12 October 2025

Creative Gothic: etch your own architectural coasters

Explore the work of the renowned 19th century architect Benjamin Mountfort by crafting your own Gothic Revival-themed coasters on the library's laser cutter.

Learn how to create your own set of architecturally themed coasters.

Explore the work of Gothic Revival architect Benjamin Mountfort by adapting our templates into simple ink drawings and etching these into plywood on the laser cutter.

Delve into the design of key buildings from around Ōtautahi Christchurch, including the Canterbury Museum, The Arts Centre and the Christ Church Cathedral.

  • All items and materials provided.
  • All levels of experience and skill welcome.

You'll be able to craft custom badges and tour the rest of the library's creative facilities as well.

Image: photo and artwork © Katie Bowron

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Learn how to create your own set of architecturally themed coasters.

Explore the work of Gothic Revival architect Benjamin Mountfort by adapting our templates into simple ink drawings and etching these into plywood on the laser cutter.

Delve into the design of key buildings from around Ōtautahi Christchurch, including the Canterbury Museum, The Arts Centre and the Christ Church Cathedral.

  • All items and materials provided.
  • All levels of experience and skill welcome.

You'll be able to craft custom badges and tour the rest of the library's creative facilities as well.

Image: photo and artwork © Katie Bowron

Location
Matatiki Hornby Centre, 25 Smarts Road, Hornby

Event contact

Christchurch City Libraries
03 941 7923
library@ccc.govt.nz

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