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

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Rethinking Mat Cutting

Why "flying-by-the-seat-of-your-pants" doesn't work.
A common misconception, a mat cutter is NOT a machine.
The counter-intuitive trap.

How to Cut a Basic Single Beveled Mat

Your first objective in mat cutting (not what you think).
A little known but critical fact about matboard.
Blade depth control and the mistaken paradigm shift.

How to Conquer Common Mat Cutting Problems

The root cause of over cuts and the technique that will conquer them - for good.
The culprit behind wavy bevels. How to diagnose the problem and get perfect beveled edges.
How to eliminate patchy cut-thrus and clean up rough edges.

The Framer's Technique for Perfectly Aligned Double Mats

A technique so fast, accurate and drop dead simple, you'll opt for double mats all the time.
A golden opportunity to finally rid yourself of over cuts.

Sizing: The Forgotten Half of Mat Cutting

The one feature your mat cutter needs to make sizing fast and accurate.
Yield: Understanding why matboard is 32"x40" and how you can make that work for you.

Exploring the Differences Between Mat Cutters

Understanding the essential features you must have in a mat cutter.
Knowing what a mat cutter can provide you and what it cannot.

All equipment and material provided.
Hands-on instruction.
Discounts for multiple classes.
Discounts for early enrollment.

Main workshop page > Mat Cutting Made Easy 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.