Workshop: Framing for Soft Pastels

Learn to frame your own soft pastel paintings in this two-day workshop.

Day 1: Friday · 5-7pm

Day 2: Saturday · 10am-Noon

8 person limit

Beginner/All Levels

Adult (16+)

I've been framing my own soft pastel paintings without mats for the past five years. In this class, I'll show you how I do it. You'll learn about spacers, UV glass, rabbit depth, point drivers, and more. Then, I'll lead you through, step-by-step, as you frame your own work. All the necessary materials and supplies will be provided - so you can focus on learning the process! You'll leave with your own artwork, beautifully framed and ready to hang!

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Day one: Watch me frame an example artwork and learn about the tools and materials needed to frame your own work. I'll show you how to trim your painting to the desired size and you'll mount your work onto self-adhesive mounting board, leaving it to cure overnight.

Day two: At the start of the second day, learn how to photograph your mounted paintings. It's important to document your art before framing. Next, I'll lead you through, step-by-step, as you frame your own work. We'll talk about what information to write on the back of your framed art and I'll explain how I keep my artworks digitally logged and organized. At the end of Day 2, you'll leave with your own framed artwork, ready to hang! You'll have the confidence and skills necessary to try it at home.

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Please bring:

• A finished soft pastel painting on paper, size 8"x10". It does not need to be trimmed to size.

Materials Provided ($75 worth of materials are included!):

• 8"x10" plein air frame
• 8"x10" UltraVue® UV70 glass
• 8"x10" self-adhesive mounting board
• 8"x10" archival backer board
• framing spacers
• brown backing paper
• hanging hardware and wire
• a take-home list of framing supplies and where to purchase them
• a take-home instruction sheet

Included with all classes:

• Hot tea, still and sparkling water
• 10% off purchases from Mary Pow's Studio Shop made on the day of the class

Classes are located at Mary Pow's studio in NE Minneapolis. Directions and parking instructions will be emailed prior to class.

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Withdrawals

If you need to withdraw from the class, please email Mary Pow at mary@marypow.com. If your withdrawal request is received at least 10 days before the start of your class, you are eligible to receive a refund (minus a $15 processing fee). Refunds will be issued to the same form of payment that was used to purchase the class. If your withdrawal request is received less than 10 days before the start of your class, no refunds will given; however, you may transfer your class spot to another person.

Cancellations

If minimum enrollment is not met 3 days before class, I reserve the right to cancel. In this case, you will receive a full refund.

Minimum enrollment for this class is 4 people.