Mini Makers: Saturday EditionLast Saturday of the Month Can’t make it during the week? Join us for our new Saturday Mini Makers, designed especially for working parents and weekend caregivers! This monthly session repeats a favorite project from earlier in the month, giving your little artist a second chance to create, play, and explore. With […]
Telling Stories Through the Lens Time: 10:15 AM – 2:15 PM | Adults | $45 Taught by Drew Kimble of 12Eighty One, this photography class is designed to help you move beyond auto mode and into the creative possibilities of manual shooting. You'll learn how to confidently use your camera’s manual settings—including shutter speed, aperture, […]
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM | Ages 12 and up | $35 Get creative with an exciting twist on fluid art using aluminum foil as your canvas partner! In this unique technique, you'll apply paint directly onto foil, then press your canvas onto it to transfer the colors and patterns. The result? An abstract, one-of-a-kind masterpiece full […]
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 […]
Jane McCaulley | Fused Glass Artist About the Class:In this fun and festive workshop, you’ll create your own Halloween or fall-themed fused glass night light. Jane will guide you through the process of selecting your glass, shaping your design, and preparing it for the kiln. Whether you choose spooky silhouettes, playful pumpkins, or autumn-inspired patterns, […]
Debbie Southard | Fluid Artist About the Class:In this hands-on workshop, participants will pour paint over a straw to create a dynamic, one-of-a-kind design on canvas. Each pour offers a different experience as you watch the paints move, mix, and interact—resulting in a colorful, abstract fluid artwork that’s uniquely yours. This class is perfect for […]
Taylor Kubicek | Contemporary Realist Oil Painter Taylor Kubicek is an accomplished artist based in southwest Missouri who works primarily in oil paints. His practice is rooted in contemporary realism, with a focus on capturing the quiet symbolism and emotional nuance found in everyday objects, figures, and ideas. Taylor’s work invites contemplation, using subtle detail […]
Join us for Experience the Expertise: An Afternoon with Jeffrey C. Legg on October 11 from 1–3:30 PM. Renowned oil painter Jeffrey C. Legg will deliver a captivating live demonstration and talk, sharing insights into his artistic process and techniques. This is a rare opportunity to witness his mastery in action and gain inspiration from one […]
Rachel Cabral | Mixed Media Artist About the Class:In this playful and imaginative workshop, students will create watercolor and ink portraits of pets inspired by a whimsical, gothic-tinged style. Rachel will guide you through techniques for exaggerating features, adding expressive line work, and using color to bring your pet’s personality to life. Participants are encouraged […]
Ghoul’s Night: Polymer Clay Jewelry with Hannah DyerDate: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PMAges: 21+ | Cost: $35 Join us for a spooky and stylish evening of creativity! In this Halloween-themed workshop, you’ll design and create your own polymer clay jewelry with instructor Hannah Dyer. Choose to make: A pair of unique earrings […]
Taylor Kubicek | Contemporary Realist Oil Painter Taylor Kubicek is an accomplished artist based in southwest Missouri who works primarily in oil paints. His practice is rooted in contemporary realism, with a focus on capturing the quiet symbolism and emotional nuance found in everyday objects, figures, and ideas. Taylor’s work invites contemplation, using subtle detail […]
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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
