Mary Ann Western, owner & instructor - Sketch Pad - Plainfield

  • The Sketch Pad Art StudioThis is a thrilling opportunity to teach and share my love for the arts at the Sketch Pad. I am busy preparing the studio which is located in a historic home on Main Street in Plainfield. My years in teaching art to children have been rewarding and inspiring. I am looking forward to teaching drawing, painting, and sculpture in a setting that nurtures students to develop their skills and provides time to create lasting works of art that they can be proud of.
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  • My Indiana teaching license is in Visual Arts for grades K-12, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University. The last year of my training was spent in Indianapolis where I had the pleasure of learning from fabulous artists at the Herron School of Art.
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  • I taught art for 12 years in the elementary school setting in Plainfield, two years at Van Buren Elementary for the Plainfield School Corporation and the following ten years at Saint Susanna School. I was awarded the Mother Theodore Guerin Award for excellence in teaching and Teacher of the Year from the Optimist Club. My passion for drawing and painting also led to a successful business in mural painting. In addition to client’s homes you can view my work in the Avant Gard Salon, Mona’s Hair Salon and the Canal Grille Mediterranean Bistro, both in Broadripple.
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  • I am anxious to meet students and parents at the Sketch Pad’s new home in Plainfield. You will find it a warm and inviting place where students can learn and express their individual creativity.
Testimonials

The Sketch Pad Art StudioMrs. Western is a wonderful teacher. She exposes the students to several different mediums while they explore work of the great artists and styles. My children loved her class. The Sketch Pad Art Studio

The Sketch Pad Art StudioWith her gentle and skillful guidance, Mary Ann nurtured our daughter's love for sketching and painting. Our daughter's success and confidence in high school art is a reflection of Mary Ann's artistic influence! The Sketch Pad Art Studio

– Norm and Jeannie Legge

The Sketch Pad Art StudioMary Ann teaches the fundamentals of art in a fun way, keeping the children engaged at all times. She is extremely talented, and shares her talents with others selflessly. Mary Ann has a very positive attitude, and pushes each student to reach their creative potential. The Sketch Pad Art Studio