Textiles & Fabric Framing Course

What will the course cover?

This practical one–day workshop introduces you to the core principles of framing textiles and fabric-based artwork. You will learn how different fabrics, stitching styles, and artwork characteristics influence the methods used to support, mount, and frame them.

Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, you will learn:

• How to assess artwork condition and characteristics before framing;
• The specific requirements involved in framing fabrics based on age, weave, and construction;
• Preparing artwork for mounting using conservation-friendly methods;
• Creating a sink mount to support fabric pieces;
• How to cut mitred lengths of moulding for the frame;
• How to join lengths of moulding to create the frame;
• How to cut the mount, glass, and backing;
• An introduction to three core mounting methods:;
  • Lacing;
  • Pinning to a support board;
  • Newberry Fit;
• How to secure and tension fabric artwork without distortion;
• Assembling the frame and finishing it ready for hanging;

What will I make on the day?

All students will choose one of the three fabric support methods — lacing, pinning, or Newberry Fit — and then mount, frame, and complete their textile artwork to a ready-to-hang standard by the end of the day.

On the day of the course, to keep everything running quickly and smoothly, the materials will be pre-selected. We use black frames and white mounts for the session, which helps streamline the process and ensures the course flows without too many options to choose from.