One Saturday towards the end of last month we ran another successful one day picture framing class right here in our Sussex workshop. All four students worked really hard to produce a finished piece in just a few hours, learning useful skills and tips along the way. Judging by their feedback, they all found it very rewarding:

“Your great instruction enabled us to create these, Tim! Personable and patient . . . Thank you, it was a most enjoyable day and, yes, I think we were all pretty amazed at what we achieved. Highly recommended workshop.” – Mandy

“Yes, totally agree with Mandy. It was a good day and an achievement to be proud of. Thank you Tim.” – Dan

“I really enjoyed the course.. the print is up on the wall already.” – Andy

“It was a great workshop, thoroughly enjoyed!!! I think with more practice my poor brain may catch up. We learnt a lot.” – Alice
Our latest students and their frames...

Our latest students and their frames…

The course is structured to give the students the essential knowledge and confidence to mount, glaze and frame a picture from scratch, and is pitched squarely at those wishing to do this at home. Therefore the emphasis is on tools and equipment that are basic, reasonably priced and easily obtainable to those wishing to do a little DIY picture framing. Each student brings in a small picture, print or photo and chooses the way they would like it framed.. and by the end of the day takes home the finished result. All aspects including cutting the picture frame moulding mitres, making the frame, cutting a window mount, glass cutting, and final assembly are covered. A more detailed look at a previous class can be found here.
Class in progress...

Class in progress…

More of these picture framing classes are planned in early 2016, and there is already a waiting list for the next one. Class size is just four, so everyone has plenty of room to work and one to one instruction. The day course costs £90, which includes all the materials and refreshments. So if you want to know how to frame a picture, or know someone else who does, then please let us know..