Braid Studios

Braid Studios Braid Studios has two locations in New Westminster & one in Port Coquitlam.

BRAID IS READY FOR THE CRAWL!We’ve had our eye on this weekend for quite some time. 😉 The artists of Braid Studios have ...
10/03/2026

BRAID IS READY FOR THE CRAWL!

We’ve had our eye on this weekend for quite some time. 😉 The artists of Braid Studios have taken over the entrance to our building with a collection of wonderfully weird, colourful, completely one-of-a-kind eyes and we LOVE how it turned out.

This weekend, we’re opening our doors for the New West Cultural Crawl, and there is a LOT happening at Braid.

Come find us at 321 Sixth Street, Stop #15. Visit the UHaul Rolling Gallery on Blackford right next to the Studios. Come inside to check out our new main floor collaborative Gallery and storefront, and them upstairs to discover artist studios, exhibitions, special projects and a building positively stuffed with creativity.

And yes, the eyes are watching for you. 👁️

October 3 & 4
New West Cultural Crawl
Braid Studios | 321 Sixth Street
11-5pm

We can’t wait to see you!

NewWest

Introducing the Braid Studios Book Club — books for creative lives.For our first seasonal read, we’ll be exploring Art &...
09/29/2026

Introducing the Braid Studios Book Club — books for creative lives.

For our first seasonal read, we’ll be exploring Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland.

This thoughtful and reassuring book looks at why art gets made, why it sometimes doesn’t—and the very human fears, doubts and difficulties that can cause artists to lose their way.

Hosted by Braid artist Jennie Johnston Jennie Johnston the Book Club will gather every second Wednesday for relaxed, thoughtful conversation about the book and the realities of building and sustaining a creative life.

Our first gathering on October 7 will be an informal meet-and-greet: a chance to meet Jennie and the other members, learn more about the book and settle into the reading journey together.

Wednesdays | 6:30–8:30 PM
October 7 & 21
November 4 & 18
December 2

The complete five-gathering series is free, but advance registration is required and space is limited to 10 participants.

Participants will need their own copy of Art & Fear. A reading schedule will be provided at the first gathering.

Register free through Eventbrite using the link in our bio.

THE BRAID ROLLING GALLERY IS BACK AND IT’S GROWN.Last year, we rolled art out of the studio and onto the street for the ...
09/25/2026

THE BRAID ROLLING GALLERY IS BACK AND IT’S GROWN.

Last year, we rolled art out of the studio and onto the street for the first time.

This year, we’re doing it bigger.

For the 2026 New West Cultural Crawl, four U-Haul trucks will become pop-up galleries along Blackford Street outside Braid Studios, creating an unexpected outdoor art experience right in the heart of New Westminster.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Braid alumni Tony Durke and Iris Mes Low Iris Mes Low Art 🎨 and to welcome three artists to the Rolling Gallery for the first time: Tyler Prue Tyler Prue Nickie Lewis Nickie Lewis and Elina Daoutov Elina Daoutova Art

Five artists. Four trucks. Five very different creative practices; from painting and sculpture to ceramics and mixed media.

The Braid Rolling Gallery began with a simple idea: when you run out of gallery walls, find more walls.

Or, apparently, rent trucks.

It became one of our favourite parts of last year’s Cultural Crawl, and we’re delighted to bring it back — bigger, bolder and with even more artists.

The Braid Rolling Gallery
Outside Braid Studios on Blackford Street
321 Sixth Street, New Westminster
October 3 & 4, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM

Come wander the trucks, meet the artists, discover work you haven’t seen before and then head inside Braid Studios, where even more is waiting.

We’re excited to bring this unusual gallery experience back to New Westminster and to share it with art lovers from across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.



Tony Durke

Iris Mes Low Art 🎨

Tyler Prue

Nickie Lewis

Elina Daoutova Art

TODAY is Open Studios at Braid! Welcome to one of New Westminster’s most creative buildings and spend an afternoon explo...
09/05/2026

TODAY is Open Studios at Braid!

Welcome to one of New Westminster’s most creative buildings and spend an afternoon exploring working artist studios, meeting the artists, asking questions, and discovering original artwork you won’t find anywhere else.

Every studio tells a different story. Some artists will be demonstrating their process. Others will be sharing new work, works in progress, textiles, painting, mixed media and more. Every visit is different because every artist is.

