Unique State is an artist studio in the heart of Wagga Wagga.
Where our story started.....
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U/S was established in 2022 by Elaine Sullivan (Camlin), initially launched under the Renew Wagga framework. With guidance and support from Eastern Riverina Arts, this provided the capacity to move away from an art bag on wheels to offer art therapy and develop community-driven programs in a dedicated space.
​A place to call home, a place to collaborate, communicate and create...
In 2025, we launched Unique State in our new artist studio at Little Best Street. We provide a safe space to celebrate creative wellness, explore Creative Arts Therapy and learn skills in printmaking and drawing.
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What to expect when you walk through our door.....​
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We offer printmaking and drawing workshops by professionally trained artists in book-binding, paper making, printmaking, and drawing. Our weekend workshops host visiting artists that ignite our creative energy.
Our workshops are perfect for people seeking an experience while visiting or travelling through the Riverina or for locals seeking new skills and creative connection.
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Our studio also offers creative Lego workshops for adults and kids, using Lego as a creative artform.
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Term Workshops | Adults + Kids
Drawn Together
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Peer groups fostering creative exploration with printmaking and drawing techniques, materials and methods.
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combine social engagement with skills development.
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are developed based on the interests of the group.
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explore participants identity by providing space an guidance to develop their own imagery.
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encourage play and build confidence.
Drawn Together are structured and tutored groups that provide a safe space to explore and find a voice through visual arts.
​When: During school terms
Tuesday: 10am -12pm (Adults) FULL
Thursday: 4pm - 5pm (Teens)
Friday: 3.45pm - 4.45pm (Kids) FULL
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Open Bite - Adult Group​
A group that provides space to sink your teeth into printmaking and drawing processes in a facilitated space. Everyone explores their own projects and interests, working to develop individual work, themes and materials.
Participants explore a range of processes and materials, including but not limited to intaglio, relief, monoprint and watercolour.
Open to participants with a little or a lot of experience in creative practice, everyone will be guided and supported by local artist, Elaine Camlin.
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​​When: During school terms
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm FULL
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Drawing Lab - Adult Group​
Across the term, participants will learn drawing fundamentals from experienced artist Elaine Camlin.
These sessions provide space to practice observational drawing skills and build confidence and joy in drawing practice.
Participants use a range of materials, including charcoal, pencil, ink, markers and pastels.
This workshop is suitable for beginners to those looking to sharpen their skills.
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​​When: During school terms
Tuesday: 6pm - 9pm FULL
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Building Blocks: Create with Lego Workshops
School Holidays - Kids Workshops
During school holidays we offer a Building Blocks program for young participants to build social, imaginative and creative skills with genuine Lego.
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Lego Brick-nic - participants build Lego in the garden and explore themed building challenges and games and enjoy a picnic lunch with peers.
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Brick Parties - participants bring stories to life with creative challenges, while enjoying party food and sweet treat​s. These sessions playful and are scheduled every Halloween and Christmas.
Term Workshops - Kids Workshops​
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A group that explores weekly themes and challenges, learning to work together and independently.
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Sessions:
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combine structured and independent play.
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encourage participants to share their creations with peers.
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foster individual and group interests.
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provide the building blocks for social communication.
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Building Blocks is more than a social group, and combines U/S art therapy values: participant lead and finding a voice through Lego.
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When: During school terms
Monday: 4.15pm - 5.15pm (Teens) FULL
Tuesday: 3.45pm - 4.45pm (Kids) FULL
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Adult Workshops
In 2026, we launched our adult workshops for keen Lego enthusiasts. Adult only sessions are inspired by a love of Lego and are scheduled on special occasions, Valentine's, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
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Showcasing the possibility of print....
Emphasising our admiration of printmaking, our studio is brimming with local and national artists who create works on paper, from drawing and linocut to monoprints, etching, collages and everything in between!
The works are available to purchase with complimentary gift wrapping and a huge range of unique artist greeting cards perfect for any occasion! Or browse our range from the comfort of your home, in our online shop.
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Stockist of specialist art supplies. ​​​​
Ensuring our audience has access to the best materials, we have the region's largest range of specialist printmaking and drawing materials, with a focus on building drawing skills, fostering young artists and bringing the love of printmaking home.
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