Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Get to know the artifacts and material culture from The Rooms Collections better through drawing. This new weekly series is designed for creatives who want to sketch independently and draw from a unique collection of artifacts and objects from our 6 vaults.

Each session of Drawing from Our Collections will feature a new curated selection of artifacts and material culture from our extensive archives, art gallery, and museum vaults. It will be a rare opportunity to observe and draw from items that are not usually accessible to the public. Prepare to gain valuable knowledge about our collections along with others who are keen to draw, sketch and learn.

This series is for those comfortable with drawing independently in a supportive and engaging environment. Bring your sketchbook and pencils and join us for a creative adventure that will deepen your connection to art and history.

4 sessions: October 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 - 4 pm

Cost: $80 plus HST for 4 sessions. 10% discount for Rooms members. Must be purchased as a block of 4.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. Suitable ages for 15 and up. Register online or by calling 709-757-8090.

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Prefer an evening time slot? There is also a 6:30 - 8:30 pm session offered every Wednesday in October. 

Fishing for Cod

For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish”.

Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone. 

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

Museum collections often include old tools that speak to the history of expert craftwork: chisels, gouges, planes, and the like. Carpenters of yesterday would sharpen their tools to a fine edge to ensure safety, precision, and efficiency. Today’s generation of woodworkers draw upon this tradition for the same reasons.

Join Heritage NL’s heritage carpenter Chris Hogan for a demonstration and discussion of old and new tools, whetstones, and the overlooked craft of keeping things razor sharp. Tool sharpening was newly added to the 2024 Craft at Risk List as Endangered.

Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. All materials included. Register online!

About the presenter:
Chris Hogan completed the Heritage Carpentry program at College of the North Atlantic in Carbonear in 2006 and has been working as a finish carpenter for 17 years, primarily on older home renovations. Chris participated in Heritage NL’s Craft at Risk Mentor/Apprentice program, working with mentor boatbuilder Jerome Canning to build a traditional punt. More recently, Chris has been working as Heritage NL’s heritage carpenter, facilitating training around the restoration and maintenance of historic wooden windows.

Presented in partnership with Heritage NL.