Holiday Frame Making Crash Course with william Demaria

December 4th – 18th

Wednesdays 4 – 6 pm

Adult

All Skill Levels

Maximum # of participants: 3

Course description:

Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $200 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame why not learn how to make one?

In this workshop you will receive a high-quality solid hardwood frame handmade by the instructor of the class William Demaria. This workshop will teach you every step in the process of frame making after woodworking. Lessons learned in this class can be applied to any frame and applying the lessons taught in the workshop is a great way for artists to get gallery ready frames at affordable prices.

Learn how to frame your artwork in a professional manner for the cost of handmade a frame!

Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame. Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.

Maxim 2 frame max per student. Volume discount available for students making multiple frames.

If you are interested in making a floating frame for painting please reach out to William Demaria at [email protected] and we will be happy to set up a time for you in the schedule. 

Bio

William Demaria is an artist living in Baltimore who runs a small print publishing and frame making studio. Learning frame making while working in NY he has made countless frames and is committed to preserving the craft of handmade frames. He has taught many classes in frame making covering everything from upgrading frames from Ikea to making frames from scratch.

For classes a syllabus:

Week 1: Glass cutting and Spacer installation

Week 2: Assemble matboard for floating frames

Week 3: Final Assembly and present wrapping

Cost: (Price reflects 1 frame. Multiple frames receive a 20% discount)

Maple Frame $300

Whitewashed Maple $400

Walnut Frame $450

Note: All frames will come with maple splines. If you would like any other type of wood such as a maple frame with a walnut spline don’t hesitate to ask!

Required supplies:

All supplies used in the class are included. For detailed supplies list for continued frame making outside of the class please contact the instructor William Demaria at [email protected]

Event Venue

Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, United States