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Workshops
City of Wonder : Drop-in and Workshops
City of Wonder '26 is an upcoming local arts and design festival event in Hamilton City Centre, featuring contemporary art, spatial interventions, and creative exhibitions. It runs from 25 September to 4 October 2026.
Drop-In Printmaking (free)
Have a go at printmaking in the ArtsPost main level.
Ink and print with prepared blocks using a portable press.
Suitable for all ages.
Saturday September 26th. 10am-2:30pm.
Waikato Society of Arts, ground level, ArtsPost. 120 Victoria Street
Workshops
Carve and print your own small woodcut.
Choose from four repared compositions based on the works of prominent Hamilton artists, Ruth Davey, Ida Carey, Margot Philips and Campbell Smith.
Drinks, nibbles and all tools and materials provided.
Aimed at an adult audience but children 12yrs+ welcome with an accompanying adult participant.
Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October. 6pm
(Approximately 2 hrs depending on individual carving speed)
WSA Print Studio, basement level, ArtsPost. 120 Victoria Street
Tickets available through WSA soon
Print with me:
Drop-in Print Sessions
Print using non toxic water based inks and the portable printing press.
There are a variety of pre-carved blocks to choose from.
Carve and Print Christmas Workshops
Carve your own unique designs to print on greeting cards in combination with other prepared blocks.
Or carve designs to print a fold-able Christmas bauble.
Keep an eye out for the next opportunity.
FAQ's
How messy will I get? Not very. Just finger tips generally but there are wet wipes for you to use.
And the water based inks wash off skin easily with water.
What should I bring? For drop-in printing and most workshops everything is provided.
For a Christmas Workshop just bring ideas! Having already thought about some ideas for your design gives you a great head-start on the evening. And and something for transporting them home (see below)
How long do they take to dry? A few hours - so bringing a box or tray to take them home on/in would be useful.
If you pop in for a drop-in you'll be able to take your print home right away in its little protective sleeve.
Can my child do this? Drop-ins? Yes absolutely and they love it!
For workshops; please check the particular workshop you're booking in for. Children are usually welcome with an accompanying adult participant. Workshops are best suited to 10+ as the tools are sharp and patience is required. My enthusiastic 7 year old launched in on her own to make the blue star above so it's your call on the suitability for your own child. There is no child rate.
How do I book? Please keep an eye out here and on my socials for the next workshop opportunity and who to book through. Or inquire below for another date or private group booking at my studio or Waikato Society of Arts in 2026/27.