. https://club609.com/
Ages: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a new theme and medium—ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media—with occasional two-part projects that span back-to-back weeks. Students receive step-by-step guidance while […]
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. This week Mini Makers will run simultaneously to Creation Station, our class designed for artists 6-11 year old. With an adult’s […]
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 […]
Kids’ Holiday Art Night at Spiva Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6:45–9:00 PMGeorge A. Spiva Center for the Arts Coming to enjoy Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas with Connect2Culture? Or are you simply needing to take the evening for yourself to shop, relax, or enjoy a holiday date night? Regardless of what your plans are, […]
Ages: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a new theme and medium—ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media—with occasional two-part projects that span back-to-back weeks. Students receive step-by-step guidance while […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a midweek pause and step into the new year with intention during our second Art & Wellness Night at Spiva! This free drop-in evening is all about slowing down, trying something fun and low-pressure, and connecting with others in a warm, welcoming space. The Hand Magazine exhibit will be open, and free art activities […]
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 […]
Adria Garrison | Multidisciplinary Artist & Educator About the Class:Choose your favorite critter from a selection of patterns and bring it to life with colorful thread! In this hands-on workshop, Adria will guide you through the process of reading a counted cross-stitch pattern and following it step-by-step to create your chosen design. Perfect for beginners […]
Gelli Plate Printing with Brenda Hayes | Mixed-Media Artist About the Class: A Gelli plate is a reusable, flexible printing surface used to create monoprints and layered prints on paper, fabric, and other materials. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to apply paint and create textures using stencils, found objects, and other tools to […]