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Arts and
Heritage Programs
NEW WESTMINSTER NEW MEDIA GALLERY
AT ANVIL CENTRE
Experience art that has been created in a world transformed by technology. Discover art that responds, senses, and
communicates. Encounter art that reflects our contemporary world and sheds light on our past. Respond to challenging materials and ideas. Take away a little bit of wonder and a wealth of inspiration.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Winter 2015
BIOMETRIC
December 4, 2014 - January 28, 2015
AMOUR FOU
February 14 - April 12, 2015
An international group of artists are brought together in a fascinating creative exploration of portraiture,
identity and the science of human identification. Biometric is an exhibition that looks at how we are understood, measured and communicated in a world
transformed by technology. Featuring some of the most
respected names in contemporary art. For up-to-date
speaker and special performances, please follow us on
Facebook.com/NWNMG.
A rollicking obsessive, funny exploration into the many
facets and faces of love. This surrealistic, multilayered
exhibition brings together an exciting and sometimes
irreverent group of international artists who explore
and interpret the complexities and narratives of this
sometimes ambiguous emotion. For up-to-date speaker and special performances, please follow us on Facebook.com/NWNMG.
NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
ANVIL CENTRE STUDIOS & COMMUNITY ART SPACE
Cultural Studios and Music
Practice Rooms
The New Westminster Museum & Archives at Anvil Centre cares for over 35,000 objects and another 35,000
photographs and archival records that celebrate our
city’s stories and history. Taking you on a journey from
10000 years ago through today our exhibits focus on
the land, people, and development of the place now
known as New Westminster. We aspire to be a fun and
entertaining place of learning and use the objects in
the museum’s collection as an entry-point to inquiry,
discussion, and exploration about the City.
The Anvil Centre’s Cultural Studios are top of the line
professional studio spaces for visual, performing, applied, sound and new media arts. They are available
for workshops, lectures, screenings, rehearsals as well
as drop in studio time. The Anvil Centre also offers
professionally outfitted, acoustically insulated music practice rooms. The cultural studios and the music practice rooms can be rented at affordable prices.
For more information or to book a studio please call
604.527.4640 or email museum@newwestcity.ca.
Curent Exhibitions
WAIT FOR ME, DADDY
October 4, 2014 - Spring 2015
In 1940, early during WWII, Claude P. Dettloff photographed The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of
Connaught’s Own Rifles) marching down the Eighth
Street hill to the train station on Columbia Street. As
the Province photographer took pictures of the column,
a young boy ran from his mother’s grasp to reach his
father’s outstretched hand.
The exhibit examines this iconic photo, investigating
what are to contemporary eyes, the elusive meanings,
locations and social mores that surround the image.
School Programs
Community Art Space
BASKETS FOR BARTER
November 29, 2014 - January 24, 2015
The exhibit honours the tradition of Coast Salish basket weaving and exchange along the Fraser River.
Working with the Musqueam and Stó:lo communities,
the New Westminster Museum and Archives presents
its own baskets alongside examples of historic and
contemporary Coast Salish baskets from the Surrey
Museum and other collections in the Lower Mainland.
An exhibit from the Surrey Museum, created with the
assistance of MOA and Musqueam Indian Band.
Upcoming Exhibitions
BARBERSHOP EXHIBIT
Opening April 23, 2015
Museum Tours
Guided group tours can be booked for New Westminster Museum at Anvil Centre on weekdays for $66.00
(adult groups) and $59.00 (children’s group) for a maximum of 25 participants, museum@newwestcity.ca or
604.527.4640.
Find the City of New Westminster
and New Westminster Museum
and Archives on FaceBook
Archives
Visit the archives to learn about the history of your
community, “lost” relatives, significant historical events
or facts about older homes. For research assistance,
email museum@newwestcity.ca or call 604.527.4640.
The Community Art Space at Anvil Centre celebrates
the rich cultural landscape of New Westminster.
The space forges creative dialogue, brings attention to
local art as well as creates new opportunities for artists
in our city. It is an accessible space, where New Westminster based art groups can organize members’ exhibitions. It is open to New Westminster emerging and
established artists working in two dimensional media.
If you would like information about the Community Art
Space please contact Biliana Velkova, Arts Coordinator,
at 604 515 3822 or bvelkova@newwestcity.ca.
