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Cregal Art Ltd. offers a one-on-one picture framing course, ideal for anyone intending to open a picture framing business.  As this is an intensive course we can only accept one person in attendance per course.

The course is instructed by a dedicated staff of three Trade Guild Commended Framers. As the course is taught on a one-to-one basis, it can be tailored to each individual student, depending on their speed of progress and their particular areas of interest.

Our course has a strong business focus, providing students with detailed information on the set-up cost including machinery and materials. We provide a list of potential suppliers and advice on recommended inventory levels, popular moulding and mount board colours.

One of the most important areas when setting up a picture framing business is how much to charge for your finished picture frame.  If you are new to the picture framing business this can be a very daunting task due to unknown labour element of cost. We provide a free computer programme with printable pricing tables that incorporates the cost of material and labour. This enables new business owners to accurately calculate recommended retail prices for finished picture frames.

It important to know you don’t require retail premises to open a picture framing business. Many past students have started their business from a garage and advertised locally. If you would like to discuss the possibility of opening a picture framing business please don't hesitate to contact Joe Creavin at 091-751864.

Course Overview

• Framing Guide: Provision of a framing guide including the week's schedule, machinery operation, conservation, and health and safety.
• Moulding: Cutting and underpinning
• Mountboard: Cutting single, double and multiply apertures
• Dry Mounting: Adhering paper/card artwork to an adhesive surface
• Framing options: Shadow box (for 3D work), float mount (for art on paper/board), float canvas (stretch canvas)
• Stretching: Canvas, fabric and other textile materials
• Glazing options: Clear, non-glare, UV protection
• Conservation Framing: mountboard, backing board, tape, glass etc. The standard required for conservation picture framing.  Note this an overveiw of the material used as there is not sufficient time to study this in detail.
• Selecting Options: Choosing the most suitable mount, moulding and framing option for artwork
• Fitting artwork in frame:  The different methods of enclosing artwork in a frame.  Overview of fittings used to secure picture frames to the wall
• Pricing Program: Training in the use of our computerised pricing program.  The program incorporates the elements of cost (i.e. material and labour) to generate a recommended retail price.  A copy of this program is provided free of charge and includes support service.
• Machinery: Advice on which machines to purchase and where to purchase them
• Material: Advice on where to purchase and how to manage stock

Extra Day Free
The course also includes one extra day that students can avail of at a future date if they would like to return to get a refresher on any skills they have learnt during the course. This is especially important if there is a time delay between completing the course and opening their business or gaining employment. 

Testimonials


“Having no practical manual skills to speak of except the most rudimentary of DIY skills (assembly of flat-pack furniture). This course has everything you require to get you started in your new venture regardless of your current skill-set. By week’s end you will produce high quality, industry standard frames using a best practice approach to maximize production. The course has learning outcomes that are easily achieved by day 5. The course is hands-on and fully immersive. Learning, practising, and experiencing the operational essentials to picture framing… Having completed the course two weeks ago I have already made use of their aftercare service
(I acquired a machine and needed help. A visit to them sorted me out).
— Peter Whyte

“The framing course was excellent and enjoyed every moment of it. I found it therapeutic … If you want to try something different give this a go. Thank you for making my week special.
— Lorna Monahan

🏠︎ Location: Cregal Art, Monivea Rd, Galway City, Co. Galway H91VP7V
📅 Duration: Monday to Friday, 10.00 – 18.00hrs

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