Nelson Picture Framers and Art Supplies
Impressions carries an extensive range of artist supplies and offers a comprehensive picture framing service to the artists of the Nelson region.
Impressions is owned and operated by Lewis and Glenys Della Bosca, who started the business in 1983. The business has evolved over the years from its inception as a print gallery to what it is today, retailing custom picture framing and fine art supplies.
The business has developed to become an integral part of the local art community - as well as providing their framing service and selling artist supplies, Impressions provides sponsorships, presents workshops, artist and product demonstrations and supplies information sheets.The Impressions Studio has become a centre for visual arts education for recreational artists as well as beginning to offer workshops in the business of being an artist, with a day workshop scheduled in 2013 "Marketing for Artists".
Conveniently located in the heart of Richmond, the shop has parking at the door. Check us out today.
Our normal trading hours are: -
- 9am - 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9am - 6.30pm Thursday (From April 2012)
- 9am - 1pm Saturday
- Closed Sunday and Public Holidays,
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Payments
We accept payment by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express.)
Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards 2012
Impressions are proud to sponsor the annual Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards.
The results of the 2012 competition are listed on the Impressions Art Awards page (click on the menu on the left to view).
Fine Art Supplies
From play paints for junior artists to 'professional' artist quality acrylics, oils, watercolours, designers gouache, drawing media including inks, charcoal, pastels and pencils to canvas, papers, easels, brushes, palettes, additives, mediums and varnishes – we cater for most artists' needs. Impressions carries a number of reputable brands.
We have been appointed as the NZ Distributor for Unison Colour Soft Pastels. We are happy to supply retail art stores with their own range of these popular pastels. And anyone wishing to purchase pastels for their own use who does not have a local store selling them, is welcome to order direct from Impressions. More details about these popular pastels and a colour chart can be downloaded from the Fine Art Supplies page.
For further information about Unison Colour Soft Pastels go to www.unisoncolour.co.uk
We have introduced Golden Acrylics to our range of Fine Art Supplies. This superior range of acrylic colours and mediums was launched at our recent Impressions Art Club Members Evening on Wednesday 5th December.
Picture Framing
Impressions is proud to offer a comprehensive picture framing service. Customers regularly say they choose us because we do the best job.
Owner/manager Lewis Della Bosca GCF and staff picture framer Penny Lennard GCF adhere to the rigid picture framing standards set by the Fine Art Trade Guild (UK) of which Impressions is a member. Both have earned their Guild Commended Framer qualifications after extensive picture framing experience and passing the examination administered by the Fine Art Trade Guild in London.
Art Tuition
As well as offering a free directory to art classes available in the Nelson Waimea district, we now can provide artists workshops, product demonstrations and tutorials on-site in the Impressions Studio. The studio can be accessed from the Petrie carpark, behind the store (entrance off McGlashen Avenue), or for anyone requiring wheelchair access, through the Impressions shop. Classes available to members of the public are listed in the Impressions Art Workshop and Tuition Directory pages of this website.
Our 2013 programme of Impressions' Art Tuition is now available (click on 'Impressions Art Workshops' on the menu). Registrations have opened and bookings are being taken. Your place in a class can only be confirmed upon receipt of the fee payable.
The Studio is available for hire to artists wanting to conduct a small group session(s) for 6 - 10 people, depending on the activity planned. Details of room hire charges and conditions are available on application. The studio can be rented 7 days a week including evenings, depending on availability. Equipment available to studio users includes easels, overhead projector,tutor's demonstration mirror, good artificial light and natural daylight, sink and tea/coffee making facilities.