Upcoming Exibitions
COVER STORY: ALBUM ART REIMAGINED
November 20, 2014 - January 16, 2015
Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster
LET ME COUNT THE WAYS
January 22 - March 20, 2015
Opening reception January 22
Presented by Artists in the Boro
The Anvil Centre offers a variety of guided school
tours and student workshops that are in line with
the current school curriculum, K-12. Tours are inquiry based, arts and heritage oriented and age appropriate and are offered in visual, performing and
applied art as well as art history, heritage and new
media arts. Please call us at 604.527.4640 or email
museum@newwestcity.ca for further information or
to book a tour.
FIRST PEOPLES OF THE NORTHWEST COAST
90 minutes, Grades 4 - 6
This fun and interactive program will educate students
on local First Nations people’s technology, trade and
relationship with nature in the past and present, as
well as the changes that occurred due to colonization.
Students will learn to weave, create and a mural using
Coast Salish design elements and understand the barter system through trying Traditional foods.
WHERE’S THE GOLD? THE GOLD RUSH
AND IMMIGRATION IN BC
90 minutes. Grades 4 - 5
This curriculum-based program will provide participants with a general overview of how the Cariboo and
Fraser gold rushes helped develop small communities
along the Fraser River and encouraged immigration
to British Columbia in the mid to late 1800s. The program will place a particular emphasis on the role that
New Westminster played and the Irving family’s participation in the gold rushes. Through hands-on activities as well as interactive mini lessons, students will
gain a better understanding of what life would have
been like in British Columbia during the era.
Music on the Go
INFANTS
(3 - 5 years) Parent Participation
Music on the Go is a lively music class filled with marching, jumping and flying. Some dramatic play is introduced through the use of scarves, ribbons, hoops and
a parachute. Many authentic pitched and unpitched instruments are explored. Felt board and big book stories
are incorporated with seasonal themes. Some basic musical symbols, notation and tempo are also introduced.
Singing is abundant and it’s all about having FUN!
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January 18 - March 15 (no class February 8)
Registration Fee: $41.00
Mom & Baby Yoga (1 - 12 months)
This fun and mindful Yoga practice begins with a flow
with your baby and follows with sequences to restore
mom’s core strength, pelvic tone and ease a variety of
common motherhood physical strains. Please bring a
yoga mat.
Anvil Centre Dance Studio 415
Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
January 14 - March 18
Registration Fee: $67.00
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TODDLERS
Art Programs
Art Splash
CHILDREN
(2 - 4 years) Parent Participation
This art class allows artistic exploration and play to
create wonderful works of art. Different materials and
painting techniques will be introduced through fun and
imaginative activities. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
January 16 - February 20
Registration Fee: $65.00
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Art Tot Tuesdays
(2 - 4 years) Parent Participation
Paint, sculpt, draw, collage and imagine in a uniquely
creative space. Art classes are suitable for toddlers and
preschoolers. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
January 13 - February 17
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February 24 - March 31
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Registration Fee: $65.00
Art Programs
Young Masters (5 - 8 years)
PRESCHOOL
Art Programs
KinderArt (3 - 5 years)
Gain confidence in self-expression and artistic exploration through a hands-on, multimedia experience. Parent participation is optional. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
January 13 - February 17
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February 24 - March 31 138711
Registration Fee: $65.00
Art Extravaganza
(3 - 5 years) Parent Participation
A fun way to explore a variety of art making techniques
and create fabulous masterpieces! Learn and experiment with watercolours, collage, mixed media and
more. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
January 16 - February 20
Registration Fee: $65.00
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This creative hands-on class introduces budding artists
to famous art. From Monet to Picasso, students learn
about the work of great artists and are inspired to create their own masterpieces. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 411A
Saturday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
January 17 - February 28
Registration Fee: $77.50
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Pop Up (5 - 8 years)
Learn to make fun and original pop-up cards for any
occasion. Incorporate photographs of friends and family or magazine cut outs to create your own fantastical
world in this easy and enjoyable activity with exciting
results. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
February 8
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March 29 138680
Registration Fee: $22.00
Shadow Puppets (5 - 8 years)
Create simple but effective shadow puppets using an
overhead projector. The workshop includes creative
making time and a show and tell at the end of the session. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 417
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
March 1
Registration Fee: $18.75
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Creative Puppetry (5 - 10 years)
Explore puppetry styles and discover how the art of
puppetry evolved. Learn to make and use improvised
puppets as well as finger and hand puppets. You’ll even
make simple marionettes!
Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 am
February 7 - March 14
Registration Fee: $58.00
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Kaleidoscope of the Arts (8 - 12 years)
Explore your creativity through drawing and painting in a
variety of styles, & techniques. Each week, you will experiment with a different art medium including watercolor,
acrylic, mixed media and more. Learn basic art making
skills in a fun & friendly atmosphere. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
February 24 - March 31
Registration Fee: $88.50
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For more information or to register for
any of the programs in this brochure,
please call 604.527.4640
Clowning with The Comedy
of Errors (8 - 13 years) Shakespeare’s slapstick comedy features troublesome
twins, mistaken identities, daring disguises and surprise endings. Using games, improvisation, clowning
techniques, storytelling and stage combat; students rehearse a hilarious scene from The Comedy of Errors
for a costumed performance. No previous experience
needed. Come dressed to move.
Anvil Centre Studio 415
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
January 15 - February 19
Registration Fee: $98.00
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Making Masks & Building
Characters (7 - 11 years)
Crafty Creations (8 - 12 years)
Experiment with a variety of craft materials (i.e. felt,
fabric, wire, beads, wood, etc.) to create wearable jewelry, unique crafts and textile art. Learn from a practicing artisan and have fun creating. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Sunday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
February 1 - March 8
Registration Fee: $78.00
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YOUTH
Music Theory and Ensembles (8+ years)
Learn the basics essential to playing in any ensemble
and the fundamentals of musicianship skills through
practical applications of ear training and music theory.
Private and semi-private 30-minute lessons available.
Anvil Centre Music Room 414
Call to book times
January 13 - March 31
Registration Fee: $106.00
This workshop offers enjoyable experimentation with
collage, painting and design to create 3D masks. After
looking at examples throughout history, you will learn
to draft and construct chosen masks while developing
characters in a playful environment. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 411A
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
February 22
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Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm
March 22
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Registration Fee: $19.50
Tween Theatrics (9 - 12 years)
Discover the fun of performing and explore your own
creativity. Stage terms, technique, improv and a variety
of games and exercises are used to create a short performance at the end of the session.
Anvil Centre Studio 415
Monday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
January 12 - February 16
Registration Fee $68.00
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The Imaginary City (8 - 12 years)
How will junior architects imagine New Westminster in
the 21st century? Explore architectural model making
in a fun and creative environment led by a practicing
artist. Also included is an architectural tour of the Anvil
Centre for inspiration followed by a hands-on activity.
Join us and create your architectural masterpiece!
Anvil Centre Studio 411A
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
March 22
Registration Fee: $28.00
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ADULTS
Art Programs
Watercolour Essentials (19+ years)
Learn essential techniques of watercolour painting.
Through experimenting with different methods, and
by working with a practicing artist, you will gain the
necessary skills to create your own works of art. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:00 am
January 28 - March 4
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Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
January 29 - March 5
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Registration Fee: $130.00
Drawing All Levels (19+ years)
Explore various drawing materials and techniques, with
a focus on use of line, contour, texture, proportion,
composition and expression. Work with a practicing
artist to apply both traditional and experimental drawing methods. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Monday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 19 - March 23
Registration Fee: $162.50
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Painting All Levels (19+ years)
Explore various painting techniques and materials with
a focus on colour theory and mixing, texture, composition and expression. Work with a practicing artist to
apply traditional and experimental painting methods.
Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 411
Wednesday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 21 - March 18 Registration Fee: $175.00
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Saturday Studio Series (19+ years)
This self-guided course allows visual artists to work on
projects, give peer feedback and network. Artists bring
their own materials. Dry or water-based art supplies only.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
January - March, Call for registration dates
Drop-in Fee: $5.00
For more information or to register for
any of the programs in this brochure,
please call 604.527.4640
Cultural Café Series (19+ years)
The Cultural Café Series is a networking platform for
local artists and cultural workers to offer artists the opportunity to discuss their work and share peer feedback. Artist talks and panel discussions, on specific topics, will be presented to stimulate dialogue.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Saturday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Call for registration dates.
