Introduction to Framing

Skills you’ll learnHow to use our Morso Guillotine, Underpinner, Dremell drill, Glass Cutters, Staining and Waxing for raw woodAbout the CourseWhether you are someone with a pile of posters still to be hung or an artist preparing for exhibitions, this is an opportunity to make your own A4 bespoke picture frame, mount your artwork, and assemble all components ready to take home and hang proudly.Over three consecutive evenings you will learn how to operate traditional picture framing machinery and tools; as well as practice key skills transferable to multiple woodworking processes.In this course you will learn how to: cut and join hardwood moulding using guillotines and underpinners alongside hand pinning with a dremel and hammer; sand and finish a raw wood frame using stains or waxes to complement your artwork, cut, clean and handle glass; and safely mount paper based artwork such as prints, photographs or paintings.This course will be run by professional picture framer Joe Fergey.If you have an A4 piece of artwork that you would like to frame please bring it with you, to help you make your framing choices.Please Note: to make a framing bench booking at Blackhorse Workshop you will need to have completed your Health & Safety Induction: Level 1AccessibilityPlease note at this time Studio 2 has no step-free access and has three flights of stairs up to the Workshop Room.We have a hearing loop available.DisclaimerIn using the workshop, you understand that the use of all tools and machinery belonging to Blackhorse Workshop is at your own risk.In making a course booking, it is your responsibility to read the full course description and abide by the guidelines given.

If the course requires a Health and Safety Induction and you have not taken the relevant course, we reserve the right to remove you from the course.Appropriate and adequate clothing must be worn in the workshop.

Sturdy shoes / boots must be worn, no trainers.

No shorts and no synthetic fabrics to be worn in metalwork, cotton, wool and leather only.Students must follow Blackhorse Workshop Health and Safety guidance at all times.

If you fail to follow these instructions you may be asked to leave the course.People with long term respiratory conditions should be aware that the workshop is a dusty environment that may impact their health.If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant we recommend consulting a health professional before taking part in welding or blacksmithing.Please note that refunds and course transfers are available up to 1 week before start date.

We cannot offer refunds or course transfers after this date.We cannot offer refunds due to illness.

Once a course has started, we cannot offer any transfers or refunds.Drop us an email to info@blackhorseworkshop.co.uk