Catherine Howe, 12, gets a first look at an indigo tie-dyed shirt she made at Spiva Center for the Arts. Globe/David Stonner

This summer will bring a diverse range of family art programs at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St., in Joplin.

Activities will range from working with clay to watercolors and photography, and will be offered for both children and adults.

“These classes are not just for kids who have exhibited huge artistic talent,” said Jo Mueller, director of Spiva. “They’re for kids who are curious and like to try new things and being able to create something. “It’s more about the process than the end result.”

Mueller said that the varied selection of classes will offer something for everyone in the family.

“What you’re going to see are activities for a wide range of ages,” she said. “We’re doing more things for adults than we ever have in the past.”

For more information on dates, times and fees for the summer activities, call (417) 623-0183. Or visit www.spivaarts.org and click on "Education" to see the latest information on classes.

May ————————————————————————————

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22
Long Light Photography with Ryan Flathau Jr.
Explore the art of the long exposure and night photography. Flathau is Assistant Professor and Photography Facilities Technician for the University of Notre Dame. All levels of experience welcome!
When: 2–5 and 6–9 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 15
Fees: Members $90; non-members $100 
Supplies: required. Camera (35mm SLR traditional or digital) and film (50 ISO and 400 ISO)


Thursday, May 26
Professional Development Series
Making a Living Making Your Art with Casey Downing, Jr
Begin to explore the business of art in the first session in our Professional Development Series. Downing has been making a living through his art for 27 years. Slides, commentary, tips & time for questions!
When: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Fees: $5.00 contribution at the door
Reservations requested: Phone 417-623-0183


May 27 – July 3                      
Subjects & Objects: The Art of Casey Downing, Jr.
Bronze, paper, graphite, steel, sculpture and drawings by an Alabama original.


Fridays, May 27–June 24 (No class June 10)
Clay for Tots with Cheryl Jenkins
Children will explore the creative world of clay and exercise their imaginations by constructing self-portraits, pinch bowls, and animal figures. The final day of class is devoted to painting the clay creations!
When: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 and 5. Must have some preschool or classroom experience.
Maximum enrollment: 7
Fees: Members $25; non-members $35
Supplies: included

June ————————————————————————————

June Through July 3                      
Subjects & Objects: The Art of Casey Downing, Jr.
Bronze, paper, graphite, steel, sculpture and drawings by an Alabama original.


Saturday, June 3
Graphite and Paint with Rhona Shand
Create beautiful layered images with the combined power of graphite dust and acrylic paints. This class is for anyone who would like a fresh approach to drawing or painting. All levels of experience welcome!
When: 1–4 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20 students
Fees: Members $25; non-members $30
Supplies: included


Monday–Thursday, June 6–9
Intermediate Drawing Intensive with Rhona Shand
Students will obtain a better understanding of tone, form and non-traditional drawing materials such as bleach, soap, and rubber cement. For students with some experience who want to refine their  skills.
When: 6–8 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20
Fees: Members $45; non-members $50
Supplies: included


Monday–Friday, June 13–17
Junk Jammin’ with Nicole Meyer
Students will create and decorate original musical instruments using overlooked everyday objects! This class will incorporate music in the creative making process. By the end of the week students will produce a unique musical instrument and perform with the Spiva Junk Jam Band!
When: 2–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 through 8
Maximum enrollment: 20
Fees: Members $54; non-members $60
Supplies: $5.00 supply fee


Monday–Friday, June 13–17
Wearable Art & the Narrative Object with Nicole Meyer
Enter the fascinating world of personal adornment (jewelry) and the narrative object. Working with materials such as found objects, sterling silver and epoxy resin, students will design wearable artworks! Students will learn simple soldering and casting techniques.
When: 6–8 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 15
Fees: Members $108; non-members $120 (includes $50 fee for metalsmithing supplies)
Supplies: Participants are encouraged to bring materials with personal meaning for collage.


