Workshop Series for Adults: Painting Techniques
Date: Oct 4
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Art Gallery Classroom
Workshop
This hands-on painting workshop series is designed for curious creators. Each week, participants will explore a different contemporary painting technique in a welcoming, studio-style setting. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to experiment and have fun with paint.
• October 4 – Splatter and Drip Dynamics of Action Painting
Discover the energy of gestural painting through dripping, pouring, and splattering techniques inspired by abstract expressionism.
• October 11 – Scratch and Reveal: Sgraffito Effects
Learn how to layer and scratch through paint to create textured, expressive surfaces using the sgraffito method.
• October 18 – Mixed Media Mashup: Collage and Paint Fusion
Combine collage materials with paint to build layered compositions that explore texture, contrast, and storytelling.
• October 25 – Masking Tape Magic: Geometric Abstraction
Use tape to block shapes and create crisp, bold designs in a session focused on color, form, and composition.
Cost: $80 plus HST for the 4 week series. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online!
Events & Programs
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
Join us for a 1-hour accessible tour of Grounding: In Celebration of The Rooms 20th Anniversary. This art gallery exhibition explores how Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscapes, history, and culture shape artistic expression. Featuring works by diverse artists and makers, this exhibition reflects the province’s rich heritage through a variety of media and perspectives.
This interactive tour is designed to be accessible for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, while offering a meaningful experience for all participants. Through touchable objects, audio descriptions, and immersive soundscapes, visitors will engage with the exhibition’s themes in a multi-sensory way.
Whether you're experiencing art through your fingertips, ears, or imagination, this tour invites you to connect deeply with the creative spirit of our province. All are welcome.
Cost: Included with admission but a ticket is required. Reserve your tickets by calling 709-757-8090.