City of New Westminster Arts + Heritage Services
The many cultural divisions based out of the Anvil Centre strive to provide unique, exciting and thought-provoking programs, performances, events and exhibitions. We hope you enjoy this month's offerings!
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What to Know Before You Go
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Cultural Services at Anvil Centre is open to limited in-person visits & programs.
Click here full details.
Our galleries are still open by appointment!
- New Media Gallery Exhibition - https://newmediagallery.ca/
- New Westminster Museum Tours Book your tour
- Irving House Tours Book your tour
- Community Art Gallery is drop in, no booking required
Most activities at the Anvil Centre will require pre-booked appointments, pre-registration or event tickets:
Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or changes to Public Health Orders.
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Winter Break 2021 Programs
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The Winter 2021 Arts & Heritage Brochure is live on our website here and registration is open!
Sign up for a variety of wellness, heritage, arts and technology courses.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or changes to Public Health Orders.
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 Community Art Gallery
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Art Services Winter 2022 Programs
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NEW TIME/CLASSES:
Parent & Baby Yoga (0 - 10 months)
Begin with a Baby Yoga Flow that supports your baby's developing systems and move into a Parent's Yoga Flow which opens areas of the body that often experience repetitive strain while caring for an infant. Each class includes pranayama and core strengthening sequences. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Instructor: Doreen Chand.
Anvil Centre Studio 415 604.527.4640 Saturday, 2:30 - 3:45 pm 123220
Saturday, 4:00 - 5:15pm 123221
January 8 - March 5
Registration Fee: $90.00 / 9 classes
Ultimate Art Experience (8 - 13 years)
Explore and develop skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, fabric and more using both traditional and unique art materials. Learn about the fundamentals of line, shape, form and colour theory and use them to create their own unique art projects. Inspiration will be taken from art history, we will grow as artists and make lots of fun and amazing art. All supplies included. Instructor: Noelle Horrocks.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 604.527.4640 Sunday, 1:15 - 2:45 pm 123706
January 9 - February 27
Registration Fee: $98.00 / 8 classes
Life Drawing: Open Studio (19+ years) This is a non-instructional session with live, draped and undraped model(s). The night begins with a number of 1 minute poses to 3 minute, 10 minutes and end the class with two or three 30 minute sittings. These weekly sessions are an unusual opportunity to practice drawing the most complex and inspiring of subjects in our purpose built studios that will have alternating models depending on the night you register for. Sign up for one open studio or more. Please bring your own materials. Easels, drawing boards and basic material will be provided.
Anvil Center Dance Studio 411 604.527.4640
Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
February 5 124177
February 12 124135
February 19 124174
February 26 124175
March 5 124179
Registration Fee: $25.00 / open studio
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Theatre: Take the Stage (9 - 12 years)
The play's the thing! Whether your first or hundredth time, this drama class will open your eyes to character and script work, strengthen ensemble building and help you find your confidence onstage. Learn to create a character from scratch and explore a story from your own imagination while deepening your fundamental skills of drama. All supplies and equipment included. Instructor: Seamus Fera.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 604.527.4640
Friday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm 123229
January 14 - March 11 (no class Feb. 4)
Registration Fee: $86.00 / 8 classes
Printmaking (13 - 18 years)
Learn the fundamentals of printmaking using our state of the art printing press to produce one of a kind prints and/or small editions. Explore a range of printmaking methods such as monoprinting, lino cut, collagraph and more by applying multiple techniques/projects through drawing, painting, carving, stamping, mix media and collage. All supplies included. Instructor: Luca Seccafien.
Anvil Centre Studio 411 604.527.4640
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm 123329
January 13 - March 10 (no class Feb. 3) Registration Fee: $99.00 / 8 classes
Prenatal Yoga (16+ years)
This nurturing yoga class will help prepare you mentally, physically and emotionally for childbirth and motherhood. Through pregnancy-safe poses, improve posture, balance and flexibility for your changing body and growing baby. Enjoy the mind and body benefits of this class while connecting with other moms-to-be in your community! Please bring your own yoga mat. Instructor: Doreen Chand.
Anvil Centre Dance Studio 415 604.527.4640
Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30 pm 123206
January 12 - March 9
Registration Fee: $76.00 / 9 classes
Reflect and Sketch
Working in the New Westminster Museum Galleries at Anvil Centre, sketch in critical reflection to a feature exhibition about reconciliation. This exhibition responds to Canada’s path to reconciliation through a combination of contemporary artworks and colonial objects. Learn from Indigenous educators as they draw attention to the impacts of Canada’s residential school system, and consider the role of colonial heritage in relation to this process. Record what you see and feel, and develop sketching techniques at easels with drawing boards in the museum. A lead artist will guide each participant using fundamental elements of art and design. All supplies included.
New Westminster Museum/Anvil Centre Studio 413
604.527.4640
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm 123229
January 27 - February 17
Registration Fee: $65.00 / 4 classes
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New Westminster Museum & Archives
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Culinary Heritage: Hong Kong Egg Tarts (All Ages)
Join long-time Family Services of Greater Vancouver volunteer, Eva, as she explores Chinese heritage through food. This time, Eva will be making Hong Kong style egg tarts. During the cooking lesson, we will discuss the cultural heritage behind the recipe.
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, January 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Course ID 123822
Fee: Free
Fraser River Dialogues: Monuments of the Fraser River (Ages 16+)
In partnership with the Fraser River Discovery Centre, we are hosting a panel of representatives from local Indigenous groups, thinkers and members of the community to help inform a discussion about the original intent of these monuments and what they communicate to residents and visitors to the city today.
