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The Framing4Yourself Workshops
For Fifteen Years the Nation's Premier Picture Framing Workshops

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Understanding the Current Picture Framing Industry

Why conservation and archival framing are buzzwords in the industry.
A no-bull analysis of the industry as it stands today and how this benefits you.
How to take advantage of the powerful and unique niche available to you.
The average annual dollar volume of a typical frame shop.

The Evolving Nature of the American Economy and How to Make it Work for You

Pianos or Post-It Notes, what kind of retailer are you?
How the big box stores have their cake and eat it too.
The Holy Grail of retail and how to find it.

How Picture Framer's Price

Jobbing it out or bringing it in, every professional's dilemma.
Covering the hidden costs of material and labor.
Building an adequate mark up to pay yourself.
Retiring start up costs rapidly and efficiently.

Increasing Profits by Reducing Costs

Tips for gutting the cost of waste.
How to drive down shipping costs.
Managing your inventory for maximum profit.

Paying Yourself Well While Keeping Customers Happy

The trick to paying yourself up to $70 an hour.
What the average framer shells out for overhead.
A detailed breakdown of the costs of running a typical frame shop.
The kind of business volume you can expect and how to grow it.

Sales and Marketing for a Framing Buisness

Working outward from your circle of intimacy.
Understanding how to make the internet work for you.
The crucial importance of networking.
Acquiring the experience to frame with confidence - quickly.

Seminar format
Discounts for multiple classes
Discounts for early enrollment

Main workshop page > How to Start a Picture Framing Business Class

"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

David Logan

David Logan is the nation’s premier picture framing instructor. Following ten years as Marketing VP for Logan Mat Cutters, he wrote two books on picture framing, Mat, Mount and Frame it Yourself, and The Complete Guide to Home Picture Framing. His workshop series kicked off in 1993 and his classes have been attended by thousands of people over the past two decades. His style is candid and clear as well as informative and entertaining. He has received accolades as an instructor and helped thousands of people become proficient at matting and framing.