Let's Build a Picture Frame!

• No prior woodworking experience necessary.
• $100 for the general public, $80 for Clear Creek Makerspace members.
• During this event, Clear Creek Makerspace will be open for participants. Please ring the front doorbell, or come around to the back and knock on the windowed doors.

Learn how to safely use the professional-quality woodshop machines at Clear Creek Makerspace and take home a hardwood picture frame that you built in this hands-on workshop! We will work on hardwood selection, measuring frame sizes, cutting rabbets and miters, assembly, finishing, and more. This course covers the essentials for creating a beautiful, durable frame to showcase your favorite artwork or photos.

Materials and supplies will be provided for you, including a selection of hardwood, acrylic panels, backer board, and hangers. Welcome to bring your own artwork or photo up to 11x14" and you will build a custom frame for it!

This 4-hour course will cover topics such as:

• Selecting and preparing hardwood
• Measuring and cutting precise rabbets
• Measuring and cutting miters for the perfect fit
• Gluing and clamping techniques
• Edge detail using a router table
• Cutting a custom fit non-glare acrylic panel
• Installing backing and hanging hardware
• Sanding and finishing for a polished look

You will walk away with ready-to-hang custom built hardwood frame that you built!

David is a skilled handyman and fine woodworker with a passion for building, fixing, learning, and teaching. He runs Applewood Handyman as well as Moon Rabbit Woodworker, small businesses where he design-builds custom pieces ranging from hardwood picture frames and flamingo-inspired bent lamination side tables to built-in cabinets and solid wood tabletops. With a background in mechanical engineering, David combines creativity and technical precision to his work. Follow his Instragram @MoonRabbit.Woodworker!