Intro to Frame Making in the Apartment Setting with William  D - Weekly 5w

Washington Printmakers Gallery

Learn how to create beautiful frames for your apartment with William D in this weekly event starting on January 16, 2024.

Workshops - Ateliers

Discover our workshops. These classe a e conducted by talented Printmakers at the gallery. It's fun, convivial and inspirational.
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Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $40. This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass and archivally matting artwork. By the end of this class, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.If any artist is interested in larger, the price of class will be adjusted to reflect the cost of UV Plexi.Schedule: Tuesday 3-5 pm5 weeks of classFeb 27- Mar 26 Syllabus: For 5 week classWeek 1 (Feb 27)Cut and Glue Frame stock.Week 2 (Mar 5)Finish Frame stock &amp; cut mat board.Week 3 (Mar 12)Cut glass, Cut spacers, Cut strainer.Week 4 (Mar 19)Mount artwork, Cut Backing, &amp; Assemble frame.Week 5 (Mar 26)Office hours/ overflowage group: Adult price: $400 for 5 weeks of classes. All materials provided except listed tools below. Essential supplies (no need to purchase new tools and materials if you already have your own.)Japanese pull saw (Western style saws with thick kerfs make dados in strainers difficult)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/SUIZAN-Japanese-Folding-Double-Woodworking/dp/B075L4P4FN/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2X7OSLY9PA092&keywords=suizan%2Bjapanese%2Bpull%2Bsaw&qid=1697140058&sprefix=suizan%2B%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-5&th=1" title="https://www.amazon.com/SUIZAN-Japanese-Folding-Double-Woodworking/dp/B075L4P4FN/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2X7OSLY9PA092&keywords=suizan%2Bjapanese%2Bpull%2Bsaw&qid=1697140058&sprefix=suizan%2B%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-5&th=1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/SUIZAN-Japanese-Folding-Double-Woodworking/dp/B075L4P4FN/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2X7OSLY9PA092&keywords=suizan%2Bjapanese%2Bpull%2Bsaw&qid=1697140058&sprefix=suizan%2B%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-5&th=1</a>Miter 45 Try Square (cheaper are available but Kinex is a trustworthy brand)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kinex-4007-02-120-Machinist-Accurate-Thousandth/dp/B07FNGG6V5/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1JWJ0KLHM3FY8&keywords=machinist+45+degree+square&qid=1697140244&sprefix=machinist+45%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-9" title="https://www.amazon.com/Kinex-4007-02-120-Machinist-Accurate-Thousandth/dp/B07FNGG6V5/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1JWJ0KLHM3FY8&keywords=machinist+45+degree+square&qid=1697140244&sprefix=machinist+45%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Kinex-4007-02-120-Machinist-Accurate-Thousandth/dp/B07FNGG6V5/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1JWJ0KLHM3FY8&keywords=machinist+45+degree+square&qid=1697140244&sprefix=machinist+45%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-9</a>Respirator<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798" title="https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798</a> Recommended supplies (not needed for the class but essential for home use)Miter Trimmer<a href="https://www.rockler.com/miter-trimmer" title="https://www.rockler.com/miter-trimmer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.rockler.com/miter-trimmer</a>Ratchet straps<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-4-Pack-1-in-x-10-ft-Ratchet-Tie-Down-500-lbs-Work-Capacity/3740809" title="https://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-4-Pack-1-in-x-10-ft-Ratchet-Tie-Down-500-lbs-Work-Capacity/3740809" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-4-Pack-1-in-x-10-ft-Ratchet-Tie-Down-500-lbs-Work-Capacity/3740809</a> number of participants: 2Mask optional except when respirator is required.

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