Students will go over the fundamentals of photography: shooting in manual mode, understanding light and composition, and even going on a photo walk downtown. After a provided lunch, participants will then spend the afternoon learning the basics of Photoshop editing. Students will have a week to take photos and return finished images to Spiva to […]
March 1–2, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break) Want to add energy and movement to your paintings but unsure how to move beyond realism? Join Ardith Goodwin's two-day workshop to learn expressive, dynamic painting techniques! Through expressive sketching, creative grip strategies, and timed explorations, painters will learn specific, simple […]
Join us Fridays in March for a fun paper-mache camp with Stacy Heydt. Students will design unique characters, build 3D sculptures, and finish them with layers of painted paper-mache. By week three, they'll take home their creations. Fridays, March 7, 14, & 21 2-4pm
Explore the art of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic processes, and create prints using flowers, leaves, and other natural materials. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use sunlight and photosensitive solutions to create blue-toned designs. The class covers the basics of cyanotype, including the history and process, while guiding you through creating […]
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 us on Saturday mornings for beginner-friendly yoga classes taught by Desirée Dixon. Classes will be held in the Spiva Center for the Arts galleries, located on the second floor of the Cornell Complex. This session of the Welcome to Your Body series will focus on arms and legs. Designed specifically for beginners, this class […]
Join Ciera for a creative class where young artists will learn techniques using oil pastels. In this session, students will explore how to create Impressionist-style floral arrangements. The class will guide participants through the process of using oil pastels to bring their floral designs to life. They’ll have the opportunity to experiment with colors and […]
This three-day camp is perfect for elementary kids who are interested in learning about ceramics. Students will get messy with wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques to create multiple projects they can enjoy for years to come. March 18-20 10am-12pm
Join us for three fun filled days of crafting and creativity where young artists will explore the magical world of puppets and imaginative creatures. Each day features hands-on projects that spark creativity and teach basic crafting technique they can enjoy for years to come. March 18-20, 12-4pm
Teens will have blast working with clay and learning the art of wheel throwing. Come prepared to get messy while creating several projects using both wheel-throwing and hand-building methods-no experience necessary. March 18-20, 1-3pm
Discover the tradition of Ukrainian egg decorating in this hands-on class. Using wax and dye, participants will learn the process of creating intricate designs on eggs. Throughout the workshop, Carolyn will guide you step-by-step in the techniques of Pysanky, allowing you to create your own decorated egg to take home. These beautiful eggs can be […]
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 […]
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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
