Exploring the fantastic world of 2-D sketching with Emma Marsh.

Beginning Location: Midwest Museum of American Art

About the Club:

Welcome to Sketch Club, a creative community rooted in exploration and expression.

Meeting at the Midwest Museum of American Art, this class invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and other locations in Elkhart County. We’ll sketch en plein air, study masterworks up close, dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles.

With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. Sketch Club is a creative opportunity to be a part of a community of people who like to draw rooted in exploration, expression, and the rich artistic heritage of our region.

This club invites participants of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. At times, we’ll sketch en plein air or study masterworks up close. We will dive into American art history, and experiment with various media and styles. With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the Midwest through art, one page at a time.

Each meeting will be on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Sessions will be guided by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits.

Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members – For each class.

You don’t have to take consecutive sessions but drop in when you can. It’s flexible to your schedule!

Materials Needed: graphite pencils, charcoal, a drawing pen, and a sketchbook. These items are available for purchase at the museum if participants don’t have them.

Call 574-293-6660 for registration or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

About the Instructor:

Emma Marsh is the Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits at the Midwest Museum of American Art. She is a practicing artist, but before joining the museum, she began her career as an educator.

Emma has had experience teaching art in the public school setting and has led drawing classes at the South Bend Museum of Art.

She currently teaches drawing and continues developing her personal art practice at Lang Lab in South Bend.

Emma is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement by bringing a strong commitment to connecting people with the arts through her work at the Midwest Museum of American Art.

Please join us for our Noontime Talk on Thursday, March 5 with Lauren Steinhofer.

Lauren Steinhofer is a prolific South Bend artist who works closely with her community. Not only does she create paintings with strong symbolism, but she also spearheaded a large annual art festival in South Bend called YART.  

Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members.

2026 marks the 46^th year that the Midwest Museum of American Art (MMAA) will be sponsoring/hosting Youth Art Month, expanding the number of participating Elkhart County high schools from 4 to 6, including the Elkhart Area Career Center, Elkhart High School, Concord, Northridge, Fairfield, and Goshen. The 2026 theme for Youth Art Month is “The World Needs Art”.

The exhibit will open on Sunday, March 8, and continue through Sunday, April 19, 2026

Exploring the fantastic world of 2-D sketching with Emma Marsh.

Beginning Location: Midwest Museum of American Art

About the Club:

Welcome to Sketch Club, a creative community rooted in exploration and expression.

Meeting at the Midwest Museum of American Art, this class invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and other locations in Elkhart County. We’ll sketch en plein air, study masterworks up close, dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles.

With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. Sketch Club is a creative opportunity to be a part of a community of people who like to draw rooted in exploration, expression, and the rich artistic heritage of our region.

This club invites participants of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. At times, we’ll sketch en plein air or study masterworks up close. We will dive into American art history, and experiment with various media and styles. With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the Midwest through art, one page at a time.

Each meeting will be on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Sessions will be guided by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits.

Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members – For each class.

You don’t have to take consecutive sessions but drop in when you can. It’s flexible to your schedule!

Materials Needed: graphite pencils, charcoal, a drawing pen, and a sketchbook. These items are available for purchase at the museum if participants don’t have them.

Call 574-293-6660 for registration or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

About the Instructor:

Emma Marsh is the Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits at the Midwest Museum of American Art. She is a practicing artist, but before joining the museum, she began her career as an educator.

Emma has had experience teaching art in the public school setting and has led drawing classes at the South Bend Museum of Art.

She currently teaches drawing and continues developing her personal art practice at Lang Lab in South Bend.

Emma is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement by bringing a strong commitment to connecting people with the arts through her work at the Midwest Museum of American Art.

Please join us for our Noontime Talk on Thursday, March 12 with Elizabeth Kuntz.

Elizabeth is a Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, and Senior Advanced Instructor of Tai Chi and Qigong. Her work focuses on the intuitive feelings and visions that she receives while in a meditative state.  

Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members.

Friday morning, March 13, 2026, 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

Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, 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

Exploring the fantastic world of 2-D sketching with Emma Marsh.

Beginning Location: Midwest Museum of American Art

About the Club:

Welcome to Sketch Club, a creative community rooted in exploration and expression.

Meeting at the Midwest Museum of American Art, this class invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and other locations in Elkhart County. We’ll sketch en plein air, study masterworks up close, dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles.

With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. Sketch Club is a creative opportunity to be a part of a community of people who like to draw rooted in exploration, expression, and the rich artistic heritage of our region.

This club invites participants of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. At times, we’ll sketch en plein air or study masterworks up close. We will dive into American art history, and experiment with various media and styles. With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the Midwest through art, one page at a time.

Each meeting will be on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Sessions will be guided by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits.

Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members – For each class.

You don’t have to take consecutive sessions but drop in when you can. It’s flexible to your schedule!

Materials Needed: graphite pencils, charcoal, a drawing pen, and a sketchbook. These items are available for purchase at the museum if participants don’t have them.

Call 574-293-6660 for registration or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

About the Instructor:

Emma Marsh is the Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits at the Midwest Museum of American Art. She is a practicing artist, but before joining the museum, she began her career as an educator.

Emma has had experience teaching art in the public school setting and has led drawing classes at the South Bend Museum of Art.

She currently teaches drawing and continues developing her personal art practice at Lang Lab in South Bend.

Emma is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement by bringing a strong commitment to connecting people with the arts through her work at the Midwest Museum of American Art.