Vivian's Appearances

Folkgraphis Open House

Edmunton, Ontario April 27-28, 2008

for more info please email heather@folkgraphis.com

Sat 10am - Pricing Custom Framing

Are you making money or just providing a job for yourself? Learn how to figure out what is fair for your area and type of shop. The key to fair prices is in the labor and materials. Compare the operating costs of three shops with gross sales of $75,000, $200,000 and $500,000 and see how they compare to your shop. Mark ups? Discounts? The answers are in this class.

Sat 12:30pm - Framing Needlework

Block needlepoint without risk. Learn new methods to handle very delicate pieces. Learn to block, pad, stretch, lace and mat needlework. Methods for handling needlepoint, crewel, cross-stitch, molas, rugs, Chinese silks, batiks and other types of fabric and needlework.

Sat 2:30pm - Framing Collectibles

You will learn about the types of moulding, boards, and glazing suitable for framing collectibles plus 14 methods of supporting objects. Several projects include sports memorabilia, T-shirts, trading cards, caps, programs, newspapers, baby dresses, flags, rifles, military medals, pins, and plates. All methods are completely conservation and totally reversible. Frames with doors and hidden closures. Supporting and hanging the big ones.

Sun 10am - Supporting Art on Paper

All artwork put into a frame must be supported or it will eventually buckle. Vivian will show you the methods of supporting art in a frame from encapsulation to dry mounting. She will cover tapes, adhesives, corner pockets, edge strips, sink mats and show you how to float large art on paper. Methods include double-sided viewing. How to handle skin parchments, newsprint, originals and limited edition prints.

Sun 12:30pm - Identifying & Framing Fine Art Prints

Learn to identify the type of artwork you are framing or selling. This class will show you up close and hands-on the difference between genuine printmaking methods and reproductions. See etchings, drypoints, engravings, lithographs, serigraphs, aquatints, collotypes, giclées and other printmaking techniques. You'll use a magnifying glass to see the details of fine art prints. Conservation hinges and other supports for the smallest to the largest art on paper.

Sun 2:30pm - Dynamic Frame Design

Learn to design custom framing. How to select mat combinations and moulding for different pieces of art. 10 Keys of good design for paintings, prints, shadow boxes and other art media. How wide the mat? Moulding? Colors? New ideas to expand your design abilities. Vivian will show you a wealth of ideas to take back to your shop and use right away.