
Down School of Picture Framing offers a full range of professional picture framing
training courses from Beginners / Introduction to Advanced Courses & GCF Advanced
Module courses. The various course contents and durations are totally flexible and
where B&B accommodation is required, we have details of local B&B’s and Self-
Guild Commended Framer (GCF) Examination Dates 2012
October 2012
We are a designated GCF Examination Centre, fulfilling the Fine Art Trade Guild’s strict requirements.
For further details on exam dates and information, please email us
GCF Examinations
(March & October)
GCF Advanced Textile Framing
GCF Adv Mount Design & Function
GCF Adv Conservation Framing
(By Prior Arrangement)
Fine Art Trade Guild Accredited Courses & Syllabus
Whether you are taking up Picture Framing as your main occupation or as a paying
hobby, it is important to understand that the materials and techniques you use will
affect the work you are framing. They matter. Training to develop your skills and
knowledge is an important investment. Continuous learning keeps a framer abreast
of important developments in the industry. All Guild member trainers are or have
been practicing framers with high levels of experience, who will have valuable hints
and insight to pass on. Choose between Introductory Courses for Professional Framers
(the best will have a Guild Approved Syllabus) and more advanced courses, between
one-
Training Details
Down School of Picture Framing offers basic and extensive training courses and over time has assisted many new, existing, and employees of framers to achieve their potential. All our courses fully discuss the Fine Art Trade Guild Framing Standards, and any work produced and demonstrated will conform to the Fine Art Trade Guild’s 5 Levels of Framing.

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