DIGITOI Workshops

DigiToi Wānanga — Hands-On Digital Fabrication Workshops

Welcome to our collection of creative workshops designed for artists, makers, and toi practitioners who want to explore the tools behind modern Mahi Toi. From vector design to CNC machining, laser cutting, vinyl work, and sandblasting — these wānanga are all about learning by doing.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, each workshop offers practical skills, cultural grounding, and the chance to bring your own ideas to life using professional digital tools.

The workshops—are based on how I use digital fabrication tools like laser cutting, CNC machining, and vinyl cutting within my own creative practice. There are many technical approaches out there, but what I’m sharing is the pathway I’ve carved out as a contemporary Māori artist using these tools to create mahi toi.

This isn’t just about learning machines—it’s about taking the reins, being in control, and having autonomy over both the process and the creative outcome. It’s about not having to rely on third parties who may not share the same understanding or affinity for what we’re ultimately trying to achieve.

These technologies give us the ability to prototype, design, and produce our own work from start to finish. That means telling our stories in our own way—on our own terms—while building skills that can grow with us as artists, designers, and creatives.

My goal is that you walk away not just with technical know-how, but with a clearer understanding of what’s possible—whether you choose to integrate this technology as a small addition to your current practice, or it becomes a central part of your creative process. And most importantly, that you gain the confidence to use these tools in a way that reflects your voice, your style, and who you are as an artist.

🔎 Browse our full range of workshops below — choose your path and start your journey into digital making.