Hobby Workshops - Dates and Fees

All classes are limited in size and subject to minimum enrollment. Workshops are held in our store in Edmonton, AB Canada. To register, or for more dates, please contact us.

If you are from out of town and will need accommodation when taking any of our hobby courses, here are some hotelsthat are near The Frame Tutor.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Payment by cheque, visa or mastercard is accepted. Payment is due at the time of registration and class fees are non-refundable.


Hobby Workshops Dates and Fees
Hobby Framing

2 Saturdays

or

4 Tuesday evenings

Starting: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, Feb 18, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, Feb 25, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Starting: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Saturday, Apr 28, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, May 5, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Starting: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Tuesday, May 8, 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Tuesday, May 15, 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Tuesday, May 22, 6:15PM - 9:15PM

$150.00 plus GST

Includes

  • One Year FT Club Membership

To register, or for more dates, please contact us.

The FT Club

Graduates of our full framing courses are eligible for membership in the FT Club. Membership benefits include discounts on framing materials and services to make it easy and convenient for you to frame your own pictures. Only Frame Tutor School graduates are eligible for membership.


 

Special Workshops

If you have completed our Hobby Framing Course, these workshops may be of interest.

Space is limited so if you are interested please contact us for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Refresher

Have you been accumulating art, memories and treasures in need of framing, but your skills are feeling rusty?

Refresh your skills in a single day workshop. Included will be a reminder of how to measure, cut single and double mats, V-grooves, and offset corners, as well as packaging your picture.

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$30.00 plus GST

  • Materials provided
Mat Carving

Try your hand at mat carving. Set yourself apart from other framers bylearning a new skill that is a work of art.

With guest instructor, Marlise Ziegler.

In an era of technology and computer mat cutters, people will be reminded how special andone-of-a-kind a truly hand crafted piece is. The value added of learning these skills is the ability to create something completely original for your customer.

Marlise Ziegler, who has been picture framing for years, will share her expertise in this workshop. She has mastered the art of mat carving and has instructed workshops in the past.

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$150 plus GST

  • Lunch included
  • Materials provided
How to Frame a Canvas

Whether you are an artist or have been traveling and collecting paintings, this workshop will be incredibly valuable to you.

Learn how to stretch your own canvas on stretcher bars as well as alternative methods for displaying your paintings. Save money by stretching yourself!

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$60.00 plus GST

  • Materials provided
Stretching Needlework

The hours invested in your needlework masterpieces deserve special care and attention. Your pieces should become family heirlooms! This requires knowing the correct materials and stretching techniques for preservation.

Ensure the proper care is taken by stretching your needlework yourself. You will learn how to stretch using the lacing technique.

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$50.00 + GST

  • Materials provided
Deep Bevel Accents

An emerging trend in the framing world is to add depth to a picture. This technique compliments artwork by drawing the eye into the art while adding elegance inexpensively.

Learn how to design your own deep bevel accents to incorporate in your framing.

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$50.00 + GST

  • Materials provided
Shadowboxing

So many memories are lost in our drawers instead of displayed in our homes.

Learn the basics of object framing in a way that will protect important pieces while displaying them attractively.

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$200.00.00 + GST

  • Framing materials provided
  • Item to frame also provided
Cutting a Multi-Opening Mat

Expand your talents to the next step by designing multi-opening mats.

By grouping things like hockey cards, family portraits or vacation photos together, your pieces will be organized in an interesting theme. Every piece will be custom to your family or favourite players. The possibilities are endless!

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$45.00 plus GST

  • Materials provided
Jersey Workshop

This course is designed for sports enthusiasts or anyone who would like to give the perfect gift to their favourite sports fan.
This skill is profitable for any framing business.

We will teach you how to mount a jersey and frame it. Learn the techniques to display your pride, while protecting it from the cheering of other avid sports fans. Every man cave needs one!

This class has finished.

Please contact us for future dates and times.

$400.00 plus GST

  • Materials provided

Following all workshops there will be time to design and place orders for your own pieces. Included in your first workshop is:

  • a one-year membership to the Frame Tutor, a value of $25.00, and
  • an additional 10% off your first order.