The Art + Technology LAB is a teaching space located next to New Media Gallery. Public, school, and professional artist programs are offered throughout the year. Here we focus on encouraging a broad understanding of how technology can be used for creative purposes, pedagogy, critical thinking and the creation of meaning; and we have fun! All program and event descriptions are available below and registration is through The City of New Westminster booking page.
If you have any questions, please contact New Media Gallery Program Coordinator, Stephen O'Shea, at education@newmediagallery.ca
Learn about 3D modelling and printing. Make simple models for printing your own trinkets, designs, toys, or whatever else your mind can think of. Participants are led through the steps of fabricating, troubleshooting, and printing on our tinkerine PVA filament printers. Instructor: Mimi Xia.
Saturday | 1:00 - 4:00pm | June 11, 2023 | Ages 18+
Anvil Centre LAB | 1 class | $35.00 +tax
CIRCUIT MAKERS
Learn programming and circuitry basics with creativity in mind using Little Bits modular robotics. Participants will create works of art involving sound, movement, and light. Instructor: Mimi Xia..
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE CODING
Explore the concept and practice of generative art through creative coding. Open to anyone curious about incorporating creative live coding into their projects and in collaborative ways. Culminating with a group coding jam session that combines projected imagery, music and sound, participants will combine their individually written code into a single gigantic coded art project. Instructor: Mimi Xia
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
FIELD RECORDING: BOWEN ISLAND
Learn about recording sounds in natural environments using a variety of techniques and technologies. LAB instruction on Saturday and a field visit to Bowen Island on Sunday. Bringing a hand-held recording device is strongly suggested. Instructor: Mark Nazemi
Returning in Spring 2024
Details to come.
INTRO TO DIY SYNTHESIZERS
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.
*NOTE: this workshop does not involve any soldering/fabrication; circuits will be created on breadboards. Instructors: Jae Lew
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
INTRO TO DIY SYNTHESIZERS FOR WOMEN + NON-BINARY IDENTIFYING PEOPLE
Learn how to 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. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no prior experience with electronics. The workshop will culminate in a creative jam session at Anvil Centre.
Instructor: Jae Lew
*NOTE: this workshop does not involve any soldering/fabrication; circuits will be created on breadboards.
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
SHAPING ELECTRONIC SOUND: INTRO
This exciting class covers the basics of sound synthesis. This class will give you techniques for generating electronic sound from scratch with some introduction to the theory and practice. Explore both digital and analog synthesizers. Find out how to identify each type of synthesizer and what sounds you can expect it to produce. Learn how to connect your equipment and understand things like ‘signal flow’. Begin to shape sound to create an identifiable ‘voice’. This workshop will help you identify knobs, dials, and sliders and what they do, and it will give you the confidence to work with sound equipment. You do not need a synthesizer for this workshop. Computers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment.
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
SHAPE YOUR SOUNDS
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.
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
SOUNDWALKS
Explore the world of ambient outdoor sounds and learn how to record this soundscape! Take some walking journeys with an experienced sound artist and technology expert. You will learn to use a handheld recorder to collect your own personal archive of sounds from the City & Nature. Capture sound with purpose: Learn to listen from new perspectives. Learn to capture exciting, loud sounds as well as subtle, quiet sounds. In the Studio the group will then learn how to mix, edit and master their sounds into ambient soundscapes or works of art. Bring your own field recorder or contact us to reserve one (education@ newmediagallery.ca). Please bring a pair of personal headphones to the workshop.
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
UX DESIGN BASICS
Learn the basics of User Experience 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. Instructor: Sara Korzec.
Returning Fall 2023
Details to Come
VOICE CLONE OVERDUB
Create original voice sound clips with Descript: Overdub. By using samples of your own voice, you can generate an ultra-realistic voice-over tool to read written text, or to narrate an existing video. Have fun cloning your own 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.
Returning in Fall 2023
Details to come.
WOMEN IN FILM
Each week our specialist film instructor will discuss a different aspect of film and the talented women who have filled the roles of writer, director, editor, animator, cinematographer. Topics include the technology, medium, and an opportunity to practise the medium. No experience necessary, keen interest is appreciated.
