Framing Training School Guide

Art Business News, March, 2004

The school maintains a fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility, including computerized POS and mat-cutting equipment, woodworking equipment and traditional framing equipment. Instructor Stuart Altschuler, CPF, GCF, has more than 30 years of experience in the framing industry. Call for schedules

REED'S CUSTOM FRAMING

216 Douglas St.

Madison, TN 37115

800-745-0246; (615) 865-2666

Fax: (615) 865-1903

E-Mail: mcavanah@bellsouth.net

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Instructor Mitchell Cavanah teaches the basics of matting, glazing, cutting and joining frames, mounting and fitting in Custom Picture Framing 101. Class time is also spent on issues of pricing and running a custom framing business. Gold leafing classes are taught by Lou Reed, a 30-year veteran in restoration and gold leafing. The three-day course applies all types of leaf, including oil gilding, acrylic-based leafing and water gilding. The fee for the workshop is $425 including materials. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. A deposit of $200 is required to guarantee a spot.

Schedule: Custom Picture Framing 101 April 12-14, Aug. 2-4, Oct. 4-6 (dates subject to change)

TC MOULDING

1880 Oakcrest Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55113

(651) 636-6646; 800-735-3025

Fax: (651) 636-8153

33603 Dequindre

Troy, MI 48083

800-632-4842

www.tcmouldinq.com

TC Moulding offers five-day basic classes and one-day studio classes for matting, mat cutting, mounting, object boxes and needle art. Students are encouraged to bring personal projects for consultation and sharing. Projects will be addressed after the class material has been completed. Call for a schedule and prices.

UNITED MFR. SUPPLIES INC.

80 Gordon Drive

Syosset, NY 11791

(516) 496-4430; 800-645-7260

Fax: 888-809-0603; (516) 4967968.

United Manufacturers picture framing academy offers a beginner class that teaches conservation, mat cutting, design, mounting, laminating, moulding cutting and joining, glass cutting and needleart framing. Students will learn basic skills required to operate a frame shop and learn advanced skills to turn a profit. Tools are provided. The class includes are four days of instruction, a graduation dinner, daily lunches and a diploma. Call for schedule and prices.

VALLEY MOULDING AND FRAME

10708 Vanowen St.

North Hollywood, CA 91605

(818) 789-5656

Fax: (818) 509-0461

Valley Moulding and Frame offers basic framing, advanced matting, preservation and conservation and advanced fabric courses. One-week basic classes cost $650, one-day advanced classes cost $175, and two advanced classes taken consecutively cost $300. A deposit of half of the tuition fee is required upon registration and is refunded only if a cancellation is made 14 days prior to the class.

Schedule: Basic Framing: May 3-7, Aug. 2-6, Nov 8-12

Advanced Matting: June 7, Sept. 20 Praservation/Conservation: June 8, Sept 21. Advanced Fabric Oct, 11.