PPFA 2016 daily schedule

[Sheila Pursglove]

A quick guide to PPFA sessions and special events:


Sunday, January 24, 2016
8:00 AM-11:30 AM
A7006 Chapter Leaders Conference
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
A7155 Advanced Hinging*– Hugh Phibbs
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
A7169 Yupo and Tyvek and Terraskin*– Chris Paschke, CPF, GCF, CMG
11:45 AM-1:00 PM
A7166 Keynote Luncheon “Framed Through A Collector's Eye: George Vanderbilt and Art at the Biltmore” with Leslie Klingner
Keynote sponsored by Larson Juhl. Luncheon sponsored by the WCAF Expo

1:30 PM-3:00 PM
A7009 PPFA Member Meeting
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
A7119 Introduction to the Certified Picture Framer (CPF) Exam – Ellen Collins, MCPF
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
A7150 Understanding Framing Materials & Components* – Hugh Phibbs
Sponsored by Tru Vue
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
A7176 Router Basics – Rob Markoff, CPF
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
A7168 Beyond Framing 101 - Paper – Cliff Wilson, MCPF
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
A7003 Welcome to Vegas Reception/PPFA Meet & Greet

Monday, January 25, 2016
8:00 AM-11:30 PM
A7006 PPFA Chapter Leaders Conference
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
A7117 MCPF/CPF Recertification Course – Ellen Collins, MCPF, Joyce Michels, MCPF
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
A7170 Non-Invasive Cosmetic Enhancement* – Hugh Phibbs

12:30 PM-2:30 PM
A7179 Building Profits with Decorative Mats– Russ Wood
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
A7172 Beyond Framing 101 –Textiles – Joyce Michels, MCPF, Ellen Collins, MCPF
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
A7004 Understanding Competition Judging – Linda Pujo, MCPF
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
A7173 Principles of Framing Design – Chris Paschke, CPF, GCF, CMG
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
A7174 Making & Managing Sealed Enclosures* – Hugh Phibbs
Sponsored by Tru Vue

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
A7116 Certified Picture Framer (CPF) Exam
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
A7110 Strip Lining Canvas & Fabric Art* – Rob Markoff, CPF

12:30 PM-2:30 PM
A7114 Direct Contact Overlay (DCO) Mounting* – James Miller, MCPF, GCF
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
A7008 Competition Judges Annual Meeting
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
A7175 Photographing Framed Images for Social Media – Mark Wallenfang, CPF
2:30 PM-4:30 PM
A7005 Competition Judges Update Class
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
A7167 Bevels – Bevels – Bevels Russ Wood
4:00 PM-6 :00 PM
A7156 Framing for Heroes* - Joyce Michels, MCPF
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
A7163 Meeting for Recertification Course instructors –Ellen Collins, MCPF, Joyce Michels, MCPF
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
A7180 PPFA Presidents Dinner with Competition Winners and Service Awards
Sponsored by Tru Vue, EnCore, The WCAF Expo, Picture Framing Magazine, Frank’s Fabrics
Larson Juhl, Vermont Hardwoods, FrameReady by SoftTouch Solutions

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
A7177 Beyond Framing 101- Canvas: Ellen Collins, MCPF
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
A7178 Plan, Promote & Profit – Meg Glasgow
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
A7171 Simple Wax Finishes* – Rob Markoff, CPF
*These classes meet requirements for MCPF Continuing Education Credit – and are open to everyone in the framing industry.

PPFA sessions/events are open to everyone – PPFA members enjoy special pricing. (visit www.ppfa.com to join or renew).

Visit www.wcafexpo.com - Early Bird pricing ends Sunday, December 20!