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  • June 3, 2013 Meeting in Sturbridge, MA

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    FAUX FINISHING MATS AND MOULDINGS

      Andy Langlois, CPF June 3, 2013  

    • Afternoon Program: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

    Faux Finishing Treatments for Mats and Mouldings

    Would you like to take your designs to the next level?  Faux finishes can be applied to mouldings or mats, when looking for a unique result that complements your customer’s artwork.  This skill can also be used to make your own unique closed corner frames.

    These treatments set you apart from other framers, and can be a source of additional revenue.

    Instructor Andy Langlois, CPF will demonstrate faux finishing treatments such as steampunk, weathered metals, stone, leather, and brick. Students will learn the basics for creating realistic-looking finishes, from building up base textures to adding and defining details. In this hands-on workshop, students will faux finish a 5×7 picture frame, provided with their enrollment fee.

     

     

    Participants will also receive a faux finishing starter kit, including “recipe booklet” detailing each faux treatment, three paintbrushes, gloves, four 2 oz. bottles of paint, and a 2oz. bottle of mod podge, This starter kit can be brought back to the shop to be added to as you start creating your own fabulous faux finished frames and mats.

     

     

     

     

     

    In addition to being an artist in several mediums, Andy has been involved in the picture framing industry for 20 years.  He owns Get The Picture Framing  in Lincoln, RI.

    Note: Pre-registration required for afternoon sessions.  Space is limited.  Cost is $50 per PPFA member attendee. (includes the cost of materials)

      

    • Evening Programs: 5:30pm – ~9:00pm

    Note: Pre-registration is not required, if only attending the evening events.  Cost: Free  Why not invite a framer friend?

    5:30pm – 7:00pm – Vendor tabletop show.  Meet with your reps from local vendors and NEPPFA sponsors, in this mini trade show.  This is also a great time to meet and greet with your peers, register for the door prizes, vote for your favorite “popular choice”  framing competition piece, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres.

    7:00pm – Evening Meeting, Door Prizes, Presentation, Framing Competition

    Evening Presentation:

    “Social Media Marketing Made Simple”

    PPFA Open Framing Competition Judging/Winners Announced- Would you like to participate? There is still time!  Please register in advance.   Cash prizes awarded.   For details,  please contact Becky becky@neppfa.org   Entry fee for the open competition, to be judged June 3, 2013,  is $30.  Deadline to apply is May 10th, piece must be received by Gaston Art & Framing  before May 31st at 5pm.

    The NEPPFA Open Competition is a chapter level framing competition. The OPEN Framing Competition includes framing of any item, image, object, or collection of the framer’s choice.  It is at the discretion of the individual frame designer whether or not they wish to uphold total conservation procedures during their framing.  Preservation materials and practices for custom framing are encouraged.

    Reminder:  The Chapter Print Competition piece will be available for purchase at this meeting for $40.  This piece will be judged at our upcoming October meeting.  For this category, preservation standards shall be a priority, treating the piece of art as priceless. PRINT competition items shall be selected with specific challenges behind them to test the entrant’s knowledge and abilities. The PRINT chosen for the 2013-2014 competition year is a needlework creation by textile artist Nhia Lo.  Details

    Print Competition piece to be judged October 2013
    Print Competition piece to be judged October 2013
    To purchase the artwork and enter the competition, please email becky@neppfa.org  Supplies are limited, so don’t delay.  You can also bring a check to the meeting, for this piece.
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    New! You can register ONLINE with PayPal or a credit card: 

    One Member Attendee* $52.00 (6/3/2013 1-4pm)

    One Non Member Attendee* $67.00 (6/3/2013 1-4pm)

    * Price includes $2.00 per person online registration convenience fee. Your PayPal receipt will serve as your admission ticket for this event.

     

    Not a member yet?  PPFA announced a special $95 extended trial membership, which includes a full membership until September 30, 2014 and member benefits such as access to www.ppfacorner.com   Here are some of the benefits and a link to get more info: http://www.pmai.org/PPFAContent.aspx?id=24177

    SPECIAL NON MEMBER CLASS PROMO:  One qualified trial PPFA membership (until 9/30/2014), plus one Faux Finishing class ticket for $135 

    PROMO 1 class+Membership* $139.50 (6/3/2013 1-4pm)

    * COMBO price includes $4.50 online registration convenience fee. Your PayPal receipt will serve as your admission ticket for this event.

