ROOMS OF BLOOMS
The First Annual Greater Fox Valley Floral Show
Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays throughout March 2010
Lead Sponsor
Additional Support
Spring arrives early this year at the Paine Art Center and Gardens with the presentation of the First Annual Greater Fox Valley Floral Show. This new event, called “Rooms of Blooms,” celebrates the art of floral design within the ornate rooms of the historic Paine mansion.
The floral show is on view every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of March. “Rooms of Blooms” features over one hundred artistic fresh flower arrangements by twenty designers from the region. The beautiful floral creations are inspired by favorite artworks in the Paine’s collection and the exquisite décor of the mansion. “Rooms of Blooms” also features six elaborately designed table settings by area designers.
Come and see the historic interiors bursting with bouquets that are artworks themselves and wander each table setting and marvel at their ingenuity and creativity. Satisfy your spring fever this March by visiting the Paine and enjoying the amazing splendor and spectrum of fresh flowers.
Floral Show Hours
Friday, Saturday, 11 am-7 pm
Sunday, 11 am-4 pm
Admission
$9 Adult, $5 Youth
FREE Members
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
On Fridays and Saturdays throughout March, the Paine is pleased to offer a series of educational programs related to Rooms of Blooms. The workshops are free with paid admission to the floral show and no pre-registration is required. The workshops are held in the Kimberly Room on the first floor of the mansion near the Gift Shop.
March 12, 2010, 1:00 pm
FUN WITH EXOTIC TROPICAL FLOWERS
with Jim Kolb of House of Flowers
March 12, 2010, 3:00 pm
GALLERY TALK
with Laura Fiser, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions of
the Paine Art Center and Gardens
March 13, 2010, 1:00 pm
FRUIT & FLOWERS
with Carol Lane of Riverside Florist & Greenhouse
March 13, 2010, 3:00 pm
GARDEN PARTIES
with Jeff Uhlenbauck of Twigs Floral Gallery
March 19, 2010, 1:00 pm
FUN WITH SUCCULENTS
with Sheila Glaske, Curator of Horticulture of
the Paine Art Center and Gardens
March 19, 2010, 3:00 pm
DESIGNING WITHIN A CONTAINER
with Brian Pribbernow of Sterling
Gardens Florist & Boutique
March 19, 2010, 5:00 pm
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
with Patrick Creed of Botanicals Floral
Studio
March 20, 2010, 1:00 pm
SPRING FLOWER ARRANGING
with Ross Marshall of Marshall Florist
March 20, 2010, 3:00 pm
THE BEAUTY OF PERENNIALS
with Tom Fojtik, Retired Master Gardener
March 26, 2010, 1:00 pm
BULBS 101
with Sheila Glaske, Curator of Horticulture of the Paine
Art Center and Gardens
March 26, 2010, 3:00 pm
TABLE STYLES WITH A TWIST
with Jeff Uhlenbauck of Twigs Floral Gallery
and Cindy Williquette of Silhouettes
March 27, 2010, 1:00 pm
FLORAL ART, LOCALLY GROWN!
with Nichole Campbell of Petal Pusher
March 27, 2010, 3:00 pm
CREATIONS IN SUGAR
with Tamara Mugerauer of Tamara’s Cakes
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Programs are offered on Saturdays in the Family Discovery Gallery on a drop-in basis from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The programs are geared for children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required. Programs are free with admission to the Paine.
March 13, 2010
CUTE AS A BUTTON(S)! with Molly Roell
This creative project is filled with color, line and shapes. Molly Roell will show you the basics of composing your own “button bouquet” starting with colorful stems and leaves that twine and turn. Then adding a merry medley of brightly colored buttons, plant it in a tiny pot and you’ll have a sweet centerpiece to keep or give away!
March 20, 2010
BEATEN BLOSSOMS with Hannah Bober
Fresh cut flowers don’t last a long time. One way to keep the memory of some pretty blooms is to take a photograph. Hannah Bober has another way to help you remember their beauty. However, you will have to trust her when she tells you that you will use a hammer with delicate blossoms and end up with a lovely wall hanging. It may sound a bit odd, but you will enjoy the process and the results!
March 27, 2010
FLORAL ARRANGING with Katie Scott
Just like when you want to paint a picture and sit down with some paints, brushes and paper, a floral designer gathers supplies when he or she wants to create a beautiful flower arrangement. Of course they need fresh flowers in a variety of colors, a nice container and plenty of green leaves with interesting textures. Katie Scott will have all you need to design your own arrangement waiting for you in the Family Discovery Gallery. It is sure to look great on your table and smell wonderful too!
MUSICAL PROGRAMS
The Paine is pleased to offer live musical programs by area ensembles every Sunday in March. The programs are free with paid admission to the floral show.
March 14, 2010
11:00 am-1:00 pm, Ars Longa Quartet
1:00-3:00 pm, Oshkosh Youth Symphony Ensemble
March 21, 2010
11:00 am-3:00 pm, Ars Longa Quartet
March 28, 2010
11:00 am-1:00 pm, Ars Longa Quartet
1:00-3:00 pm, Oshkosh Youth Symphony Ensemble
Rooms of Blooms
The First Annual Greater Fox Valley Floral Show
LEAD PRESENTERS
Botanicals Floral Studio, Fond du Lac
House of Flowers, Oshkosh
The Wreath Factory at Otter Creek, Menasha & Plymouth
FEATURED PRESENTERS
Charles The Florist, Appleton
Goin' to Pot Orchids and Repotting Service, Neenah
Hrnaks Flowers & Gifts, Oshkosh
Marshall Florist, Kaukauna
Petal Pusher, Green Bay
PRESENTERS
Becky’s Cottage Floral, Fond du Lac
Bouchard’s Floral & Gifts, Green Bay
Burst, Green Bay
Garden Gate, Omro & Oshkosh
Holiday Florist, Winneconne
Memorial Florists & Greenhouses, Neenah & Appleton
Riverside Florist & Greenhouse, Appleton
Twigs Floral Gallery, Green Bay
Wood’s Floral & Gifts, Fond du Lac
SPECIAL PRESENTERS
Botanicals Floral Studio, Fond du Lac
House of Flowers, Oshkosh
The Wreath Factory at Otter Creek, Menasha & Plymouth
Sterling Gardens Florist & Boutique, Neenah
Tamara's Cakes, Oshkosh
Twig’s Floral Gallery & Silhouettes, Green Bay
Rooms of Blooms is generously sponsored by Lead Sponsor Community First Credit Union with additional support by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, and media support by Castle Pierce Printing, Oshkosh Northwestern, Time Warner Cable, WBAY TV2, and WOSH radio station.