For the Love of Stitching: Pin Cushion Workshop


Date: Feb 9
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Art Gallery Classroom
Workshop

Bits and bobs, remnants, ribbons, and beads have all been used to adorn the simple pin cushion. Come along and stitch your own heart shaped pin cushion, with inspiration from historic and crafty examples to elevate your love of stitching.

The cost of the workshop includes:

  • all materials with printed instructions
  • a short presentation

Cost: $35 plus HST per person, 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Seats are limited.  Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.

Today's Events & Programs

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This is a free program.

The project is funded by the Government of Canada with the support of NL Schools, CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms Corporation, and Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association.

Sharing Our Cultures Incorporated in a not-for-profit charitable organization established in 1999. It is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.

The programs engage school children and youth in activities that enhance their academic, sociocultural, and employability skills.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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.