The Framing4Yourself  Workshops
For Fifteen Years the Nation's Premier Picture Framing Workshops
featuring M. David Logan

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Workshop #1
Mat Cutting Made Easy
Saturday, 9:00 am to Noon

Learn how to achieve quality mat cutting results by overcoming common problems like over cuts and under cuts.  Find out what’s behind wavy bevels and how to stop them.  Eliminate patchy cutting through.  In addition, learn the professional technique for cutting foolproof double mats and how to cut a stepped corner mat.  All equipment and material provided.  Hands-on instruction.  Class fee $75.  Discounts for multiple classes.

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Workshop #2
The Picture Framing Process, Step-by-Step
Saturday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

An overview of the Picture Framing process from start to finish. Learn how to make your own frames, how to cut mats, how to mount artwork , how to attach a paper dust cover, how to clean glass and how to hold the contents in a frame.  Unlock the secrets of framing professionals in a wide variety of areas and overcome common errors.   All equipment and material provided.  Hands-on instruction.   Class fee $75.  Discounts for multiple classes.

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Workshop #3
Intermediate Mat Cutting
Sunday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
 

Expand your mat cutting skills.  Learn how to cut V-Groove mats, multiple-opening mats, and oval and circle mats.  Explore how to select mat colors for effective presentation and how to accurately size matboard for maximum yield.  Also, learn how to combine matting techniques for a wide range of creative possibilities and learn how matting can buttress your bottom line.  All equipment and materials provided.  Hands-on instruction.  Class fee $75.  Discounts for multiple classes.
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Workshop #4
How to Start a Picture Framing Business
Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
 

An orderly and constructive analysis of what it takes to start a picture framing business.  Learn the most important thing to do first; avoid the pitfalls that sink many frame shops; take a cold hard look at your competitors; weigh the most cost effective methods of marketing; learn how to analyze price versus cost and plan strategically for growth.  This class provides a format for starting a framing business and growing it.  Seminar format.  Class fee $75.  Discounts for multiple classes.

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Your Instructor

M. David Logan is the nation’s premier picture framing instructor.  His classes have been attended by thousands of people over the past two decades and his book Mat, Mount and Frame it Yourself is the number one selling book on picture framing in the country.  His style is candid and clear as well as informative and entertaining.  You will be surprised at how much information you will glean in just two days of comprehensive workshops.