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. One-on-one and advanced classes also offered. 2010 dates: Jan. 11-14; Feb. 1-4; March 1-4; Apr. 12-16; May 3-6; June 7-10; July 12-15; Aug. 2-5; Sept. 13-16; Oct. 4-7; Nov. 15-18; Dec. 6-9. Visit www.abcschoolofpictureframing.com or call 800-810-8849.

AMERICAN PICTURE FRAMING ACADEMY 2- and 4-day Basic (B) and Advanced (A) classes feature technical, business and design training. New Orleans, LA: 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. 5-day workshop includes 6 nights’ accommodations, all materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Cost: $1,600 or $2,800 for two of same party. 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. Send e-mail to: blhaymondsupply@pacific.net or visit www.blhaymondsupply.com or call 707-462-4221.

COLORADO MOULDING CO. (Englewood, CO) offers basic classes. Advanced classes held on Mondays. Tuition: $625. 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.

CRAFT & HOBBY ASSOCIATION is sponsoring the 2010 Winter Convention & Trade Show, Jan. 24-27 with educational programming beginning Jan. 23, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. Visit www.chashow.org or call 312-332-4650.

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) Tuition: $725 per week plus GST. 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. 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.

NEW ENGLAND FRAMING ACADEMY (Keene, NH) offers 4-day classes, $625. Non-refundable $220 deposit required. If more than one person from shop takes same class, 10% discount. Call 800-325-6332, visit www.frameschool.com, or send e-mail to dstretch@idirect.com.

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, $400 per day/student. Learn frame restoration, frame building, oil size gilding or water gilding. Call Micki Cavanah at615-294-6113 or send e-mail to rglstudios@bellsouth.net.

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

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.

TC MOULDING (Madison Heights, MI) offers a 3-day hands-on Studio Framing Class. 2010 dates: Jan. 13-15; Feb. 17-19; May 12-14; Sept. 15-17; Oct. 13-15. Tuition: $400 includes materials. Class size limited to 4. Call Mary at 800-632-4842.

TC MOULDING (Roseville, MN) offers a 5-day hands-on B.A.S.I.C. Framing Class. 2010 dates: Jan. 18-22; March 22-26; June 21-25; Sept. 20-24; Nov. 8-12. Tuition: $695 includes materials and two completed framing projects. Class size limited to 5. Additonal 1-day specialty workshops will be offered. Call Susan at 800-735-3025 or visit www.tcmoulding.com.

VALLEY MOULDING & FRAME (N. 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. Visit www.valleymoulding.com or call 818-769-5656.

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 Jan. 25-27, 2010 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The WCAF will be held in conjunction with the national conference seminars and workshops Jan. 24-27, 2010. Call 800-969-7176 or visit www.wcafshow.com.