Spotlight on Visual Artist: Nelson White
Date: Oct 25
12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
In celebration of the province’s Year of the Arts, drop-by and talk to Visual Artist, Nelson White as he shares stories about his work and creative process.
Chat about what gets the creative juices flowing and see art come alive!
About the Artist
Nelson White was born in Flat Bay, NL as a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. Nelson attended the Visual Arts program at the Bay St. George Community College and later the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. His pieces are exhibited frequently throughout Canada in both group and solo shows. His work can be found in private and public collections, including at The Rooms.
Events & Programs
Special fabric remnants or scraps of velvet and silk have been delicately crafted into small pillows using the humble straight pin. Since at least the 17th century, they have marked courtship, documented weddings, and welcomed the birth of new babies. Bits and bobs of ribbons, beads, and sequins were used to adorn these simple cushions.
We invite you to join us to create your own special pin pillow. Choose to commemorate a wedding, anniversary, or birthday. We will inspire you with historic patterns from The Rooms collections and crafty examples to elevate your love of making.
The cost of the workshop includes:
- All materials with printed instructions
- A short presentation on pin pillow history
- Viewing of examples from The Rooms collections
Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online!
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.