Bernice Nesmith
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Does anyone know who I can contact to register for the SE Frame Fest in Florida this September 17, 18 2017?
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SE Frame Fest - Florida - Sept 17-18, 2017
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I think they are still finalizing some of the classes
I think they are still finalizing some of the classes
Carol Graham
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Yes, they are still finalizing classes but you can register with the link that Robin provided.
The CPF exam and recertification for CPF and MCPF are on Sat., Sept. 16. The other classes and tradeshow are on Sun., Sept. 17th and Monday, Sept. 18th.
The CPF exam and recertification for CPF and MCPF are on Sat., Sept. 16. The other classes and tradeshow are on Sun., Sept. 17th and Monday, Sept. 18th.
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Just getting the last of the logistics with education finished up. I can share a bit on who will be teaching though.
Jim Miller is teaching 3 classes.
Ellen Collins is heading up the CPF exam and CPF/MCPF Recertification Class on Saturday, as well as teaching a class on Textiles.
Connie Miley-Cook is teaching a design class courtesy of Crescent
Gary Barker from DTG and sponsored by them will talk about digital printing
Paul MacFarland is teaching one of his Managing Contact classes focusing on works on paper
Meghan MacMillan will be presenting Traditional and Contemporary mat design
Bill Adair will be the featured speaker at one of the luncheons.
Brian Wolf and Meg Glasgow are both appearing courtesy of Wizard, their topics and schedules yet to be finalized
A second Learning luncheon is in the planning stages
If you register now (registration is free btw) you will be notified when the class selections are finalized so you can make your class selections.
Jim Miller is teaching 3 classes.
Ellen Collins is heading up the CPF exam and CPF/MCPF Recertification Class on Saturday, as well as teaching a class on Textiles.
Connie Miley-Cook is teaching a design class courtesy of Crescent
Gary Barker from DTG and sponsored by them will talk about digital printing
Paul MacFarland is teaching one of his Managing Contact classes focusing on works on paper
Meghan MacMillan will be presenting Traditional and Contemporary mat design
Bill Adair will be the featured speaker at one of the luncheons.
Brian Wolf and Meg Glasgow are both appearing courtesy of Wizard, their topics and schedules yet to be finalized
A second Learning luncheon is in the planning stages
If you register now (registration is free btw) you will be notified when the class selections are finalized so you can make your class selections.
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Join your fellow framers at FrameFest 2017, September 16-18 in Kissimmee, Fla. Open to all framers, special pricing for PPFA members.
You’ll enjoy:
The Frame in America: Why Increasing Your Knowledge Will Increase Sales
William Bruce Adair—Lunch and Learn Session
Enjoy socializing over lunch, while learning to identify elements such as egg and dart, lamb's tongue, and acanthos leaf, and the proper way to describe numerous frame ornaments and profile shapes. Come away knowing how ornaments are used and applied to particular frames, how to describe frames to customers, and how to apply this knowledge to frame designs that enhance art and will increase your sales presentation skills.
The More Efficient Frame Shop
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
Topics include production scheduling, batching, multi-tasking, inventory levels, and deciding whether to buy length, chops, or joined frames, even on a per-order basis. Suggestions will be offered to improve employee relations and motivation. Discover new ways to run a tighter ship and improve your processing of orders from start to finish.
Good, Better, Best—Ways to Improve Sales
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
What are the good, better, and best ways for you to market, advertise, and promote your framing, and deal with the challenges of merchandising and direct over-the-counter sales? This interactive discussion will help you evaluate your alternatives and decide the best ways to improve sales.
Mounting Techniques for Sports Memorabilia
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
Learn how to mount balls, bats, hockey sticks and pucks, gloves, hats, helmets, jerseys, and all sorts of sports-related objects and how these mounting techniques can improve your shadowbox designs for memorabilia. Lots of photos, illustrated instructions, and samples are included.
Managing Contact: Preservation Framing for Works on Paper
Paul MacFarland, MCPF, GCF
This class, for beginners to pros, explores and demystifies the handling of a wide range of paper-based objects and artwork. Identifying methods and mediums, condition reporting, edge and sink mounts and traditional paste hinges are demonstrated. Qualifies as MCPF continuing education.
Framing Techniques for Needle Art and Other Textiles
Ellen Collins, MCPF
In this lecture/demonstration with PowerPoint, beginners to seasoned pros will get a thorough look at recognizing and handling a wide variety of textiles, including cross-stitch, garments, kalagas and more. Qualifies as MCPF continuing education.