    The shopping cart will appear at the top of this page, once an item is added, so you can click CHECK OUT.

     

    … or you optionally send a check payable to NEPPFA and mail it along with this printed form:(Click image for larger version)

     

    Make a day of it and spend some time in beautiful Sturbridge!

    Driving Directions from the Mass Pike and Rte I-84:
    Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to exit 9. Immediately after the toll booth you are on I-84.
    Follow I-84 to exit 3B, (Rt 20 W)  Hotel entrance is approx. 1 mile on the right on Rt 20 West.
    For GPS users:     Sturbridge Host Hotel    366 Main St.    Sturbridge, MA
    Printable Flyer for this event:  http://www.neppfa.com/NEPPFA-June3-2013.pdf
    Printable Registration Form:  http://www.neppfa.com/NEPPFA-RegistrationForm.pdf

    NEPPFA SPONSORS: ASAP, Carpenter Associates, Craft, Inc, Crescent, Decor Moulding, Designer Moulding, Don Mar Frame & Moulding, Elmer’s Framing Products, Evonik Cyro, Frametastic, Larson Juhl, Lineco Inc, Logan Graphic Products, Max Moulding, Nielsen Bainbridge, Presto, Studio Moulding, Tru Vue, Universal/Arquati. Vermont Hardwoods

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  • March 3 Meeting Re-Cap

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    March 3 Museum Visit

    We had quite a few new faces on March 3, at the museum visit and dinner meeting.  The event drew 43 framers.

    March 3, 2013 dinner meeting at Lowell Beer Works
    March 3, 2013 Textile Museum Event
    NEPPFA President Harry Gaston speaking at the March 3, 2013 museum tour and dinner meeting in Lowell, MA

    Details about our next meeting will be posted soon.

     

    The competition piece is currently available for purchase.  Limited quantities are available.  Full details at http://neppfa.com/blog/?p=382

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  • March 3, 2013 Museum Tour and Dinner Meeting

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    The next NEPPFA events will be in Lowell, MA on Sunday March 3, 2013.

    This special Sunday meeting will include an afternoon guided tour of the American Textile History Museum.  We will then head over to the Lowell Beer Works restaurant for the evening events, which begin at 6pm.  A buffet dinner will be served at 7pm.  Conservator Camille Myers Breeze will give an evening presentation, and will take questions.  Camille will also be assisting in the guided tour and will focus on exhibits and issues specific to framers.  The October framing competition piece will be made available at this meeting. (see previous post for details)

    Special Note:  The dinner fee for this event will be the same for non-members and we encourage everyone to invite a fellow (non member) framing friend along, to see what NEPPFA has to offer.

     ONLINE REGISTRATION is available. See below for details

    Camille Myers Breeze, Conservator, Director at Museum Textile Services

    Sunday March 3, 2013

    • 3:00 PM: Guided tour of American Textile Museum.  We will meet at the museum at 3pm sharp.  Camille will be assisting in the guided tour and will focus on exhibits and issues specific to framers.  NEPPFA will pay for the tour guide, but members will be responsible for the regular (on-site) cost of admission.  ($8 admission,  $6 seniors)
    • 6:00 PM: We then move over to Lowell Beer Works, for the remainder of the evening.   Meet and Greet/Cocktail hour at Lowell Beer Works from 6-7PM.  A buffet dinner with dessert will be served at 7PM.  The evening presentation will be from conservator Camille Meyers Breeze, with Q&A, door prizes, and the general meeting.   (Cost for evening events/meal: $30 per person, please register in advance)

    You will be responsible for transportation.  The two locations are approximately one mile apart.

    The 2014 Chapter Print Competition piece is available to purchase for $40.   For this category, preservation standards shall be a priority, treating the piece of art as priceless.  These will be judged at the October 2013 meeting.  The PRINT chosen for the 2013-2014 competition year is a needlework creation by textile artist Nhia Lo.  Details

    Print Competition 2014
    Print Competition 2013/2014 (Competition Oct 2013)
    To purchase the artwork and enter the competition, please email becky@neppfa.org  Supplies are limited, so don’t delay.  You can also bring a check to the meeting, for this piece.
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    New! You can register ONLINE with PayPal or a credit card: 

    online registration closed* Please note: Price includes $2.00 per person online registration convenience fee. Your PayPal receipt will serve as your admission ticket for the 6pm event.

