Date: Sep 28
1:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Harbour View Room
Part of the Poetry Symposium, Recovering / Discovering your Poetic Self this session features presentations, readings, and interactive workshops with some of the most exciting poets from our local scene.
Come with your own poetry to share and work on with fellow writers, or sit back and enjoy the creative energy of this gathering.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Get your ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Facilitator:
Kathryn Ricketts, PhD, is a Full Professor and Chair of Dance in the Art Education Department at the University of Regina. For the past 40 years Ricketts has been researching and practicing dance and visual arts performing and teaching throughout Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Canada. Ricketts has articulated the methodology Embodied Poetic Narrative which is focused on developing individual and collective ‘voice’ through poetic performances and writing with vulnerable populations using artifacts and personal narratives. She has 4 performative research characters which she performs regularly.
Unlock Your Creativity! Join us for an exciting drawing workshop designed for young artists who are eager to learn the unique and playful style of LEGO® animators.
You will explore the fundamentals of shape, colour and character design. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring animator, this workshop will inspire you to create your own LEGO® portrait and unleash your imagination!
10:30 am session is designed for youth in grades 3 - 6.
Click here to check out the afternoon session, designed for youth in grades 7 - 12!
All workshop materials included in the cost.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Seats are limited. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your child’s space.
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms!
Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun!
We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting LEGO® brick-building event.
What’s Happening?
Exhibition of Local Builds – Be amazed by stunning LEGO® creations crafted by talented local builders.
Activities taking place from 1 - 4 pm daily:
Builder Spotlight Station – Chat with LEGO® enthusiasts from NewfoundLUG and learn their best building tips!
Community Build – Help create a collaborative masterpiece! Each visitor gets a LEGO® brick to add to our growing display.
Button-Making Station – Design your own LEGO®-inspired button to take home.
Minifigure Search – Minifigures are hiding among the animals in the Connections Gallery—how many can you find?
Daily Themed LEGO® Builds (Level 3, Open Minds Area)
Each day brings a new creative challenge!
April 22 – Fabricating Foliage (Earth Day Special) – Build your favorite nature-inspired features of Newfoundland and Labrador.
April 23 – Beastly Builds – Bring creatures big and small to life! Get inspired by the Connections Gallery.
April 24 – Building Buildings – Design your dream museum or a cozy space that feels like home.
April 25 – This is How We Go – Create your favorite mode of transportation, from boats to snowmobiles!
April 26 – Think Outside the Brick – Get abstract! Experiment with patterns, shapes, and colors.
April 27 – Show Us What You’re Made Of – Build a LEGO® self-portrait that reflects your personality.
NEW! LEGO®-Themed Specialty Workshops
Don’t miss this fun-filled week of LEGO® creativity at The Rooms! We can’t wait to see what you build.
This year, we’re introducing special LEGO®-inspired stop-motion, drawing, and printmaking workshops. Check them out on our events calendar!
Unlock Your Creativity! Join us for an exciting drawing workshop designed for young artists who are eager to learn the unique and playful style of LEGO® animators.
You will explore the fundamentals of shape, colour and character design. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring animator, this workshop will inspire you to create your own LEGO® portrait and unleash your imagination!
2:00 pm session is designed for youth in grades 7 - 12.
Click here to check out the morning session, designed for youth in grades 3 - 6!
All workshop materials included in the cost.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Seats are limited. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your child’s space.