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Tuesday, January 25
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: Free
Call the FRDC @ (604) 521-8401 to sign up
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Handmade Heritage: Sewing in Irving House (Ages 16+)
Learn tried and true hand sewing techniques from our experienced instructor and create your own project inspired by textile artifacts found in Irving House. All supplies included.
604.527.4640
Sunday, Jan 30 & Feb 6
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Course ID 123823
Fee: $61.40
Victorian Book Club (14+ years)
Every two months, discuss literature and culture as you sip tea and chat with the club at Irving House. We read literary works by the Brontes, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, Henry James, Mark Twain and others. This is the perfect opportunity to join other enthusiasts in your community.
Contact us for dates at museum@newwestcity.ca
Virtual Presentations Online
Did you miss one of our virtual presentations or would you like to watch it again? A recording is available to view online for free on our YouTube channel. Be sure to like and subscribe and while you're there, check out some of our oral histories!
Watch them here!
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New Media Gallery + Learning Lab offer unique, public and professional programming. We're staying virtual for the coming months. We develop Summer Camps, Art + Technology Workshops for Kids and Adults, Artist + Curatorial Talks, Exhibition Tours and Events. We also have a strong curriculum-based program for Schools & Universities. Kids to Adults; Beginner to Professional / Tuesdays - Saturdays.
newmediagallery.ca @NWnmg @NewMediaGallerySTEAM education@newmediagallery.ca
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GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY Ages 7-12
Each week this unique ‘girls-only’ series will discuss a different woman who is important in the world of art and technology. Kids will learn about her amazing achievements, then participate in imaginative activities that celebrate her contribution. Our female instructors will mentor kids to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. We emphasize new ways of connecting with technology including hand skills, new media skills and outlets for creative & imaginative expression.
Sundays, Jan 16 - Feb 27
10:30am - 12:00pm
NMG Lab 311
Course ID 124991
Fee: $70 (7 classes)
Instructors: Hope Akello, Victoria Gibson, Mimi Xia
Click to Register
THINK DESIGN: ENVIRONMENT Ages 8-12
This thoughtful workshop will challenge kids to create dynamic designs from an environmental perspective. We will focus on fun and engaging activities that teach kids how to communicate visually and approach a problem from multiple perspectives. Create environmental digital content like web layouts, typography and posters. Learn how to prototype with cardboard and translate your vision into the digital world.
Saturdays, Jan 22 - Mar 5
1:00pm - 2:30pm NMG Lab 311
Course ID 125046
Fee: $85 (7 classes)
Instructors: Sara Korzec + Corrina Tang
Click to Register
ANIMATION NOW: 2D Ages 9-12
Learn how to create animations with the technology of today. Bring your own characters and stories to life. Participate in engaging activities and learn about the world of animation where we will focus on 2D animation and motion graphics. All students will take home their animated artworks to share with friends and family.
Wednesdays, Jan 26 - Feb 09
3:30pm - 5:00pm
NMG Lab 311
Course ID 125142
Instructor: Victoria Gibson
Fee: $45 (3 classes)
Click to Register
Contact us to learn more or register interest!
education@newmediagallery.ca
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VIDEO NOW: 360° CAMERA Ages 9-12
Explore new and experimental ways of creating live action videos. Learn how to film and edit video through engaging and fun activities. This class will focus on using 360 degree cameras that can create immersive and virtual videos that can be viewed with a virtual reality headset. Students will get a copy of their video artwork to share with family and friends.
Saturdays, Jan 22 - Feb 12
10:30am – 12:00pm
NMG Lab 311
Course ID 125126
Fee: $65.00 (4 classes)
Instructor: Hope Akello
Click to Register
ELECTRONIC MUSIC NOW: ONLINE Ages 9-12
This online class is for kids who are new to creating music. Music comes in many forms and in this progressive class, kids will learn the science of sound and how to make amazing compositions on the computer. Activities will include creating songs using code, and synthesizing sounds. Sonic Pi software will be used to create and teach sound composition.
Saturdays, Jan 22 - Feb 12
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Course ID 127924
Fee: $30 (4 classes)
Instructor: Alanna Ho
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FACE FILTERS WITH SPARK AR Ages 16+
Social media has become a large part of everyone’s life. Connect with its creative possibilities and how to use it responsibly through Augmented Reality and the Spark AR app. Create digital masks that can alter your reality and how you look. Upload filters for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook using 3D modeling and animation. Masks play a special role in cultures across the world and let us become someone or something else. Let’s have a look at them, get inspired, create our own and share them on social media.
Saturdays, Jan 22 - 29
3:30pm - 5:00pm
NMG Lab 311
Course ID 127923
Fee: $42.00 (2 classes)
Instructor: Sara Korzec
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BOOK A WORKSHOP Ages 18+
New Media Gallery is offering custom workshops for artists, inventors and creators. Invite your collective, friends and colleagues to participate in an art and technology workshop using the many resources in the NMG Lab and utilizing the expertise of our instructors. We offer workshops in coding, robotics, 3D modeling/printing, extended reality, interactive technologies, and sound. Let us know what you are interested in learning and we can organize a workshop that is convenient for you.
Tuesdays - Saturdays
Times vary on availability
NMG Lab 311
Up to 12 people
Fee: $50/hr (2hr minimum)
Book: education@newmediagallery.ca
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All our feature exhibitions are located on the 3rd floor of the Anvil Centre.
Strict Social Distancing is in effect - masks are required.
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NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUM
The New Westminster Museum tells the city's story from its earliest days through a long-term exhibition and through temporary exhibitions focused on different topics and themes.
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The Community Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm,
Thursdays 10 am to 8 pm.
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Re-opens Feb
Wednesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Covid Restrictions will be in Effect
BOOKINGS : https://newmediagallery.ca/
contact@newmediagallery.ca newmediagallery.ca. 604.515.3834
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