Description
In this course you’ll be making a wooden frame for your photos and other artwork from scratch, in a fully hands-on experience. You will be introduced into the fundamentals of woodworking and learn about the materials and tools you need to make a beautiful frame. During the course, you will go through every step of essentially any woodworking project; from selecting and preparing the raw material to applying the right finish for your piece. At the end of the course, you will take home your frame, as well as the knowledge and skills to make many more in the future! In this two-day course you will be learning about and using the following skills: • Cutting down your wood to the desired size • Making a rebate to your wooden pieces for the artwork to sit on • Mitring wooden pieces • Sanding wooden pieces • Gluing your frame together • Adding a spline joint to your frame • Applying the finish to your frame • Cutting a mount for your artwork • Basic methods for attaching a picture to the mount • Cutting the Perspex sheet and backboard to fit the frame • Securing and stapling the framed artwork • Basic methods for hanging a frame and attaching a hanging cord Skill Level This course is ideal for complete beginners in woodworking and framing or for those of you who have dabbled in bits of DIY already but would like to expand on your skills. No prior experience in hand tools or power tools is required. Studio Location My studio is located in Wellington House, Pollard Street, Manchester, M40 7FS. It's a 2-minute walk from Holt Town on the Ashton Metrolink line.
What's included in the price?
• All materials for making your final item • All tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Hearing impaired
- Easter
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Public transport
- Pet lovers
- Corporate days out & team building
- Christmas
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Of course you can! Just let me know in advance what type of wood you have and what size it is so I can make the necessary arrangements for the day of the course.
Unfortunately, Wellington House does not have its own secure parking. While there is on road parking outside, this sometimes can fill up quickly. There is a pay and display car park a 5 min walk down the road which is more reliable for space availability. Metrolink is probably a better option however - Holt Town tram station is just a 3 min walk from my studio.
There will be a 1 hour break for lunch. Although I do not provide food, please feel free to bring some lunch with you. Alternatively, there is a wonderful Sicilian street food vendor called Marleo in Pollard Yard next to my studio.
At the moment, unfortunately not as my studio is not on the ground floor of the building. Wellington House is an old mill building, and while it does have a service lift, it is frequently out of order. This is not ideal and I am actively looking into other options for a studio that would solve this issue.