Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 4.
We will be joined by Elkhart-based artist Stephan Jeffrey Prugh,
Event Details
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 4.
We will be joined by Elkhart-based artist Stephan Jeffrey Prugh, whose award-winning artwork “Indeterminate Agency” is featured in the 47th Elkhart Juried Regional.
Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members.
Gallery Talks or Noon Time Talks each Thursday will be limited to 75 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. Program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until the conclusion of the program at 1:15 pm.
Give Old Treasures New Life!Have you ever saved your grandmother’s costume jewelry and wondered what to do with it? Join us at the museum for a relaxing evening of creativity, wine, and holiday spirit as we transform vintage jewelry into stunning holiday collages, think sparkling trees, festive wreaths, or your own original design. Bring your own jewelry for a personal touch or use pieces from the museum’s shared collection. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the season and create something truly special.
1-day workshop | 2-hours per session: Thursday, December 4, 5:30 – 7:30 PM or choose Thursday, December 11, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $35 per person. All Materials Included! Once the creativity starts flowing, so will the wine, making for a relaxed and joyful evening of art and holiday cheer!
Workshop Overview:Participants will enjoy a festive, hands-on workshop using vintage costume jewelry provided by the museum. Participants will dismantle and rearrange sparkling pieces on a suede board to create their own holiday-themed collage. The class will begin with a brief demonstration outlining the project and creative process. Then, participants can trace a shape, such as a Christmas tree, before selecting from a variety of jewelry and beads to design their artwork.
Register by calling 574-293-6660 or e-mail r.roberts@midwestmuseum.usClass size is limited to a maximum of 15 participants, 21 years or older.
Friday morning, December 5, 2025, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement
Event Details
Friday morning, December 5, 2025,9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present all around us. All levels are welcome.
Class Fee: $7 Museum Members | $10 Non-Members
Taught By: Jenny Nolan
Jenny is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and is a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider (YACEP). She completed each of her trainings at Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica. In 2018 she established Pura Vida Popup Yoga and has over 1800 teaching hours completed in group, private, high school, athletic team, and retreat settings.
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 11.
We will be joined by LaPorte artist J.J. Weinberg whose
Event Details
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 11.
We will be joined by LaPorte artist J.J. Weinberg whose artwork is featured in the 47th Elkhart Juried Regional.
Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members.
Gallery Talks or Noon Time Talks each Thursday will be limited to 75 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. Program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until the conclusion of the program at 1:15 pm.
Give Old Treasures New Life!Have you ever saved your grandmother’s costume jewelry and wondered what to do with it? Join us at the museum for a relaxing evening of creativity, wine, and holiday spirit as we transform vintage jewelry into stunning holiday collages, think sparkling trees, festive wreaths, or your own original design. Bring your own jewelry for a personal touch or use pieces from the museum’s shared collection. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the season and create something truly special.
1-day workshop | 2-hours per session: Thursday, December 4, 5:30 – 7:30 PM or choose Thursday, December 11, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $35 per person. All Materials Included! Once the creativity starts flowing, so will the wine, making for a relaxed and joyful evening of art and holiday cheer!
Workshop Overview:Participants will enjoy a festive, hands-on workshop using vintage costume jewelry provided by the museum. Participants will dismantle and rearrange sparkling pieces on a suede board to create their own holiday-themed collage. The class will begin with a brief demonstration outlining the project and creative process. Then, participants can trace a shape, such as a Christmas tree, before selecting from a variety of jewelry and beads to design their artwork.
Register by calling 574-293-6660 or e-mail r.roberts@midwestmuseum.usClass size is limited to a maximum of 15 participants, 21 years or older.
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 18
We will be joined by Warsaw-based artist, Heidi Bailey, whose
Event Details
Please join us for our Noon Time Talk on Thursday, December 18
We will be joined by Warsaw-based artist, Heidi Bailey, whose artwork received the Best Sculpture Award in the 47th Elkhart Juried Regional.
Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members.
Gallery Talks or Noon Time Talks each Thursday will be limited to 75 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. Program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until the conclusion of the program at 1:15 pm.
Friday morning, December 26, 2025, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement
Event Details
Friday morning, December 26, 2025,9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present all around us. All levels are welcome.
Class Fee: $7 Museum Members | $10 Non-Members
Taught By: Jenny Nolan
Jenny is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and is a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider (YACEP). She completed each of her trainings at Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica. In 2018 she established Pura Vida Popup Yoga and has over 1800 teaching hours completed in group, private, high school, athletic team, and retreat settings.
Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement
Event Details
Saturday morning, December 27, 2025,9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present all around us. All levels are welcome.
Class Fee: $7 Museum Members | $10 Non-Members
Taught By: Jenny Nolan
Jenny is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and is a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider (YACEP). She completed each of her trainings at Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica. In 2018 she established Pura Vida Popup Yoga and has over 1800 teaching hours completed in group, private, high school, athletic team, and retreat settings.
