Picture Framing: Mount Cutting & Decoration
The UK School of Framing - Part of DIY Framing Ltd
Course description
The place where framing can achieve the most impact, and increase the perceived value of any art form, is through mount design and decoration. Whether producing framed work for hanging at home or for sale, you will be amazed at the effects achieved using a few simple skills and products. In short, this day will provide the perfect launch pad for an exciting, more dramatic way of presenting your images.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Knowledge of picture framing terms and some tools used is beneficial. Our Basics of Framing course will bring you up to speed.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Certificate of Attendance
Training Course Content
The course covers a range of practical skills and the understanding of products used in mount cutting & decoration. During the training, you will produce a portfolio of mounted artwork. The main areas covered are
- a range of cutting techniques using a mount cutting system
- experimenting with double mount, offset corner and combination mounts;
- marking out and cutting a mount with multiple openings for groups of photos
- deep bevel mounts;
- spaced mounts
Expenses
We provide all tools, materials, tea, coffee and a full training manual.
Continuing Studies
Following on from this course we offer 6 next level courses to help you to build up your framing repertoire:
Adding Decorative Finishes to Frames
Stretching and Framing Canvas-Based Artwork
Conservation Framing
Fabric Framing
Sport Shirt and Clothing Framing
- 3D Framing
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About provider
The UK School of Framing - Part of DIY Framing Ltd
For fun or profit learning to frame can be a really rewarding skill. After years struggling to find a suitable course in his quest to become a framer the founder, Duncan McDonald, built a package of courses. The UK School...
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