An Artists Approach
These workshops are designed for artists, makers, and creatives who want to expand their art practice by using modern tools like laser cutters, CNC machines, and vinyl cutters—through an artistic lens.
Led by a practicing contemporary Māori artist, each session is hands-on, practical, and grounded in real-world creative application. Whether you’re new to digital fabrication or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are about more than just learning the tools—they’re about creative control, storytelling, and building confidence in your own process.
Explore the different workshops below and find the one that fits your journey.
Vectoring
Learn the basics of line work, shapes, typography, and file setup for laser cutting, CNC, and vinyl cutting. Ideal for artists and makers new to digital design.
Vinyl Cutting
Learn how to prepare artwork, operate a vinyl cutter, weed designs, and apply graphics to a variety of surfaces for signage, apparel, stencils etc.
Laser Cutting / Engraving
Learn how to prepare artwork, operate a laser machine, and apply techniques like surface engraving and through-cutting, on materials such as wood, acrylic, and glass.
Introduction to CNC Machining
Learn how to prepare digital files, generate basic toolpaths for profile cutting, and safely operate a CNC router to cut clean shapes and forms from timber.
Creative Sandblasting
Learn the complete workflow of digital making in this immersive wānanga. You'll explore vectoring, laser cutting, CNC machining, and vinyl cutting — with optional sandblasting and heat pressing on apparel — all in one hands-on experience.
CNC Machining (Carving/Routering)
Learn the complete workflow of digital making in this immersive wānanga. You'll explore vectoring, laser cutting, CNC machining, and vinyl cutting — with optional sandblasting and heat pressing on apparel — all in one hands-on experience.
