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Create a fine art print edition of you own. The Armarie Room offers personalised printmaking services to artists at all levels, transforming your ideas into limited-edition artworks. We are renowned for creating finely crafted prints using traditional materials and processes. Collaborate with award-winning printmaker Renee Hadlow, whose guidance and technical expertise will make the process inspiring and rewarding. Ready to bring your ideas to life?

Fine Art Printing.

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Interior of The Armarie Room studio in Nelson, NZ, with Renee preparing paper for a printmaking edition.

TRADITIONAL

Artist Editions

Our standard edition sizes range from 20-100 prints, though we’re happy to accommodate smaller or larger editions as needed.

Our studio typically prints work that is 350 x 500mm or smaller, however larger projects are possible too.

Each project is priced individually, based on its size and complexity.

VIEW PRODUCTION GUIDE

Modern letterpress printing plate mounted on the Korrex press, with Renee operating the press inside The Armarie Room studio in Nelson, NZ.

PRINTMAKING

Techniques and Services

As an award-winning studio, we take pride in producing high-quality, archival prints that bring your artwork to life. Every edition is crafted with precision, using premium paper stocks and traditional printmaking techniques.

Printmaking Techniques
- Modern Letterpress
- Relief Printing (linocut, woodcut)
- Intaglio Etching
- Monoprinting
Printing Presses
- Korrex Berlin Letterpress Proofing Press. Print size 500 × 700mm.
- Albion Hand Printing Press. Print size 500 × 700mm.
- Etching Press. Print size 500 × 700mm.
- Chandler & Price Treadle Press. Print size 250 × 350mm.
- Heidleberg Platen Press. Print size 200 x 300mm.
Need a hand bringing your print project to life? As a printmaking technician, I work alongside artists to navigate the press, experiment with techniques, and achieve the best possible results. Whether you need guidance with inking, registration, or editioning, we’ll collaborate to make your vision a reality.
01. ENQUIRE

We provide a custom proposal tailored to your artwork. Send us an enquiry and share a little about the piece you have in mind. Whether it's an etching, letterpress print, or relief print, we’ll guide you through the process.
02. REVIEW
Within a few days, you'll receive a custom proposal for your art edition. Take your time to review, ask questions, and consider which options best suit your vision.
03. BOOK
Once your happy with the proposal, the next step is to sign the contract and submit a deposit to begin production.
04. PRODUCTION
When your artwork is exactly as you envision it, we begin the production process. This takes 10–20 days, depending on the complexity of the work.

LEARN ABOUT LETTERPRESS

Letterpress artwork featuring finely sketched illustration of Rippon’s breathtaking vista, a stunning wedding day memory.

Limited edition intaglio etching by artist Shane Cotton, printed at The Armarie Room in Nelson, NZ — showcasing the studio’s expertise in fine art printmaking and collaborative practice.

Close-up of Where Do Your Roots Grow? — a richly textured embossed artwork by Renee Hadlow, featuring an intricate tree and map design. Printed at The Armarie Room in Nelson, NZ.

Bold black-and-white woodblock portrait titled Mali by artist Renee Hadlow. This expressive carving captures a laughing woman with striking contrast and intricate mark-making. Printed at The Armarie Room in Nelson, NZ.

Atmospheric and gestural monoprint featuring expressive white marks and sweeping strokes across a black background. A faint human form emerges from the darkness, evoking a sense of movement and deep emotion. Artwork by Renee Hadlow.

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