Frame it Yourself- Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (April 1 - Apr 15 to Apr 29) on Wednesday
Frame it Yourself- Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (April 1 - Apr 15 to Apr 29) on Wednesday
Frame it Yourself - Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 classes (Apr 1 st -Apr 15 to Apr 29) on Wednesday
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026
4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1st, April 15 to 29th (No Class April 8th ) from 4 to 6 P.M.
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class Description:
Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $80. This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass to archival matting for artwork. By the end of this class, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.
Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame. Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.
If any artist is interested in larger, the price of class will be adjusted to reflect the cost of UV Plexi.
For classes, a syllabus: 4 Weeks:
Week 1: Cut and Glue Frame stock.
Week 2: Finish Frame stock & cut mat board.
Week 3: Cut glass, cut spacers, Cut strainer.
Week 4: Mount artwork, Cut Backing, & Assemble frame.
Age group: Adult - beginner
Number of participants: max 3
Cost: $400
Required supplies:
Respirator https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798
Supplies Included in the Price
Frame stock, wood, archival matt boards, UV protective Glass, wood, spacers, hand tools, power tools, wood finish, fasteners
Bio
William Demaria is an artist currently living in Baltimore Maryland. He sustains himself off selling his artwork in art fairs around the United States. He does not have a woodshop with expensive power tools. He makes his frames in a 2-bedroom apartment. Last year he made roughly 80 frames from scratch and saved roughly $24,000. While originally, he started making frames to save money, he has found the quality of his frames is significantly higher than the frames made by most professional framers. Prestigious art fairs have strict standards for frames and having high quality handmade allows him to present his artwork in these fairs.
- Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days' notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program.
- However, refund requests made with less than seven days' notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
info@washingtonprintmakers.com
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