January - March
Registration Fee: $5.00
Media Art Café Series (19+ years)
The Media Art Café Series is an experimental venture to encourage conversation around new media
and creativity supported by engaging and relevant
speakers. Our Cafés will give you fascinating insights
into New Media Gallery exhibitions or offer inspiring
and creative events. You don’t need to be an expert,
everyone is welcome. Facilitated by our New Media
Gallery Curators and featured artists, educators and
technology wizards.
Anvil Centre Program Room 311
Call for registration dates
January - March
Registration Fee: $5.00
Printmaking Master Class (19+ years)
This one-day introduction to the art of printmaking is
for all abilities and interests (i.e. no drawing or painting
skills required). You will take a few prints home and
have the possibility to exchange prints with your fellow
classmates. Basic materials included and paper available for purchase in the class.
Anvil Centre Studio 411
Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
February 28
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March 14
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Registration Fee: $59.75
VIBE (19+ years)
Caring for Your Precious
Art and Artefacts (19+ years)
We invite you to welcome the weekend by enjoying a relaxed Thursday evening in the City’s newest cultural hub,
Anvil Centre. Lose yourself in the fascinating museum collections & special exhibits, explore an exciting new exhibit
at the New Media Gallery, or just rendezvous & socialize
while enjoying live music and refreshments.
Anvil Centre
Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
February 19 & April 23
Drop-in Fee: Free
A significant part of a Curator’s job involves the care
and handling of historic objects and art. This session
will help you identify how to avoid damage when caring for your own precious objects. Please bring photographs of your items so our Curator can discuss individual case histories after the session. New Media Gallery
Curator Sarah Joyce has an extensive background in
collection care from museums and galleries worldwide.
Anvil Centre Studio 417
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
March 29
Registration Fee: $5.00
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Batik Workshop (19+ years)
Basic Printmaking (19+ years)
Drawing Explorations in Pen & Ink
Learn the essentials of the art of printmaking. Explore
basic graphic arts, monotype, stencil and dry point. This
class is suitable for beginners, no drawing or painting
skills are required. You will take a few prints home and
have the possibility to exchange prints with your fellow
classmates. Basic materials included and paper available for purchase in the class.
Anvil Centre Studio 411
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
January 15 - February 5 138702
February 12 - March 5
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Registration Fee: $110.00
Join us to explore the making of traditional batik fabric.
Learn the history and symbolic meaning of batik motifs
from Indonesia, draw or trace patterns on the fabric, try a
new drawing tool for wax application, and experience the
magic of indigo natural dye as you experiment the fabric
dyeing. Be in your creative zone and embrace activities of
creating artistic pieces together. Supplies included.
Anvil Centre Studio 413
Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
February 28 & March 7
Registration Fee: $55.00
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(19+ years)
Enhance your drawings and sketches with pen and ink
techniques! Demonstration and practice will include
contour line, crosshatching, scribble and colouring techniques, as well as how to use these skills to build values
in an image. In the afternoon, participants will complete
a finished picture using these techniques. Please bring
$8.00 for shared supplies, payable to the instructor.
Anvil Centre Studio 411B Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
February 21
Registration Fee: $27.50 plus supplies
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Movement Programs
Moving Meditation Yoga (19+ years)
This morning practice is based on the Sun Salutation
and standing poses that sequence through as Vinyasas. Integral to the practice is synchronizing breathe
with movement, which combines strength with grace.
Sessions are designed to empower, heal and catalyze
lasting change. Please bring your own mat.
Anvil Centre Dance Studio 415
Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 am
January 14 - March 18
Registration Fee: $67.00
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Yoga for the Third Age (19+ years)
This gentle yoga approach will help reduce stress and
create greater comfort and ease in body, mind and spirit.
Classes will involve breath work, postures, meditation
and guided relaxation. Please bring a pillow and a mat.
Anvil Centre Dance Studio 415
Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
January 19 - March 23
Registration Fee: $67.00
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Heritage Programs
Mewa Singh: 100 Years of History
(16+ years)
2015 marks the 100th Anniversary of Mewa Singh’s
death. Join cultural researcher, Naveen Girn for a
presentation on the history and significance of this
important moment in New Westminster’s South Asian
community. Using archival sources, Girn explores the
labour, immigration, independence and spy networks
that led up to Mewa Singh’s hanging.
Anvil Centre Studio 417
Sunday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
January 11
Registration Fee: By Donation
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Cedar Bark Basket Weaving (16+ years)
Create a cedar bark basket that can last generations.
