Build A Picture Frame

In this course, you will learn how to cut, assemble and finish wooden picture frames to your specifications using a sturdy and beautiful technique called corner spline joinery. Frames made without fasteners in this way become durable, long-lasting heirloom pieces. In addition, you will be able to cut your own mats and professionally mount artwork, photographs, or mementos in the frames. These fine art frames are intended to be wall-mounted, and make great gifts for people to add their own photos or art.

Students in this class will learn many techniques, including:

Cutting rabbets with a dado blade 
Cutting miters 
Keyed miter joinery 
Sanding and finishing 
Mat cutting 

Students can choose to either make one frame with custom mat, or two frames without mats. Frame sizes should be no more than 30 inches in either direction. Glass and hardware are not included, but can be easily found at local art supply and hardware stores.

Date: Sat., Dec. 14, 9 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Max Smith
Class size (max.): 6
Attendance (min.): 3*
Skill level: intermediate
Suggested Prerequisites: table saw, chop saw, and band saw experience

Registration (per person)
Household Member & Above: $210**
Individual Member: $221**
General Public: $243
Register by: Dec. 4
Material Fee: $50 (will be included at checkout)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund or credit regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage you to become a member (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Max Smith is a multidisciplinary craftsman with ten years of experience in woodworking in various forms, stringed instrument repair and making, piano tuning and repair, boatbuilding, cabinetmaking, and as Maintenance Coordinator for the Beacon Sloop Club. He is a full time instructor at HRMM and has participated as a skills demonstrator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, CT. Max frequently sails his 15' Goat Island Skiff, inviting friends and teaching them the basics of sailing.