A practical based course which introduces you to the technical processes of constructing your picture frame.
Entry requirements This course is for those with little or no experience in the subject area.
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to successfully complete various pictures framing projects within a home environment with minimal basic equipment.

To achieve this aim 2 projects will be completed within the 8 week course.

Week 1.
• Introduction to framing concepts, materials and equipment
• Practical demonstration and discussion on choice of student projects
• Bring something simple that you would like to frame

Week 2 – 4/5
• Working on project 1.

Week 4/5 – 9
• Project 2. Now we try to be more ambitious and creative! If you are interested in stretching needlework, etc, now is your chance to learn.

Week 8
• Complete project 2
• Evaluation of course and discussion

Topics covered in the course include

• Design concepts in picture framing
• Guildelines for selection of matt boards
• Guildelines for selection of framing materials
• An overview of picture framing tools
• Cutting matt boards
• Cutting mitres for framing
• Constructing the frame for hanging
• Advanced techniques in picture framing

Students will need to supply their own materials to make their own picture frames. Locations for the purchase of materials at discounted rates are presented to the group. On the first night participants should bring with them a simple picture which they would like to frame. This will be used to stimulate discussion and provide a good starting point for the course.

Requirements for first night:
• Pencil/pen
• Note paper
• Your choice for project 1 (not needlework)

If you are not sure what to choose, some easy projects can include
• Cards
• Old Calendar pictures
• Certificates
• Sketches, watercolours, prints
• Small posters