International Rug Hooking Day


Date: Dec 4
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Join us for an afternoon of all things rug hooking and help celebrate International Rug Hooking Day!

The afternoon will include a talk on the tradition of rug hooking in Newfoundland and Labrador along with contemporary rug hooking designs and fabrics; a look at samples from The Rooms collections; and a demonstration of punch needle rug hooking. 

Following the presentations, there will be a show and share of rug hooking.

Presenters are: Dianne Warren, Joy Barfoot, and Martha Barnes.

There will be an option to join the session virtually (at no cost) – link to follow. The cost of in-person session includes coffee break.

This program is presented In partnership with the International Guild of Hooked Rugs.

 

Limited seats available for the in-person session. Tickets are $20.70 per person. To purchase a ticket, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. 

Restrictions due to COVID 19 will be in place for everyone’s safety. Masks and proof of vaccination with ID required. 

Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Coffee & Culture

Presented and created by Sharing Our Cultures, 'Imagine SPACE' (Support Positive Action Collaboration and Experiences) is a documentary that shares the first-hand accounts of the lived experience of young people in the province.

The film was created in an effort to stimulate conversations and encourage the community to take concrete actions towards embracing cultural diversity, and get rid of racism and discrimination. The screening will be followed by a moderated panel discussion. 

Film run time: 23 minutes

This is a free event, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090. Includes admission to exhibitions and a coffee from The Rooms Café.