Course - Picture Framing - All levels

Comments about Course - Picture Framing - All levels - At the institution - London - Greater London

• Entry requirements
  You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. This course is open to complete beginners and students who have attended a previous picture framing course. Learners must be able to purchase their own glass when required and use tools such as Stanley knives and saws.
• Course description
   
     This is a practical course. You will need to bring a picture to the first session – nothing to large or too small - 15cm (6 inches) x20cm (8 inches) approx would be ideal. You will be guided through the stages of cutting a mount, making and assembling a frame to fit your picture. You will learn a variety of mount cutting and framing techniques.
  
      By the end of the course you will be able to:
      - cut a mount
      - frame a picture
      - plan and execute further framing solutions for your chosen artwork
      - cut double mounts
      The course will be negotiated with students according to their interests and experience and may include:
      - making a box frame
      - framing oils on canvas
      - applying washlines to a mount
      - executing a variety of decorative mount cutting techniques
      - framing textiles
      - staining and glazing mouldings
  
      You will have the opportunity to complete several projects of your choice during a term
  
  Course Structure:
      This is a practical class with weekly demonstrations. You will work on you own projects, sometimes collaborating with a peer. There are opportunities for 1to1 tuition as well as whole class instruction.
  
  Course resources:
      Equipment is provided in a workshop environment
  
  Assessment:
      Teacher feedback. Learner self assessment. Finished frames
  
  Next step:
      Further framing course