Inspired by Grenfell Collection: Needle Felting Ornaments
Date: Nov 16
10:00 am
- 2:00 pm
Where: The Tom and Susan 'Kent' Foran Classroom
Needle felting is the art of sculpting forms with wool. A simple craft that you can learn quickly and create beautiful, original art. Join us to create a fun and colorful holiday ornament that you can treasure for years to come, inspired by the archival images collected from the Grenfell Mission. No experience necessary. Registration Required Suitable for ages 14 and up. Please note: This event is sold out. Please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090 to add your name to the waitlist or contact Joy Barfoot at joybarfoot@therooms.ca to find out more about the workshop content.
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Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow Tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30–40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Join architects Philip Pratt, Charles Henley, and Paul Blackwood of PHB Group for an insightful and engaging conversation about the design journey behind The Rooms. Perched above St. John's, this architectural landmark—clad in local granite and wood, brushed aluminum, and sweeping glass—offers a stunning presence and panoramic views of the city and harbour below.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the minds behind the building’s bold and thoughtful design. Learn how vision, place, and materials came together to shape an enduring cultural icon.
Cost: $15 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.