Book Arts Studio
Wai-te-ata Press has a complete letterpress and digital printing studio that promotes the exciting world of the digital handmade.
Whether you want to learn the venerable craft of hand typesetting and printing, or explore the affordances of 3D printing, we have a range of equipment and expertise to help you realise your project.
Workshops
If you want to learn how to set type, print by the letterpress technique, and bind your hand-printed book projects, then Wai-te-ata Press has a course for you.
Tours and demos
Join us for tailor-made tours and demonstrations that offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Studio hire
The letterpress facility at Wai-te-ata Press is available on a studio rental basis, and we also accept commissioned projects.
Exhibitions
Explore past and present exhibitions curated by Wai-te-ata Press.
Creative Collaborations
An occasional collaboration between Wai-te-ata Press and local and international artists, writers, musicians, designers, and interarts creatives.
Publications
Wai-te-ata Press produces limited edition, fine press and digital publications by contemporary New Zealand writers and artists.