Elaina Edman (bottom left) an art specialist for the Joplin R-8 school district, presented a creativity workshop Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at Spiva Center for the Arts. Those attending included (from top left) Tom Jones, Wendy Milliman, David Davidson, Kelly Reed and Mary Lou Reed.

The workshop was for artists, business professionals and anyone interested in getting
off to a creative, productive start in the new year! Elaina Edman, Art Specialist for the Joplin R-8 school system, holds a masters degree in art education and is currently finishing a specialist’s degree in leadership studies at Pittsburg State University. She brings her fascination with the current research in creativity to our afternoon workout, offering tips
and exercises to strengthen your creative muscles.