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Printopia Festival of Original Print

Immerse yourself in the excitement of Auckland’s annual three-day festival of contemporary handmade original print!

The festival brings together emerging and established artists from across the country as well as international artists, experts and visitors.

With a packed schedule of live events and workshops, you’ll leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and unique prints to take home.

When: 2 - 4 May 2025 | Friday 5:30pm – 8pm | Saturday 10am – 3pm | Sunday 10am – 3pm.
Where: Corban Estate Arts Centre | 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson, Auckland.

OPENING NIGHT
2 May, 5:30pm – 8pm.
Celebrate with us! Shop at the Print Fair while enjoying a glass of wine and live band À La Poupée and the Chine-Collés. Free entry.

PRINT FAIR
3 - 4 May, 10am – 3pm
Browse a diverse range of original, handmade prints by 40 vendors from across the country and the Asia Pacific. Free entry.

LIVE PRINTING
3 - 4 May, 10am – 3pm
See prints made in real time spread throughout the Print Fair, have a go, get inky!

ARTIST PRESENTATIONS
3 - 4 May, 10am – 3pm
Listen to engaging discussions by print artists and experts. Free entry.

WORKSHOPS
3 - 4 May, 9am – 12 & 1pm - 4pm
Expand your creativity by joining one of our fun workshops. Get tickets at Eventfinda.co.nz.

12 January 2025 - Workshop tickets go on sale to our Festival Supporters. Purchase a P25 Membership to get an early access promo code www.printopia.nz/support/

2 February 2025 - Workshop tickets on sale to the public.

See full programme at www.printopia.nz

Follow us on Instagram @printopia_festival and Facebook @PrintopiaFestival

We are extremely grateful to our sponsors who help us sustain Printopia and its various activities: Creative Communities NZ, Foundation North, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Te Kowhai Print Trust, The French Art Shop, Gordon Harris, Permaset Inks, Awagami Papers, Aotearoa Art Supplies, Print Council Aotearoa NZ, Henderson Print Shop and Crowe Creative Art Services.

Block out the whole weekend on your calendar now! Tell your friends! See you there!

Events

Printopia Festival - Opening Night

Printopia Festival - Opening Night

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Fri 2 May 5:30pm
Contemporary Art

Printopia Festival Print Fair

Printopia Festival Print Fair

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Fri 2 May 5:30pm – more dates
Markets and Fairs

Workshop - Graham Hall: Advanced Multiblock Printmaking.

Workshop - Graham Hall: Advanced Multiblock Printmaking.

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sat 3 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Romina Ortega Mella: Silk Screen Essentials.

Workshop - Romina Ortega Mella: Silk Screen Essentials.

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sat 3 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Hamish Oakley-Browne & Kim Newall: Emerging Print Lab

Hamish Oakley-Browne & Kim Newall: Emerging Print Lab

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sat 3 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Judy Gordon: Silk Aquatint

Workshop - Judy Gordon: Silk Aquatint

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sat 3 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Gabrielle Belz: Exploring Whakapapa in Print.

Workshop - Gabrielle Belz: Exploring Whakapapa in Print.

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sun 4 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Ryan O’Malley: Collaborative Screenprint.

Workshop - Ryan O’Malley: Collaborative Screenprint.

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sun 4 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Eduardo Sanchez Ojeda: Paper Embossing

Workshop - Eduardo Sanchez Ojeda: Paper Embossing

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sun 4 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Workshop - Deborah Crowe - Ideas in Action

Workshop - Deborah Crowe - Ideas in Action

Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Sun 4 May 9:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Matariki Glow Show

Matariki Glow Show

Little Theatre, Taumarunui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Thu 26 Jun 10:00am – more dates
Theatre

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