A unique hands-on One2One five to six hour day in-workshop class, where you frame your own art item - up to A3 (420mm * 297mm) size, to gallery grade levels with expert guidance from start to finish. Both you and your art will enjoy a custom experience.
HeadsUp! This is not a basic DIY session. It’s a practical class where you'll complete a step by step process of proper professional conservation & gallery-grade framing.
You’ll learn a real artisan - from before artisan meant coffee - skill. You’ll use professional tools and high-quality, conservation-grade materials, glazed with Art Glass to ensure your artwork is not only beautifully presented but also protected for years to come.
You'll cut mounts, mouldings and glass, and assemble your frame with care.
You'll leave with your piece perfectly mounted & framed by you, Ready to-hang, or gift, or sell!
A unique opportunity and a very smart investment in your art and yourself.
We throw in lunch!
Frame Your Own Art. A guided in-workshop class in Gallery Grade picture framing.
“Had the pleasure of attending the in-workshop class with Vincent at Frank Marker. Framers. … Super delighted with the end-result and even more so, knowing I made it myself with guidance from a passionate expert. A first for me, but will be back for sure.
Highly recommended. Vincent is extremely knowledgeable,helpful and very easy to get along with. I’m almost considering a career change!”
Andrew McColgan. Client Services Director. Bright Signals.
ProfessIonal Framing, By You.
A Hands-On Workshop.
Professionally custom framing your art to your personal specifications up to A3, with conservartation marterials size and finishing with anti UV, non reflective museum glass can cost anywhere from £100 - £160, maybe more. The benefits of learning a new skill are priceless.
Frame Your Own Art offers both. The cost of **£249 is all inclusive**: A pre-class intro and consultation video call. All conservation grade materials for framing a flat artwork up to A3 size, musem quality glass, friendly professional guidance, plus lunch. Perfect for any level of experience or inexperience!.
After class support includes: discounts - on top of existing codes- of 15% on framing by FrankMarker and @25% discount to repeat the class.
In a personalised one on one, 6 hour day class you receive expert guidance to create a beautiful, custom, conservation-framed piece for your art and gain valuable hands-on framing skills.
It's a chance to get a professionally finished piece and learn a useful artisan craft at the same time. You'll also leave with a better understanding, why custom framing costs what it does, when professional framing is worth the investment and when simpler options might work.
A unique opportunity and a very smart investment in your art and yourself.
Classes take place in Glasgow, at the light filled studio workshop of Frank Marker. Framers Ltd in the Elder Park Workspace,an impressive red brick former bread factory in sunny Govan.Which hosts a collection of artists, artisans, makers and small businesse.Handy for M8, Bridge and Tunnel, with plenty of free and secure parking…a seven minute walk from Govan subway says Google.
More details on class format and bookings below…
*Discount codes available for followers on instagram of @frankmarkerframer and NHS staff from Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the residents and businesses in the great Burgh of Govan, Glasgow.
**£224 with discount
You'll be guided by Vincent, a Fine Art Trade Guild trained Personal Framer in his light filled studio wokshop at the Elder Park Workspace in sunny Govan, Glasgow. Known for his attentive, personalised approach, Vincent believes that every picture and every frame tells a story.
“Vincent was super helpful, friendly and patient in helping us suss out the best and right thing to do for our print” Read more Five Star Reviews for Vincent.
About You
Experience Level: Suitable for beginners - no prior experience needed.
Artwork Requirements: Bring one flat artwork up to A3 size (297mm × 420mm)
Options: Additional conservation options available, which will be discussed in consultation.
Group Size: The class is designed with a single student in mind but can easily accomodate two people, which includes a group discount. Enquire for details.
Flexible class times are available to suit your work schedule & lifestyle call to arrange.
Personal Design Consultation - 15-minute pre-workshop video call where you'll select from professional frame styles and mount colors.
Expert Guidance - Step-by-step instruction throughout the 5-6 hour hands-on session.
Professional Materials - All professional-grade tools and conservation-quality materials needed for up to one A3 size artwork.
Technical Skills - Learn precise cutting, mounting, and frame assembly techniques.
Conservation Knowledge - Understand key conservation framing principles to protect your art.
Refreshments - Complimentary lunch and refreshments during your session.
Finished Artwork - Your completed, ready-to-hang framed artwork – framed by you.
Ongoing Support - Aftercare and 25% discount on follow-up classes and more.
Frame Your Own Art. in eight bullets….
We know that custom framing is considered expensive. Our in-workshop class offers unbeatable value!
For £249 all materials are included, you receive expert guidance to create a beautiful, custom, conservation-framed piece for your art and gain valuable hands-on framing skills.
As we say it is indeed a unique opportunity and a very smart investment in your art and yourself.
We are happy to work the class times around your shifts/ work schedule or other time commitments. Please use the button to call or message or the Contact Form at the bottom to email with any requirements or any enquiries.
*Discount codes available for followers on instagram of @frankmarkerframer and NHS staff form Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the residents and businesses in the great Burgh of Govan, Glasgow.
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