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Matisse Bus Trip

Monday, April 13, 2026

The first bus trip of the year takes us to the Art Institute of Chicago to see an engaging exhibit, Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color with the added bonus of seeing the AIC’s newly acquired (and first) Norman Rockwell, The Dugout, an Iconic Painting Featuring the 1948 Chicago Cubs.

Members: $115 | Non-Members: $130

Fee includes: continental breakfast at MMAA, AIC general admission, special exhibition admission, and a return wine & cheese snack. Lunch is on your own.

Departs MMAA: 9:30 am EST
Departs AIC: 3:30 pm CST
Returns MMAA: 7:15 pm EST

Fees are due upon registration.

$115 - Members
$130 - Nonmembers

Paper Portrait Party

Thursday, March 26, 2026

This is the perfect excuse to get together with friends, laugh a little too much, and make something wonderfully goofy. In this class, you’ll create a bold, expressive portrait of yourself or one of your friends using nothing but construction paper. Think of exaggerated features, unexpected color choices, and playful shapes. There are no rules here. We’ll lean into wild color palettes and cartoon-style designs to capture personality, mood, and attitude. The goal isn’t realism… It’s self-expression. By the end, you’ll have a trendy paper-cut cartoon portrait that’s full of character, humor, and very you.

Ages: 16 and up
Dates for class: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: non-members – $30, members – $25
Class Size Limit: 15

$25 - Members
$30 - Nonmembers

Spring Break Teen Watercolor Class

2 Days – Thursday, April 9th and Friday, 10th

Why not embrace the drama of storytelling? In this class, we will be creating a three-panel painting of a wordless narrative. This class will allow students to express themselves through the art of visual literacy. Students are encouraged to show off their creative spirit and imagination.

Ages: 13-18
Dates: Thursday, April 9th and Friday, 10th
Time: 3:00- 5:00
Cost: Member $55, Non- Members $60
Class Limit: 15

$55 - Members
$60 - Nonmembers

Spring Break – Silly Yarn Monsters! 

Tuesday, April 7th

Looking for something fun to do to enrich your child’s Spring break experience? Look no further, because the MMAA is hosting a fun experience for your little artist. Here, we will be making Silly Yarn Monster Friends! All who take the class will learn the ancient art of looming, with fun, vibrant colors. The kicker is, at the end, we will add a fun face to our project to make our monster come alive!
Ages: 8-12
Date: Tuesday, April 7th
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $30, Non-Members $35
Class Limit: 10
$30 - Members
$35 - Nonmembers

Let’s Make Our Own Derby Hat!

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Let’s create a fun, crazy hat to wear while watching the Kentucky Derby, or to wear to express your unique spirit! Class will provide a bunch of fun, wine, and some crazy items to incorporate into your hat. If you have a special idea of what kind of hat you would like to make, feel free to bring in your own supplies!

Ages: 21 and up
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5:30- 7:00
Cost: Member $ 50 Non-Member: $55
Class Limit: 15

$50 - Members
$55 - Nonmembers

Personal Oracle Card Making Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The art of tarot is filled with symbolism and whimsy. A form of art that can be both fun and silly, or serious and meaningful. Each person in class will choose a theme to contemplate and create a personalized painting about it. So, pick up your drawing pens and watercolors, let’s draw our fortune.
Ages: 16 and up
Dates: Thursday, May 21st or Thursday, May 28th
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Class Limit: 16
May 21: $25 - Members
May 21: $30 - Nonmembers
May 28: $25 - Members
May 28: $30 - Nonmembers

Sketch Club

Sketch Club is led by Emma Marsh. It explores 2-D sketching and artistic development. Open to participants at all levels. Participants bring their own supplies to sketch, often featuring prompts or themed sessions. The club sketches at both indoor and outdoor locations throughout the year, including at the Midwest Museum of American Art. 

$10 - Members
$15 - Nonmembers

Yoga in the Gallery

Join us on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:15–10:15 a.m. for Yoga in the Gallery. Please bring your own mat, but there will be a few extra on hand if you forget!

$10 per class | February 13, 14, 20 & 27

Hope to see you soon!

$10 per session

Questions or need assistance?

Call 574-293-6660 or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.org

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