PROGRAMS

Data Visualization | 8 - 12 years
Measure the world around us with the use of technology and creative compelling visuals that change with the environment around us. Participate in an out-trip around Anvil Centre to measure local air quality. Use Makey-Makeys in conjunction with data visualization tools to measure create meaning and visual communication. Instructor: Mimi Xia.
Saturday, April 19 | 1pm - 4pm
Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Ages 8 - 12 | Registration Fee: $30
Registration: LINK

For more information, email education@newmediagallery.ca.

Recycled Tech Art Workshop | 8 - 12 years
Make art out of recycled technology. Learn about the impact of our discarded technology and how we can repurpose it for creative expression. Instructor: Jae Lew.
Sunday, April 20 | 1pm - 4pm
Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Ages 8 - 12 | Registration Fee: $30
Registration: LINK

For more information, email education@newmediagallery.ca.

Create original voice sound clips with Descript: Overdub. Use samples of your own voice to generate an ultra-realistic voice-over tool to read a written text, or to narrate an existing video. Have fun cloning your voice, by synthesizing several audio clips produced during the class into an audio AI capable of mimicking your unique way of talking. Instructor: Stéphane Bernard

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | May 23, 2025
Ages 18+ | Registration Fee: $50 + tax / 1 session
Registration LINK

Learn the science of sound and how to make amazing compositions on the computer. Students use the Sonic Pi software to create sound art, learn music basics, and how to translate that into electronic music. This workshop will also cover how to add notes and live code using Sonic-Pi (sonic-pi.net). Instructor: Alanna Ho.

Studio 417, Anvil Centre
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | May 24, 2025
Ages 7 - 10 | Registration Fee: $10 / 1 session
Registration LINK

Use basic electronic components to make your own square wave synthesizer. Create an instrument using a beginner-friendly circuit that is easy to expand on and build into more complex sound circuits. No prior experience with electronics necessary. The workshop will culminate in a creative jam session. Instructor: Jae Lew.

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | May 24, 2025
Ages 18+ | Registration Fee: $50 + tax / 1 session
Registration LINK

Learn to create interactive video and sound. Generate basic video/sound effects while learning how to make them interactive. Explore the concepts of interactivity and how it can be a form of expression. Instructor: Chris Jung.

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm | May 24, 2025
Ages 18+ | Registration Fee: $50 + tax / 1 session
Registration LINK

Learn how to make your own sounds using open-source synthesizers. Go beyond the presets on your modular, software, or keyboard synth. No keyboard skills required. Instructor: Victoria Gibson.

Studio 417, Anvil Centre
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm | May 24, 2025
Ages 18+ | Registration Fee: $50 + tax / 1 session
Registration LINK

Learn the basics of User Experience (UX) design and create an interactive artwork you can view on a computer or mobile device. Explore how time based and experiential artwork can be used to ask questions, present ideas or just be silly and fun. Participants will lay out visual elements using the Figma platform, create simple animations, and clickable interactions.

Returning Fall 2025

Learn to use a Raspberry Pi for creating stunning light installations using addressable LED lights. Experience an artist-led workshop that reviews the different uses and other technology available to enhance interactivity.

Returning Fall 2025

Use basic electronic components to make your own square wave synthesizer. Create an instrument using a beginner-friendly circuit that is easy to expand on and build into more complex sound circuits. No prior experience with electronics necessary. The workshop will culminate in a creative jam session.

Returning Fall 2025

Experiment with creating live-action videos. Learn interesting video filters and different ways to tell a story. Students will get a copy of their video artwork to share with family and friends.

Returning Fall 2025

Use basic electronic components to make your own square wave synthesizer. Create an instrument using a beginner friendly circuit that is easy to expand on and build into more complex sound circuits. No prior experience with electronics necessary. The workshop will culminate in a creative jam session at Anvil Centre.

Returning Fall 2025

Are you interested in building your media arts skills, exploring your creativity, and supporting our learning environments? All while earning volunteer hours for graduation? Considering volunteering as a LAB Assistant. Sign up through the City of New Westminster's Volunteer Program, here

Learn the basics of 3D modelling and printing. Make simple models for printing your own designs, toys, or characters. Students are led through the steps of fabricating, troubleshooting, and printing.

Learn about the world of animation while bringing characters and stories to life. Enjoy an artists-led process of hand-making projects and being as creative as you want. Take home animated films to share with friends and family.

Create with a different technology in every class. Expert instructors help students create amazing works of art and invention. Explore video, music, 3D modelling and printing, robotics, coding and animation.

Learn programming and circuitry basics using Little Bits modular robotics. Artists lead students through planning and hand skills used to create moving robotic works of art.

Experiment with the creative filmmaking process and producing live-action videos. Learn interesting video filters and different ways to tell a story from artist filmmakers. Students will get a copy of their video artwork to share with family and friends. Please note: sessions are four hours long; please pack a snack and drink.

