Cultural Services Fall 2022 Brochure
New Westminster Cultural Services Newsletter
Anvil Centre is home to vibrant community and international programs, including dance, music, theatrical performances, arts and crafts programs for all ages, artist’s talks, film screenings, gallery tours and openings, and cultural festivals.
Anvil Centre is a vibrant gathering space and boutique conference centre conveniently located in the heart of the City of New Westminster. This community destination hosts a wide range of events, arts and cultural activities and programs.
Program Guides
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Intro to Ballet
(16+)
Learn the fundamentals of ballet and discover the joy of dance in a supportive environment. Participants develop body awareness, musicality, ballet technique, strength and coordination. No previous experience necessary.
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Cardio Ballet
(16+)
Designed to promote balance and alignment this upbeat and energetic class focuses on lengthening your body and strengthening your legs, feet and core. Movements are founded on ballet basics, but require no previous ballet or dance experience.
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Cardio Ballet
(16+)
Designed to promote balance and alignment this upbeat and energetic class focuses on lengthening your body and strengthening your legs, feet and core. Movements are founded on ballet basics, but require no previous ballet or dance experience.
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Theatre: Take the Stage
(9 to 12y 11mos)
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.
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YogaLates
(16+)
Combine core strengthening and toning of Pilates with yoga poses to open the mind and the body. A great accompaniment to Yoga Basic Back Care. Take your core strengthening a little further, while still moving at your own pace. Move mindfully! Beginners welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.
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Art n’ Story Making
(4 to 6y 11mos)
Join us in this fun and creative art class where students will use their imagination to create their own unique characters and stories. Using pencils, markers, paint and 3-D materials, we will bring our characters to life through visual storytelling and dynamic art projects. All supplies included.
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Storytelling Walk: Homelessness and New Westminster
(14+)
Walk with Museum staff and the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society to learn about homelessness in our community from a historical perspective. Engage with important sites and stories, including the voices of those with lived experience. The current work of the NWHCS and supportive housing will also be discussed. Presented as part of the official kick off to Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster.
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Beginner’s Ukulele for Kids
(6 to 8y 11mos)
Try out the ukulele and test out new ways to make music. Learn the basics of rhythm & pitch, chords and fun strumming patterns for popular songs. No previous musical experience required. All supplies included.
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Yoga Basic Back Care
(16+)
Work through poses that help to tone and strengthen the lower back and core while developing a more full range of motion throughout your joints. move through your comfortable range of motion and discover the possibility of going beyond. Please bring your own yoga mat.
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Paint / Draw / Sculpt
(5 to 8y 11mos)
Develop skills, techniques and art vocabulary through painting, drawing and sculpture. Projects are designed to foster imagination, build artistic skills and provide a fun approach to art. Enjoy a new set of projects and themes each session. All supplies included.
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Parent & Baby Yoga
(10mos)
Begin with a Baby Yoga Flow to support baby's developing system. Move into a Parent's Yoga Flow to open 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.
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Paint / Draw / Sculpt
(8 to 12y 11mos)
Develop skills, techniques and art vocabulary through painting, drawing and sculpture. Projects are designed to foster imagination, build artistic skills and provide a fun approach to art. Enjoy a new set of projects and themes each session. All supplies included.
Learn MoreBook a Cultural Space
- Price Charts
- Room Specs
Anvil Centre’s cultural studios are top-of-the-line professional studio spaces that offer quality settings for visual, performing, applied, sound and new media arts.
They are available for workshops, lectures, screenings and rehearsals.
Anvil Centre also offers a professionally outfitted, acoustically insulated music practice room. All cultural studios and the music practice room can be rented at affordable prices.
For more information or to request a booking, please contact studiobookings@anvilcentre.ca or call 604.527.4640.
- Community Rentals
- Commercial/Private Rentals
Room Name
Cultural Studios
Partitioned Cultural Studios
Dance Studio
Meeting Room
Music Practice Room
Meeting
$17.75/hr
$8.90/hr
N/A
$17.75/hr
N/A
Activity
$35.35/hr
$17.75/hr
$35.35/hr
$35.35/hr
$5.70/hr
Room Name
Cultural Studios
Partitioned Cultural Studios
Dance Studio
Meeting Room
Music Practice Room
Meeting & Activity
$107.65/hr
$53.30/hr
$35.35/hr
$107.65/hr
$16.30/hr
- Community Rentals means events, services and/or meetings organized and implemented by individuals or non-profit New Westminster organizations whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public interest without commercial purpose.
- These rates do not apply to corporate events and conferences.
- Additional staff charges apply for rentals occurring when the building is closed to the public.
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Cultural Studio 411 (East & West)
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Cultural Studio 411A (East)
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Cultural Studio 411B (West)
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Cultural Studio 413 (East & West)
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Cultural Studio 413A (East)
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Cultural Studio 413B (West)
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Studio 415 (Dance Studio)
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Cultural Studio 417
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Music Practice Room 412
Cultural Studio 411 (East & West)
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1056 Square Feet
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24’ X 44’
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Maximum 80 Theatre Style
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Maximum 55 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 411A (East)
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528 Square Feet
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24’ X 22’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees,
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 411B (West)
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528 Square Feet
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24’ X 22’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413 (East & West)
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1104 Square Feet
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24’ X 46’
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Maximum 80 Theatre Style
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Maximum 55 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413A (East)
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552 Square Feet
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24’ X 23’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413B (West)
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552 Square Feet
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24’ X 23’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Studio 415 (Dance Studio)
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900 Square Feet
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36’ X 25’
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Permanent stereo system w/MP3 hookup, floor to ceiling mirrors along two walls, natural light, ballet barres along two walls appropriate for adults and children, sprung floor with hardwood surface, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for dance rehearsals, classes and practice
Cultural Studio 417
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884 Square Feet
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34’ X 26’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 36 Classroom Style
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Features natural light, carpeted floor, 60” television and audio, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as lectures, workshops, meetings and seminars
Music Practice Room 412
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60 square feet
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Maximum 4 individuals (depending on instruments)
- Upright piano