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Register now for the PPFA Convention and WCAF/The National Conference

Sheila Pursglove

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Registration for the PPFA 2018 Convention and 2018 West Coast Art & Frame Expo/National Conference is now live at www.wcafexpo.com!

Also, a brochure and registration forms are in Picture Framing Magazine, and in the upcoming Winter Edition of the PPFA CONNECT newsletter.

So whether online or in print, register soon to ensure a spot in your choice of classes and events! Be an early bird - prices rise after December 20.

As always, you have various options including purchasing individual sessions, a PPFA Member Convention Pass, and/or National Conference Pass. All framers are welcome at PPFA sessions, PPFA members enjoy special member pricing.

On the agenda page, use the Advanced Search option to narrow your searches. Here’s an at-a-glance summary of PPFA classes and special events:

Saturday, January 20, 2018
MCPF/CPF Recertification Course
Start Time: 2:00 PM | End Time: 5:30 PM
Speaker: Cliff Wilson, MCPF; Elli Wollangk, MCPF

Sunday, January 21, 2018
Integrated Collection Care
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 11:00 AM
Speaker: Hugh Phibbs |

Keynote Luncheon: Florine Stettheimer, An American Original
Start Time: 11:30 AM | End Time: 1:00 PM | Speaker: Suzanne Smeaton

Social Media 101
Start Time: 1:30 PM | End Time: 3:00 PM | Speaker: David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF

Mounting Techniques for Framing Unusual Objects
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:30 PM | Speaker: Cliff Wilson, MCPF

Adhesive-Free Support
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:30 PM | Speaker: Hugh Phibbs

Welcome to Vegas Reception
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 7:30 PM

Monday, January 22, 2018

The Framing Competition Experience
Start Time: 7:00 AM | End Time: 8:45 AM

Disasters: Before, During, and After
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 11:00 AM | Speaker: Hugh Phibbs

Super Staff: Hiring and Training a Great Sales Design Team
Start Time: 1:30 PM | End Time: 3:30 PM | Speaker: Kirstie Bennett

Framing Techniques for Needle Art and Other Textiles
Start Time: 1:30 PM | End Time: 3:00 PM | Speaker: Ellen Collins, MCPF

Introduction to the CPF Exam
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM | Speaker: Elli Wollangk, MCPF

Short and Long Term Enclosures for Display
Start Time: 4:00 PM | End Time: 6:00 PM | Speaker: Hugh Phibbs

Pastels & Friable Media
Start Time: 4:00 PM | End Time: 6:00 PM | Speaker: Chris A. Paschke, CPF, GCF, CMG

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Framer's Corner Live!
Start Time: 7:00 AM | End Time: 8:45 AM | Moderator: Cliff Wilson, MCPF

Annual Judges Meeting
Start Time: 8:00 AM | End Time: 9:00 AM

Classic and Contemporary Mat Decoration
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM | Speaker: Meghan MacMillan, MCPF


Clear Film Mounting with Mylar/Melinex
Start Time: 1:00 PM | End Time: 3:00 PM | Speaker: James Miller , MCPF, GCF

The Magic of Matboards: Acidity, Additives, and More
Start Time: 1:30 PM | End Time: 3:00 PM | Speaker: David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF

Introduction to the PPFA Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF) Exam
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM | Speaker: Elli Wollangk, MCPF

Creating Consumer Confidence
Start Time: 4:00 PM | End Time: 5:30 PM | Speaker: John Ranes II, CPF, GCF

International Framing Competition Cocktail Reception
Start Time: 6:30 PM | End Time: 7:30 PM |

President's Dinner
Start Time: 7:30 PM | End Time: 9:30 PM

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Master Certified Picture Framer Exam
Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 12:30 PM

Certified Picture Framer Exam
Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM

Photographing Framed Images for Advertising and Social Media
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM | Speaker: Mark Wallenfang, CPF

Calligraphy for Framers
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM | Speaker: James Miller, MCPF, GCF
 
Thanks Sheila;

Looks like some great topics.

Will the PPFA Convention hotel be Bally's again this year? if so, will we be able to register through the website?

thanks.
 
Hi Russ, PPFA will have a block of rooms at Ballys, I believe an e-blast will go out shortly with a link. Stay tuned!
 
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