Woods Street Arts Space

10/11/2026

Art to Art on The Westsider Radio interviewed Melinda Shipp recently. Melinda is one of our incredible young artists from the Woods Street Youth Art Prize.

In the interview, Melinda discussed how being in that Youth Art Prize had boosted her confidence in herself as an artist which we love!

The interview starts around the 15 minute mark. Take a listen here: https://www.mixcloud.com/WestsiderRadio/art-to-art-5th-november-2026/

Photo by Shelley Xue

09/11/2026

In 'Woven Threads of Time' by Audrey Buttigieg Cardona, the humble suitcase becomes far more than mere luggage, it stands as a storehouse of memories, identity, loss, and immeasurable hope. Each suitcase shares the story of a person who left familiar homelands for the unknown shores of Australia.

📍 Front Gallery at Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
📅 On display from 28 September to 25 November

Audrey Buttigieg Cardona is a Maltese-born artist specialising in mixed media. Her work has been featured at spaces around Melbourne. Dedicated to fostering creativity, Audrey also teaches visual arts at primary. As a mother of two, she balances family with her creative practice, fiercely believing that passion and hard work can empower anyone to overcome life's obstacles.

09/11/2026

We had such an incredible time at Jenny’s paper making class at Woods Street over the weekend.

She spoke so passionately about the environment and the plants that we were using for our naturally dyed pieces, including eucalyptus bark and austral indigo.

There is still a few spots in her next workshop: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-on/Paper-flower-making

04/11/2026

Thanks to everyone that came along to Augustine's first Expressive Art Making workshop at Woods Street on the weekend. It was a relaxing workshop which we absolutely love.

04/11/2026

Our final SOUNDSTEP Studio Artist to introduce you all to....Callum Cheah!

Callum (they/them) is an award-winning sound designer, composer, writer and ambient music creator from Melbourne, Australia. Callum's award-winning designs have toured festivals globally, such as "Altar" (OFFIE Award Winner, Edinburgh Fringe, MIDSUMMA), "Asynchrony" (2022 Adelaide Fringe Weekly Best Film, Digital & Interactive Work, Melbourne Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe) and “A Recorded Companion” (Access & Inclusion Award, 2020 Melbourne Fringe Festival).

They have also worked with Barking Spider Creative as assistant sound designer/facilitator on ‘Kids Country’ (2022), Facilitator on ‘Wood Wide Web ‘(2022) and as the Head Sound Designer on ‘Old Light, New Lens’ (2023). Most importantly though, they love making little bleeps and bloops on the ‘too many’ synthesizers they own

03/11/2026

Get creative with 'Outfit Out Loud', an upcycled fashion workshop for LGBTQIA+ people aged 18+ to explore identity, self-expression and creativity through fashion.

🧵 Learn basic sewing and alteration skills, experiment with deconstruction and reconstruction, or push your design into haute couture and avant-garde territory. Clothing becomes a canvas for celebrating individuality, q***r identity and personal style while giving discarded garments a new life.

The program will run at two venues for two separate participant groups:
📍Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton on 11 & 18 November
📍Loui Joel Arts & Community in Altona on 14 & 22 November

Clothing for the workshops has been kindly donated by Green Collect, giving quality pre-loved garments a new life while encouraging sustainable alternatives to fast fashion ♻️

Find out more and book your tickets via the link in our bio.

Presented by Aa is for art and supported by Hobsons Bay City Council through its Make it Happen Grants program ✅

31/10/2026

The second of our Expressive Art Making workshops is coming up at Woods Street in November!

During this Kandinsky-inspired Colour Exploration workshop, participants will create colour palettes and explore a range of complementary and contrasting colour palettes, inspired by Russian artist Kandinsky.

All materials provided, and participants will leave with their own artwork. This workshop is run by artist and art therapist Augustine Ang.

Workshops are suitable for all ages and no experience is necessary. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised. It's the perfect workshop for all of the family to join in!

When: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: 44 Woods Street, Laverton
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1616946

29/10/2026

Our Woods Street Youth Art Prize Satellite Exhibition is up now at the Altona Civic Centre.

Come on down to see some of our award winning art work!

On until 26 Nov 2026.

28/10/2026

Our first Expressive Art Making workshop this weekend has sold out! But you can still sign up for the next workshop 🖌🖌

Saturday 28 November, 10.30am- 12.30pm
Kandinsky Inspired Colour Exploration
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1616946

Look forward to seeing you all at Woods Street for some colourful, crafty play!

This is the second Expressive Art Making workshop in a series of three which aim to encourage the expression of creativity and social connection for...

28/10/2026

Things move fast at Woods Street Arts Space, but there are still so many moments that we want to share with you from the Woods Street Youth Art Prize. Bear with us while we reminisce!

Photos by Shelley Xue