Manchester
Learn the basics of framing with
Nick in Manchester
High wycombe
Learn the basics of framing with
Linette in High Wycombe
New courses register your interest
We are excited to announce new courses for 2026, all of these courses add to the techniques covered in our Basics of framing course* and are completed in a single day.
Basics of Canvas Stretching
Learn the essentials of stretching your own canvases onto wooden stretcher bars, including how to cut the bars to size, assemble, and add fittings ready to hang. Ideal for beginners wanting a simple, hands-on introduction.
Advanced Canvas Stretching & Framing
Go beyond the basics — master stretching a canvas and framing it in a professional float frame. You’ll learn how to cut both the stretcher bars and the frame to size, creating a polished, gallery-ready finish.
Shirt Framing
Discover how to stretch and pin a shirt, add spacers, and assemble the frame so it’s perfectly presented and ready to display. Learn how to cut the frame, glass, mount, and any other components needed to complete the piece.
Object Framing
Learn how to frame 3D objects using invisible thread and other professional techniques including, building a box frame with spacers for depth, how to cut; the frame, glass, mounts, and any other materials required.
Conservation Framing
Create an entirely acid-free frame using correct conservation methods to preserve artwork for decades. Learn how to cut the frame, glass, mount, spacers, and other materials to complete a fully conservation-grade piece.
Textiles & Fabric Framing
Learn how to frame embroideries, fabrics, and other textiles, presenting them beautifully while keeping them supported and protected. You’ll also master cutting the frame, glass, mounts, and any other components required.