Get ready for a sweet adventure! This three-day camp is packed with exciting and whimsical art inspired by all things candy. Students will work across multiple mediums, creating their own colorful paintings, playful sculptures, and more sugary-sweet creations. Perfect for young artists with a big imagination and a love for treats.
About the Instructor:
Brooks Billings brings creativity, care, and a deep passion for arts education to her role as an art teacher in the Northeastern Oklahoma Public School System. Since joining the school’s art program in 2021, Brooks has built an inspiring classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore different mediums, embrace the creative process, and express themselves fearlessly.
A longtime Joplin resident, Brooks comes from a family of educators, artists, and musicians. Her approach to teaching is hands-on and heart-forward—if the room isn’t a little messy, she says, they probably aren’t creating! One of her proudest moments as an full time art educator was curating a student art show that felt like a professional gallery exhibition, highlighting the talent and voice of each young artist.
Outside the classroom, Brooks is a proud wife, mom, and “Omi” to twin grandbabies. Her commitment to nurturing creativity in others—both in the classroom and beyond—makes her a natural fit within the Spiva teaching community.
