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For Fifteen Years the Nation's
Premier Picture Framing Workshops
featuring M. David Logan
Upcoming Locations
and Dates:.
Salt Lake City,
UT May 17th and 18th, 2008
Denver, CO June 7th
and 8th, 2008
Omaha, NE June 14th
and 15th, 2008
Chicago, IL June
28th and 29th, 2008
Boston, MA July 19th
and 20th, 2008
Washington, DC
July 26th and 27th, 2008
Charlotte, NC
August 16th and 17th, 2008
Atlanta, GA August
23rd and 24th, 2008
Memphis, TN
Sept 13th and 14th, 2008 |
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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.
Detailed Class Contents
Upcoming Dates and Locations
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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.
Detailed Class Contents
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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.
Detailed Class
Contents
Upcoming Dates and Locations
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Mid-Week Class
David Logan's 2-Evening Matting and Framing Clinic
Wednesday and Thursday 7:00pm-9:30pm
A step-by-step hands-on
procedural through the picture framing process, including mat cutting, frame
making, proper mounting of artwork and photography, color and design, glazing,
loading contents into the frame and attaching a dust cover and hanging hardware,
all with an eye to overcoming common difficulties and achieving superior
results. David Logan, the nation's premier framing instructor, is your
instructor.
Detailed Class
Contents
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Your Instructor
M. David
Logan is the nation’s premier picture framing instructor.
Following ten years as Marketing VP for Logan Mat Cutters, he
began his own business, teaching and writing. 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. He has received accolades as an
instructor and helped thousands of people get comfortable
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Here's What People Are Saying...
"Thank you for doing an
excellent class. I especially appreciated your very organized and well
thought out approach to instruction. You made everything clear and easy to
understand."
- Melanie Howard, Rochester, MI
"I just want to let you know
I thoroughly enjoyed learning from you yesterday. I've made frames for
years and I feel like now I can properly make them. Overall my mat cutting
and framing will be much improved as a result of the many tips described
yesterday."
- Iris Kovarsky, Highland Park,
IL
"I have
read several books about framing but the workshop gave me hands on experience
that I would otherwise never have had. The material was presented in a
very sequential and logical manner. I feel like I learned so much and will
be able to apply this knowledge immediately."
- Judi Hendricks, Danville, PA
"I had the pleasure of
attending your workshop. David Logan did an outstanding presentation.
The next time you have a workshop in my area, I will be in attendance."
- Greg Gunn, Denham Springs, LA
"I attended your workshop this past weekend in Orangeburg, NY. It
was great! I learned a lot about framing and matting. Your methods
of teaching were outstanding."
- Eddie Raven Jr., Babylon, NY
"Your presentation was well
organized, and both informative and instructive, and your many comments were
insightful. We are very pleased we attended."
- Carl and Janis Brown, Centreville, OH
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2008 Locations & Dates
Locations underlined in blue are available for
registration now
Salt Lake
City, UT May 17th & 18th
Denver, CO
June 7th and 8th, '08
Omaha, NE June
14th and 15th, 08
Chicago, IL
June 28th and 29th '08'
Boston, MA
July 19th and 20th, 08
Washington,
DC July 26th & 27th, 08'
Charlotte, NC
Aug 16th & 17th, '08
Atlanta, GA
Aug 23rd and 24th, '08
Memphis, TN
Sept 13th and 14th, '08
Dallas, TX Sept 20th and 21st,
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Kansas
City, MO Sept. 08
Minneapolis, MN Oct 08'
Detroit, MI Oct 08'
Cincinnati, OH Oct 08'
Des Moines, IA Nov 08'
Pittsburgh, PA Nov 08'
Bergen County, NJ Dec 08'
Philadelphia, PA Dec 08'
Orlando, FL Jan 09'
Sarasota, FL Jan 09' |
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We’re coming your way with hands-on mat cutting and picture
framing workshops. In your town, if you'd
like. Just locate
the nearest prospective workshop city on our list or
fill in the
Picture Framing Course Request Form
and request a city. When we’ve got enough of you, we’ll be coming your way
with great insights on everything from how to find the best
picture framing hardware to how to get the most out of a full
sheet of matboard. Everything will be provided, including
matboard, mat cutters and mounting adhesives. All
hands-on. A great learning experience.
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