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

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Measuring Made Easy

How is a frame like a shoe? Knowing the answer can make measuring much easier.
When you should use a wider bottom border on your mat and why.
Real world measuring that takes into account odds sizes and non-proportional art and frame.

Color and Design in Matting

Making effective color choices to best enhance the artwork.
The four key criteria for making design choices in matting.
Why basic white is not always a safe choice.

Easy, Affordable Frame Making for Everyone

Accurate miter cutting of picture frame moulding.
Sanding to true the miters, and joining the frame using an inexpensive, easy-to-use V-Nail joiner.
Working with custom sectional frames for quick, hassle-free framing.

Mat Cutting to Make it Fit

The most common method of mat cutting and the one instructors rarely teach - and why.
Following your own instructions - the key to understanding your own notes.

Options for Mounting Your Artwork

A little known method of coating artwork with adhesive for mounting that is easy, clean and cost effective.
Proper techniques for using tape to mount artwork to prevent wrinkles and insure long life.
Trapping techniques that are surprisingly simple and inexpensive and provide the highest level of conservation for the artwork.

Glazing using glass or Plexiglass

Glass versus Plexiglass: the pros and cons of each and when one is recommended over the other.
How to clean glass to prevent lint and dust from driving you nuts.
The professional's secret for getting the paper dust cover on the back of your frame tight as a drum and trimmed neatly to the edges.

Securing the Contents and Hanging the Frame

Options for securing the contents of the frame and what to do when the stack is thicker than the frame is deep.
The new style of hanging and the hardware necessary to do it.

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

Main workshop page > The Picture Framing Process 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.