Instructor: Louise Lathey
Saturday | 1:00 - 4:00pm | June 18, 2023 | Ages 18+
Anvil Centre LAB | 1 class | $30.00 +tax
AGES 16-18
INTRO TO DIY SYNTHESIZERS FOR WOMEN AND NON-BINARY IDENTIFYING PEOPLE
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. Instructors: Jae Lew.
Returning Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
SCREENWRITING IN FILMMAKING
Discover how movies are made. Beginning from screenwriting to the moving images on screen, this course will explore how aspiring film makers can connect the written word to visual image and get their start in content creation. Instructor: Louise Lathey
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
THINK DESIGN + STORYTELLING
Learn how to problem solve by learning the different stages of design thinking. Using the power of storytelling, create engaging stories through different media to provoke audiences and shift their perspectives on how they see things in the world. Instructor: Corrina Tang.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
VOICE CLONE OVERDUB
Create original voice sound clips with Descript: Overdub. By using samples of your own voice, you can generate an ultra-realistic voice-over tool to read a written text, or to narrate an existing video. Have fun cloning your own 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.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
WOMEN IN FILM
Discuss a different aspect of film each week, and the talented women who have filled the roles of writer, director, editor, animator, and cinematographer. Topics include the technology, medium, and an opportunity to practice the medium. No experience necessary, keen interest is appreciated. Instructor: Louise Lathey.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
AGES 13-15
INTRO TO DIY SYNTHESIZERS
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. Instructors: Jae Lew.
Returning Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
SCREENWRITING IN FILMMAKING
Discover how movies are made. Beginning from screenwriting to the moving images on screen, this course will explore how aspiring film makers can connect the written word to visual image and get their start in content creation. Instructor: Louise Lathey
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
THINK DESIGN + STORYTELLING
Learn how to problem solve by learning the different stages of design thinking. Using the power of storytelling, create engaging stories through different media to provoke audiences and shift their perspectives on how they see things in the world. Instructor: Corrina Tang.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
VOICE CLONE OVERDUB
Create original voice sound clips with Descript: Overdub. By using samples of your own voice, you can generate an ultra-realistic voice-over tool to read a written text, or to narrate an existing video. Have fun cloning your own 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.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
WOMEN IN FILM
Discuss a different aspect of film each week, and the talented women who have filled the roles of writer, director, editor, animator, and cinematographer. Topics include the technology, medium, and an opportunity to practice the medium. No experience necessary, keen interest is appreciated. Instructor: Louise Lathey.
Returning in Summer/Fall 2023 Offered for ages 13-15 & 16-18 Details to come
AGES 7-12
3D MODELLING WITH TINKERCAD
Learn the basics of 3D modelling and printing using the free, web-based software TinkerCAD. Make simple models for printing trinkets, designs, toys, and more! Students are guided through the steps of fabricating, troubleshooting, and printing two projects on Tinkerine PVA filament printers.
Saturdays | 10:30am – 12:00pm | May 20 – June 17, 2023 | Ages 9 - 12
Anvil Centre LAB | 5 classes | $95.00 | Instructor: Jae Lew
Saturdays | 10:30am – 12:00pm | July 29 – Aug 19, 2023 (No Aug 5) | Ages 7 - 9
Anvil Centre LAB | 3 classes | $60.00 | Instructor: Jae Lew
Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | July 29 – Aug 19, 2023 (No Aug 5) | Ages 10 - 12
Anvil Centre LAB | 3 classes | $60.00 | Instructor: Jae Lew
More offerings during Fall 2023 Details to come
ANIMATION NOW: STOP MOTION
Learn about the world of stop-motion, digital animation, and bring characters and stories to life. 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.
More offerings during Fall 2023 Details to come
ANIMATION NOW: CLAYMATION
Learn about the world of clay-based animation and bringing characters and stories to life. 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: Stéphane Bernard.
Returning in Fall 2023 | Details to come
ARTS + TECH PLAYLIST
Create with a different technology in every class. Create amazing works of art and invention. Explore video, music, 3D modeling and printing, robotics, coding and animation.
