We do run framing lessons for beginners, but only at our showrooms in Paso Robles ( or Melbourne Aust. or Aylesbury UK) , which is not very convienent for you. You are welcome to visit us at anytime for a demonstration and one to one instruction on how to get started. However most people find that they can master the art of picture framing much easier than they first thought. Let me explain to you how to start picture framing as a hobby. On the web site there is a summary of the framing process, and how the whole process can be divided into 5 easy to learn parts. Review the process which will give you an overview of what is involved. Read this at..
http://www.clubframeco.com/5_steps_Introduction.html
Also on the web site we have a series of online lessons. These can be run quite easily especially if you have a broadband connection. You can see these lessons for "free" at.......
http://www.clubframeco.com/sm_video_introduction.html
You can also practice some of the framing skills such as colour selection and choosing "which frame goes with what colour mat" by framing some of your own digital photographs in the "Smart Framer" program. This is also on the web site and can be used free of charge. Try this program at...
http://www.clubframeco.com/smartFramer.html
I know these suggestions are is not as good as a "touch and feel" hands-on lesson, but they do work and you will be able to learn and master the basic techniques. Even if you were located in Corona, we would still encourage you to learn the basics online, through our catalogue, and with the help of our "How To Notes". Once you have started then your questions are much more relevant because you have already.."had a go". Once you have seen a few of the lessons, and perhaps framed some pictures then we encourage you get started with some of the basic tools. Review the suggested start-up packages shown on our kits page, and select a combination that suits your current hobbies like photography, needlework, or art. See the kits at.. http://www.clubframeco.com/startup_kits.html
If you are not sure of what to select then call or email us and we will guide you through that process. We are pleased to help...we have a vested interest in you being able to select the right tools to suit you and to make sure you can use those tools....correctly and safely.
Once you have started then we have all the back-up supplies such as the right tapes, lots of colored matboards, and a wide range of frame styles. A one-stop shop so that you can complete your projects successfully. We even can supply you the frames cut to the size of your picture, so that all you have to do is join them together with your FrameCo tools. So again, let me encourage you to get started. We have customers like yourself all over the world who enjoy the satisfaction of making their own picture frames for family and friends.
There is even a club to join. The Amateur Picture Framers Society, APFS, is a group of people just like yourself, learning from each other about various framing projects, all online and from the comfort of their own home.
The offer is open at all times for you to contact us if you require further help, advice or have another question.
