4 Day Course
In this course you will learn everything you need to know to give you a good start to becoming a professional framer. Whether you want to start your own business, just bought an existing picture framing business and need training or you already operate your own business and you want to further your education or send new staff to be trained.
All the equipment that you will be using is professional picture framing equipment. This includes the Fletcher-Terry mat cutter and wall-mounted multi material cutter, the Cassese under-pinner and the Morso guillotine. Each student will have their own mat cutter for the duration of the course. You will also see a demonstration of the Wizard computerized mat cutter.
Classes are offered for groups of a maximum 4 students,therefore guaranteeing individual attention to all participants or, as is becoming more popular, one-on-one tuition. The course starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm daily. The cost of the course includes all the materials you will need for your hands-on projects - these you will take home with you. Lunches, morning and afternoon tea / coffee is also provided.
Please enquire about availability of dates that will suit your schedule.
Here is a brief outline of what you will learn (click on Headings for details):
DAY 1 - MAT CUTTING- Setting up and maintaining your mat cutter
- Blades and blade depth
- Mat board selection
- Designing the mat
- Colour combinations
- Measuring and marking the board
- Multiple mats, V-grooves, off-set corners, inlays and multiple openings
- Definition
- Responsibilities of the framer
- Sources of damage
- Selection of materials and products
- Hinging
- Other mounting options
- Handling and storing artwork
- Glazing requirements
- Identifying artwork
- Dry mounting
- Reversible mounting options
- Needle-art and textiles
- Mounting 3-dimensional objects
- Canvas stretching
- To be aware of difficulties and disasters
- Materials used to manufacture mouldings
- Designs and finishes
- Selecting the appropriate frame
- Operation and maintenance of equipment
- Techniques in cutting and joining mouldings
- Fitting and fixings
- Glazing, backing and hanging options
- Completing the finished frame
