WORKSHOP—Matting, Framing & Presentation Basics

Fine Art Presentation: Matting & Framing Basics
December 6, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm
$175

Join photographer and fine art framer Danielle Quenell for a one-day workshop highlighting best practices for matting and framing your photographs. Students will learn basic techniques for presenting their work in a gallery or museum setting — including how to properly hinge a photograph, hand-cut a mat and assemble a simple frame.

TOPICS INCLUDE

How to safely handle a darkroom or digital print

Presentation styles

Floating

French Floating

Overmatting (Window mats)

Selecting Conservation-grade Materials

Acid-Free Mats and Adhesives

Mylar Corners

Acrylic Spacers Glazing

Mat Cutting (full hands-on tutorial)

Calculating dimensions

Shade selection

Pulling for signatures and edition numbers

Assembling a basic framing package

Hinging artwork

Selecting and cutting glazing

Applying spacers

Sealing and finishing a frame

Appropriate hanging hardware

Image by Lilly Everett, PCNW Gallery 26th Juried Exhibition Installation

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