22-1271 Frame & Stretcher Fabrication

Workshop course teaches students how to build canvas stretchers and picture frames using the equipment in the Art and Design Department’s Wood Shop. Course goal is to enable students to become more self-sufficient in presenting their work (paintings, photographs, drawings, prints, etc.). Each student produces between five and 10 museum-quality canvas stretchers and picture frames. Students are also introduced to archival matting and mounting techniques.

1 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 22-1230 Fundamentals of 3-D Design or 22-1910 Making 1