Woods Street Arts Space

15/10/2026

Check out our awesome new activation of Orbital by Oliver Cheung!

Orbital is an exhibition space located within the exterior wall of the ALDI supermarket at Central Square in Altona Meadows.

Oliver's piece, The Awakening, won the Orbital Award at the Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026 and we are so thrilled to see his art in the public realm.

In Oliver's words: "The Awakening depicts the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and technological advancement. The serpent is agonisingly being consumed while a new peaceful, yet mysterious life emerges from inside. The new era of life has begun. Everything we know may change and be replaced with this new life – Artificial Intelligence."

WSYAP Closing ceremony photo by Shelley Xue.

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

We are excited to introduce you to our SOUNDSTEP Studio Artists over the coming weeks!

First up, let's introduce Elijah Cristiano.

Elijah is a multidisciplinary artist living and creating on Wurundjeri Country in Naarm. Spanning photography, videography and sound art, Elijah engages with notions of place, positionality and relationships between humans and environments. Elijah graduated from a Master of Photography at RMIT University, and was awarded the NAVA Ignition Award for Highest Performing in Professional Practice, the Brunswick Print Lab Prize, Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence Award and the RMIT Galleries Graduate Residency. He has exhibited and performed works both locally and internationally, most recently at the Pingyao International Festival of Photography in China, Gasworks Creative Precinct in Naarm and the Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026!

12/10/2026

We loved having so many new faces at Woods Street over the weekend for Made to Share hosted by Little Picture Window and Sammy. It was such a beautiful Melbourne Fringe program getting members of the community together to creative junk journal.

12/10/2026

The first of our Expressive Art Making workshops is coming up at Woods Street in October!

The Expressive Art Making workshop in a series of three workshops which encourages the expression of creativity and social connection for community members. The intention is to promote the health and wellbeing of the community through art making alongside each other.

In our October creative workshop, participates will do a colour transfer activity, with aluminium foil, markers, water, paper. Participants are invited to experiment with different colour combinations, transfer them to paper, and then cut, arrange, and glue down shapes of their choice. This workshop is run by artist and art therapist Augustine Ang.

All materials provided, and participants will leave with their own artwork.

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 31 October 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: 44 Woods Street, Laverton
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1616930

09/10/2026

Looking forward to more Melbourne Fringe at Woods Street!

From the Mouth is a unique film and music project inspired by the landscapes, ecology and stories of the Kororoit Creek mouth. Featuring Bart Willoughby, Tina Kopa, Excelsior Maze, Leo Dale, John O’Hagan, Michael Havir and David Murphy.

Bringing together seven local musicians, filmmakers and artists, the project explores the connection between people and place through creative storytelling. Drawing on the natural environment, local histories and community experiences of the Kororoit Creek area, each artist offers a different perspective on this significant waterway and its surrounding landscape.

Across two evenings of live music, short film screenings and community conversation, audiences are invited to experience new creative works that celebrate environmental awareness, cultural connection and the rich character of the local area. Each night will also feature food from the nearby Kolapasi Indian Kitchen.

The event also includes a facilitated discussion with participating artists and a Hobsons Bay City Council conservation officer, offering audiences the opportunity to learn more about the creative process, the ecological significance of the Kororoit Creek mouth, and the role art can play in strengthening our connection to place and community.

When: Friday, 16 October 2026 | 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM and
Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton
Book here:

A unique film and music project inspired by the landscapes, ecology and stories of the Kororoit Creek mouth.

08/10/2026

🌼 Spring Storytime & Discovery Activities 🌱📚

Spring came alive at Wood Street Art Space in Laverton as families gathered for a morning of stories, creativity and hands-on discovery last week hosted by Council's Early Years Team.

The event began with a wonderful storytime, followed by a range of engaging arts and crafts activities and the opportunity for children to plant their own seedlings.

🌺🌷🌹🌼

08/10/2026

Come along this Sunday to dance at Woods Street!

08/10/2026

Come along this Sunday! Everyone welcome!

07/10/2026

Made to Share: Junk Journalling Workshop

As part of Melbourne Fringe and coinciding with the Victorian Seniors Festival, 'Made to Share', is a unique opportunity for older people to experiment, explore and create, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Together, we will pass ideas, circulate snacks and swap creative techniques across the table, reminiscent of a large family meal. This session will host a variety of fine art and craft mediums to suit individual interests, making it suitable for all abilities and levels of experience.

Date: 11 Oct 2026, 2 - 4pm
Where: 44 Woods Street, Laverton
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/made-to-share/tickets?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAae2xb_xV-TpRd9tzMJfGJJcLjqBx2a4a3jf0N8ku6CBffBWwis5qtNcNYzdpA_aem_O0AIpr94hTPoXqN8CBkGog&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3