Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 Mini Makers is a playful, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. Each session introduces a new theme with age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. Projects are process-focused and help strengthen fine motor […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonSchedule: Every other Friday, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Spring (March, April, & May | 6 Sessions Total)Project: Drawing Explorations | See the full guided spring line up below under the checkout box DescriptionStudio 55: Guided is a welcoming, instructor-led art class designed […]
The Friends of St. Avips is a permanent organization of 40 women who volunteer their efforts to promote interest in, and to provide financial assistance to George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. In addition to the annual ball, the organization assists in receptions at the Center sponsors exhibits, and participates in other fundraising events […]
Watercolor Bouquets Ages: 14 – AdultInstructor: Rachel CabralDate: Saturday, May 2Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PMCost: $35 Create a bouquet that lasts forever in this mixed-media watercolor class with Rachel. Participants will be guided through painting flowers and foliage using watercolor and ink, exploring expressive brushwork, line, and layering. Once complete, the painted elements will be […]
Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 or $35 for all of March Mini Makers, our program for artists ages 2-5 is now running from 4:15-5:15 pm on Tuesdays alongside Creation Station! Learn more by visiting: www.spivaarts.org/minimakers Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on […]
Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 Mini Makers is a playful, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. Each session introduces a new theme with age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. Projects are process-focused and help strengthen fine motor […]
Want a delicious way to support local art? Join us at Club 609 Benefit Day where they are generously donating 10% of proceeds to Spiva Center for the Arts – this goes directly to support programming, exhibits, classes, and more that keeps art accessible in our community. Check out 609’s menu, drinks, and history here: club609.com
Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jesse McCormickSchedule: Alternating Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: Free when bringing your own supplies | $10 to use Spiva supplies (or $55 for the Spring Session) DescriptionStudio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by Jesse McCormick, these sessions […]
Ceramic Birdhouses Ages: 12 – AdultInstructor: Daria ClaiborneDate: Saturday, May 9Time: 1:30 – 4:00 PMCost: $60 If you missed the last ceramic birdhouse class, Daria is back with another chance to play in the clay and design your very own ceramic birdhouse. In this hands-on class, participants will shape, decorate, and personalize a functional birdhouse […]
We asked, and you answered! The galleries will be open from 1-4pm the second Sunday of each month. We're striving to make the arts more accessible, no matter your schedule! Sundays work best for you? Mark your calendars for these days in 2026, 1-4pm: May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October […]
Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 or $35 for all of March Mini Makers, our program for artists ages 2-5 is now running from 4:15-5:15 pm on Tuesdays alongside Creation Station! Learn more by visiting: www.spivaarts.org/minimakers Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on […]
Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 Mini Makers is a playful, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. Each session introduces a new theme with age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. Projects are process-focused and help strengthen fine motor […]
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
