Historic Celebratory Pin Pillow Workshops


Date: May 8
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Art Gallery Classroom

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, 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
  • viewing of examples from The Rooms collections

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

Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Program

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Come and make a unique card for mom and other special people in your life.

Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon filled with creativity and connection for the family. Unleash your creativity, create memories, and relish quality family time with us!

Included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Treat mom or a special mother-figure in your life to a special one-hour performance by guest artists, Jackie Sullivan and Crystal McCarthy.

Award-winning singer songwriter, Jackie Sullivan hails from the musically rich Southern Shore. Join us as Jackie will surely entertain you with songs, stories and adventures!

You will be treated to hand served coffee and tea along with a delicious scone, thick cream and jam – all in a setting with a stunning view overlooking the Narrows.

The program also includes admission to the galleries and a special take away treat.

Cost: 40$ per person plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. 

Advanced tickets are required. Please contact Visitor Services at 709-757-8090 to reserve your seats.  Please include the number of people in your party at the time of booking. Limited Seating. 

Please note this program accommodates communal seating only.

Doors open at 1:45 pm. 

 

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.

Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.