Sundays | 10:30am - 12:00pm | May 21 – June 18, 2023 | Ages 7 - 9
Anvil Centre LAB | 5 classes | $85.00 | Instructor: Allana Ho + Sara Kozec
Learn programming and circuitry basics with creativity in mind using 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.
More offerings in Fall 2023 Details to come
CIRCUIT MAKERS: TOY HACKING
Have fun learning programming and circuitry basics and make toys with accessibility in mind. This series will teach Kids about Accessible Design. Kids will design accessible creative objects, inventions
and experiences for people of different abilities to enjoy. We will do exercises designed to help kids empathize with challenges involving motor control, vision or hearing abilities and then invent solutions for the future. Learn how to re-use and make do by hacking electronic components and reprogramming them with game controllers. Digital and hand making skills will be used. Toys that kids create in this workshop will be donated to kids with accessibility needs.
Returning Fall 2023 Detail to come
CODE MAKERS
Explore AI and face recognition! Children become the teachers and will learn to train computers to recognize objects and create artwork through code. Discover machine learning and create interactive works of art. Fun activities include using cameras, development boards and more. Instructor: Mimi Xia.
Returning Fall 2023 Details to come
GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY
Discuss important woman in the world of technology, their amazing achievements, and participate in imaginative and hands-on activities celebrating their contributions. Specialist Instructors mentor female-identifying-students to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment.
Collaborate with your friends using Design Thinking, Media + Technology to create amazing art and design projects. Kids will have fun yet also learn responsible use. Kids will first learn design basics using markers and coloured card and then translate their ideas into digital art projects. Through an exploration of meaning, creativity and ethics, students will invent amazing ideas that they will translate into apps, stories, games and more.
Returning Spring 2023 Details to come
THINK DESIGN
Learn how to problem solve by learning the different stages of design thinking. Using the power of storytelling, create engaging stories through different media to provoke audiences and shift their perspectives on how they see things in the world.
Instructor: Corrina Tang.
More offerings during Fall 2023 Details to come
VIDEO NOW
Experiment with creating live action video. 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.
More offerings during Fall 2023 Details to come
AGES 5-7
LITTLE MAKERS
Join this innovative art class that uses technology and new media as an introduction to the creative invention using simple technologies and raw materials. Through play, story-time, mentoring, creative making & practical instruction children will discover & discuss how the world around them works and how to express their ideas. Instructor: Alanna Ho.
Returning Fall 2023 | Details to come
ARTS + TECH PLAYLIST JUNIOR
Join our series of Arts and Tech workshops, where kids create with a different technology in every class. The point of this series is to explore and have fun while an expert instructor helps you learn how to create amazing works of art and invention. We will explore video, music, 3D modeling and printing, robotics, coding and animation.
Returning in Spring 2023 | Details to come
SWIPE, CLICK, PLAY JUNIOR
Collaborate with your friends using Design Thinking, Media + Technology to create amazing art and design projects. Kids will have fun yet also learn responsible use. Kids will first learn design basics using markers and coloured card and then translate their ideas into digital art projects. Through an exploration of meaning, creativity and ethics, students will invent amazing ideas that they will translate into apps, stories, games and more.
Returning in Spring 2023 | Details to come
AGES 3-5
TINY TOTS (Parent Participation)
Integrating simple sound, movement, and light technologies for preschoolers, your toddler will journey using storytelling and play as our primary momentum. Children will learn alongside their parents about simple circuit making, coding, and computational thinking in a stimulating and fun environment. Instructor: Alanna Ho.
Returning Summer 2023 | Details to come
SCHOOL PROGRAMS (K-12)
EXHIBITION TOURS
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 (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 characters and stories to life. Students are assigned their own camera and animation space to e as creative as they want. Take home animated artworks to share with friend and family.
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00pm | July 10 - 14, 2023 | Ages 7 - 9 Art + Technology LAB | $125.00 |
Instructors: Stéphane Bernard + Jae Lew
Create with different technology each day during this play-focused camp. Create amazing works of art and invention. Explore video, music, 3D modelling and printing, robotics, and animation.
Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00pm | July 4 - 7, 2023 | Ages 7 - 9 Art + Technology LAB | $100.00 |
Instructor: Jae Lew
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00pm | July 31 - Aug 4, 2023 | Ages 7 - 9 Queensborough Community Centre | $125.00 |
Instructor: Jae Lew
Monday - Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:00pm | July 31 - August 4, 2023 | Ages 10 - 12 Queensborough Community Centre | $125.00 |
Instructor: Jae Lew
CREATIVE FILM CAMP
Explore the world of film and all its narrative possibilities. Learn about filmmaking process from script-writing to film recording to editing. Use cutting edge software like Davinci Resolve and iMovie to edit your film and add special effects. For young filmmakers interested in expressing their ideas through film and video.
Tuesday - Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:00pm | July 4 - 7, 2023 | Ages 8 - 12 Queensborough Community Centre | 4 classes | $100.00 | Instructor: Louise Lathey
Monday - Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:00pm | July 10 - 14, 2023 | Ages 8 - 12 Centennial Community Centre | 5 classes | $125.00 | Instructor: Louise Lathey
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 4:00pm | July 24 - 28, 2023 | Ages 8 - 12 Art + Technology LAB | 5 classes |
$240.00 | Instructors: Louise Lathey + Victoria Gibson
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 4:00pm | August 14 - 18, 2023 | Ages 8 - 12 Art + Technology LAB | 5 classes |
$240.00 | Instructors: Louise Lathey + Victoria Gibson
FILM IN A DAY (PRO D CAMP)
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.
Caregiver Participation: Ages 7 - 12 & 50+ Art + Technology LAB | $85.00
| Instructor: Victoria Gibson
More Camps coming in Fall 2023
RASPBERRY PI CAMP
Learn to program Raspberry Pi computers for video, sound, and LED light art. Students will learn Chance, non-linear storytelling through code Utilize the media capabilities of Raspberry Pi's to create video that can be interacted with and automated.
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00pm | July 31 - Aug 4, 2023 | Ages 10 - 12 Art + Technology LAB | 5 classes | $125.00 | Instructor: Chris Jung
MICRO-RESIDENCY
New Media Gallery Micro Residency will not be returning for the remainder of the 2023 season. This program offers a five-day learning Residency that gives access to available equipment, knowledge and space for artists at every stage of their career to experiment with or question how to include specific new media in their practice. The Residency offers access to experienced NMG staff, the Art + Technology LAB and all its available equipment.
All applications will be seriously considered. We will consider proposals from applicants without a formal CV. We will consider proposals from those without technological experience. For this Residency we hope to support those in the community that face entrenched marginalization due to attitudinal, historic, social and environmental barriers including age, ethnicity, disability, economic status, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation or transgender status. Artists may bring their own tech to the residency. Technology mentorship and program management is supported by NMG Creative Tech Instructors. Opportunities for presentation, feedback and discussion with NMG Director/Curators will be provided.
Complete our Micro Residency Application , which includes:
- Name, Phone and Email
- Dates you are available for Micro Residency
- The municipality where you live and where you work or have a studio
- Project Proposal (500 words)
- Description of a Past Project you have completed (100 words)
- Three to seven images and/or three minutes of video documenting existing work or future projects (provide URL links to video)
- Image List
- Two References
Applicants who are currently employed, affiliated or have been accepted into programs within the City of New Westminster or have previously participated in a Micro Residency will be exempt from consideration. All Micro Residencies will be actively documented and recorded by New Media Gallery Staff. Videos and photos will be created for New Media Gallery Archives and possibly shared on social media or in reports (public sharing will be discussed before posting).
You will be asked to choose any or all of these potential Residency dates. If you are successful, the Art + Technology LAB and its technologies will be made available to you for five consecutive days from Wednesday to Sunday. The LAB will remain open to gallery staff at this time. Hours of access can be discussed but generally must be concurrent with opening hours & staff availability.
- Access to one NMG Creative Tech Instructor and input from the NMG Director/Curators.
- Access to the Art + Technology LAB and a separate, personal area to set up projects.
- Hours of access can be discussed but generally must be concurrent with opening hours.
- Access to Technology instruction and demonstrations on Day 1
- Access to advice and help with trouble-shooting on Days 2 + 3
- Independent Residency time on Day 4 + 5.