    The shopping cart will appear at the top of this page, once an item is added, so you can click CHECK OUT.

     

    … or send check payable to NEPPFA and mail this completed form to:

    Beverly Allard
    Winchester Art & Frame
    755 Main Street
    Winchester, MA 01890-1905
     

    REGISTRATION FOR BUFFET DINNER MEETING: (3/3/13 6 pm)

     

    SHOP NAME: _________________________________________

     

    SHOP PHONE: __________________________

     

    NUMBER ATTENDING EVENING SESSION: _____                     Check for $________  enclosed

    Please include $30 per attendee, whether a member or not

    Note: The 3pm museum fee should NOT be mailed, as it will be due on-site; collected by the museum.

     

    Meeting Location(s):

     

    American Textile Museum (3PM)

    491 Dutton St #2
    Lowell, MA      DIRECTIONS  WEBSITE

     

    Lowell Beer Works (6PM)

    203 Cabot Street
    Lowell, MA DIRECTIONS   WEBSITE

     

    PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS NEPPFA SPONSORS: Carpenter Associates, Craft, Inc, Crescent, Decor Moulding, Designer Moulding, Don Mar Frame & Moulding, Elmer’s Framing Products, Evonik Cyro, Frametastic, Larson Juhl, Lineco Inc, Logan Graphic Products, Max Moulding, Nielsen Bainbridge, Presto, Studio Moulding, Tru Vue, Vermont Hardwoods

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  • 2013/2014 Print Competition Piece Announced

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    The 2013 print competition piece will be available at our next chapter meeting on March 3, 2013
    PRINT_2013The 2013-2014 official PRINT is a needlework creation by textile artist Nhia Lo.  With this Hmong PaNdau needlework, each piece is an exquisite, original hand-made creation.      On a background fabric approximately 6 ½” square, the image is 4” x 4”.  The hand-made appliqué and reverse-appliqué quilt block features hand-dyed Batik fabric over magenta or rose-colored accent fabric on a tan background.  There are tiny, hand-embroidered stitches, and all fabrics are 100% cotton.  The design is a traditional Hmong design, but this particular color combination will be exclusive to PPFA.BACKGROUND — HMONG:  The Hmong are an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.  In 1975 tens of thousands fled to Thailand from Laos seeking political asylum.  Thousands of these refugees have resettled in Western countries since the late 1970s, mostly the United States, but also in Australia, France, Canada, South America and in smaller numbers elsewhere around the world.  Many Hmong refugees resettled in the United States after the Vietnam War.Hmong groups are often named after the dominant colors, patterns of their traditional clothing, head-dress, and the provinces from which they came.  Flower Hmong or the Variegated Hmong (Hmong Lenh or Hmong Hoa) are so named because of the bright colorful embroidery (called pa ndau, literally “flower cloth”).

    BACKGROUND – PA NDAU:  When the Hmong first arrived in the United States in the late 1970s, some of the families were initially resettled in Pennsylvania.  While residing there, Hmong women learned appliqué techniques from the Amish community.  Hmong embroidery and appliqué / pa ndau feature various traditional motifs chosen for their meaning, and the blocks are known as story cloths.

    Traditionally, Hmong embroidery includes bright colors and is used as a form of decoration on clothing to make it bright and beautiful.  From a young age, Hmong girls learn how to sew and copy motifs from their mothers and grandmothers.

    Hmong women adapted traditional motifs and developed new styles and crafts for commercial purposes, especially targeted to tourists and the Western market.  From traditional textile decorations on clothes, they developed tapestry or story cloths. These tapestries first appeared in the 1980’s when the Hmong people lived in refugee camps.  Since there was little opportunity to make money, the women used their embroidery skills to earn income to support their families.

    The traditional story cloth squares were adapted to larger sizes, and these oversize squares were transformed into table cloths, pillows, and wall decorations. They also inspired household and accessory items, and blocks are now often sold at local art festivals and craft shows.

    BACKGROUND – ARTIST:   Textile artist Nhia Lo was born in Naam Lao, Laos.  She came to the United States in 1975 and currently resides in Morganton, NC, just on the outskirts of Asheville in the mountains of the western part of the state.

