Contact Info
Plot 172, College Road, Nooitgedacht, Muldersdrift.
Tel No: 011 478 7792
Cell No: 082 851 0285
Fax No: 086 662 1395
Email: joe@framingschool.co.za
Framing Course Schedule
COURSE "A"
Professional Picture Framing Course
5 Days - Monday to Friday (Daily 8.00am to 3.30pm)
This course focuses on the correct framing methods and techniques, stressing hands-on, practical training that provides the skills to work with confidence and accuracy, while achieving a superlative standard of craftsmanship that ensures satisfied customers and maximizes profits.
• Monday
Mountcutter set-up –
Machine setup, adjustments and operation.
Squaring arm setup and blade head adjustments.
Blade depth settings and blade life span.
Calibrating and measurement settings.
Slip-mounts and uses.
Mountboard Cutting Principals –
Picture measurements and calculating methods using framers worksheets.
Mountboard cutting and gluing thereof.
Conservation Framing Lecture –
Archival framing materials and their uses. When and why conservation methods should be used.
The Do's and Don'ts of conservation Framing.
Incorrect framing methods that affect and speed up the deterioration of artwork.
Application of archival products and conservation framing methods applied to preserve art.
Selling the concept of conservation framing to your customers.
• Tuesday
More Mountboard Cutting - Practical
Worksheet information and workshop flow.
Artwork measuring and overlap allowance.
Backing materials and waterproofing methods.
Preparing a small picture for framing.
Glass Cutting
Hand held cutters. Wall mounted cutters. Glass handling and storage.
Pasting of Posters etc.
Different types of glues for various forms of pasting or gluing.
Hand pasting methods and associated problems.
Vacuum press pasting and appropriate preparation methods.
Pricing for Profit Lecture
Costing methods and suggested percentage mark-ups.
Wastage's of materials and how to maximize material usage.
• Wednesday
Frame Cutting - Practical
Mitre guillotine settings and other suggestions.
Cutting synthetic and wooden mouldings.
Trouble shooting and problem solving.
Underpinner
Correct wedge use.
Frame joining and associated problems.
Gluing hassles.
Frame Fitting
Glass and backing board cutting.
Assembly and frame-back closure.
Hanging devices and other hardware.
Workshop Layout
Workbench and machinery layout.
Material storage etc.
Sales Lecture
A few tips on presentation and showroom layouts.
• Thursday
Consulting
The use of a Reflection-table.
Colour co-ordination.
Selling up methods. (2 hour long lecture)
Practical mountboard and moulding selections for various pictures. A must for any aspiring Picture Framer who wants to be the best and the most professional.
• Friday.
Final Day
Framing of the course certificate using conservation methods and other techniques covered during the week.
Course Dates And Fees
Johannesburg 2012
5-Day hands - on training course
Course Fee - R 6 295.00
Course Dates
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January 2012
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09 - 13
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July 2012
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23 - 27
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February 2012
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20 - 24
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August 2012
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20 - 24
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March 2012
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12 - 16
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September 2012
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17 - 21
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April 2012
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16 - 20
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October 2012
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22 - 26
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May 2012
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21 - 25
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November 2012
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19 - 23
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June 2012
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18 - 22
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December 2012
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10 - 14
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A Deposit of R2 500.00 is required to confirm any bookings
Please Fax copy of deposit slip with your Name, Tel. No. and Course Date selected for confirmation
Fax: 086 662 1395
