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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.

ABOUT RENEE

ETCH

Drypoint Etching Mini-Courses

A participant at The Armarie Room’s Vintage Poster Design workshop in Nelson, NZ, setting wood type by hand on a letterpress printing press in a bright, creative studio space.

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

Two-Day Workshop
March 14th – 15th, 2026
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One-Day Workshop
June 20th, 2026
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Two-Day Workshop
August 1st – 2nd, 2026
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Carve

Relief Printing Mini-Courses

Close-up of Renee at The Armarie Room in Nelson, NZ, hand-carving a detailed wood block for relief printing.

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

Two Day Workshop
October 24th - 25th, 2026
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One Day Workshop
13th June, 2026
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Two Day Workshop
May 2nd – 3rd, 2026
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Two Day Workshop
September 12th – 13th, 2026
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Three Day Workshop
May 30th – June 1st, 2026
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DESIGN

Poster Design Mini-Courses

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

One Day Workshop
April 18th, 2026
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Half Day Workshops
June 27th, 2026
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PLAY

School Holiday Workshops

Renee teaching a wood type poster workshop at The Armarie Room, smiling with a student as they reveal a freshly printed poster reading “this is where THE FUN STUFF happens,” surrounded by vintage presses, artwork and creative tools.

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

Half Day Workshops
April 7th, 2026
April 8th, 2026
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Half Day Workshops
April 17th, 2026
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One Day Workshop
April 10th, 2026
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GATHER

Private Bookings

Printmaking students participating in a wood type poster workshop at The Armarie Room studio, Nelson, New Zealand, surrounded by vintage presses and creative tools.

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 +GST per hour | half day workshop
$90 +GST 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 +GST 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.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

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.