What is HIP?

Hunter Island Press (HIP) is a not-for-profit organisation with our primary objective to establish and operate a professional public access print studio in Hobart. The studio provides a place for artists to create work and pass on their skills to the community. Membership allows for studio access and inclusion in HIP exhibitions.

 

 

Hunter Island Press acknowledges Australian’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present, and to our shared future.



Featured Event: 2025 HIP Members Exhibition at MAC- our 21st Celebration!

As a past or present member of Hunter Island Press this may be of interest to you!

This year, 2025, marks the 21st year of HIPs beginnings. To celebrate our continuing engagement with the printmaking community the committee has secured an exhibition,  HUNTER ISLAND PRESS – PRINT, at Moonah Arts Centre in August 2025. 

The exhibition runs from Friday 8th August to Saturday 30th August. 

We are inviting all HIP printers to participate. 

As past or present members, if you would like to join the exhibition, please let us know by email to: hunterislandpress@gmail.com and we’ll send you further information.



Upcoming Events

Click on the links below for further details:

Oct 2025

2-day workshop Exploring Coptic binding Journals with Jenny Blake - Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

OPEN STUDIO Sessions! - feel like some company while you work on your plates or printing? - Sun 26th October 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Nov 2025

OPEN STUDIO Sessions! - feel like some company while you work on your plates or printing? - Sun 30th November 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jan 2026

2-Day Cyanotype wet and dry techniques with Angela Anderson (12-4pm both days) - Sat 31st January 2026 - Sun 1st February 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mar 2026

A 2-Day Introduction to development of and printing from solar plates (also called Photo Etching) with Diane Masters - Sat 14th March 2026 - Sun 15th March 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Hunter Island Press usually runs 6 to 8 workshops each year on a variety of printing techniques. They are open to members and non-members.

Download the 2024/25 workshop & open studio program.


Member Profiles (past and present)

Hunter Island Press aims to encourage members from all different backgrounds. Current members include hobbyists, those with TAFE qualifications and University graduates.

Hunter Island Press supports all those interested in the printmaking process. It supports its members through the use of shared facilities and its workshop programme. New members most welcome.



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