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NEPPFA Rob Markoff, CPF on Oct 21, 2013 – JOIN US Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH

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ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER:

Rob Markoff, CPF, has been an active member of the picture framing community for 42 years. With his wife, Barbara, they own and operate Gallery Services, a custom framing and installation company, and Artrageous!, a multi-store art and framing retail chain that has grown into a firm specializing in corporate art consultation with an emphasis on the healthcare sector.

Rob has been involved with the PPFA since its inception. He served for many years as the Vice-President and Program Chairman of the San Diego Chapter and is a member of the PPFA Advisory committee. Rob originated “trade-show tours” taking framers attending the PPFA Convention through the PMA trade show to find and demonstrate items of value to framers offered by the imaging industry. He was awarded the PPFA President’s Special Recognition Award in 2005.

Rob wrote extensively for DECOR Magazine and is a regular contributor to Picture Framing and Profile Magazines. He is a popular speaker and educator at industry venues across the US, Canada, and Australia.



  • 11:30am – 1:30pm: class with Rob Markoff, CPF :
Striplining and Stretching Canvas*

What do you do with a canvas that has no selvage or a painting that has been cut off the original stretcher bars? How do you select and use stretcher bars, and properly stretch canvas and giclées printed on canvas?

Rob will demonstrate the technique of strip lining and show proper use of 8XX polyester fabric and BEVA® 371 Film to add stretching selvage to the edges of a canvas. Learn about stretching supports, how to select the proper support, and a better and timesaving way to stretch.

*Pre-registration required. Meets the requirements for MCPF Continuing Education Credit – open to all framers, not just MCPF designees.



  • 2:30pm – 4:30pm: class with Rob Markoff , CPF:
What Causes Fading? The Effects of UV Light and More*

By the time you see that artwork has faded, serious irreversible damage has already occurred. Rob will discuss visible and invisible effects of UV light and other factors that can cause fading. Learn how to prolong the life of art in all media and how to guide a customer towards realistic expectations.

In addition, gain a better understanding of glazing materials that combat the effects of UV light from Tru- Vue, Cyro, Art Glass and others.

*Pre-Registration Required. Meets the requirements for MCPF Continuing Education Credit – open to all framers, not just MCPF designees.

Partially Sponsored by Tru Vue


Cost for current PPFA Members: One Class: $50, Both Classes: $75
Cost for Non PPFA Members: One Class: $70, Both Classes: $95


You can register ONLINE with PayPal or a credit card, or by mailing a check. See www.neppfa.com for printable form, or to register online.



  • 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Mix and mingle, tabletop vendor show. (up to 22 vendors expected), cash bar, light food/snacks, popular choice voting. (open to EVERYONE)

  • 6:30pm – 8:30pm(?): Evening general meeting, Rob’s Q&A session, chapter officer elections, door prizes, framing competition results, brief critique of each piece. (open to EVERYONE)


    MEETING LOCATION:
    Red Hook Brewery
    35 Corporate Drive
    Newington (Portsmouth), NH 03801-7852

  • OUR NEPPFA SPONSORS: ASAP, Carpenter Associates, Craft, Inc, Crescent, Decor Moulding, Designer Moulding, Don Mar Frame & Moulding, Elmer’s Framing Products, Evonik Cyro, Frametastic, Larson Juhl, Lineco Inc, Logan Graphic Products, Max Moulding, Nielsen Bainbridge, Presto, Studio Moulding, Tru Vue, Universal/Arquati. Vermont Hardwoods

    Join the NEPPFA Mailing List, to be informed before our next meeting: CLICK HERE
 
Re: NEPPFA Rob Markoff, CPF on Oct 21, 2013 – JOIN US Red Hook Brewery in NH

Update:

Here is an additional flyer, which is being distributed by local vendors next week. Click image to view full sized version.



...or register online by visiting WWW.NEPPFA.ORG
 
There is still time to sign up for this event, which happens in 10 days.

If RSVP'ing by postal mail, the last day to get a check in is October 15th. You can also register online until October 20th. For details and registration info, visit www.neppfa.org

 
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