Workshop: Matting works on paper

Workshop:  Matting works on Paper
led by Andrew DeCaen and David Villegas

Wednesday, October 15, 3-5pm Hickory 156.   

BFA Majors are required to mat two works on paper to professional standards as part of their Mid Point Reviews.

Please sign up at the Critique Room Door if you plan to attend. 

What to Bring:

Mat Board or Rag Board, white or off-white, NO colors, NO black, NO grays. Minimal texture.  1/16” thick or thicker.  Your window matt must be at least 6.25” wider on each side than the image and 6.75 taller than the image.  The quality is your choice (“archival,” or “acid-free”).  Keep this clean and undamaged.  Come to the demo with this mat board

Foam Core Board or Mat Board for the backing board, white or off-white, No colors.

Your backing board must be at least 6.25” wider on each side than the image and 6.75 taller than the image.  The quality is your choice. Keep this clean and undamaged.

2 artworks to be matted.  You may opt to save money by matting two small works on paper instead of larger prints.

Mechanical Pencil.

Vinyl Eraser.

Kneaded Eraser.

Provided:

Blades for cutting mats will be provided.

Self adhesive linen tape or PVA glue will be provided.

Mat cutter for the workshop (only available during the workshop.)

Newsprint for protecting artworks.