Friday mornings, 9:15 a.m. – 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 around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $7 Museum Members, $10 Non-Members

Saturday mornings, 9:15 a.m. – 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 around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $7 Museum Members, $10 Non-Members

Join us in celebrating the 47th anniversary of the Midwest Museum of American Art.

This year we will be honoring Tuck Langland. Tuck is a sculptor and former professor of sculpture at Indiana University South Bend. He is also the former Vice President of the National Sculpture Society. In 2013, he won the national award from National Sculpture Society (NSS) of New York City.

Tuck’s monument-size bronze figures are featured in hospitals, churches, private collections, museums, sculpture gardens, and dozens of other places. Well known sculptures created by Tuck include the Herman B. Wells statue, a sculpture of Ernie Pyle which sits outside of Franklin Hall at Indiana University Bloomington, the statue of Art Decio and his wife, Pat, which is on the Elkhart Civic Plaza and the Muse of Music (featured here) at the Midwest Museum of American Art.

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.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

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.

Friday mornings, 9:15 a.m. – 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 around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $7 Museum Members, $10 Non-Members

Saturday mornings, 9:15 a.m. – 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 around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

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.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

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.

Join Trevor Wendzonka, Chief Marketing Officer of the Elkhart Public Library, for an engaging discussion on the vital role libraries play in today’s world. He will explore how libraries serve as dynamic community hubs for information, connection, and learning. He will also expand on why they remain an essential pillar of our community, even in the digital age.

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

Noontime Talks are sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Draw Your Destiny: The Art of Oracle Card Design

Explore the rich symbolism and artistry behind oracle cards in this creative workshop. Participants will learn about the history and imagery of traditional oracle decks, then design and illustrate their own original card using drawing, watercolor, and mixed media techniques. No art experience necessary, bring your imagination.

Sign up at our on-line store: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Ages: 16+

Dates: Thursday, May 21st

Time: 5:30 to 7:00

Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members

Limit of People: 16

Saturday mornings, 9:15 a.m. – 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 around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $7 Museum Members, $10 Non-Members

An Introduction to Wood Carving

With guest instructor, Yuming “Griffin” Liu, design instructor from St. Mary’s

There is something deeply satisfying about transforming a simple block of wood into a functional, handcrafted object — and that is exactly what you will do in this hands-on two-session workshop. Whittle While You Work introduces participants to the timeless craft of wood carving, guiding learners of all ages and experience levels through the process of shaping, hollowing, and refining a beautiful wooden spoon from start to finish.

Using basswood and traditional hand tools, participants will explore the fundamentals of subtractive carving — learning how to read the grain of the wood, control their cuts with precision, and bring a functional form to life through patience and practice. Along the way, there is plenty of room for personal expression, as subtle choices in shape and design make each finished spoon uniquely your own.

Safety and material awareness are woven throughout the workshop, making this an accessible and welcoming experience for first-time carvers and seasoned crafters alike. Leave with a one-of-a-kind spoon — and maybe a new favorite hobby.

Our guest instructor, Yuming “Griffin” Liu, is a sculptor born and raised in China. He holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MFA in Sculpture at the University of Notre Dame, where he has taught for two years.

Ages: 16 and up

Dates: Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28

Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Cost: $70 for members, $75 for non-members

Limit of People: 15

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.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

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.

Held on the last Wednesday of the month, May – September, Art Walk features art for sale at commercial locations in Downtown Elkhart (including at the Midwest Museum of American Art), live music, community art projects and so much more! Come join the fun!

May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26 & September 30

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Join renowned sculptor Tuck Langland, celebrated for his lively bronze figures and imaginative public art, as he presents The Egyptian Series, where Tuck reimagines ancient Egypt through a contemporary lens, sharing the inspiration, process, and stories behind this captivating collection.

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

Noontime Talks are sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.