Vintage Posters
Schedule
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
The Armarie Room | Nelson, NE
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Led by Renee Hadlow.This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of letterpress printing using vintage wood type in a professional printmaking studio. You’ll explore traditional typography, learning how to select, combine, and arrange letterforms to create bold, striking poster designs.
The workshop covers the essential techniques of type composition, inking, and press operation, giving you practical experience with the full letterpress process. You’ll print your work using our rare 1860 Albion Press, producing distinctive posters with the tactile quality unique to letterpress.
The workshop is taught by award-winning printmaker and letterpress printer Renee Hadlow at The Armarie Room, a professional printmaking studio known for its heritage presses and traditional approach to print. Whether you’re new to letterpress or looking to expand your creative practice, this is a rare opportunity to work with historic equipment and create your own posters in an authentic working studio.
Renee Hadlow is an award-winning printmaker and letterpress printer, and the founder of The Armarie Room, a professional printmaking studio dedicated to traditional print processes. Her work combines contemporary design with heritage presses, and has been recognised with multiple Pride In Print awards for excellence in letterpress printing.
Renee has over 25 years’ experience as an educator, teaching nationally and internationally across private, public, and tertiary settings. She has written and developed numerous courses and now specialises in teaching printmaking workshops for both adults and young people. Through The Armarie Room, she offers rare access to historic printmaking equipment within a contemporary working studio.
Renee is also a qualified ESOL teacher, with extensive experience supporting diverse learners.
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The Armarie Room, 87 Atawhai Drive,Nelson, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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