And the PPFA site will go live any time now, plus the Nov/Dec issue of PPFA News, also due out shortly, is jam-packed with information. But here's a quick at-a-glance schedule for PPFA classes. Registration is through the WCAF site at www.wcafshow.com
PPFA 2015 Annual Convention
Sunday, January 25
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Understanding Framing Components – Hugh Phibbs
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The Architecture of Elegance: the Frame Designs and Turbulent Life of Stanford White – Suzanne Smeaton
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon “If Frames Could Talk” – Suzanne Smeaton
1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
PPFA Member Meeting & Competition Awards
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Designing With New Materials * – Hugh Phibbs
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Framing for Fido - Pet-Themed Shadowboxes * – Joyce Michels, MCPF, Ellen Collins, MCPF
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
PPFA Welcome Reception & Vendor Tabletop Showcase
Monday, January 26
7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PPFA Chapter Leaders Conference
8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
PPFA Certified Picture Framer (CPF) Exam
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF) Exam
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Introduction to the CPF Exam – David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Advanced Hinging* – Hugh Phibbs
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Is Dry Mounting Obsolete?* – Chris Paschke, CPF, GCF, CMG
2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Understanding Competition Judging – Linda Pujo, MCPF
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Frames for Heroes* – Joyce Michels, MCPF,
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
“Stump The Expert” Q&A session – Hugh Phibbs, Jim Miller, MCPF, GCF
Tuesday, January 27
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Competition Judges Annual Meeting
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Introduction to the MCPF Exam – David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Preservation Through the Ages – Hugh Phibbs
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Mounting Textiles* – Ellen Collins, MCPF; Joyce Michels, MCPF
11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Competition Judges Update Class
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Strip Lining & Stretching Canvas* – Rob Markoff, CPF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Awarding-Winning Shadowbox Designs – John Ranes II, CPF, GCF
1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
MCPF/CPF Recertification Course – Ellen Collins, MCPF
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Recertification Instructor meeting – Ellen Collins, MCPF
Wednesday, January 28
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Adding A French Touch – from Classic to Contemporary* – Linda Wassell, MCPF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Photoshop for the Frame Shop* – Jared Davis, MCPF, GCF
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Gilded Accents* – Linda Wassell, MCPF
* Meets requirements for MCPF Continuing Education Credit – sessions are open to all framers
