St. John's Storytelling Festival: Colin Urwin
Date: Oct 17
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Storytelling Festival
Join us for an afternoon with Northern Irish storyteller and musician, Colin Urwin, as he shares excerpts from his captivating book, The Madman's Window and Other Tales of the Antrim Coast. Steeped in the rich language, folklore, and traditions of the Glens of Antrim, Colin brings to life the timeless tales and melodies of his homeland.
Tickets: $12 (plus HST). Free for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Colin Urwin is a folk singer and songwriter, an oral storyteller, a creative workshop facilitator, recording artist and author from the north coast of Ireland. As well as telling beautifully crafted traditional Irish tales, he weaves original songs, stories and monologues into his live shows. With over forty years of performance experience, he works with museums, schools, children and adults with additional needs, and many other community and business groups. He has also appeared on festival stages all over the world.
Events & Programs
Learn the basics of stop motion animation using LEGO® in this hands-on workshop for youth ages 11-14!
Creators will combine LEGO®, mini figurines, and collage to build their own mini- universe. Students will learn basic principles of stop motion animation, beginner editing techniques, and even score their creations in this jam packed morning.
After the workshop, students will receive their short films by email to screen for family and friends at the end of the day!
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.
Minifigure Search – Minifigures are hiding among the animals in the Connections Gallery—how many can you find?
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.
Daily Themed LEGO® Builds (1–4 PM, 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!
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou 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.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.