Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper by William Demaria

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to February 26, 2025

  4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
                1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 

Course 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.

Bio

My name is William Demaria. I currently live in Baltimore Maryland and sustain myself off of selling my artwork in New York City. I do not have a woodshop with expensive power tools, and I make frames in my 2-bedroom apartment. Last year I made roughly 30 frames from scratch and saved roughly $12,000. While originally, I started to save money, I have found I can get a significantly higher quality frame than I received from a professional framer and the handmade frames I make allow me to present my artwork in high end art shows.

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

Number of participants: max 3

Skill level: All skill levels

Cost: $400

Required supplies:

Venue Details:

Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
                1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007