Daria Claiborne | Ceramic Artist About the Class:Design and create a one-of-a-kind butter dish using slab-building techniques and playful patterns. In this hands-on workshop, Daria will guide you through shaping and assembling your dish from clay slabs, then adding textures, embellishments, and decorative details to make it uniquely yours. Perfect for gifting or bringing a […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Needle Felted Throw Pillows with Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Multi-Media Artist About the Class:Cozy up your home with handmade charm! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of needle felting and create a custom decorative throw pillow. Choose from a variety of wool colors and design playful patterns, abstract designs, or seasonal motifs. No prior […]