Wednesday, July 8th to 29th from 4 to 6 P.M. - 4 Sessions

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a frame from scratch? 

Curious about woodworking but not sure where to start?

This is the class for you! Learn how to turn a piece of wood into a beautiful floating frame. This class will cover everything from woodworking safety to transforming a piece of wood with stains and finish along with all of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a professional level. This class will teach you everything you need to get started and allow you to frame 1-2 paintings.

Note: Student’s will be required to provide paintings that they wish to be framed. Material price estimated based on 24 x 36” paintings. Maximum size 40 x 72”. Expensive wood such as Walnut will be available if requested. Market prices fluctuate and students will be consulted before any purchases are made for them.

Syllabus:

Week 1: Making Frame stock, Staining wood

Week 2: Cut and glue frame stock 

Week 3: Sanding, staining, & Finishing Frames

Week 4: Mount Artwork in Frames

Adult, All skill levels

3 Maximum Participants: 

$400

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

About Wiliam

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.