Welcome to
Castlemaine Press!
Castlemaine Press
is a community access printmaking studio in the heart of Central Victoria.
Printmaking has been practised since prehistoric times when cave people inked their hands and stamped them on cave walls. The process can simply be described as the transfer of an image from one surface onto another. But that’s where the rules finish – printmaking invites endless exploration of technique and creativity: If you’re curious, you’re ready to start!
Become a member and enjoy workshops, events and studio hire at excellent rates.
Book Time in Our Studio
We offer members access to a bright, well-equipped printmaking studio with two Merlarue printing presses – a small format 500 x 1000mm direct-drive etching press, and a large format 1000 x 2000mm geared etching press.
If you are already an inducted member of Castlemaine Press, you can book time on one or more of our presses at a very low cost.
Not yet a member? Click on the ‘Join the Community’ link above or ‘Become a Member’ in the menu at the top of the screen.
Note that our prices increased slightly from November 1st 2025.
Get printing!
Large Press
Four-hour block (AM or PM): $30
All day (9am to 9pm): $55
Small Press
Four-hour block (AM or PM): $25
All day (9am to 9pm): $45
Images by Castlemaine Press members.