    Nhia can usually be found manning her booth at many, various quilt shows around the country, including the annual Quilt Odyssey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where PPFA members first spotted Nhia and her work.  The tables in her booth are piled with hundreds of her gorgeous creations, and she always has a needle in her hand, working on another block.  Many blocks are sold individually, while others are sewn into bags / totes, clothing, or other finished items.  Always friendly, Nhia eagerly shares her passion for her craft with anyone admiring her artistry.

    HANDLING CHALLENGE:  This fabric needleart will test the competitor’s knowledge of proper textile handling and mounting techniques.  Should it be laced and over-matted?  Floated? Presented straight or “on-point” in quilter’s style?  Competitors are urged to consult the publication “PPFA Guidelines for Framing Textiles and Needlework” for information on the appropriate handling of this piece.  The book is available from the PPFA bookstore and provides valuable information on preservation materials and mounting methods for all types of textiles.

    The PPFA Guide to Framing Competitions requires each piece of artwork in any competition to be handled with the utmost care and be treated as if it were priceless and irreplaceable.   With that in mind, an important consideration in any competition is assessing the competitor’s knowledge of preservation standards, including the use of appropriate materials and techniques.

    Framed art, including textiles, cannot be protected forever, regardless of what materials or care has been used.  Employing proper materials and procedures, however, can help prolong the life of the work and enhance the enjoyment of it.  Steps must be taken to protect the piece from contaminants in the environment and in the framing package.  Paramount in preservation framing is the assurance that methods used are totally reversible so the work is maintained in its original condition and can be removed from the frame at any time.

    With any competition, it is the competing framer’s responsibility to do the research on the media being framed to determine the appropriate methods and materials to be used.  There is much to be considered, including:  matboard composition (100% cotton or virgin alpha-cellulose?  buffered or unbuffered?  thickness and adequare layering?), spacing for air circulation, glazing properties for UV filtration, sealing of frame rabbet (when is it required?  when is it optional?)

    Framing competitions are about more than choosing the prettiest frame design.  The competitor must create a frame design wherein the ideal package will include all materials and techniques appropriate for the standards of preservation.

    NEPPFA Sponsors:
    Bienfang Products; Bella Mldg; Craft, Inc; Crescent; Decor Mldg; Designer Mldg; Don Mar Frame & Mldg; Fotiou Frames;
    Frametastic; Gryphon; Larson-Juhl; Legion Paper; Lineco, Inc; Logan Graphic Products; Max Mldg; Meadowbrook Insurance;
    Nielsen Bainbridge; Presto Frames & Mldg; Omega Mldg; Studio Mldg; Tru Vue; Universal/Arquati; Vermont Hardwoods
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  • 10/21/2012 meeting follow-up

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    If you missed the meeting, you missed a good one.

    Brian Wolf’s afternoon Wizard CMC presentation had 31 registrants, and much was learned.

    Brian Wolf at NEPPFA Oct 21 2012

    The evening event started at 4pm with a one hour vendor tabletop show, with pizza and beverages.  Members were able to view the 10 framing competition entries, and vote for the popular choice award.

    There were some fantastic door prizes at this meeting, including:

    Single lite of MG from Tru-Vue (Frame Man), Baer Charlton signed book (Collins Artwork), 32×40 Optium Acrylic (Bob Warshawer), $50 Studio Moulding GC (Mike Labbe), 16×20 Omega Gallery Frame (Karl Kastorf), 32×40 Optium Acrylic (Frame Man), Roll of framing wire, stretch tape, Undo from Decor Moulding (Tom Ricci), Baer Charlton signed book (Winchester Art & Frame), 32×40 Optium Acrylic (Andy Langlois), 16×20 Omega Gallery Frame (Cape Cod Art Frame), $100 gift card drawing for visiting us at DonMar event (Tom Ricci)

    The general meeting started at 5pm, with a second presentation from Brian Wolf, election for new slate of officers, discussion about the upcoming 2013 National Conference and WCAF in Las Vegas, and the NEPPFA Print Competition; including a brief critique of all ten entries.  Cliff Wilson, MCPF was presented with an honorary “Golden ATG GUN” award for his service as our president.