Saturday Sept 5
Open Studios | 12–4 pm
(Some artists open for shorter or longer hours)

Braid Studios – The Braid Loft
2nd Floor
321 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Whether you’re looking for original art, inspiration, or simply a creative way to spend an afternoon, we’d love to welcome you.

08/08/2026

👁️ Creativity is in sight at Braid Studios. 👁️

Today, our artists gathered in the studio to start creating something special for the upcoming New West Cultural Crawl

Eyes. Lots and lots of eyes. 👀

Painted, peculiar, colourful and completely individual — they’ll soon be appearing in our windows and outside the building as Braid gets ready for Cultural Crawl weekend.

A huge thank you to the artists who came out today, picked up a paintbrush and helped bring this slightly bonkers idea to life. We cannot wait to see what it looks like when they’re all together.
Judy Ann Villett
LynFA
syl holtz
Omanie Elias
Stephanie
and thank you Johanna Bartels for the goodies!

Keep your eyes on Braid. 👁️

07/03/2026

Tomorrow is Open Studios at Braid!

Step inside one of New Westminster’s most creative buildings and spend an afternoon exploring working artist studios, meeting the artists, asking questions, and discovering original artwork you won’t find anywhere else.

Every studio tells a different story.

Some artists will be demonstrating their process. Others will be sharing new work, works in progress, textiles, painting, mixed media and more. Every visit is different because every artist is.

Saturday July 4
Open Studios | 12–4 pm
(A few artists are opening for shorter or longer hours—watch the video for individual studio times.)

Braid Studios – The Braid Loft
2nd Floor
321 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Whether you’re looking for original art, inspiration, or simply a creative way to spend an afternoon, we’d love to welcome you.

Come wander. Ask questions. Meet the artists.

See you tomorrow.

Many of you knew Carla Thompson.Carla had a remarkable gift for helping people feel seen, supported, and capable. Whethe...
06/13/2026

Many of you knew Carla Thompson.

Carla had a remarkable gift for helping people feel seen, supported, and capable. Whether she was teaching a new skill, helping someone untangle their finances, offering accountability through body doubling, or quietly working behind the scenes to make things run smoothly, she brought kindness and patience to everything she did.

You may have known Carla through Braid Studios, the Decide Your Life Community with , her Holistic Bookkeeper business, her work with the Dot community or her Books & Brew sessions.

Carla first came to Braid Studios as a crochet instructor, but over the years she became so much more than a teacher. She served as our Paint Night Manager, Wedding & Events Manager, administrator, bookkeeper, trusted advisor, and dear friend. Even after moving to Vancouver Island during Covid, Carla remained an important part of the Braid community. For me, as owner of Braid, Carla was my right-hand person and one of my closest friends. For many others, she was a mentor, cheerleader, problem solver, and steady source of support.

Her impact reached far beyond any one business or community and the kindness she brought to each of them was always the same.

On June 27, I want to invite friends, family, artists, colleagues, clients, students, and community members to join us as we share stories and memories of this beautiful woman who touched so many lives. ~ Susan

Remembering Carla Drop-In
June 27, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Braid Studios
321 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Condolences may be shared thru the link in our bio.

06/09/2026

A month ago we moved into our new space on the second floor at 321-6th St.

Our resident artists are settled in. The studio and our Salon space is already busy with classes and workshops.

Yesterday we hung art on the gallery walls for the first time.

And suddenly everything shifted - it feels like the entire community is home.

We’re doing something we haven’t done in years. This Saturday, artists throughout Braid Studios are clearing out their ...
06/05/2026

We’re doing something we haven’t done in years. This Saturday, artists throughout Braid Studios are clearing out their studios.

Art supplies. Tools. Materials. Original artwork. Hidden treasures.

Come explore working artist studios and discover what usually stays behind closed doors.

The Braid Loft
2nd floor
321 6th Street, New Westminster
Saturday, June 6
12–4pm

Open Studios + Artist Surplus Sale

06/04/2026

Behind the scenes and notes on a special piece of art. From .dolls

Blanchet 🤍
A doll created especially for a woman who embraces Mexican culture as her own. Her home and her memories are filled with afternoons wandering the streets of Oaxaca.

Getting to know her is a true pleasure, and creating a doll inspired by her has been a great honor.

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321 6th Street, Unit 301
New Westminster, BC
V3L3A7

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778.886.5391

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