Workshop: Learn to paint with Egg Tempera
Date: Apr 2
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Art Gallery Classroom
Workshop
Join artist, Kseniia Korniewska as she leads participants through a 3 hour introductory workshop on making and using egg tempera paint – one of the oldest paint mediums.
Participants will:
- Receive an introduction to the medium
- Learn how to mix their own egg tempera paint
- Start their own painting with tips and instructions being provided
This workshop is geared towards beginners who want to experiment with the medium.
Cost: $75 (HST Included) 10% discount for Rooms Members. To register please call 757-8090.
Allergy Alert: This program involves handling raw egg, scented oils (required as a preservative), and powdered pigments.
About the Artist:
Ksenia Korniewska is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist from Kyiv, Ukraine, who arrived in St. John’s in May 2022 and immediately fell in love with the ocean. Drawing inspiration from 14th century Sienese iconography, 17th century anatomical illustrations, natural phenomena and metaphysical poetry, she creates alien hieratic paintings, spectral photography and liminal video art.
Events & Programs
Join us for a 1-hour accessible tour of Grounding: In Celebration of The Rooms 20th Anniversary. This art gallery exhibition explores how Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscapes, history, and culture shape artistic expression. Featuring works by diverse artists and makers, this exhibition reflects the province’s rich heritage through a variety of media and perspectives.
This interactive tour is designed to be accessible for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, while offering a meaningful experience for all participants. Through touchable objects, audio descriptions, and immersive soundscapes, visitors will engage with the exhibition’s themes in a multi-sensory way.
Whether you're experiencing art through your fingertips, ears, or imagination, this tour invites you to connect deeply with the creative spirit of our province. All are welcome.
Cost: Included with admission, but a ticket is required. Get your tickets by calling (709) 757-8090.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.