ABC SCHOOL OF PICTURE FRAMING (West Islip, NY) offers a hands-on, 4-day course. One-on-one and advanced classes offered. Visit www.abcschoolofpictureframing.com or call 800-810-8849.

AMERICAN PICTURE FRAMING ACADEMY 2- and 4-day Basic and Advanced classes feature technical, business and design training. Call 888-840-9605 or visit www.pictureframingschool.com.

ART TO BE FRAMED (Mt. Shasta, CA) is an instructional and educational custom picture framing retreat. One-on-one instruction, beginners through advanced. Visit www.artrobeframed.com or call 530-926-3609.

B.L. HAYMOND SUPPLY (Ukiah, CA) offers hands-on, one-on-one, two-day (weekdays or weekends). Oil Painting Restoration Workshops with experienced senior conservator. E-mail: blhaymondsupply@pacific.net or visit www.blhaymondsupply.com or call 707-462-4221.

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL DECORATIVE PAINTING AND FRAME EXHIBITION (Shanghai, China) 6th annual exhibition featuring framing materials, completed frames, and paintings. April 28030, 2012 at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center..

COLORADO MOULDING CO. (Englewood, CO) offers basic classes. Advanced classes held on Mondays. Visit www.cmcmoulding.com or call 800-332-9013.

COMPLETE FRAMER’S SUPPLY, INC. (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Call 800-330-3263 or 954-581-2444 to register and for class schedule or visit www.completeframers.com.

FRAME TUTOR SCHOOL (Alberta, Canada) offers a 3-week course (90 hours) hands-on professional training. Weeks 1 & 2 Basic; Week 3: Advanced (Design & Specialties) Call 800-268-0897, e-mail: penny@frametutorschool.com or visit www.frametutorschool.com.

INTERNATIONAL PICTURE FRAMERS SCHOOL (ON) offers 5-day courses. Visit www.framingschool.com or call 800-294-0098.

MURILLO SCHOOL OF RESTORATION (AB) offers Basic, Advanced, and Specialty classes. Call 780-457-0538.

NEW ENGLAND FRAMING ACADEMY (Keene, NH) offers 4-day classes. Call 800-325-6332, visit www.frameschool.com, or send e-mail to dstretch@bell.net.

PRESTIGE FRAMING ACADEMY offers classes. Call 617-285-0855 or visit the website, www.framingacademy.com.

REED’S GOLD LEAF (Nashville, TN) offers 2-3 days Gold Leafing/ Gilding classes by appointment only. One-on-one or max. 2 students. Call Micki Cavanah at 615-294-6113 or send e-mail to rglstudios@bellsouth.net.

SARASOTA GOLDLEAF (Sarasota, FL) offers 5-day classes for 4 weeks. One-on-one only. Call 941-504-5165 or send e-mail to: jodie@beautifulpictureframes.com.

SOUTH STAR UNIVERSITY (Nashville, TN) offers 3-day Comprehensive basic classes and one day, one-on-one advanced classes. Call 615-294-6263 or e-mail instructor Mitchell Cavanah: mcavanah@bellsouth.net.

TC MOULDING (Roseville, MN) offers a 5-day hands-on B.A.S.I.C. Framing Class. Class size limited to 5. Additonal 1-day specialty workshops offered. Call Susan at 800-735-3025 or visit www.tcmoulding.com.

VALLEY MOULDING & FRAME (N. Hollywood, San Diego, Anaheim, CA) offers 5-day Basic classes and One-day advanced class. Visit www.valleymoulding.com or call 818-769-5656.

WEST ART FRAMING (Sagle, ID) 5-Day Basic and Advanced classes and beginners one-on-one instruction. By appointment. Visit www.westartframing.com or call 208-263-8307.

WEST COAST ART & FRAME SHOW (Las Vegas, NV) 3-day art & framing industry trade show. Features more than 500 booths with leading exhibitors from around the world. January 30-February 1, 2012. Call 732-536-5160 or visit www.wcafshow.com.

WEST SHORE DISTRIBUTORS (Westlake, OH) hosts 26th Anniversary Open House and Warehouse Sale September 22,23, 26 an 27 from 9AM to 5PM. For more information, visit www.westshoreframes.com or call 800-344-8141.