Classic and Contemporary Mat Decoration
Meghan MacMillan, MCPF
This is an active, slightly messy hands-on class, with practical, effective and profitable advice on classic French Mat design and layout using watercolor, pastel, and traditional ruling pen lines as well as working with marbled papers and making gilded tapes.
Digital Printing for Frame Shops
Gary Barker - Digital Technology Group
Class presented by DTG
Learn about digitally reproducing artwork, including capturing images with a digital camera or scanner, color managing with custom ICC profiles, outputting with the latest printing technology, and coating canvas by hand or with a machine.
Seeing the World Through Your Customer’s Eyes: Home Décor, Color and Consumer Trends
Connie Miley Cook – Crescent Cardboard
Class presented by Crescent Cardboard
Take a look at current design, color, social and demographic influences that are changing your customer's expectations. Learn how to incorporate these new trends into on-target conversations and framing designs that will close the sale and build customer loyalty.
Panel Discussion: Lunch and Learn Session
For complete information and registration, visit www.framefestevents.com. Got questions? Email framefest@ppfa.com.
Join your fellow framers at FrameFest 2017, September 16-18 in Kissimmee, Fla. Open to all framers, special pricing for PPFA members.
You’ll enjoy:
- Welcome receptions
- 2-day vendor tabletop show
- Breakfast and lunch on Sunday and Monday, with two ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions
- The Certified Picture Framer (CPF) exam and a CPF/MCPF Recertification Course led by Ellen Collins, MCPF, both on Saturday.
- And framing education sessions including:
The Frame in America: Why Increasing Your Knowledge Will Increase Sales
William Bruce Adair—Lunch and Learn Session
Enjoy socializing over lunch, while learning to identify elements such as egg and dart, lamb's tongue, and acanthos leaf, and the proper way to describe numerous frame ornaments and profile shapes. Come away knowing how ornaments are used and applied to particular frames, how to describe frames to customers, and how to apply this knowledge to frame designs that enhance art and will increase your sales presentation skills.
The More Efficient Frame Shop
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
Topics include production scheduling, batching, multi-tasking, inventory levels, and deciding whether to buy length, chops, or joined frames, even on a per-order basis. Suggestions will be offered to improve employee relations and motivation. Discover new ways to run a tighter ship and improve your processing of orders from start to finish.
Good, Better, Best—Ways to Improve Sales
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
What are the good, better, and best ways for you to market, advertise, and promote your framing, and deal with the challenges of merchandising and direct over-the-counter sales? This interactive discussion will help you evaluate your alternatives and decide the best ways to improve sales.
Mounting Techniques for Sports Memorabilia
James Miller, MCPF, GCF
Learn how to mount balls, bats, hockey sticks and pucks, gloves, hats, helmets, jerseys, and all sorts of sports-related objects and how these mounting techniques can improve your shadowbox designs for memorabilia. Lots of photos, illustrated instructions, and samples are included.
Managing Contact: Preservation Framing for Works on Paper
Paul MacFarland, MCPF, GCF
This class, for beginners to pros, explores and demystifies the handling of a wide range of paper-based objects and artwork. Identifying methods and mediums, condition reporting, edge and sink mounts and traditional paste hinges are demonstrated. Qualifies as MCPF continuing education.
Framing Techniques for Needle Art and Other Textiles
Ellen Collins, MCPF
In this lecture/demonstration with PowerPoint, beginners to seasoned pros will get a thorough look at recognizing and handling a wide variety of textiles, including cross-stitch, garments, kalagas and more. Qualifies as MCPF continuing education.
Classic and Contemporary Mat Decoration
Meghan MacMillan, MCPF
This is an active, slightly messy hands-on class, with practical, effective and profitable advice on classic French Mat design and layout using watercolor, pastel, and traditional ruling pen lines as well as working with marbled papers and making gilded tapes.
Digital Printing for Frame Shops
Gary Barker - Digital Technology Group
Class presented by DTG
Learn about digitally reproducing artwork, including capturing images with a digital camera or scanner, color managing with custom ICC profiles, outputting with the latest printing technology, and coating canvas by hand or with a machine.
Seeing the World Through Your Customer’s Eyes: Home Décor, Color and Consumer Trends
Connie Miley Cook – Crescent Cardboard
Class presented by Crescent Cardboard
Take a look at current design, color, social and demographic influences that are changing your customer's expectations. Learn how to incorporate these new trends into on-target conversations and framing designs that will close the sale and build customer loyalty.
Panel Discussion: Lunch and Learn Session
For complete information and registration, visit www.framefestevents.com. Got questions? Email framefest@ppfa.com.
