Family Discovery Gallery
The Family Discovery Gallery is an interactive center for children and their families. With over a dozen "hands on" exhibits, the Family Discovery Gallery introduces and explores the Paine's exceptional combination of architecture, gardens and art. The Paine's gallery has three learning areas called Discover the House, Discover Gardens, and Discover Art, as well as a central activity area for changing projects and workshops that encourage children to look, touch, experiment and create in new and fun ways.
The activities in the Family Discovery Gallery are free with admission to the Paine (free for members and Big Brothers Big Sisters participants).
Family Programs
A new schedule of fun and creative Family Programs is offered every Saturday in the Family Discovery Gallery. In coordination with local artists, community members, teachers and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students, the Paine’s Family Programs encourage children to learn about art, architecture and horticulture in new ways.
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 (free for Paine Members and Big Brothers Big Sisters participants).
January 28, 2012
SNOWY OWLS with Danielle Lokken
A bit unusual for a Wisconsin winter, this year there are signs of an “irruption” of Snowy Owls visiting from northern Canada. That means many more of these magnificent birds will be sighted than usual. With wingspans of about 52 inches and regal white feathers, these birds enjoy perching on fence posts and road signs. Since not all of us will be lucky enough to spot a real snowy owl, Danielle Lokken wants to help you make your own miniature owl that you can place in clear view right in your own home.
February 4, 2012
SHAPER PAPER SCULPTURES with Lewis Olesky
What can you do with paper and water? If you are using the extraordinary Shaper Paper with Lewis Olesky today in our Family Discovery Gallery, the possibilities are endless! Animals, birds, planes, people, mythical beings or space aliens. Flowers, towers, stars, cars, hearts and houses. You are the sculptor; you choose your subject and begin. Who knows? Maybe what you start with ends up as something else!
February 11, 2012
BUTTON BOUQUETS with Miranda Morrissey
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Are you thinking about someone you care about and what to give them as a small token of your affection? Miranda Morrissey can help you make a colorful bouquet guaranteed to bring sunny smiles and lots of hugs!
February 18, 2012
ECO FRIENDLY CITYSCAPE with Lewis Olesky
Would you like to practice urban planning? You know—decide where streets, buildings and parks in a city should go. Meet Lewis Olesky for a special project that gives you a chance to be in charge of a “mini community”. Use recyclable items, tape and glue and design a neighborhood that suits you. Then take an imaginary stroll through YOUR town.
February 25, 2012
HIDDEN IN THE NIGHT with Katie Scott
Scritch—scratch!!! Listen closely and you will hear an unusual noise coming from the Family Discovery Gallery today. There you will find Katie Scott showing children how to use a special tool called a stylus on some midnight black paper. But all this scratching will reveal some fantastic artwork. When color is added and you hold your drawing up to the light, it will almost glow!
March 3, 2012
BEADED BUGS AND THEIR FLORAL HABITAT with Miranda Morrissey & Cherish Heath
More than flowers and grass grows in garden! Of course there are trees and bushes too. But what about the tiny creatures that enjoy the habitat along with the plants? Caterpillars and beetles wander about and dragonflies flit from flower to flower. Miranda Morrissey and Cherish Heath will help you to design a floral collage complete with one or two of the colorful insects that also call a garden home.
March 10, 2012
FLOWER FACES with Lewis Olesky
Beautiful flowers surround you when you visit the Paine Art Center and Gardens today, but why not take home a few blooms you create with Lewis Olesky to brighten your own home? Make some rare blossoms of your own that will have a surprise center that smiles back at you! Note: this project requires finishing at home with adult supervision.
March 17, 2012
WEE BLARNEY STONES with Sonja Higgins
A legend began in Ireland in 1446 that if you kissed a certain stone at the Blarney Castle, you will receive a gift—the gift of eloquence. Some folks say this is the gift of gab—meaning you will certainly have a lot to say! Create your own miniature blarney stone with Sonja Higgins and then give it a kiss and everyone will listen!
March 24, 2012
ON GEORGE WASHINGTON’S FARM with Miranda Morrissey & Cherish Heath
Mount Vernon was George Washington’s home in Virginia, but it was also a farm where crops and animals were raised. For some fun today, join Miranda Morrissey and Cherish Heath and make a handful of animal puppets of some of the creatures you might have seen any day if you visited our first president’s country home. Then use our puppet theater and present a show filled with the “moos” and “baa’s” and perhaps a “meow” or a “bark” that would have filled his barnyard over two hundred years ago.
March 31, 2012
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS with Lewis Olesky
Our first president, George Washington, loved his home, Mt. Vernon in Virginia. Working over many years, he expanded his mansion to include a third floor and added “wings” to each end of the home. While you may not live in a mansion, there is no reason you can’t create a floor plan for a grand home and use some of his ideas. Lewis Olesky will help you draw and plan. Perhaps, just like Washington, you will change and add to your design until you have it just as you like it.
Family Discovery Gallery Sponsors
The Family Discovery Gallery and related programs are generously supported by:
American Air Environmental Services
American Transmission Company
Associated Bank
Associated Trust Company
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
Bemis Company
Bergstrom Corporation
Cartridge World, Oshkosh
Community First Credit Union
Custom Tree Surgery
Digital Printing Innovations
Fastsigns
Fox Valley Savings Bank
Fulfillnet, Inc
Gartman Mechanical Services
Harp Gallery
Heidi A. Heath Farms
Herbert H. Kohl Charities
Hiwela Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Kingsbury
Kitz & Pfeil True Value Hardware
Phyllis L. Leach
M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank
Mail List Processing
Mountain Dog Media
Oshkosh Coil Spring
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation
Oshkosh Trophy
Rucinsky’s Painting
Sadoff & Rudoy Industries
Sammons Plumbing
Target
Valley Graphics
Valley Pest Control
Wesner Auto Body
WIPFLI LLP
Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
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