Bending, Folding and Re-Shaping Poetry
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.
Today's Events & Programs
Join us for a delightful morning 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 10:30 am and 12:30 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.
Make your own personalized wrapping paper while learning a variety of basic printmaking techniques. Suitable for all skill levels and experience, participants will leave the workshop with new skills and a roll of hand-printed, unique holiday giftwrap.
All workshop materials are included in the cost.
Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members.
Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
This workshop may get messy—appropriate clothing is recommended.
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.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.