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 Beginner's Level 
Picture Framing Class

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The Beginner's Picture Framing Classes are structured to furnish you, the student, with more than just the basic knowledge required to become a competent framer.  

Due to the small class size (two maximum), West Art is able to cover topics in the beginner's class curriculum that might otherwise be considered advanced at any other training facility.

Upon completion of the beginner's picture framing class, you leave with the knowledge and skills required to produce work of the highest quality.  This enables you to hit the ground running, attract top clients, and command top dollar.  It's one week out of your life that will put you ahead of your competition forever.

 

Beginner's Picture Framing Class Outline

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Basic Tools and Equipment

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Shop Layout

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Finding Suppliers

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Mat Board Properties

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Proper Mat Sizing

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Proper Measuring

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Mat Cutter Squaring and Maintenance
 

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Introduction to Computerized Mat Cutting Fundamentals (Wizard)

Ray Dwyer, CPF, Instructor at West Art Framing School
Beginner's Level Picture Framing Classes
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Mat Cutting  (Keencut & Fletcher)

        - Avoiding Bad Corners
         - Single Mats
         - Multiple Mats
         - Slant Corners
         - V-Grooves
         - Multiple Openings
         - Hand Wrapped Mats
         - Fillet Installation

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Mounting
    - Heat
    - Conservation
    - Laminating

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Frame Construction
    - Cutting
    - Underpinning
    - Thumb Nail
    - Hammer and Brad
    - Structural Reinforcing
    - Money Saving Shortcuts

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Assembly and Fitting
    - Paper Borne Art
    - Shadow Boxes

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Glazing Options
   
- Glass Cutting

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Tapping Your Creative Potential
   
- The Art of Design

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Client Interaction
    - Selling the Job
    - The "Problem" Client
    - Closing the Deal

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General Pricing Guidelines
(also, introduction to SpecialtySoft Point of Sale Software)

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Beginners Class:
Tuition $2500 / Five Days
Exclusively 1-on-1 Training
Two People (partners in the business or related only)  $3400

Includes all materials, light breakfast, snacks, lunches, and certificate.

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