Introduction to Mount Cutting

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNT CUTTING (10.00 to 4.30)

Great for beginners or those wanting to refresh their mount cutting skills. Suitable for painters, crafters, photographers, calligraphers, textile artists, in fact anyone wanting to make their pictures, or someone else’s, look their best.

+ Learn to cut accurate, bespoke, single mounts using a handheld mount cutter
+ Calculate sizes so you can fit your pictures into readymade/existing frames.
+ Learn the correct techniques, materials and equipment
+ By the end of the morning you will have cut your first two mounts
+ Discover what the back of the frame should look like
+ Take home your pictures ready to prop on the mantelpiece or drop in a frame
+ Illustrated handouts, tips and shortcuts

£75 for the day

The price includes two sheets of off-white conservation mount board, illustrated handouts, use of all tools and equipment. All workshops include lots of tea/coffee and homemade cake.

Everything is provided just bring a packed lunch and several pictures. If you have any frames bring them too.

For more information visit http://www.lynnefriel.co.uk/chichester/