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Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

The Materials

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika) , Picture Framer

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8,352 students

Audio: English

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About the video: The Materials

Overview

“First, I will give you an idea of the type of frame we will make for the course project and introduce the equipment and materials we will be working with.”

In this video lesson Annika McSeveny (Antika) addresses the topic: The Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art. Learn how to create bespoke frames that complement your artwork, from mounting and glass cutting to backing and assembling.

Partial transcription of the video

“ The Materials In this lesson, I will give you an idea of the type of frame we will make for our final project and I will also introduce the materials and equipment that we will use. In this course, I will show you how to surface float mount and artwork on paper and create a bespoke frame to display and protect it. The final project will be a wooden frame cut to the proportions and finished to the colours to suit the artwork. Works on paper are the most common and accessible types of artwork to frame. Whether a limited print, an original artwork, a treasured photograph, or a memento, every...”

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Course summary for: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (84)
8352 students
4 units
20 lessons (4h 26m)
6 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Arts & Crafts

Annika McSeveny (Antika)

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika)

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Picture Framer

Annika McSeveny is a highly skilled picture framer with a deep passion for the art of framing. With years of experience in the industry and a focus on conservation and display, Annika has honed her skills in creating bespoke finishes and preserving artworks. Her expertise extends to traditional gilding techniques and metal leaf applications.

Annika's career journey led her to collaborate with renowned artists, galleries, and institutions, including Lauren Baker, David Hollington, Gone Rogue, and Getty Images Gallery, among others. With her meticulous approach and unwavering dedication to the two core principles of framing – protecting the artwork and enhancing it without overpowering the image – Annika ensures each frame is a work of art itself.

With a commitment to excellence, Annika continues to expand her knowledge and professional qualifications. She holds Certified Framer Status through the Fine Art Trade Guild and is currently studying towards advanced certification in Conservation Framing and Mount Design. Annika's expertise and passion make her an exceptional guide in exploring the art of bespoke framing.