Frame it Yourself

Adult Summer Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

7/11/2019-8/1/2019

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th

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$125.00

$110.00

$60.00

Getting ready to show your work? Prepping for an exhibition? Redecorating your house? If you want to learn how to present your artwork using high quality materials and methods, then this workshop is for you! This general picture framing workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and participate in the framing design, measurement, mounting, matting, glazing (glass cutting), and assembly of your own works of art. In addition, you will be exposed to archival framing methods, sources of materials, and specialty framing.
Instructor Rob Stauffer will provide you with his informative resource guide for your class and future framing projects.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. How to design picture framing to harmonize with your artwork
2. How to choose the right materials to frame your artwork
3. How to measure, mount and mat your artwork
4. How to cut and join frames for your artwork
5. Complete one or more quality picture framing jobs suitable for you to exhibit
6. How to make stretcher bars and properly stretch a canvas

  • Please bring up to two pieces of artwork (up to 20 x 24 inches), ready to be framed to the first class. You may also bring any of your own art materials you would like to incorporate into your frame.
  • All basic framing materials for one artwork will be supplied in your lab fee, but you will need to bring your own rubber gloves and a dust mask for sanding.