    Congratulations, chapter print competition winners:

    -First Place: Andrew Langlois, Get The Picture – Lincoln, RI
    -Second Place: John Fournier, Framed in Time – Framingham, MA
    -Third Place: Carol and Rich Riman, Frame Man – Randolph, MA
    -Popular Choice: John Fournier, Framed in Time – Framingham, MA
    -Judges Award: High Point First Time Entry, Framed In Time – Framingham, MA
    -Judges Award: Unique use of framing materials, Carol and Rich Riman, Frame Man – Randolph, MA
    -Honorable Mention: Sherry Pearl, Newburyport Framers – Newburyport, MA

    Our new chapter officers:

    -President, John Harry Gaston
    -Vice President, Becky Florence
    -Secretary, Karl Kastorf
    -Immediate Past President, Cliff Wilson
    -Treasurer, Beverly Allard
    -Wholesale Director, Cliff Saffane
    -Retail Director, Michelle Raboin
    -Retail Director, Kimberly Briel
    -Retail Director, Sherry Pearl
    -Retail Director, Rob Jenisch
    -Wholesale Director, David Yaede

    The next meeting’s tentative date is March 3, 2013, and will be a dinner meeting. Details will follow soon.

    A special THANK YOU to all of our vendor sponsors, and to our host. (John Fournier, Framed in Time)

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  • Oct 21, 2012 Meeting: Wizard Training and more!

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    The next NEPPFA meeting will be at FRAMED IN TIME in Framingham, MA on Sunday Oct 21, 2012.

    This special Sunday meeting will feature a sizable tabletop vendor show, door prizes, refreshments, elections, and even a framing competition.

    Special guest Brian Wolf will be giving an afternoon CMC training presentation, and an evening presentation about marketing your CMC designs.

    Getting the Most Out of Your CMC

    Every mat design can be improved, every customer could be a little more thrilled, and every frame job could be more profitable. This class will be a tour through Wizard’s MatDesigner software with an eye toward adding flair to your designs. 

    Whether the design involves V-Grooves, debossing, pen work, multiple openings, or just a triple mat, you will see how the software helps you refine the details.  There will be a few simple PathTrace projects to introduce another way to make your work even more unique.  You will see the machine in action and have your questions answered about all its capabilities.  Be sure to bring your questions.

    If you have a computerized mat cutter, you will see designs and tricks you will want to use tomorrow.  Though this class will use the Wizard software, there will be general design ideas that will adapt to your machine if you have a different computerized mat cutter.  If you don’t have a CMC at all, come and get a clear understanding of the things it can do in your shop.  Hear the questions and conversations about how others are using their CMC.  Come and we will share ideas on how to be more creative.

    Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION is now available. See below for details.

    Sunday Oct 21, 2012

    • 1:00-4:00 PM: Getting The Most Out Of Your CMC with BRIAN WOLF ($40 members/$60 non-members)

    • 4:00-5:00 PM:  Tabletop vendor show(approx 18 vendors), pizza and refreshments, meet and mingle, popular choice voting of competition pieces. (ALL welcome/Free)

    • 5:00-7:00 PM: General meeting.  Evening CMC design marketing presentation by Brian Wolf, door prizes, officer elections, framing competition results and brief critique. (ALL welcome/Free)

    The election candidates include:
    –President, Harry Gaston
    –Vice President, Becky Florence
    –Secretary, Karl Kastorf
    –Immediate Past President, Cliff Wilson
    –Treasurer, Beverly Allard
    –Wholesale Director, Cliff Safane
    –Retail Director, Michelle Raboin
    –Retail Director, Kimberly Briel
    –Retail Director, Sherry Pearl
    –Retail Director, Rob Jenisch
    –Wholesale Director, David Yaede

    Please note:  A CPF EXAM will be conducted soon in the Worcester, MA area. Contact Cliff Wilson for details.

    The Chapter Print Competition piece is available for purchase for $40. For this category, preservation standards shall be a priority, treating the piece of art as priceless. The PRINT chosen for the 2012-2013 competition year is the “Petroglyph / Rock Art” by artist Ron York. Ron is part Creek Indian (also known as Muscogee).   Petroglyphs (also called rock engravings) are images created by carving, engraving, incising or abrading the surface of a rock.To purchase the artwork and enter, please email becky@neppfa.org  Supplies are limited, so don’t delay.

    PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NEPPFA SPONSORS: Bienfang Products, Bella Moulding,  Carpenter Associates, Craft, Inc, Crescent, Decor Moulding, Designer Moulding, Don Mar Frame & Moulding, Fotiou frames, Frametastic, Gryphon, Larson Juhl, Legion Paper, Lineco, Inc, Logan Graphic Products, Max Moulding, Nielsen Bainbridge, Presto, Omega Moulding, Studio Moulding, Tru Vue, Universal Arquati Moulding, Vermont Hardwoods

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    New! You can register ONLINE with PayPal or a credit card: 

    One PPFA Member Attendee* $41.50 (10/21/12 1-4 PM)

    Two PPFA Member Attendees* $81.50 (10/21/12 1-4 PM)

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    One Non-Member Attendee* $61.50 (10/21/12 1-4 PM)

    Two Non-Member Attendees* $121.50 (10/21/12 1-4 PM)

    * Please note: Price includes $1.50 online registration convenience fee.

    If you have multiple attendees, you will be able to change the QTY in your shopping cart.    The shopping cart will appear at the top of this page, once an item is added.

     

     

    … or make check payable to NEPPFA and mail this form to:

    Bobbie Renshaw
    Artistic Images
    174 Wallens Street C-3
    Winsted, CT  06098
     

    REGISTRATION FOR AFTERNOON SESSION: (10/21/2012 1-4 pm)

     

    SHOP NAME: _________________________________________

     

    SHOP PHONE: __________________________

     

    NUMBER ATTENDING AFTERNOON SESSION: _____                     Check for $________  enclosed

    (please include $40 per attendee, for member shops.  $60 per attendee for non member shops)

     

    Meeting Location:

    FRAMED IN TIME

    2 Central St.
    Framingham, MA 01701

    For details and information, visit www.neppfa.com

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  • June 11th meeting follow-up

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    The June 11th meeting was in Sturbridge, MA  and had 26 attendees for the afternoon workshops.

    - “50 Ways to bring customers in” w/Cliff Safane (90 mins)
    - “Talk your way to success” w/Cliff Wilson (90 mins)

    The evening meeting had 18 vendor tables and 44 attendees.

    - Harry Gaston evening presentation: “Package Pricing”

    Congratulations to our Open Competition winners:

    -Andy Langlois  (Get The Picture) First Place, Popular Choice

    -Carol Riman (The Frame Man) Second Place

    There were some great door prizes, thanks to our generous vendor sponsors:

    50% off Studio Moulding Purchase (Robert Warshawer)

    Universal-Arquati 50% off $100 purchase (Mike Labbe)

    11×14 Gallery Frame from Omega (Andy Langlois)

    Gallery Frame from Omega (Larry from Newburyport Framers)

    Kraft Inc Easel kit and tools (Sherrie from NewburyportFramers)

    Omega sheet of 32×40 UV Art Glass (John Fournier)

    Decor Moulding undo and glue (Oliver Brothers)

    Crescent 5 sheet package of new Crescent Select fabric mats (4 pkgs) (Beverly Winchester Art & Frame, Tom Ricci, Post Road Framers, Frames by Cossell)

    Tru-Vue 16×20 Optium sheet (Harry Gaston)

    LJ Case of 25 sheets of Artique matboard (Dave Smith)

    LJ 32×40 MG (Paul McFarland)

     

    The October meeting will be in Framingham, MA on Sunday Oct 21, 2012. Brian Wolf will be the special guest, and the print competition will be conducted

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  • June 11, 2012 Sturbridge Dinner Meeting “Fill Your Shop With Customers!”

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    You are invited to join us on Monday June 11, 2012  in Sturbridge, MA.  The theme is:

    FILL YOUR SHOP WITH CUSTOMERS!

     

    Afternoon Programs: 1:00pm – 4:30pm

    Note: Pre-registration required for afternoon sessions. Cost is $30 per SHOP. (your co workers are invited, too!)

     

    50 WAYS TO BRING CUSTOMERS IN

    Cliff Safane, president of Frametastic! LLC, has worked with many framers over the years. He will share his observations acquired from visiting many shops and will discuss practical ideas to bring new and existing customers into your shop.  These are tips that you can put to use immediately.

     

    TALK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

    Cliff Wilson, MCPF®  This is the kind of marketing everyone can afford to do–becoming a local expert and speaking to local groups. Art societies, historical societies, garden clubs, and other organizations will pay you to talk and bring you business and referrals. Learn how to be comfortable talking to groups, how to gear the topic to the group, and how and where to acquire props and displays.

