5 Day hands-on training course, Monday to Friday (Daily 08.00am to 16.30pm & 2.00pm on Friday)
This course focuses on the correct framing methods and techniques, stressing hands-on, practical training that provides the skills to work with confidence and accuracy, while achieving a superlative standard of craftsmanship that ensures satisfied customers and maximizes profits.
Machine setup, adjustments and operation.
Squaring arm setup and blade head adjustments.
Blade depth settings and blade life span.
Calibrating and measurement settings.
Slip-mounts and uses.
Picture measurements and calculating methods using framer’s worksheets.
Mountboard cutting and gluing thereof.
Archival framing materials and their uses. When and why conservation methods should be used.
The Do’s and Don’ts of preservation framing.
Incorrect framing methods that affect and speed up the deterioration of artwork.
Application of archival products and conservation framing methods applied to preserve art.
Selling the concept of preservation framing to your customers.
Worksheet information and workshop flow.
Artwork measuring and overlap allowance.
Backing materials and waterproofing methods.
Preparing a small picture for framing.
Hand held cutters. Wall mounted cutters. Glass handling and storage.
Different types of glues for various forms of pasting or gluing.
Hand pasting methods and associated problems.
Vacuum press pasting and appropriate preparation methods.
Costing methods and suggested percentage mark-ups and how to use the ‘Framers Retail Pricing Chart’
Wastage of materials and how to maximize material usage and minimizer wastages.
Mitre guillotine settings and other suggestions.
Cutting synthetic and wooden mouldings.
Trouble shooting and problem solving.
Correct wedge use.
Frame joining and associated problems.
Gluing frame corners and how to overcome any hassles.
Glass and backing board cutting.
Assembly and frame-back closure.
Hanging devices and other hardware.
Workbench and machinery layout.
Material storage etc.
A few tips on presentation and showroom layouts. How to get new business !!!
Consulting & selling-up methods, 2 hour long lecture. The
most important lecture in picture framing ever,
if you want to create great framing combinations that brings you more & new clients
The use of a Reflection-table and correct lighting.
Colour co-ordination with frame and mount-board selections. Practical mountboard and moulding selections for various pictures. A must for any aspiring Picture Framer who wants to be the best and the most professional and make a profit!
Framing of course certificate using conservation methods and other techniques covered during the course.
Lots of practical tips: mount-board title cut-outs & multi cutouts, V-grove, slip-frame cutting, canvas framing – static & stretcher frames, shadow-box framing and more!!