Print your own SaVĀge K’lub t-shirt with Numangatini Mackenzie
SaVĀge K'lub Closing d’Activation

Numangatini (Numa) Fraser Mackenzie. Image provided by artist.
- March 9, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Booked out
- March 9, 2025, noon Booked out
- March 9, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Booked out
Free, bookings essential
Duration: 75 min
Join artist Numangatini (Numa) Fraser Mackenzie to try out the wood block designs he used to adorn the SaVĀge K'lub paepae.
The vibrant symbols of Numa’s woodblocks represent strength and Moana Tangata culture in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
In this workshop, Numa will share his printing process and assist participants to create their own unique composition to print on fabric using hand cut woodblocks and water-based inks.
What to bring:
Please bring a clean t-shirt or tote bag to print on during the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring second-hand items and print over existing patterns and details rather than purchasing new t-shirts or bags.
All other materials will be supplied.
This workshop is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult. No previous printmaking experience required.
This program is part of the SaVĀge K'lub Closing d’Activation. See the full program for more workshops, talks and performances.
artist

Numangatini Mackenzie in SaVĀge K'lub: Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled exhibition, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra 2024.
Numangatini Mackenzie
Numangatini (Numa) Fraser Mackenzie Mangaian (kuki airani) pakeha (English/Scottish) is a Canadian-born interdisciplinary artist who has been a hard core member of SaVAge K'lub for over 10 years.
Mackenzie’s art practice started in party/street culture in Canada, before he found his way to his Moana (Pacific) culture. The arts opened his gaze to his ancestors’ tools, practices, knowledge systems and mastering of their environment, inspiring him to deepen his connection through tatau (tattoo), deep sea voyaging, carving, and kava traditions.
More recently, Numa has been refining his skills in carving wood blocks for printing and subsequently running printing workshops. He is fed by the childlike joy of the participants and by creating access for moana communities to their traditional motifs.
His work connects him with moana communities willing to untether themselves from colonial ties to explore how ancestral values are relevant in modern life. Notably, Numa created the first international indigenous holiday 'Cook the Captain Day' to be celebrated by all wanting to promote Indigenous pride.
accessibility
We are committed to making our collections, exhibitions, building and events accessible to all visitors. A range of services are available to facilitate your visit to the Gallery.
This program is wheelchair accessible. Mobility aids, such as motorised scooters, wheelchairs, and wheelie walkers are available on request from the information desk. Call +61 2 6240 6411 or email information@nga.gov.au to book a motorised scooter in advance.
Information to help you plan your visit is available on the National Gallery website.