Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (July 8 to July29) - Wednesday
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (July 8 to July29) - Wednesday
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Sessions
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8th to July 29th, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a frame from scratch?
Curious about woodworking but not sure where to start?
This is the class for you! Learn how to turn a piece of wood into a beautiful floating frame. This class will cover everything from woodworking safety to transforming a piece of wood with stains and finish along with all 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 1-2 paintings.
Note: Student’s will be required to provide paintings that they wish to be framed. Material price estimated based on 24 x 36” paintings. Maximum size 40 x 72”. 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.
Syllabus:
Week 1: Making Frame stock, Staining wood.
Week 2: Cut and glue frame stock.
Week 3: Sanding, staining, & Finishing Frames
Week 4: Mount Artwork in Frames
Age group: Adult
Cost: $400
Supplies: The cost of this class includes $100 of professional framing materials.
Respirator are encouraged but masks will be provided if students don’t have one when necessary
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Reusable-All-Purpose-Valved-Safety-Mask/3466798
Bio
William Demaria is an artist who lives in Baltimore Maryland who sustains himself selling artwork at art fairs up and down the east coast. Last year he made roughly 80 frames from scratch and saved roughly $24,000. He does not have a woodshop with expensive power tools, and he makes frames in his 2-bedroom apartment. While he originally started making frames to save money, he has found that he can make a significantly higher quality frame himself than what he was purchasing from professional framers. These high-quality frames have allowed him to participate in prestigious are fairs and have become a fundamental part of his career.
- 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
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
