INTRODUCTION TO PICTURE FRAMING

Skills you need to frame your own pictures as a hobby or even a paying one!

If your interest is borne simply out of a hobby, or you’d like to earn from it, our one-day introductory course is for you. Our friendly and professional team will guide you through the skills you need to make and frame your very own pictures or artwork. You will learn what tools and equipment are needed and how to use them safely and effectively.

Topics covered:

Introduction to picture framing
Health & safety in the workshop
Learning to measure accurately
Tools and equipment (provided)
Skills in mount cutting – types of mount board, single and double mounts, mount cutters.
Types of frame moulding (frame sections)
Cutting the moulding
Joining the moulding
Cutting glass and backing boards
Assembling and finishing
Suppliers of mouldings and equipment

What is included on the day:

Maximum of 4 students per instructor
Opportunity to see how a professional commercial workshop operates
All materials required on the day
Impartial advice on where to purchase materials, what suppliers to use and what equipment is best
Certificate of completion
Six months FREE advice and support on any framing aspect by phone or email

INTRODUCTION TO PICTURE FRAMING

HALF-DAY COURSE £120 INC. VAT.

Deposit required when booking £60.00 inc vat.
TIMES
9.00 am– 1.00 pm

Lion Picture Framing Supplies
SPONSORS AND PREFERRED SUPPLIERS OF
THE CUSTOM FRAMING ACADEMY

Courses are held on Saturdays only

Starts from June until the end of September

Please contact us for dates on the availability

0115 9794604

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Call our team for information on Gift Vouchers.

APPLICATION FORM

PRESS RELEASE

STUDIO LINE

0115 979 4604

WORKING HOURS

MON – THURS 9.00 – 5.00
FRIDAY 9.00 – 4.30
SAT/SUN CLOSED

OUR SUPPLIERS

It is Custom Frames policy to trade only with suppliers who meet our strict criteria. It’s essential that in order to deliver the best products, materials and first-rate service to you (our customer) we, in turn, require consistent reliable service from our trading partners. We are pleased to offer mouldings from six of the country’s leading suppliers who we consider the best in the industry.