Work by our Art Students, Fall/Winter 2008:

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Special Hours for
AASD Inservice Day
and Veteran's Day:
Museum Open Monday
and Tuesday, Nov. 10th and
11th, 10 AM to 3:30 PM




Halloween Haunted Party! We are set to have our 1st Halloween Haunted House Party on October 30th and 31st from 5-10pm
For ages 2 and up!

Admission: 1 canned food item per person. Proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent De Paul's Food Bank


If you would like to participate give us a call at 944-6830
or email at jon@gottshall.com

Monday, October 6
Noon to 4 pm

Follow Up: This was a huge success and we gave away well over 16 bags of coats!
The rest of the warm weather gear was given to St. Vincent De Paul's.
Winter Coat Drive and Give away
We are working with the Newcomers Club to distribute coats
to any child who needs them.

If you have any coats or warm clothing your kids have out grown, bring them over

to the Quaint Corner. You may even find something for your own kids!


ART CLASSES 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays!
September: Creating paper clay creations!
October: Painting by traditional ways
November: Mixed Media Painting

Date: Starts September 9th

Time: 3:30 pm till 5:00 pm
Cost: Free with a suggested donation of $5
Each art class is repeated on Thursday, so if you miss a class you can get started on the following Thursday.



Come to the first ever "A Fancy Nancy and Handsome Henry Tea Party" at the Quaint Corner Children's Museum!
Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Time: 5-8 pm
Cost: $5 per person!

There will be a door prize! Please RSVP by August 26, 2008
This is a fancy, over-the-top dress-up party at the Quaint Corner Children's Museum where the fanciest and wackiest outfits will win prizes.
Food will be supplied and we will have a photographer on site for photo opportunities.
Children as well as parents are encouraged to "dress-up" for this fun event at the museum.
RSVP 944-6830 before August 26th.
Funds benefit the Children's museum which is a non-profit organization.
BAKE SALE AT THE MUSUEM Friday June 20th from 10 am to 2 pm!
Come support the musuem and get something sweet to eat! :)
It's SUMMER ART CAMP
at the Museum!
Postponed till June 16th through the 20th due to weather
1st week of art

Time: 9:30 am to 12 pm.
This Art Camp deals with making Altered Art Quilts geared to
Kids.
We'll be exploring print making/dying/mixed media
to create one-of-a-kind mini-quilts. Cost: $75 for the week

Coming soon On-line Museum Gift Shop at the Quaint Corner!

We are looking for images/photographs/slides of the Story Book Forest for a special Exhibition project at the Quaint Corner Children's Museum. We would like to showcase different perspectives of the Story book Forest to capture the magic of childhood and bring back some of those wonderful memories many of us share. Please contact us for more information at 814 944-6830 or jon@gottshall.com


New!!The art of Rachel Diandrea! Is now on exhibit on the first floor.

Currently, on display the miniture Quilts of Kim Hambric!

The Astronomy-Themed Artwork of Sam Dietze is now on display at Quaint Corner in the Science Room

Yoga Classes Contact:Linda Flanigan at 942-2002

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Volunteers always needed! High school students looking for community volunteer opportunities are welcome to contact us!


We now take online donations through PayPal

The Gift Shop
The Quaint Corner Museum would like to thank our supporters in the business community for their generous assistance. Contributions from businesses and individuals in our community allow us to improve, grow and provide educational services.





Breaking News: Quaint Corner has been awarded a grant from the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation for children's art education programs for the fall!
Quaint Corner has been given another grant from the Rural Arts Foundation to continue their after-school program!

We are greatly appreciative of all contributions and feel this shows the support of the community as well as a place for kids
and families to have quality time together. Thank you so much!


Quaint Corner's website is an Amazon Associate, and a percentage of any purchases you make through the above link will be donated to the museum!

Address:
2000 Union Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Map to the Museum, Including Parking Locations

Additional Driving Directions

Phone: (814) 944-6830
Sundays and other days for Birthdays and special appointments only

Regular Fall Hours

Tuesday 1 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 5:30 pm
Family Fridays 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

Free After-school Art Lessons

Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Pricing for Museum Admission:

$5 regular admission per person
$50 one-year family membership
Children 2 and under: Free admission!

FAMILY FOR $5 on FRIDAYS!: One $5 admission covers the entire family!


All classes require registration. To register, e-mail Emily Dimov-Gottshall at emily@gottshall.com or call (814) 941-0489 at least 24 hours prior to class time.











The Quaint Corner Children's Museum and Discovery Center is housed in a historic mansion built in 1893 by Daniel O'Rorke, a prominent local contractor who also worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He and his wife, Mary Magdalene (Lynn) raised eight of their own children and 3 of Mary's children from a previous marriage in this house. A total of 11 children! The architects who designed the house were the Beezer Brothers, a nationally known firm who also designed the original Llyswen cottages on Logan Boulevard. Daniel O'Rorke lived until 1909. For some years the house was split into apartments, until restored by the present owner.

"The house typifies Queen Anne architecture with examples of wooden relief, stained and beveled glass and gives the viewer a delightful example of the craftsmanship of early Altoona. It is a showcase in itself--the perfect place for a museum"--Sherron Miller, 1988.















The Quaint Corner Children's Museum and Discover Center is a great location for children's birthday parties! Parties can be booked on any day the museum is open, and other days by special arrangement. Partygoers have full access to all the public areas of the museum.

Cost:



Scheduled days fill up fast, so parties should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.

Party area includes the use of 2 large Victorian themed rooms which can be connected for a large party or kept small.
Bring your own food and decorations!












A Quaint Corner Children's Museum and Discover Center
Founded in 1986 by Susan Foreman, whose dream of a place where children can touch, explore, and feel comfortable with the arts became a reality.


