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Printmaking Workshops For People Who Love Hands-On Creativity.

If you've always wanted to experience the creativity of print, The Armarie Room's printmaking workshops are perfect for you. Roll up your sleeves, get inky fingers and meet like minded people. The Armarie Room offers hands-on workshops that will immerse you in the process of printmaking. Our purpose-built studio has vintage printing presses, quality equipment, and an award-winning printmaker, Renee Hadlow, to guide you.

With over 20 years of experience as an educator, Renee has shared her expertise nationally and internationally. Her teaching roles span private, public and tertiary educational settings. They include writing and developing numerous courses. Additionally, Renee is a qualified ESOL teacher.

ETCH

Drypoint Etching Mini-Courses

Explore the artistry of drypoint etching in a series of focused mini-courses designed for all skill levels.

Carve

Relief Printing Mini-Courses

Immerse yourself in relief printing through a series of focused mini-courses that build and develop expressive techniques.

DESIGN

Poster Design Mini-Courses

Have fun with poster design in a series of mini-courses that blend typography and print techniques to create visually compelling posters.

PLAY

School Holiday Workshops

Unique workshops designed for youth who love hands-on creativity and plenty of inky fun.

GATHER

Private Bookings

Book a bespoke, creative experience at The Armarie Room. Tailored to your schedule, interests and vision these workshops are uniquely yours.

  • Accelerate your skills with personalised tuition. We can design a tailored experience to suit your personal goals and needs. All levels of learning can be catered for.

    WHAT’S INCLUDED?

    • Quality tuition, materials and equipment.

    • Uninterrupted use of the studio space.

    • Your choice of workshop content.

    PRICING

    $100 per hour | half day workshop

    $90 per hour | full day workshop

    Minimum booking duration: 2.5 hours

  • Experience the creativity of print with your friends, colleagues or whānau. The Armarie Room offers half or full day workshops catered to your interests. Groups of 2 - 6 people. All levels of learning can be catered for.

    WHAT’S INCLUDED?

    • Quality tuition, materials and equipment.

    • Uninterrupted use of the studio space.

    • Your choice of workshop content.

    PRICING

    $120 per hour

    Minimum booking duration: 2.5 hours

  • Discover one of New Zealand's last remaining fine press studios. Talk to us about the hands-on learning activities we offer to tour and education groups.

    WHAT’S INCLUDED?

    • Quality tuition, materials and equipment.

    • Uninterrupted use of the studio space.

    • Your choice of workshop content.

    PRICING

    Please inquire directly with us. We will provide a custom quote based on your needs.

    Minimum booking duration: 1 hour.

  • Amazing Course

    Amazing course! I totally recommend to all. Renee has so much knowledge/expertise and the classes were relaxed and fun. A great way to engage your creativity in a very cool setting. Thanks Renee!

    ﹣ Georgie

  • Constantly Creative

    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.

  • Great environment

    This was such a great experience! What a great environment to create a piece of art in. I would thoroughly recommend booking a class here.

    ﹣ Annette C.

  • Well organised

    Well organised, well paced, plenty of support and room for experimentation - a fantastically relaxing way to expand my art practice - would do this again.

    ﹣ Kirsten C.

  • Patient & Helpful

    Renee is a highly accomplished printmaker, it was a privilege to be taught by her & to learn about printmaking processes & gain new skills. She is a patient & helpful teacher. A real treat to be able to use the Albion Press & print using a printing baren. Many thanks!

    ﹣ Joanna B.

  • Fabulously Encouraging

    What an informative and engaging course run by a fabulously encouraging teacher in an amazingly special environment. Loved it.

    ﹣ Sophie H.

  • Really happy

    This was such an enjoyable course and I was really happy with the process and the prints that I made. Renee was excellent at demonstrating all I needed to know and helping me to complete a successful print. A great service to also be able to get ongoing advice and purchase equipment to have a go at home. I look forward to doing another class sometime. Thanks

    ﹣ Tracey M.

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