ABC SCHOOL OF PICTURE FRAMING (West Islip, NY) offers a hands-on, 4-day course teaching the skills and techniques to start a custom picture framing business and become a professional framer. July 14-17; Aug. 4-7; Sept. 8-11; Oct. 6-9; Nov. 3-6; Dec. 1-4. One-on-one and advanced classes also offered. Call 800-810-8849 or visit www.abcschoolofpictureframing.com.

AMERICAN PICTURE FRAMING ACADEMY 2- and 4-day basic and advanced classes feature technical, business and design training. Basic: June 17-20 (Orlando, FL). Advanced: June 21-22 (Orlando, FL). Visit www.pictureframingschool.com or call 888-840-9605.

ART TO BE FRAMED (Mt. Shasta, CA) is an instructional and educational custom picture framing retreat. One-on-one instruction, beginners through advanced. 5-day workshop includes 6 nights’ accommodations, all materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Cost: $1,600 or $2,800 for two of same party. Call 530-926-3609 or visit the website, www.arttobeframed.com.

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

COLORADO MOULDING CO. (Englewood, CO) offers classes. 4-Day Basic: Sept. Call for advanced classes held on Mondays. Tuition: $625. Call: 800-332-9013 to register or visit www.cmcmoulding.com.

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

DECOR EXPO fall will be held Sept. 5-7 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Call 888-608-5300 or visit www.decor-expo.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). July 7, 14, 21; Aug. 11, 18, 25; Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3; Nov. 17, Nov 24; Dec. 1. Call 800-268-0897 or send e-mail to: penny@frametutorschool.com or visit www.frametutorschool.com.

INTERNATIONAL PICTURE FRAMERS SCHOOL (Ontario, Canada) 5-day courses. Basic: July 14-18; Aug. 11-15; Aug. 19-22; Sept. 8-12; Sept. 15-19; Oct. 20-24; Nov. 10-14; Nov. 17-21; Dec. 1-5; Dec. 8-12. Advanced: June 16-20; Oct. 27-31. Visit www.framingschool.com or call 800-294-0098.

MURILLO SCHOOL OF RESTORATION (Alberta, Canada) offers Basic, Advanced, and Specialty classes. Courses are 6 days a week, 8 hours per day. Tuition (tools + tax must be added): 6 weeks, $8,100; 3 weeks for paintings and frames, $5,258; 2 weeks for china and porcelain, $3,250. Call 780-457-0538.

PRESTIGE FRAMING ACADEMY offers classes. Basic Introduction to Picture Framing: East Coast: Topsfield/Boston, MA: June 16-20; Aug. 11-15; Oct. 27-31. West Coast: Norco/Ontario, CA: July 14-18. Basic Framing for Artists and Photographers (West Coast only): July 11-13; Sept. 19-21; Nov. 14-16. Call 617-285-0855 or visit 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, $400 per day/student. Learn frame restoration, frame building, oil size gilding or water gilding. Call Micki Cavanah at 615-294-6113.

SARASOTA GOLDLEAF (Sarasota, FL) offers 5-day classes for 4 weeks. One-on-one only. Learn Framemaking (Joinery and Decoration) and Gilding (Watergilding and Finishing). Weekend workshops available for Watergilding only. Send e-mail to: jodie@beautifulpictureframes.com or call 941-504-5165.

SOUTH STAR UNIVERSITY (Nashville, TN) offer 3-day Basic classes: Custom Picture Framing 101. Tuition: $475 per student/class. Minimum 3 students, max 5. One day, one-on-one classes can be scheduled for $375. For more information, call 615-294-6263 or e-mail instructor Mitchell Cavanah: mcavanah@bellsouth.net or tc moulding (Minnesota) has a B.A.S.I.C. Framing Class on the third full week of every month. Tuition: $650. Call 800-735-3025 or visit www.tcmoulding.com.

VALLEY MOULDING & FRAME (North Hollywood, CA; San Diego, CA; Anaheim, CA) offers classes. 5-day Basic classes: $650, including materials. One-day advanced class: $175. Two advanced classes taken consecutively: $300. Half-Day Mat Cutting Workshop: $75. One-day private mat cutting lessons: $300. Call 818-769-5656 or visit www.valleymoulding.com.

WEST ART FRAMING (Sagle, ID) 5-Day Basic and Advanced classes. Beginners: one-on-one instruction offered for $2,500; $3,400 for class of two from same company. Advanced: $3,000 one-on-one instruction only. Classes include all materials, breakfast, snack, lunch, and certificate. By appointment. Visit www.westartframing.com or call 208-263-8307.

WEST COAST ART & FRAME SHOW sponsored by PICTURE FRAMING MAGAZINE will be held January 26-28, 2009 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The WCAF will be held in conjunction with THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE seminars and workshops January 25-28, 2009. Call 800-969-7176 or visit www.wcafshow.com.