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-to-one training and group sessions, between courses lasting 1-Day and those lasting a few days. (Excerpt, taken from Fine Art Trade Guild)

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 discuss and any work produced and demonstrated will conform to the Fine Art Trade Guild’s
5 Levels of Framing.

Down School of Picture Framing offers a full range of professional picture framing training courses from introduction to advanced levels. The various course contents and durations are totally flexible and where required B&B accommodation is required, we have details of local B&B’s and Self-Catering apartments. Our courses are as follows:

q	Beginners Course - Full Day Beginners Induction Course

q	GCF Preparation - GCF Refresher / Preparation Day

q	5-Day Course - Basic Skills Course (5-Day duration)

q	Introduction to Textile Framing - Introduction To Textile / Fabric Framing - 5 Day Course

q	GCF Advanced Textile Course - GCF Advanced Textiles Examination Preparation - 2-5 Day Course

q	Introduction to Mount Cutting Course - Introduction to Mount Design & Function - 5 Day Course

q	GCF Advanced Mount Design Course - GCF Advanced Mount Design & Function Examination Preparation - 2-5 Day Course

q	Box Framing- Box Framing Course - 1-2 Day Course

q	10-Day Course - 10-Day - Basic to Advanced Skills Course

q	GCF Advanced Conservation Course - GCF Advanced Preparation Course - 5 Day Course

q	Personal Customised Courses - Courses built around the exacting needs / requirements of the student.

All you have to do is, telephone us or visit and discuss your requirements, and determine dates and times, etc. Email for prospectus

q	Guild Commended Framer (GCF) Examinations

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

q	GCF Examination (March & October, Every Year)

q	Advanced GCF Textile Framing (By Prior Arrangement)

q	Advanced GCF Mount Design & Function (By Prior Arrangement)