Local events and classes in January
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EVENTS
January 8
Joplin Writers' Guild – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 6:00pm. Open to all writers; first meeting free (annual dues $10).
January 10
Webb City Farmers Market – 106 E Tracy St, Webb City – 9:00am–Noon. Fresh local produce, meats, baked goods. Free. Joplin Empire Market – 931 E 4th St – 10:00am–2:00pm. Local produce, gourmet foods, artisan goods. Free. The Jesup Wagon – George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond – 1:00pm (also Jan 11). Ranger-led program on Carver’s mobile school. Free.
January 12
MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal – Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E Newman Rd – 7:00pm. Open community choir (college-age+), no audition. $30/semester.
January 15
Coffee with Carver: Expressions of the Soul – George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond – 10:00–11:30am. Program on Carver’s art + hands-on oil pastels. Free.
January 17
Webb City Farmers Market – 106 E Tracy St, Webb City – 9:00am–Noon. Free. Joplin Empire Market + 7th Annual Chili Cookoff – 931 E 4th St – 10:00am–2:00pm (public tasting/voting 10:30am–2pm). $5 admission for tasting and voting. Lego Build-a-Thon (Ages 5–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 1:00pm. Free. Film: In Remembrance of Martin – George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond – 1:00pm (also Jan 18–19). PBS documentary honoring MLK Jr. Free.
January 24
Webb City Farmers Market – 106 E Tracy St, Webb City – 9:00am–Noon. Free. Joplin Empire Market – 931 E 4th St – 10:00am–2:00pm. Free. Planting Inspiration – George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond – 1:00pm (also Jan 25). Ranger-led program on Carver’s legacy. Free.
January 26
Chapter Book Club: Dragons (Ages 8–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 4:15–5:00pm. Discussion and activities; registration preferred. Free.
January 27
Preschool Playdate (Ages 2–5) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 10:00–11:00am. Toys and self-guided play. Free. Dog Day Afternoon (Ages 6–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 4:00–5:00pm. Read to therapy dogs; registration suggested. Free.
January 31
Webb City Farmers Market – 106 E Tracy St, Webb City – 9:00am–Noon. Free. Super Saturday: Winter Wonderland (Ages 2–5) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 10:00–11:15am. Literacy-focused winter play activities. Free. Joplin Empire Market – 931 E 4th St – 10:00am–2:00pm. Free. Film: More Than a Month – George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond – 1:00pm. PBS documentary on Black History Month. Free.
CLASSES
January 7
Preschool Nature Connections: Winter Birds & Birdfeeders (Ages 3–7) – Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Dr – 10:00–11:00am. Story, song, and make bird feeders. Free; registration required.
January 8
Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–5:00pm. Knife painting techniques; bring supplies. $20; reservations required. Children's Chess Club (Ages 6–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 5:30–6:00pm. Learn and play chess. Free.
January 9
Watercolor Painting with Joan Allen (Ages 8+) – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 10:00am–Noon & 1:00–3:00pm. Guided watercolor session. $18 (own supplies) or $30 (supplies provided); reservations required.
January 10
Preschool Nature Connections: Winter Birds & Birdfeeders (Ages 3–7) – Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Dr – 1:00–2:00pm. Story, song, and make bird feeders. Free; registration required. Cross-Stitch Critters with Adria (Ages 16+) – Spiva Center for the Arts, Harry M. Cornell Complex, 212 W 7th St – 1:00–4:30pm. Beginner cross-stitch with take-home kit. $45; registration required.
January 11
Portrait Painting & Drawing with Kim Kissel – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–4:00pm. Guided portrait work; bring supplies. $30; reservations required.
January 12
Spark Lab (Ages 6–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 4:15–5:00pm. STEAM activity: catapults. Free.
January 13
Young Artists Club (Ages 8–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 4:15–5:00pm. Learn about famous artists and create in their styles. Free.
January 15
Fused Glass Valentine Suncatchers with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+) – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 3:30–5:00pm. All materials provided. $35; registration required.
January 16
Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–5:00pm. Knife painting techniques; bring supplies. $20; reservations required.
January 17
Family Fun Painting Class (Ages 8+) – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 10:30am–1:00pm. Paint an Impressionist masterpiece or your own photo; materials & ice cream included. $30; registration required. Gelli Plate Printing with Brenda (Ages 10+) – Spiva Center for the Arts, Harry M. Cornell Complex, 212 W 7th St – 1:00–3:00pm. Monoprinting workshop. $35; registration required. Paint Pouring with Mary Parks (Ages 9+) – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 5:00pm. Create two abstract pour pieces; materials provided. $40; reservations required.
January 18
Portrait Painting & Drawing with Kim Kissel – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–4:00pm. Guided portrait work; bring supplies. $30; reservations required.
January 22
Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–5:00pm. Knife painting techniques; bring supplies. $20; reservations required.
January 24
Build an Angel – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – Noon–5:00pm (drop-in). Embellish a base angel; glue/paint provided. $35 (includes angel). Needle Felted Throw Pillows with Brooks-Elizabeth (Ages 10+) – Spiva Center for the Arts, Harry M. Cornell Complex, 212 W 7th St – 1:00–4:30pm. Beginner needle felting workshop. $45; registration required.
January 27
Pokémon Club (Ages 6–12) – Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St – 5:00–5:45pm. Play cards, trade, and discuss Pokémon. Free.
January 30
Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney – Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S Main St – 2:00–5:00pm. Knife painting techniques; bring supplies. $20; reservations required.
