Wednesday, June 3 to July 1st - (No class June 10th), 4 Sessions
4 to 6 P.M.
Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $80. This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass to archival matting for artwork. By the end of this class, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.
Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame. Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.
If any artist is interested in larger, the price of class will be adjusted to reflect the cost of UV Plexi.
For classes, a syllabus: 4 Weeks
Week 1: Cut and Glue Frame stock.
Week 2: Finish Frame stock & cut mat board.
Week 3: Cut glass, cut spacers, Cut strainer.
Week 4: Mount artwork, Cut Backing, & Assemble frame.
Age group: Adult - Beginner
Number of participants: max 3
Cost: $400
Required supplies:
The cost of this class includes $100 of professional framing materials.
Respirator are encouraged but masks will be provided if students don’t have one when necessary https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798
Frame stock, wood, archival matt boards, UV protective Glass, wood, spacers, hand tools, power tools, wood finish, fastener
About Will
William Demaria is an artist who lives in Baltimore Maryland who sustains himself selling artwork at art fairs up and down the east coast. Last year he made roughly 80 frames from scratch and saved roughly $24,000. He does not have a woodshop with expensive power tools, and he makes frames in his 2-bedroom apartment. While he originally started making frames to save money, he has found that he can make a significantly higher quality frame himself than what he was purchasing from professional framers. These high-quality frames have allowed him to participate in prestigious are fairs and have become a fundamental part of his career.
