Omega Moulding Open House

Toronto

July 13, 2008

 

 

Vivian Kistler will be presenting three programs for picture framers and galleries.

They are free of charge courtesy of Omega Moulding. Call 877-452-3799 for details.

 

Framing Collectibles         

You will learn about the types of moulding, boards, and glazing suitable for framing collectibles plus 14 methods of supporting objects.  Several projects include sports memorabilia, T-shirts, trading cards, caps, programs, newspapers, baby dresses, flags, rifles, pucks, military medals, pins, and plates. All methods are completely conservation and totally reversible. Frames with doors and hidden closures. Supporting and hanging the big ones.

 

Bring in the Customers!

 A day without customers is a day without money!  You want more customers? More business? Vivian will give you practical ideas for developing your customer base and adding new business to your shop!  Ideas for events, advertising and promotion. Getting free press and creating interest in the shop.

 

Dynamic Frame Design

Learn to design custom framing. How to select mat combinations and moulding for different pieces of art.  11 Rules of good design for paintings, prints, shadow boxes and other art media. How wide the mat?  Moulding? Colors? New ideas to expand your design abilities. Vivian will show you a wealth of ideas to take back to your shop and use right away.

 

Vivian C. Kistler, MCPF, GCF Adv

An internationally known speaker and instructor, Vivian has authored many books and videos including the Library of Professional Picture Framing and Framing Collectibles. As a gallery and frame shop owner for over twenty-five years,  she has first hand experience in operating a frame shop and gallery. She also owned an art supply store and a commercial framing company. She holds a BFA and a certificate in Finance from Wharton School of Business. She has served on the National Board and was given the PPFA Award of Recognition for Innovation.