Holiday Framing Crash Course with William Demaria - (3 Sessions) (Dec 2) - on Wednesday

Holiday Framing Crash Course with William Demaria - (3 Sessions) (Dec 2) - on Wednesday Wednesday, December 2, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2 to16, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 Class Description: Crash course in frame making just in time for the holidays! Art always makes the best presents for the holidays. The only problem is it can cost upwards of $300 for the recipient to put a nice frame around it. Instead of buying a frame, why not learn how to make one? In this workshop you will receive a high-quality solid hardwood frame handmade by the instructor of the class William Demaria. This workshop will teach you every step in the process of frame making after woodworking. Lessons learned in this class can be applied to any frame and applying the lessons taught in the workshop is a great way for artists to get gallery ready frames at affordable prices. Learn how to frame your artwork in a professional manner for the cost handmade frame! Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame. Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”. If you are interested in making a floating frame for painting, please reach out to William Demaria at wdemariaart@gmail.com and we will be happy to set up a time for you in the schedule. Syllabus: Week 1 Glass cutting and Spacer installation Week 2 Assemble matboard for floating frames Week 3 Assembly and present wrapping Age: Adult all skill level Cost: $ 400 Participants: 3 Supplies: All supplies used in the class will be provided. A detailed supplies list can be provided if students are interested in making frames outside of the class. Bio: About William William Demaria is an artist living in Baltimore who runs a small print publishing and frame making studio. Learning frame making while working in NY, he has made countless frames and is committed to preserving the craft of handmade frames. He has taught many classes in frame making covering everything from upgrading frames from Ikea to making frames from scratch. Refund Policy Disclaimer: Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program. However, refund requests made with less than seven days notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed. Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot. Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org Venue Details: Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007