Chicago Photography Center

Matting and framing can be quite expensive - learn to do it yourself!

This workshop will teach you the basics matting and displaying your artwork. More importantly, you'll learn how to measure and cut mats, and how to frame your prints without dry mounting the art. If time allows, you'll also learn one dry mounting technique will be taught. By the end of the workshop, you'll go home with one piece of art that you've matted yourself.

Workshop materials:
Two or three photographs or other artwork, 5”x7” or 8”x10” ( Photos may be digital or film, color or black and white)