Picture Frames
Category:
Project creation
Class Length:
3.0 hours
Come learn how you can turn a “scrap” piece of trim into a custom wooden frame. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to measure and cut precise miters, safely operate a chop saw, and use a variety of clamping techniques to assemble a clean, square frame.
Additionally we’ll cover how to add spacer strips, backing board and hanging hardware. You’ll even learn how to make your own corner clamps for future framing endevours. You’ll leave not only with new skills in layout, joinery, and tool use but also a finished frame from reclaimed materials ready to display your art with pride.
Upcoming class dates:
Class topics and tools:
- Handsaws and miterboxes
- Perfect chopsaw miters
- Several corner clamping techniques
- Making and building your own clamps for future projects!
Open to:
Adults ages 18 years and above and youth
ages 16-17 registered by a parent/guardian
Skill level beginner, intermediate, or advanced:
Beginner
Prerequisites (if required):
None
Safety notes:
- Plan to arrive a few minutes before class starts. For safety and instructional reasons, we are not able to allow participants to join the class more than 10 minutes after the class has begun.
- Safety glasses are provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- Hearing protection is strongly encouraged for classes that involve the use of saws and other equipment. Hearing protection is provided for all participants, though you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- For all classes that involve the use of tools and other equipment:
- Please do not wear dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
- Closed-toed shoes are required. Sandals are not permitted.
- Long hair must be tied back.
Not yet available!
Cost:
$125
participation. Learn more about our scholarship options below.
Scholarships
All MAC classes are supported in part by our donors, which enables us to offer classes at a lower cost for all participants. We also recognize that our class fees may still be a barrier to participation and are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to the hands-on learning opportunities that MAC provides.
In support of that aspiration, two need-based scholarship options are available in limited quantities to class participants: partial scholarships (50% discount) and full scholarships (90% discount, which covers all costs other than our administrative fees). If either of these scholarship options is essential to enable your participation, we encourage you to select the option that meets your needs.
To receive a partial scholarship, enter “MAC50” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page. To receive a full scholarship, enter “MAC90” in the Promo Code field of the course registration checkout page.
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