Intro to Photography: Telling Stories Through the Lens (July 19) Time: 10:15 AM – 2:15 PM | Ages 17 and up | $45 Taught by Drew Kimble of 12Eighty One, this introductory photography class is designed to help you move beyond auto mode and into the creative possibilities of manual shooting. You'll learn how to […]
Calling all animal lovers and budding artists! In this unique camp, students will learn basic photography skills and practice taking portraits of real adoptable dogs from the Joplin Humane Society. After selecting their favorite snapshot, they’ll transform it into a vibrant oil pastel portrait. Each student's photo and artwork will be professionally documented, with prints […]
Time: 12:30–4:30 PM | Ages 21+ | $55 Sip wine, enjoy a charcuterie board, and learn the foundations of leathercraft in this relaxed afternoon class. You’ll cut, punch, and lace your way to a leather drawstring pouch—perfect for carrying treasures or giving as a handmade gift. Whether you are looking to make a DND dice […]
Oh, what fun to cut and tear various types of paper, slap some paint on, and glue it all down—then pull the pieces together into a one-of-a-kind collage creation of your own design! In this hands-on camp, students will explore a variety of mixed-media techniques including gel plate printing, sewing, stenciling, mark-making, and crafting their […]
In this fun and tactile camp, kids will learn the foundational skills of working with clay. Students will get hands-on experience with both the pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. Campers will throw on the wheel at least three times and complete at least two unique hand-built projects. Perfect for young artists who love to get […]
This hands-on camp introduces kids to basic leatherworking techniques in a fun, beginner-friendly way! Campers will draw and paint on leather before transforming it into their very own pouch—no sewing required! Using simple lacing techniques, each participant will walk away with a handmade pouch perfect for holding tiny treasures or everyday objects. About […]
Participants will create their own glass cactus—perfect for all of the plant lovers or plant admirers alike. This class is designed for beginners, and no prior experience with working with glass is necessary. Jane will guide you through the process, start to finish. After the class, your finished designs will be fired in Jane's glass […]
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll take the humble pink eraser beyond its usual purpose! Students will carve a mini design into the eraser, transforming it into a personalized stamp. Learn the basics of carving while working on a small scale, experimenting with printing techniques to create unique designs on paper. This class will explore the […]
Time: 1:30–4:30 PM | Ages 12 and up | $60 From a slab, each participant will create two whimsical chicken-shaped bottles. All supplies are included. Many different texture tools will be available, and underglazes will be provided and used to decorate the chickens. The class fee includes two kiln firings and final glazing, which will […]
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212 W. 7th St. Joplin, MO 64801 | 417-623-0183
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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
