2-Day Workshop: Framing for Soft Pastels ● August 22 & 23
Learn to frame your own soft pastel paintings -and leave with your own beautifully framed artwork- in this two-day workshop. August 22 &23
Day 1: Friday, August 22 · 5-7pm
Day 2: Saturday, August 23 · 9am-Noon
6 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. I'll provide a few tips on what information to write on the back of your framed art, as well as tips and tricks on how to keep your artworks digitally logged and organized. At the end of Day 2, you'll leave with your own framed artwork - ready to hang! - and the confidence and skills necessary to try it at home.
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Please bring:
- An 8"x10" finished soft pastel painting (it does not need to be trimmed to size).
- An empty 8"x10" frame with a rabbit depth of at least 1/2". Some good options are available at Blick and Jerry's Artarama.
Materials Provided:
- 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
- A complimentary notecard of your choice
Classes are located at Mary Pow's studio in NE Minneapolis. Directions and parking instructions will be emailed prior to class.
Withdrawals
If you need to withdraw from the class, please email Mary Pow at [email protected]. If your withdrawal request is received at least 10 business days before the start of your class, you are eligible to receive a refund (minus a $25 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 business 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 by the registration deadline, I reserve the right to cancel the class. In this case, you will receive a full refund. Registration deadline is one week before the start of the class.
Minimum enrollment for this class is 3 people.
