United Makers

28/08/2026

Two Cartoon Workshops with award winning cartoonist and illustrator Anna Crichton.

Adults and Young adults aged 14 + years.
Thursday 1 Oct- 6.00 - 8.30pm
Kids 8-13 years Friday 2 Oct 10:30-1pm

This cartoon workshop invites adults aged 14+ to collaborate on multi‑panel cartoon strips, developed together as a group. We’ll draw cartoons of each other with our eyes shut, then add thought and speech balloons to turn the results into something lively and expressive.
You’ll also create your own four‑panel cartoon on paper, showing how an inanimate object can be brought to life—and given a voice.

Kids will write personalised limericks in a playful, Edward Lear–inspired style, paired with their own illustrative cartoons. This hands‑on session encourages imagination, humour, and creative confidence, while introducing key cartooning techniques.

Anna will share examples of her work and guide you through her process in stages—showing how an article from a newspaper can inspire a final caricature, from rough concepts through to the finished printed version.

All Materials supplied

Limited spots available

Anna Crichton.com - for more information

Five-time winner & six-time finalist
NZ Canon/ Qantas/ Voyager Media
Editorial Artist of the year Award

24/08/2026

A few workshops coming up including Collage with Marie Robinson.
Book here➡️www.unitedmakers.co.nz

12/08/2026

Join us to celebrate the wonderful masks that were made during the school holidays! This will be our first exhibition opening- come along and meet some of the creative people in our community!

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Still a few spots left this week- pop in afterschool and check us out! All work made at these sessions are glazed and fired - ready to take pick up in a couple of weeks!

07/08/2026

Our 2nd Pottery for Adult Beginners 6 week course Starts Sunday 30th August!

24/07/2026

Thanks to The Coromandel Informer for this generous review!

United Makers Gallery has opened in the historic Grahamstown precinct of Thames, bringing together artists, makers, educators, and creatives in a vibrant new exhibition and workshop space. Founded by accomplished local artisans, the gallery combines exhibitions, working studios, classes, and communi...

22/07/2026

💥💥💥💥UPCOMING💥💥💥💥
💥💥💥💥WORKSHOP 💥💥💥💥

Creative Grit is an engaging, practical workshop designed for artists, creatives, makers and storytellers who want to build a sustainable creative practice.

Together we'll explore how to:

Build resilience as a core creative skill
Navigate setbacks, criticism and creative blocks
Develop habits that support long-term creativity
Create a personal resilience framework that strengthens both your practice and your community
Through discussion, practical exercises and reflection, you'll leave with tools you can immediately apply to your creative life.

Sunday August 9th 10-1pm
$75 for more information about Felicity Letcher see info and book at www.unitedmakers.co.nz

17/07/2026

Thats a wrap for Mask Making!
We’ve been so blown away by the amazing work produced by such wonderful creatives!

Join us in mid August when we celebrate with what’s looking like it will be an amazing show of masks! We’ll keep you posted 🤩