This Children's Museum is dedicated to Lucretia Wood, a teacher who brought wonder and music to her classroom.


In Loving Memory of Betty M. Simington

Who kindheartedly volunteered her time, to make this children's museum a better place from 1998-2001. Loved and sadly missed by all at Quaint Corner.

 		The museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, staffed by volunteers. Donations of time, money and/or supplies are always welcomed!

"In 1982 a coffee and tea shop was opened in the three-story brick mansion. Two rooms of the house, which was once a studio used by voice and piano instructor Martha Roberts, were redecorated. The rooms' decor capitalizes on the beveled and stained glass windows, hardwood floors and carved French doors of the 1890s home."

"After several years in the planning, a Quaint Corner children's museum now occupies most of the remainder of the historical site."

--Debbie Epple, Altoona Mirror, 1987.

Mission Statement

"The mission is to expose as many children as possible to the fun of learning through a hands-on approach and to emphasize the importance of family values, caring about the community, and growing up to be productive members of society."

Reason for the Museum

"The Museum was founded: to promote creative thought in children, to foster appreciation of history, art and science through a hands-on approach, to increase an awareness of the cultural richness of early Altoona, and to motivate the community to become involved in this on-going cultural pursuit."

























Art Classes by Emily Dimov-Gottshall


Private Art Classes/Rates available starting at $75 for 10 students (all supplies included)

Fall Art Classes
at the Museum!

Time: 3:30 pm to 5 pm.

Cost: Free with a suggested donation of $5



Classes: 1st series Clay (for the month of September)
The object of the basic clay class is to expose youth to 3- Dimensional
objects and foster thinking beyond a flat surface.
Students would begin with a simple paper mache project. Once this was
accomplished they would be encouraged to take paperclay and "enhance"
this sculpture in a different and unique way. Their designs would be
given a finishing coat of paint and varnish. Pieces created by the
artists would be displayed in the gallery on the 1st floor as well as
local libraries. We will exhibit the work on the website for Quaint
Corner as well (www.quaintcorner.org).

2nd series Painting (for the month of October)
The object of the painting class would be an introduction to basic
painting skills using watercolor paints. Once 2 paintings have been
accomplished, young artists would be allowed to experiment with more
traditional medium, acrylic paints. Paintings would be chose by the
artist after a simple critique to be displayed in the art gallery on
the 1st floor as well. We would encourage artists to promote and
market their work, learn skills in basic business management as well
as creating pieces they enjoy and want to share with others.


3rd series Mixed Media (for the month of November)
The mixed media workshop would touch on a combination of art skills
from layering work with paper, collages, painting and print making.
This class would create pieces that incorporated both traditional and
non-traditional elements to create new pieces as well as
encourage "thinking outside the box". Students would be encouraged to
bring objects from home, found objects, recycled boxes, paper, cans,
etc and would create art works that directly change everyday objects
from their own environment. The purpose of this class is to create
awareness in how we view art and that it's not just something in a
museum but is directly created from our own hands and points of view.
Again, we would display the art pieces in 1st floor gallery and work
on how the artist can market their work and understand basic business
management skills.

We will have a few Holiday themed pieces with time allowance.


Space is limited. If we get another grant, we will aim to have
morning art classes at a later date.

Age: Is based on the interest level of the child and the involvement of the parent.



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Adult Art Classes


6 week Classes $50, Supplies included

Basic Sketching/Drawing $15 per class M 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Beginning Watercolor $20 per class W 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Altered Arts (Collage / Mixed Media)$15 per classTBA for Fall


Children


5 week Classes $35, Supplies included

Mixed Media Painting $7 per class TBA
Basic Sewing$7 per classTBA



All classes require registration. To register, e-mail Emily Dimov-Gottshall at emily@gottshall.com or call (814) 941-0489 at least 24 hours prior to class time.

Children's Art Classes are geared towards elementary-aged students. If there is interest by older students, I will start evening classes for Mixed Media Painting and Basic Sewing.

 		Limit 10 Students per Class
For More Information:
Call 944-6830 or 941-0489
or e-mail emily@gottshall.com
www.edgegal.com


About the Teacher

Emily Dimov-Gottshall is an artist from Los Angeles, California. She earned her B.A. in Fine Arts from the California State University in 2000 and has been published in several online children's magazines and pet publications. She has also sold her work internationally as a freelance artist. At her studio in Altoona she designs and creates one-of-a-kind artwork to sell online and in local venues. Her first children's book: Emily and Mr. Nelson" was recently published. Ms. Dimov has received her Act 34 and 151 clearances for teaching children in Pennsylvania. Her work is also currently on display in the central hallway of Blair Medical Associates in Altoona.






with Linda Flanigan


Spring Yoga Classes
Two sessions to choose from:

Evening Women's Yoga Class: TBA TBA
TBA TBA
Cost: $25 for either 5-week series Class Size: 5-8 studentsThese classes are for the beginning yoga student designed to introduce one to basic poses and warmup flows. If you've always wanted to try yoga, this is a good place to start.

Contact: Linda Flanigan at 942-2002 YogaFit Level 1 Trained



Donations Wish List



The Quaint Corner Children's Museum and Discovery Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Much of our growth depends on contributions, both monetary and in the form of supplies.

Our donation "wish list" for non-monetary donations:

  • Art Supplies! Paper, non-toxic paints, glue, glitter, scissors
  • Costumes that your children have outgrown.
  • Bags of Play Sand, always useful for renewing the largest indoor sandbox in Blair County
  • A glass-front refrigerator, the kind used to sell cold drinks in stores
  • A washer and dryer. This will simplify many cleaning and washing tasks at the museum.