Tired of paying too much for pre-stretched canvases? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show painters how to take control of the whole process — from raw wood to ready-to-paint surface. You’ll build a sturdy 2x3 ft stretcher frame using the table saw, chop saw, and pneumatic nailer, then stretch and staple your own canvas over it. Along the way, you’ll learn what really makes a good stretcher, how to keep it square and tight, and why building your own connects you more deeply to the work that happens on it.
This class is perfect for painters who want to save money, learn some basic woodworking skills, and get a little closer to the craft behind their art. You’ll walk away with a professional-quality stretched canvas you built yourself — ready for your next masterpiece.
Just bring clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty. We’ll provide everything else.
Classes offered once a month from 2-5pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. Limit 4 people per session. Course must have minimum of 2 people to run, if a class does not have enough people, purchase can be refunded or rescheduled.
Tired of paying too much for pre-stretched canvases? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show painters how to take control of the whole process — from raw wood to ready-to-paint surface. You’ll build a sturdy 2x3 ft stretcher frame using the table saw, chop saw, and pneumatic nailer, then stretch and staple your own canvas over it. Along the way, you’ll learn what really makes a good stretcher, how to keep it square and tight, and why building your own connects you more deeply to the work that happens on it.
This class is perfect for painters who want to save money, learn some basic woodworking skills, and get a little closer to the craft behind their art. You’ll walk away with a professional-quality stretched canvas you built yourself — ready for your next masterpiece.
Just bring clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty. We’ll provide everything else.
Classes offered once a month from 2-5pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. Limit 4 people per session. Course must have minimum of 2 people to run, if a class does not have enough people, purchase can be refunded or rescheduled.