Level: Beginner
Approx. Duration: 6 Total Hours, divided into 2 sessions. This class is 2 parts, each a 3-hour session on particular dates. You must attend all dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.
Class Enrollment Closure: 3 days prior to date of class. Any last minute enrollments must be approved prior to sign up.
Age Requirement: 16+ (Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied to class by a parent/legal guardian to sign a waiver on their behalf.)
Instructor: David Amundson
Create a custom picture frame from scratch! Over 2 sessions, learn to build a frame for your favorite Hatch Show poster print, or other similar sized artwork. Students can choose from a wide variety of frame profiles and color applications. You will fabricate, assemble, sand, stain, finish and install hardware to complete your very own original frame, built to professional standards!
Class Outline:
Session 1: Introduction, basic construction, how to apply stain or finish. Homework is to shop for a glass insert piece and mat (optional) to bring to the next session.
Session 2: Completing the finish to achieve a professional-look, installing the glass, inserting the artwork, adding hardware.
Most tools & materials are provided by The Forge. This class requires students to purchase some of their own materials, which will be outlined by the instructor.
All class enrollments are subject to a no-refund, no-transfer policy. Instructors have the right to refuse any enrollee who does not meet the age and/or prerequisite requirements without issuing any refund.
By purchasing a class, or gifting a class, you are agreeing to our policy. Please read the full FAQ and policy here: https://www.theforgenashville.org/class-policy-and-faq
About the instructor:
As The Forge Nashville’s Wood Shop Director, David Amundson strives to create a culture of safety, creativity, and excellence in craft. He is former licensed architect with over 20 years experience in teaching the joys of woodworking, while also implementing best practices in shop safety.