Down School of Framing
6 Church Street
Dromore
County Down
BT25 1AA
NORTHERN IRELAND
tel: 028 9269 3807
email: dromoreframing@aol.com web: www.downschoolofpictureframing.co.uk

Courses are accredited by Fine Art Trade Guild. Course range from basic 1-day introduction to 5-day and 10-day basic to advanced skills courses. GCF preparation day, GCF Advanced Textiles, GCF Advanced Mount Design & Function courses available. One-to-one tuition. B & B available on request.
Contact: Mrs Sharon-Lee McKee GCF

Harlequin Frames
Ryland Cottage
51 Eastfield Lane
Welton
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 3ND
tel: 01673 860249 fax: 01673 860249
email: mal@harlequinframes.f9.co.uk

Framing tuition tailored to individual needs. Courses fully accredited by the Fine Art Trade Guild.
Contact: Mr Mal Reynolds GCF Adv (Textiles)

Hedgehog Art & Framing
21 Forest Close
Lickey End
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 1JU
tel: 01527 876293 fax: 01527 876293
email: roy@hedgehog-art.co.uk web: www.hedgehog-art.co.uk

Courses: Framing Worldwide. Basic to advanced training in picture framing techniques by Guild
Commended bespoke framer. Tuition designed for individual needs. Teaching available on your
premises. Courses from half day upwards.
Contact: Mr Roy Rowlands GCF

LION Picture Framing Supplies Ltd
148 Garrison Street
Heartlands, Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 4BN
tel: 0121 773 1230 fax: 0121 771 2540
email: info@lionpic.co.uk web: www.lionpic.co.uk

"Basic Trade Framing" - an introduction to professional framing, for newcomers to the trade. 1 day "Beyond The Basics" - designed for people who have been framing professionally for 4 months plus, to sharpen up their standards and techniques, and it offers some preparation for the GCF test. 1 day "Mounting & Laminating" - cold and hot laminating techniques.
Contact: Lee Tandy or Martin Harrold

MKV Creative
Gocher Str 14
D-47589 Uedem
GERMANY
tel: +49 (0) 2825 1784 fax: +49 (0) 2825 938127
email: mkv.creative@t-online.de web: www.mkv-creative.com

Introductory framing courses on all aspects of framing, practical and theoretical. One day, weekend seminars or 5 day courses available. Max. 3 people. CMC training also available. B&B available on request. GCF test centre for Germany.
Contact: Mr Stephen Finney GCF

Royall Framing
Woodside Court
Hortham Lane, Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4JH
tel: 01454 617022 fax: 01454 617022
email: info@royallframing.co.uk web: www.royallframing.co.uk

All courses are accredited by the Guild. One to one intensive training is offered by a qualified GCF at his rural studio near Bristol.(Joint tuition up to a max of two is also offered so long as individuals know each other). All courses are tailored to suit according to what you know or don't know already and can range from one to five days in duration. Courses are very flexible and can include evenings and weekends if required. Any aspect of framing can be recovered including computerised pricing and the business side of running a gallery/workshop.
Contact: Mr Mike Royall GCF

D & J Simons & Sons Ltd
122-150 Hackney Road
London
E2 7QS
tel: 020 7739 3744 fax: 020 7739 4452/2984
email: dsimons@djsimons.co.uk web: www.djsimons.co.uk

Framing school on site. Contact us for more information.
Contact: Mr Daniel Simons

UK School of Framing
Woodlands Farm
Burnham Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2SF
tel: 01494 670411
email: info@ukschoolofframing.com web: www.ukschoolofframing.com

As UK School of Framing, DIY Framing is the largest supplier of framing courses throughout the UK, using proven methods and processes that help the student achieve the highest standards. Our courses are at a pace suitable at each level to allow you to enjoy and fully absorb what is taught, with each level interlinking and taking you towards your end goal. UK wide and accredited by the Fine Art Trade Guild, you won't get a better start in framing.
Contact: Mr Duncan McDonald

Wessex Pictures (Croydon Branch)
Unit 2b Beddington Lane Ind Estate
117 Beddington Lane
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 4TD
tel: 020 8683 0055 fax: 020 8683 1123
email: london@wessexpictures.com web: www.wessexpictures.com

Wessex Pictures Framing School has been training newcomers and experienced framers since 1987. It is recognised by the Fine Art Trade Guild and in 1991 won a prestigious national training award in recognition of the quality, content, high standards and professional manner in which it is run. 5-day commercial framing course teaching all the latest techniques in modern surroundings is only £395.00 +VAT with lunch and refreshments included. A certificate of attendance is awarded. Phone for prospectus / booking information.
Contact: Garry White GCF

Non-accredited trainers

A-Frame Plus
Carmashee
Kilrush Road
Kilkee
County Clare
IRELAND
tel: +353 (0)65 905 6653 fax: +353 (0)65 905 6653

Picture framing courses - Basic introduction for beginners to extensive framing courses to GCF standard - selecting mouldings, mounts, box framing, heat seal, dry mounting, cold mounting, canvas bonding. One to one training provided to suit customers - needs discussed.
Contact: Mr Eamonn Burke GCF