Monday–Friday, June 13–17
Watercolor Workshops with John Fitzgibbon
Session One: Beginning Watercolor
For students with little or no experience. Learn the secrets of this wonderful medium from
a nation award-winning watercolorist. His simple, easy to understand approach has been masterd by students worldwid. Demonstrations and guided practice.
When: 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20
Fees: Members $135; non-members $150 
Supplies: Supply list will be mailed on receipt of paid registration.


Monday–Friday, June 20–24
Watercolor Workshops with John Fitzgibbon
Session Two: Intermediate  Watercolor
For students with painting experience who want to learn more about
composition and technique.
When: 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20
Fees: Members $135; non-members $150 
Supplies: Supply list will be mailed on receipt of paid registration.


Saturday, June 18
Kaleidoscope Magic with Sylvia Shirley
A visual feast of light and color. Fun for the whole family! Kaleidoscopes can be simple or fancy, made from just about any materials. Students will make a simple kaleidoscope and decorate it in class.
When: 1–4 p.m.
Ages: all ages. Children under the age of 9 should have an adult shadow.
Maximum enrollment: 15
Fees: Members $20; non-members $25
Supplies: included


Monday–Friday, June 20–24
Drawn to Paint! with Brenda Sageng
Learn to draw by exploring line, form and value. Then use your imagination and skill to paint the “unobserved” in plain sight!


Session One: 2–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6 through 9
Maximum enrollment: 12
Fees: Members $54; non-members $60
Supplies: Bring an 11” x 14” spiral-bound sketchbook.

Session Two: 6–8 p.m.
Ages: High school freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 12
Fees: Members $54; non-members $60
Supplies: Bring an 11” x 14” spiral-bound sketchbook


Saturday, June 25
Liberty and American Art with Nellie Trowbridge
Celebrate the upcoming 4th of July! Students will look at current events and learn about American history revolving through the Gettysburg Address and the art of Thomas Hart Benton. From creating a mural to writing a letter or poem to the soldiers overseas,
SpivaKids will gain a deep understanding of American patriotism and liberty.
When: 1–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 through 5
Maximum enrollment: 20 Minimum: 10
Fees: Members $15; non-members $20
Supplies: included


Monday–Thursday, June 27–30
Basic Life Drawing with Rhona Shand
Gain or fine-tune your figure drawing skills! Students will learn simple traditional drawing techniques that will provide them with the skills needed to articulate the elegance and complexity of the human form. All levels of experience welcome.
When: 6–8 p.m.
Ages: Adult
Maximum enrollment: 20 students
Fees: Members $45; non-members $50
Supplies: Charcoal & basic drawing paper are included. Students may provide additional materials as desired.

July ————————————————————————————

Through July 3                      
Subjects & Objects: The Art of Casey Downing, Jr.
Bronze, paper, graphite, steel, sculpture and drawings by an Alabama original.

Wednesday–Friday, July 6, 7, 8
Alternative Processes Photography Workshops with Rhona Shand
Learn a range of alternative camera and non-silver photographic processes.
Rhona Shand is a nationally exhibited digital artist, photographer and professional educator. All levels of experience welcome!
Session One: CameraKids
When: 1–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6 through 9
Maximum enrollment: 10
Fees: Members: $40; non-members $45
Supplies: Supply list will be provided upon enrollment

Session Two: Alternative Worlds
When: 5–8 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 10
Fees: Members $40; non-members $ 45
Supplies: Supply list will be provided upon enrollment


Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Have Camera, Will Travel with Andrew Super
Rediscover Joplin! Let your photographic “eye” take you places you've never been and places you've forgotten. Students will travel to various locations to photograph. All levels of experience welcome!
When: 5–7 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20 students
Fees: Members $35; non-members $ 40
Supplies: Basic supplies required, i.e. camera and film.


July 8 – August 28, 2005
20th Century Masters, 20th Century Graphics!
From the Cochran Collection. Fifty-six sculptors and painters who worked with printmakers to produce works on paper. Calder, Chagall, Dali, Picasso, Segal, Warhol, Moore and more!


