Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 2)
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 2)
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 2)
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class Description:
There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper.
That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a professional level.
This class will teach you everything you need to get started and allow you to frame 2-3 paintings.
Note: Student’s will be required to provide paintings that they wish to be framed. Size limit of 24 x 36 for paintings. Class price includes $100 in frame stock. Expensive wood such as Walnut will be available if requested. Market prices fluctuate and students will be consulted before any purchases are made for them.
To reduce the hazard sawdust poses to student’s health, all woodworking in this class will be done outside with a mask.
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.
Syllabus: For 4-week class
Week 1 (Aug 6)
Cut and Glue Frame stock.
Week 2 (Aug 13)
Apply finish to Frame. Cut and glue the second frame.
Week 3 (Aug 20)
Apply finish to second frame. Prepare paintings for mounting/ cut third frame.
Week 4 (Aug 27)
Assemble First 2 frames. Apply finish to 3rd.
Price: $400 for 4 weeks of classes. $100 of frame stock provided with class. All other materials provided except listed tools below.
Number of participants: 2
Mask optional except when respirator is required.
Essential supplies (no need to purchase new tools and materials if you already have your own.)
Japanese pull saw (Western style saws with thick kerfs make dados in strainers difficult)
SUIZAN Japanese Folding Ryoba Pull Saw - Click Here
Miter 45 Try Square (cheaper are available but Kinex is a trustworthy brand)
Miter 45 Degree Try Machinist Square with Base - Click Here
Respirator
3M Grey Reusable P100 All-purpose Safety Mask - Click Here
Recommended supplies (not needed for the class but essential for home use)
Miter Trimmer
https://www.rockler.com/miter-trimmer
Ratchet straps
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
