Showroom open
MON - THURS 8.30 - 5.00
FRIDAY 8.30 - 4.30
SAT/SUN CLOSED
Tel: 0115 979 4604
ADVANCED PICTURE FRAMING
The skills you need to frame your own pictures as a hobby or even a paying one!
This one-day course is designed for people who already have a basic knowledge of picture framing, either as keen hobbyists or who are perhaps new to the picture framing business. The course will help you to move forward and expand your knowledge to framing more complex or larger items with confidence.
Our friendly staff will pass on their expert knowledge of picture framing and guide you through each process. This course is limited to 4 students per instructor to ensure personal attention is given.
Topics available:
As advanced picture framing includes such a wide variety of skills, to ensure we are able to meet your requirements for this course, you will need to choose 4 first choice subjects and 4 second choice subjects to cover on the day (see application form).
Health and safety in the workshop is compulsory and therefore not an optional choice.
Conservation Framing /materials used/Archival corners/back mounting etc. 
Introduction to computerised mount cutting
Introduction to specialist glass types and acrylics
Using a vertical glass cutter
Solving moulding cutting and joining issues
Working with Polymer mouldings
Using a pneumatic under-pinner
Conservation framing of garments
Introduction into gold/silver leafing 
Framing large 3D items such as sports memorabilia
Various types of sub frame extenders and uses
Commercial canvas and fabric stretching
Commercial Dry-Mounting (pressure sensitive /heat)
Using security fittings
Float/tray frames
Working in natural wood, staining/waxing finishing
Bevel wrapped deep mounts (French bound)
Bespoke paper wrapped Mouldings 
Working with internal frame spacers
Cutting and joining aluminium mouldings
Maintenance of equipment
What is included on the day:
Morning refreshments and buffet lunch- 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
- Gift pack
- Q & A session
- Six months FREE advice and support on any framing aspect by phone or email
Days course £250.00 inclusive of vat
Deposit required when booking £125.00 inc vat.
TIMES
9.00 – 12.30 30 minutes Lunch 1.00 - 4.30pm
Lion Picture Framing Supplies
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THE CUSTOM FRAMING ACADEMY
Courses are held on Saturdays only
Starts from June until the end of September
Please contact us for dates on availability
0115 9794604
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Call our team for information on Gift Vouchers.
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