Entry requirementsYou should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. You will need to be able to access the workshop and use hand tools. Identification of goals in first session with an individual learning plan.
Course description This course is suitable for beginners as well as students wishing to extend their skills with more decorative mounts, additional wood finishes and more complex frames. Students will frame art work of their own choice with help from the tutor. Bring a photograph, print or painting which you wish to frame to the first lesson.
By the end of the course you will have learnt:
-types of framing and mount materials.
-to cut mounts
-to make a frame including cutting, joining, wood-finishing, and assembling.
-More experienced students will be able to do more decorative work and experiment with different finishes and frames.
By the end of the course you will have learnt how to use hand tools safety and basic Health and Safety rules for the workshop.
Course Structure:
A workshop basis with some group tuition on topics and one to one support from your tutor.
Course resources:
The workshop has hand tools for your use and is equipped with workbenches. All students have access to our fully equipped, state-of-the-art Learning Centres.
Assessment:
Teacher’s feedback. Individual learning plans. Student and peer self-assessment. A completed picture frame.
Next step:
You could continue to develop your skills on Picture Framing Level 1