Training

The Art of Framing Training School has received full accreditation from the Fine Art Trade Guild and after more than ten years of operation, has successfully assisted many new and existing framers to achieve greater potential within their businesses.

The Art of Framing Training School offers a full range of professional picture framing training courses from complete novice to advanced levels. The various course contents are totally flexible both in duration and content and residential courses are also available.

Download a copy of our 2005 Prospectus. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). If you cannot see what you would like to learn in the Prospectus, call Lyn Hall to see if a bespoke course can be organised.

	Summary of courses
	The Art of Mountcutting (book)
	Testimonials

 

Summary of Courses:

Course AOF1 - Introduction to Picture Framing (2 days duration)

A course designed for the novice/beginner wishing to set up a professional framing business.

Course AOF2 - Guild Commended Framer preparation day (1 day)

An opportunity to review all required techniques and skills required for the GCF test.

Course AOF3 - Advanced Picture Framing skills (1-2 days)

Covering many areas including conservation issues, creative mountcutting and mount decoration, boxing, dry mounting etc.

Course AOF4 -Advanced Textiles (incorporating Advanced GCF preparation) (1-2 days)

Handling and framing textiles of various types

Course AOF5 - Advanced Mount cutting, design and function
(incorporating Advanced GCF preparation) (1-2 days)

Numerous and diverse methods of mount cutting in relation to different styles of artwork

Art of Framing Training courses are kindly sponsored by the following suppliers:- Arqadia and Keencut

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Book - The Art of Mountcutting by Lyn Hall GCF Adv.

The book was written to encourage creativity in anyone who enjoys mountcutting.

It clearly illustrates and details fifty different mount designs and has become a best seller for framers wishing to extend their skills.

It is available direct from Lyn, several of the main trade suppliers or from the Fine Art Trade Guild.

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Testimonials

Over the years I have received flowers, letters and cards from many satisfied students. These are much appreciated and enforce my belief that good quality training can give you a "step up the ladder" to help you develop and run your new business. With much thanks to past students and looking forward to meeting and training new recruits for our growing industry.

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