Saturdays, July 9, 16, 24
Papier Maché with Wendy Milliman
It’s old. It’s new! It’s FUN! Try your hand at creating papier maché forms. Laminate (layered) papier maché and papier maché pulp will be taught to create the subject of your choice.
Wear old clothes and a smile to this ooey, gooey class!
When: 1–4 p.m.
Ages: All ages welcome
Maximum enrollment: 20 students
Fees: Members $45, non-members $50
Supplies: included

Tuesday–Thursday, July 12, 13, 14
All Wired Up with Anne-Marie Gailey
Discover the exciting wire sculpture world of Alexander Calder with Webb City art instructor Anne-Marie Gailey. Learning becomes fun when students create animals or circus characters. From mobiles to stabiles, SpivaKids will gain a comprehension for the media and techniques used by this world-renowned artist.

Session One: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 through 7
Maximum enrollment: 15. Minimum: 10
Fees: Members $45, Non-members $50
Supplies: included
Session Two: 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 5 through high school
Maximum enrollment: 15. Minimum: 10
Fees: Members $45, Non-members $50
Supplies: included

Monday–Friday, July 18–22
Encaustic Painting Methods with Kathleen Allie 
From the instant results of a one-of-a-kind monoprint made from a metal plate to fully developed paintings from wax fixed with heat, students will explore the beauty, textures and layers that are unique to encaustic painting method. No prior experience with monotypes or encaustic is required. This workshop is also an excellent introduction to the use of encaustic painting, collage, and mixed media.
When: 6–8 p.m.
Ages: High School freshmen through adult
Maximum enrollment: 20 students
Fees: Members $54; non-members $60
Supplies: $50 supply fee includes starter encaustic paint stick kit and fine art paper.


Monday–Friday, July 25–29
Little Kiwi Aboriginal Art of Australia and New Zealand with Nellie Trowbridge
Discover the art and culture of the “Land Down Under.” Students will create works of art in
the distinctive x-ray style of Australian Aboriginal Art. Explore the media and techniques of Aboriginal artisans through hand-on fun!

Session One: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades K–3
Maximum enrollment: 20 Minimum: 10
Fees: Members $54; non-members $ 60
Supplies: included

Session Two: 3–5 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3– 5
Maximum enrollment: 20 Minimum: 10
Fees: Members $54; non-members $ 60
Supplies: included

Saturday, July 30
Polaroid Creative Techniques Revisited with Rhona Shand
Back by popular demand! Take a look into color photography through the Polaroid emulsion lift and transfer processes. Learn the Polaroid processes that allow you to create awesome images on surfaces such as artist watercolor paper, wood, metal, pottery, etc. Play with color pencils, paint & collage after the prints are dry!
When: 12–4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 9 through adult. Younger children must have adult shadow.
Maximum enrollment: 10
Fees: Members $45; non-members $50
Supplies: included. Students are encouraged to bring 35mm slides.


All classes take place at Spiva Center for the Arts, 3rd and Wall in downtown Joplin.
Enrollment fees are non-refundable; telephone registrations are not accepted.
For more information or to obtain enrollment forms, please call 417-623-0183.
Class sizes are limited. Enroll early to save your place!



EXTRAS!

Open Studio/Critiques and Group Studio Sessions!
Work in Spiva’s studios…choose your medium…get feedback on your art!

Mondays, June 6, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25
(No sessions June 13 and July 4!)
Monday Morning Watercolor
Open Work Time

When: 9:30–11a.m
Ages: all ages welcome
Fees: voluntary contributions welcome


Last Tuesdays
Open House/Critiques & Pot Luck

Tuesday, June 28
Life Drawing Studio/Open House Critiques & Pot Luck
When: 5–6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26
Open Studio/Open House Critiques & Pot Luck
When: 5–6 p.m.


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George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
222 W. 3rd Street
Joplin, Mo 64801
Tel: 417-623-0183
Fax: 417-623-3805
www.spivaarts.org

Jo Mueller, Director