Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria

Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch?

This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts. In this class you will learn how to cut UV glass to protect your art easily archivally float your artwork on mat boards and the basic woodworking required to reinforce a budget frame to reduce its chances of warping over time.

Note: Students are requires to provide artowrk dimensions to William Demaria at [email protected] prior to the start of the class so that an appropriately sized frame can be purchased before the start of the class. Default frames will be white. Different color frames can be purchased if specifically requested.

Artwork must be under 20" x 26". The price of class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass.

Overview:

• $180 for 3 weeks of classes. All materials provided except listed tools below.
• Session 2 runs from August 15 - 29

Syllabus

• Week 1
• Break down Ikea frame cut glass cut Spacers make box for transport.
• Week 2
• Cut and glue matts cut coroplast cut strainers.
• Week 3
• Drill Pocket holes mount artwork assemble frame

Essential supplies (no need to purchase new tools and materials if you already have your own.):

• Japanese pull saw (Western style saws with thick kerfs make dados in strainers difficult): https://www.amazon.com/SUIZAN-Japanese-Folding-Double-Woodworking/dp/B075L4P4FN/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2X7OSLY9PA092&keywords=suizan%2Bjapanese%2Bpull%2Bsaw&qid=1697140058&sprefix=suizan%2B%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-5&th=1
• Glass cutter (This is my favorite. Cheaper are available): https://www.amazon.com/Toyo-Wheel-Cutter-TC17VVB-Handle/dp/B00439LAE4/ref=sr_1_6_pp?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kWJchT9m31tBY_EaPaT-ABUiZJYat3praSTgqBOnNA30yUhYzVuEsy3IfbC-7_CcPEwnMoQyQpQWG03zYhdI370JHluxhayOZk99gxgXxx0pVGeG_Q91vkKpfN-7OQ9QV-PoTVipL97Qb50TVVe-0OuBQXh-u9WPr_zzBdh_QOfzjtUU1_7tQ1iDOxI42xZXL3jAs1vYWx6aH60nX5ycUpFn5hXcSaJiQZA8PSed_4cYyjn7AVch2lKoYEz70fPfw_EVNMVCt8KQzPbC3WeDxcQc0DG1ko-QJ98Rwp5UTe8.cQJKKREYuw6iTOoyDl5lQ3LJF9iAs1vY3SjbNPVlGoA&dib_tag=se&keywords=glass+cutter&qid=1711463619&sr=8-6

Host or Publisher Washington Printmakers Gallery