Returning Fall 2025

Explore and create imaginative art and technology projects inspired by female artists and scientists from the last hundred years. Specialist Instructors mentor female-identifying-students to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment.

Returning Fall 2025

Learn more about Girls in Tech: LINK
via BCIT Magazine

Explore the playful possibilities of circuits and coding as we create whimsical machines that respond to inputs and outputs. Using Microbits and LittleBits, experiment with the art of visual communication: light, sound, colour, and gesture!

Returning Fall 2025

Learn how to make sounds using synthesizers, field recorders, and audio software. Go beyond the presets of the equipment and learn to blend sounds in exciting ways. Make audio collages and soundtracks for video or sound-based projects.

Returning Fall 2025

Using LittleBits audio and synthesizer parts, MicroBits, and electrical components, students will create fun interactive projects that generate sound, from simple tones to musical compositions. Suitable for students who have previously taken Sound Explorers and/or Circuit Makers.

Returning Fall 2025

Innovate with art, technology, and new media while exploring creative invention using simple technologies and raw materials. Through play, story-time, mentoring, creative making and practical instruction, children will discover and discuss how the world around them works and how to express their ideas.

Returning Fall 2025

Integrating simple sound, movement, and light technologies for preschoolers, enjoy an artist-led journey using storytelling and play while learning about simple circuit making, coding, and computational thinking in a stimulating and fun environment. Instructor: Alanna Ho

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | July 7 - 11, 2025
Registration Fee:
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | July 7 - 11, 2025
Registration Fee: $90 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

New Media Gallery Exhibition Tours are developed for a range of ages and interested; schools, universities, and special interest groups and special events as well as general public tours. Tours are led by a Curator or Curatorial Programmer and may be booked in advance.

Exhibition Tour | 30 - 60 min | Free
Pre-Activity | PDF Handout | Free

Our workshops integrate ideas from the exhibition together with BC’s new Core Curriculum. Big Ideas inform each exciting 1.5 – 3 hour Workshop where a focus on process and inquiry-based learning are key. Encouraging and building on a vibrant & dynamic process of creativity and imagination in workshop situations is our thing; we champion individual and collective brainstorming and focused play!

Creative Tech Workshop | 60 - 120 min | Cost: $150 + GST (includes tour + pre-activity)
(For young children, we may be able to offer a separate space for break time)

Learn about the world of stop-motion, digital animation and bring your own characters and stories to life. Working in pairs, students are assigned their own camera and animation space to be as creative as they want. Take home animated artworks to share with friends and family. Instructor: Jae Lew

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | August 18 - 22, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Create with different technology each day during this artist-led and play-focused camp. Create amazing works of art and invention. Explore video, music, circuits, coding and animation. Instructor: Jae Lew.

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | July 7 - 11, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | August 11 - 15, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Learn programming and circuitry basics with creativity in mind while using Micro:Bit and Little Bits modular robotics. Students will create moving, beeping and blinking works of art. Covers planning and hand skills used in building a robotic work of art, and block coding. Instructor: Jae Lew

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | June 30 - July 3, 2025 (No July 1)
Registration Fee: $125.00 / 4 sessions
Registration: LINK

Explore the world of film and all its narrative possibilities. Learn about filmmaking process from real artist filmmakers as they teach script-writing to film recording to editing. Use software to edit your film and add special effects. For young filmmakers interested in expressing their ideas through film and video. Instructor: Louise Lathey.

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | July 7 - 11, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | July 14 - 18, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | July 21 - 25, 2025
Theme: Horror
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | August 11 - 15 , 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | August 18 - 22 , 2025
Theme: Green Screen
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | August 25 - 29 , 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Observe the world around us using the scientific method, then create stunning interactive projects that represent data with visuals, sound, circuits, and code. Students will gain technology and media literacy by combining scientific exploration and contemporary art. Instructor: Jae Lew.

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | July 21 - 25, 2025
Registration Fee: $150.00 / 5 sessions
Registration: LINK

Dive into experimental filmmaking and all its unexpected possibilities. Learn different processes from non-linear storytelling and abstract methods of recording and editing. Use software to create your film and add special effects. For young filmmakers interested in experimenting with their ideas through film and video. Instructor: Jae Lew

Art + Technology LAB, Anvil Centre
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | August 5 - 8, 2025
Registration Fee: $125.00 / 4 sessions
Registration: LINK

Learn to make electronic sounds using synthesizers, field recorders, and audio softwares. Go beyond the presets of the equipment and learn to blend sounds in exciting ways. Make audio collages and soundtracks for your video projects or any sound-based idea you have.

Returning Spring Break 2026

Tell your story, all in one day! Explore the world of film and all its narrative possibilities. Learn about filmmaking process from script-writing to film recording to editing. Use software to edit your film and add special effects. Each child must participate with an adult. Register only the child.

Returning Fall 2026