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by span2iels
Thu 14 Apr, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Fine Art Trade Guild - May's Seminars and Workshop
Replies: 0
Views: 2427

Fine Art Trade Guild - May's Seminars and Workshop

Fine Art Trade Guild - May Seminars/Workshop As part of the Guild’s continuing education programme there are two seminars and a workshop being held in Stratford upon Avon on May7th. These are a contributory part of the Continuing Professional Development(CPD) It is the aim of the Framing Committee t...
by span2iels
Wed 13 Apr, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: art + framing today
Replies: 15
Views: 11635

art + framing today

The Guild’s re-vamped “art + framing today” has today dropped through my letter box and makes an excellent read. A+FT is the phoenix rising from the ashes of ABT; whilst the structure and balance is similar to that of ABT its content has been re-organised to balance equally that of business, art and...
by span2iels
Tue 12 Apr, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Arqadia Scholarship
Replies: 14
Views: 7946

Arqadia Scholarship

ARQADIA SCHOLARSHIP Arqadia has agreed a scholarship for candidates preparing for the Fine Art Trade Guild’s Guild Certified Framer(Accredited Professional Framer) GCF(APF) examination. The scholarship is for the period of the next two years and will provide benefits for four candidates each year, a...
by span2iels
Mon 06 Apr, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Continuing Professional Development
Replies: 0
Views: 2751

FATG Continuing Professional Development

The Guild's Awards Weekend takes place at The Old Swan Hotel (Harrogate)of the weekend 16/17 May. This also coincides with the start of Continuing Professional Development(CPD) and the inaugural lecture and associated workshop. The Guild is extremely proud to announce, that Guild Member, Joanna Kose...
by span2iels
Sun 09 Nov, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - CPD Programme
Replies: 3
Views: 3968

Re: FATG - CPD Programme

If you go to the Guild web-site home page then down to the bottom of the page the CPD Forum is in the Quick links. You have to be a member to download the Read,Reflect and Learn but you should be able to book for Joanna Kosek's seminar and workshop from tomorrow.
by span2iels
Sun 09 Nov, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - CPD Programme
Replies: 3
Views: 3968

FATG - CPD Programme

For those members of the Forum that are interested in the Guild’s Continuing Professional Development programme there are now six Read, Reflect and Learn articles on the Guild’s web-site under CPD. These cover a number of subjects from the latest on “Damage Limitation” to “Acid Free - misleading?” a...
by span2iels
Thu 02 Oct, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification
Replies: 24
Views: 22659

Re: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification

Alan

Please see the CPD Forum on the Guild web-site.

As for the latter question; this has been duly noted and filed in Box 13.
by span2iels
Tue 30 Sep, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification
Replies: 24
Views: 22659

Re: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification

John as we spoke yesterday. I am happy for framers to pose questions on the FF. The reason I ask to go to the CPD Forum is that many of the questions my well be answered already; however, if they are not then I will answer them there because as you are aware not all Guild members watch the FF and ma...
by span2iels
Tue 30 Sep, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification
Replies: 24
Views: 22659

Re: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification

Oh dear, it seems as though the record may be stuck on the same old theme perhaps one could change the record over and look to the future! First, I am surprised that one who advertises himself as a “A member of the Fine Art Trade Guild specialising in Hand Finished, Sport Shirt Framing and Multi Ape...
by span2iels
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification
Replies: 24
Views: 22659

FATG - Continuing Professional Development Clarification

It has come to my attention that there may be some confusion regarding the introduction of the Guild’s Continuing Professional Development(CPD) programme and who may or may not be included. I hope that this short note will clarify the situation, if not and one has further questions please use the CP...
by span2iels
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme - Read,Reflect and Learn
Replies: 0
Views: 2648

FATG Educational Programme - Read,Reflect and Learn

As part of the Guild’s programme of Continuing Professional Development(CPD), we are introducing Read, Reflect and Learn(RRL). RRL is considered as part of General learning which concerns keeping up-to-date and abreast of trends and developments in, and affecting our profession as picture framers. R...
by span2iels
Tue 27 May, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme
Replies: 18
Views: 14099

Re: FATG Educational Programme

The plan to introduce Continuing Professional Development was announced at the FATG AGM and was met with resounding approval from all those present. For those who have not seen the CPD Flyer detailing the Guild's proposals please go to the FATG web-site, Quick links at the bottom of the page and cli...
by span2iels
Sat 03 May, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme
Replies: 18
Views: 14099

Re: FATG Educational Programme

I hope that you have resolved the problems of getting onto the CPD Forum. I am certain that you do not have to be a member of the Guild to be able to comment. However, one does to gain access to the other Forums e.g. FrameTalk. Please make your comments, we hope that this Forum will provide the oppo...
by span2iels
Fri 25 Apr, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme
Replies: 18
Views: 14099

Re: FATG Educational Programme

Thanks to all those who have responded to our survey. Hopefully we shall be able to gauge the results later next week. I mentioned that the Guild was to set up a dedicated CPD Forum on its web-site. This has gone live this lunchtime, it is open to all and we would welcome your thoughts on the CPD pr...
by span2iels
Thu 17 Apr, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme
Replies: 18
Views: 14099

Re: FATG Educational Programme

The Framer Training Course is 75% complete up to level 2 the rest is just awaiting to check we have the correct format for City and Guilds. CPD is to be formally announced at the Awards Weekend in May and introduced sometime around the middle of the year. Any person can attend CPD but after introduc...
by span2iels
Thu 17 Apr, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FATG Educational Programme
Replies: 18
Views: 14099

FATG Educational Programme

FRAMER TRAINING COURSE Your assistance in Completing the Following Survey is Appreciated Introduction: For a number of years the Framing Support and Qualifications Committee(FSQC) formally the Framers Committee have been working towards producing a modular framing course. At the recent Court meeting...
by span2iels
Sat 26 Jan, 2013 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Spring Fair
Replies: 65
Views: 20618

Re: The Spring Fair

Hi Keith

New Jester Design website address is:
www.jesterdesigns.co.uk

See you next weekend.

Mal
by span2iels
Sat 26 Jan, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Spring Fair
Replies: 65
Views: 20618

Re: The Spring Fair

Looking forward to meeting up with those who intend to travel. I shall bring a couple of my designs down to be viewed on the Valiani stand and I am happy to discuss the design methods behind their construction.
by span2iels
Mon 07 Jan, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Christmas Doodling - Valiani
Replies: 9
Views: 7777

Re: Christmas Doodling - Valiani

Hi David Size is 260mm x 300mm. Took quite a time to design but did so at twice full size and by using equilateral triangles then combining six to complete the final pattern. The lines were initially design aids but I have left them in place as they don't look too bad; will probably complete another...
by span2iels
Mon 07 Jan, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Christmas Doodling - Valiani
Replies: 9
Views: 7777

Christmas Doodling - Valiani

Thought I might share two of my Christmas Doodlings.
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