Superstition & Magic: Household Protection through History
Date: Nov 24
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Art Gallery Classroom
Workshop
Spooky Season might be behind us, but not long ago, people tried to protect their homes from evil spirits all year round!
Join us to learn about the history of magical house protection, and the objects, symbols, and practices that people used across Europe and North America to keep themselves safe.
The adult workshop includes a visit to This Place: Our Lives on Land and Sea to see some objects from our collections, followed by a hands-on workshop to learn basic embroidery stitches and create a protective symbol of your own (or to gift for Christmas!)
All materials and a refreshment break of coffee and a muffin are included in the cost.
Cost: $40 plus HST per person. 10% discount for Rooms Members.
Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. No experience needed. To register, please call 709-757-8090.
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Taking inspiration from Toby Rabinowitz’s exhibition, A World Within A World, visitors can choose an animal silhouette provided by us and decorate it with brightly-coloured patterns using various shapes and materials.
Toby’s artwork is full of bright, imagined worlds with magical creatures and friends playing together. She says her work is for kids and happy adults – make sure you stop in to look for yourself in the art gallery on level 4.
What magical creature will you create?
Drop-in program – no registration is required.
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Included with cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
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Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.