Under the instruction of traditional weaver Melvin Williams of Lil’wat, descent from Mount Currie, you will
learn how to gather, prepare and weave with cedar.
You will make a small basket to take home.
Anvil Centre Program Room 311
Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
January 24
Registration Fee: $88.00
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Register online at www.newwestpcr.ca.
The Dark Side of New Westminster
in WWII (19+ years)
A zombie army, a house of ill-repute and boys playing
with a live bomb are some of the stories that were too
juicy for the Museum to include in the official exhibit.
Join the Museum Curator for a talk and tour of the exhibit highlighting the shady side of New Westminster
during the Second World War. Please pre-register.
New Westminster Museum
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
February 26
Registration Required: By Donation
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Creative Doodling (All Ages)
New Aquisitions Show & Tell (12+ years)
What did one resident find while digging in her garden?
What does Japanese calligraphy, a Buddhist rubbing
and a carved jade disc have in common? They are new
2014 museum donations. Join our Curator to discover
fascinating 2014 donations including a sneak peak of
artefacts to be highlighted in the upcoming April Barbershop Exhibit. Hear the stories behind the artefacts, and
learn a little more about your city. Please pre-register.
New Westminster Museum
Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 28
Registration Fee: By Donation
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FAMILY
Art Programs
Private Guitar and Bass Lessons
(All Ages)
You will explore the fundamentals of guitar playing
along with different styles and basic musicianship. Students must bring their own instruments. Lessons are
30-minutes.
Anvil Centre Music Room 414
Call to book times
January 12 - March 30
Registration Fee: $315.00
Virtuoso Violin (All Ages)
Experience the art and love of music! Excellent private
and semi-private lessons for children, youth and adults
are available. No experience is necessary and everyone
is welcome. Enjoy a comprehensive practical approach
to learn the theoretical and practical sides of the violin
and viola. The classical and the Suzuki methods are
available as well as a variety of styles from folk and
fiddle to pop and jazz. The instructor prepares all Royal
Conservatory of Music levels exams and festivals.
Anvil Centre Music Room 414
Thursday, please call for times
January 15 - April 2
Registration Fee: $240.00
Private Piano Lessons (All Ages)
Our 30-minute lessons encourage creative learning
and play for beginners that are preparing for examinations. Learn the basics of notation, sight-reading,
technique and some theory. Royal Conservatory Examination and festival performances can be a focus as
desired. Purchasing music materials from the instructor
and having a piano or keyboard to practice on at home
is necessary.
Anvil Centre Piano Room 412
Thursday, please call for times January 15 - March 5
Registration Fee: $214.00 If you like to doodle, sketch or want to develop your
creative drawing skills, then come and learn the basics to create beautiful images by drawing structured
pattern designs. This workshop, suitable for all skill
levels, will introduce you to basic patterns to start and
add shading colour to enhance your work. Please bring
$8.00 for shared supplies, payable to the instructor.
Anvil Centre Studio 411B Saturday, 10:00am - 3:30 pm
March 21
Registration Fee: $20.50 plus supplies
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Heritage Programs
Victorian Valentine Family Drop-in
(All Ages)
Learn about old-time Valentines and then make your
own cards to send out to loved ones!
New Westminster Museum
Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
February 14
Registration Fee: By Donation
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March Family Fun Day (All Ages)
Join us for the first Saturday of the month for a cultural
celebration. Find out how the many cultures of New
Westminster celebrate the beginning of spring.
New Westminster Museum
Saturday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
March 7
Registration Fee: By Donation
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Register online at www.newwestpcr.ca.
Board Games: Then & Now (All Ages)
Gather the family and try out old-time games and toys
from the museum’s teaching collection and some new
games that will get you thinking.
New Westminster Museum
Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
February 21, March 14 & 28
Drop-in Fee: By Donation
Interactive Discovery Cart (All Ages)
Look and touch! Docents will be in the gallery with artefacts from our Teaching Collection. Each week we feature
new artefacts for you to explore, play and learn from.
New Westminster Museum
Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
February 7, February 28 & March 21
Drop-in Fee: By Donation
NEW WESTMINSTER ANVIL CENTRE
777 Columbia Street l New Westminster l 604.527.4640
Information
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Saturday & Sunday............10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Archives
Monday - Sunday .............10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reference Services . ..........12:00 - 5:00 pm
Museum
Monday - Wednesday........10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday ..........................10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Sunday.................10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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