Artists are welcome to use the technology we have available or bring their own technology to the residency
Current technology within the LAB includes:
6 x Tinkerine Ditto Pro 3D printers (1.75mm filament)
4 x Oculus Rift headset with 4 x PCs (Intel Quad Core processors, Radeon graphics card)
6 x Occipital 3D scanners
13 x iPads (5th & 6th generation)
6 x iMacs (3.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, Radeon Pro 570 4 GB, 8gb RAM)
1 x 10’x12’ green screen with frame and soft lights
6 x Tascam DR40 Field Recorders
6 x Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interfaces
HD projectors
4 x Genelec monitor speakers
6 x LG 26” Ultra HD monitors
LittleBits Pro Library, Code Kit and Synth Kit
Microsoft Kinect
Unfortunately we cannot cover the costs for extensive use of consumables (eg. PLA filament for 3D printing). Storage devices and electronic components should be discussed and there may be the possibility to purchase them at cost from New Media Gallery.
Artists of all backgrounds and ages are invited to submit proposals. All applications will be seriously considered and will go through a vetting system. We will consider proposals from applicants without a formal CV. We will consider proposals from those without technological experience.
We hope to support those in the community that face entrenched marginalization due to attitudinal, historic, social and environmental barriers including age, ethnicity, disability, economic status, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation or transgender status.
We also hope to encourage applications from those who may not have the resources to afford expensive technology. Artists will be asked for a short interview prior to the final selection.
We will seriously consider all proposals, but we are especially interested in proposals that:
- Demonstrate the potential and need to experiment with technology.
- Describe the Technology you will use in the Learning Lab
- Describe your past experience with Technology.
- Demonstrate your potential for developing challenging projects
- Demonstrate your interest in exploring issues related to social justice or the environment.
- Describe how your background relates to your artistic practice.
- Describes why you require this Residency
PAST PARTICIPANTS
2023
New Works
Feb 13 - 17 Residency Description Coming Soon
2022
Jonathan Alfaro
Jan 11 - 15 Residency Description Coming Soon
Dion Smith-Dokkie
Mar 22 - 25 Residency Description Coming Soon
2021
Marie-Pier Malouin
Feb 17 - 19 Residency Description Coming Soon
Alanna Ho + Amanda Wood
Apr 12, 13, 17 Residency Description Coming Soon
Hannamari Jalovaara
Apr 20, 22, 23 Residency Description Coming Soon
Brian Postalian + Howard Dai
Apr 27, 28, 29 Residency Description Coming Soon
Jenny Hawkinson
May 1 Residency Description Coming Soon
Rina Lyshaug
May 10 - 15 Residency Description Coming Soon
Arman Paxad
May 17 - Jun 6 Residency Description Coming Soon
Alannah Clamp
End of May Residency Description Coming Soon
Emilie Crewe
Dec 7 - 11 Residency Description Coming Soon
2020
Sang Chul Nam
Oct 03, 10, 11 Residency Description Coming Soon
Rosalina Libertad Cerritos
Oct 23, 24, 25 Residency Description Coming Soon
Nathania Vishnevsky
Nov 14, 20, 22 Residency Description Coming Soon
Josephine Lee
Dec 4, 5, 6 Residency Description Coming Soon
Margaret Dragu
Dec 9, 11, 12 Residency Description Coming Soon
NEW MEDIA SKILLS - ONLINE
3D PRINTED SOUND MAKERS
A super-creative program that explores music & sound, and teaches children how to create 3-D Printed renderings on the computer using the program, Tinkercad. Then it’s time to construct everything into amazing, moveable, wearable soft sound-makers!
A series of videos for New Media Gallery's Rethink Thingness workshop. The videos will feature lessons on how to explore common household items, learn how they work and gain inspiration into reusing them into new creations.
Expressions of Interest | Are you interested in taking a program listed below but are unable to make the time/dates listed? We are keeping an active waitlist that you can access. Send us an email as an Expression of Interest to education@newmediagallery.ca. Be sure to include your preferred availability during the week. This opportunity is especially helpful for Home Learners looking for weekday programming, or for Adults programs in Spring and Fall. Our minimum threshold to run a program is six participants. Once we reach this amount on our waitlist, we will contact you to set up a time for the program to run.