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.
Events & Programs
You are invited to join us for the free public exhibition opening reception!
From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games celebrates the legacy, spirit, and impact of the Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador. This exhibition captures the stories, memories, and moments that have shaped the Games from the athletes and volunteers.
Enjoy light refreshments, remarks from special guests, and the opportunity to view the exhibition. You will also catch Gusty, the official mascot of the 2025 Canada Games, at 2:30 PM!
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Learn more about the exhibition here: From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games | The Rooms, Newfoundland and Labrador
Image credit: Track and Field, Canada Summer Games, St. John’s, 1977.
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
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.