     

    Evening Programs: 6:00pm – ~9:00pm

    Note: Pre-registration is not required, if only attending the evening events.  Cost: Free

    6:00pm – 7:00pm – Vendor tabletop show.  Meet with your reps from local vendors and NEPPFA sponsors, in this mini trade show.  This is also a great time to meet and greet with your peers, register for the door prizes, vote for your favorite “popular choice” winner, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres.

    7:00pm – Evening Meeting

    Evening Presentation:

    BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE PACKAGE PRICING PROGRAM

    John “Harry” Gaston, CPF® will share tips and personal success with members, about the benefits of offering such a program.  If bought and priced properly, package pricing programs can drive new customers to your shop.

    PPFA Open Framing Competition Judging/Winners Announced- Would you like to participate? There is still time!  Please register in advance. ($25 entree fee)  Cash prizes awarded.   For details, please contact Harry Gaston. http://www.ppfacorner.com/members/12-Harry-Gaston-CPF

    The NEPPFA Open Competition is a chapter level framing competition. The OPEN Framing Competition includes framing of any item, image, object, or collection of the framer’s choice.  It is at the discretion of the individual frame designer whether or not they wish to uphold total conservation procedures during their framing.  Preservation materials and practices for custom framing are encouraged.

    Reminder:  The Chapter Print Competition piece will be available for purchase at this meeting for $40.  This piece will be judged at our upcoming October meeting.  For this category, preservation standards shall be a priority, treating the piece of art as priceless. PRINT competition items shall be selected with specific challenges behind them to test the entrant’s knowledge and abilities. The PRINT chosen for the 2012-2013 competition year is the “Petroglyph / Rock Art” by artist Ron York.  Ron is part Creek Indian (also known as Muscogee), and although these Native American people are traditionally from the southeastern United States, Petroglyphs (also called rock engravings) are images created by carving, engraving, incising or abrading the surface of a rock.

     

    Door prizes will be provided by some of our sponsors.

     

    PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 4, 2012

    Make check payable to: NEPPFA

    Mail to our chapter treasurer:
    Bobbie Renshaw
    Artistic Images
    174 Wallens Street C-3
    Winsted, CT  06098
     
    REGISTRATION FOR AFTERNOON SESSIONS:

     

    SHOP NAME: _________________________________________

     

    SHOP ADDRESS: ______________________________________

     

    SHOP PHONE: __________________________

     

    NUMBER ATTENDING AFTERNOON SESSIONS: _____                     Check for $30.00  enclosed

    (please include $30 per shop. Your entire staff is welcome.)

     

    Make a day of it and spend some time in beautiful Sturbridge!

    Driving Directions from the Mass Pike and Rte I-84:
    Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to exit 9. Immediately after the toll booth you are on I-84.
    Follow I-84 to exit 3B, (Rt 20 W)  Hotel entrance is approx. 1 mile on the right on Rt 20 West.
    For GPS users:     Sturbridge Host Hotel    366 Main St.    Sturbridge, MA

    NEPPFA SPONSORS: Bienfang Products, Bella Moulding,  Craft, Inc, Crescent, Decor Moulding, Designer Moulding, Don Mar Frame & Moulding, Fotiou frames, Frametastic, Gryphon, Larson Juhl, Legion Paper, Lineco, Inc, Logan Graphic Products, Max Moulding , Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Nielsen Bainbridge, Presto, Omega Moulding, Studio Moulding, Tru Vue, Universal Arquati Moulding, Vermont Hardwoods

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  • PPFA announces new framers forum: www.ppfacorner.com

    Posted on by NEPPFA

    We’re excited to announce that the PPFA Framers Corner has been completely revamped!

    Now it’s faster and easier than ever to stay in touch with framers around the world, share ideas, and get answers to technical framing challenges from industry experts like Paul Storch, Hugh Phibbs, Jim Miller, David Lantrip, Cliff Wilson, Greg Norris, and many others.

    We wish to thank the Framers’ Corner Committee and Chairman Mike Labbe for their work in making this PPFA benefit even better.

    Enjoy Marketing and Business Issues; Tech Corner; the Corner Café, and the Framer’s Help Line, with answers to challenges like: mounting coral, tiles, vellum diplomas, military medals, sports jerseys, arrowheads, wood carvings and more; and how to deal with mold on paper, flaking oil pastels, bowing problems, and other issues.

    Post your Announcement or Special Event; share favorite projects in the Design Showcase; and advertise in Corner Classifieds.

    Come and join the conversation at the Corner! You’ll find us at www.ppfacorner.com.

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