Making a Wooden Picture Frame (2 days)

Students will learn how to make a mitered picture frame for a 5x7 photo or print in this 2-day class. Each student will make a frame from solid cherry using the table saw, router, band saw, chop saw, and various fixtures. We will talk about different techniques to glue up the frames, and each frame will be splined with walnut to give it added strength. Introduction to Woodworking class would be helpful, but not necessary. Safety in using the power tools will be a priority. The class will be divided into two sessions, giving time for the frame to dry overnight after glue-up.

This is a two-day workshop

• Friday from 5PM to 8PM
• Saturday from 9AM to 12PM

Required gear: Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
No loose clothing
Long pants suggested
No loose jewelry
Long hair must be tied back
Eye and hearing protection

We have equipment on hand if you don't have any.

This class will use our Table Saw, Band Saw, Router, Sander, Chop Saw, Flush Cutting Saws, and Hand Plane.

If you are not familiar with these tools, please watch the following tool safety videos:

Jointer –

Table Saw –

Router Table –

This class needs a minimum of 4 attendees to run.

Open to ages 18 and up

Instructor: Elliot Savitzky, [email protected]

Instructor Bio: Elliot retired from a marketing career in January and now focuses on woodworking. His work is mainly centered on traditional furniture pieces from the 18th century and Shaker and Craftsman styles. He received training at the North Bennet Street School and from many of the Furniture Masters in the area.
He is currently the President of the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers and serves on the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters. Elliot also teaches woodworking to middle schoolers at the Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, Maine.

Registration closes three (3) days before the event.

Attendees can receive refunds up to seven (7) days before the event start date.

Active members receive 25% off using their discount code or Member Discount ticket.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Port City Makerspace, 68 Morning St., Portsmouth, United States