DESIGN 01. | Vintage Posters

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Design and Print Posters Using Vintage Wood Type

Step into our historic printery and bring your ideas to life with vintage wood type. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives, this workshop explores letterpress, traditional printing, and playful, hands-on design.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Type Design & Layout: Explore our collection of wood and metal type, combining letterforms to craft playful, quirky posters.

  • Inking & Printing: Master inking, experiment with colour, and operate our 1860 Albion Press to bring your designs to life.

Work in a small, supportive group, experiment freely, and craft original, handmade artworks to take home.

Who’s it for?
Anyone curious about letterpress printing, typography, or hands-on creative making—whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your skills.

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Design and Print Posters Using Vintage Wood Type

Step into our historic printery and bring your ideas to life with vintage wood type. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives, this workshop explores letterpress, traditional printing, and playful, hands-on design.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Type Design & Layout: Explore our collection of wood and metal type, combining letterforms to craft playful, quirky posters.

  • Inking & Printing: Master inking, experiment with colour, and operate our 1860 Albion Press to bring your designs to life.

Work in a small, supportive group, experiment freely, and craft original, handmade artworks to take home.

Who’s it for?
Anyone curious about letterpress printing, typography, or hands-on creative making—whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your skills.

 

COURSE DETAILS

One Day Workshop: 10:00am - 4:00pm | Saturday 18th April, 2026

Location: The Armarie Room, Founders Park, Nelson

Instructor: Renee Hadlow

Experience Level: Beginner. Minimum age 16+

Limited to 6 places, bookings essential.

 
  • Materials and equipment are included in the course fee. Additional tools and materials can be purchased if required.

  • Bring your creative energy and some images or drawings that you would like to work from.

  • In the workshop wear closed toe shoes and some old clothes. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed when operating the printing presses.

  • Refunds or cancellations cannot be accepted within 7 days of the course starting. You can however transfer your enrolment to another person who would like to participate.

  • The Armarie Room will reschedule any classes that cannot take place due to unforeseen circumstances.


 

★★★★★

“Such a wonderful experience! I had a blast and Renee was super informative and supportive as we all went down various creative paths.”

— Jessica P

 

★★★★★

“As a Graphic Designer, this workshop really appealed to me. I learned so much about the history of letterpress and found a new appreciation for the art of print. Renee was encouraging and incredibly generous with her gorgeous studio and machinery. As a complete 'newbie' to print, she provided just enough hands-on help to get me started, and then stepped back to allow me the time and space to get super creative. I'd highly recommend this incredible workshop to anyone who loves typography, layout or has an interest in printing. I hope to attend many more print workshops at The Armarie Room!”

Jessica G

 

★★★★★

“A really enjoyable, interesting, and informative three days of printmaking. Renee is the perfect teacher, and the atmosphere in the studio was constantly creative and fun. Wonderful to be surrounded by old type and printers. Highly recommended!”

Peter G

 

★★★★★

“Such a great experience! As a graphic designer I found the course interesting, supportive and creatively refreshing, so nice to step away from the computer. Renee is a wonderful teacher and imparts a wealth of knowledge with generosity and genuine enthusiasm for printmaking.”

Revell D

 

★★★★★

“This is the most wonderful way to immerse, create and learn from an amazing tutor who is a generous, kind and knowledgeable. I started out nervous, i don’t work in graphic design, but it didnt matter. The beautiful and historic equipment is a joy, it has so much personality. If you are thinking about it, stop. Just do it! You will have a terrific time and learn so much.”

Fiona P