Included with every Longridge mountcutter is an instruction
leaflet that explains in detail exactly how to cut a simple
mount. A CD suitable for running on a Windows or AppleMac computer
complements the leaflet and shows a mountcutter being used.
We have found that people who have never cut a mount before
will be able to cut a professional quality mount with just a
little practice and careful attention to the instructions.
Many people will want to take the art of mountcutting further
though and experiment with double mounts and multiple apertures.
As with every craft, there are also tips and tricks of the trade
that can only be learned from an expert. So we at Longridge
are delighted to recommend the workshops run by Larry StCroix
MA (RCA) Cert Ed. Larry runs frequent workshops for artists
and photographers as well as tailor made workshops for individuals
and groups of friends, all using Longridge products and accessories.
Let your imagination fly - changing
the colour of the mountboard and the shape of the mount has
huge impact on how the finished artwork looks - and a workshop
is the ideal opportunity to try out new ideas with colour
and shape.
Workshops can be for
one or more people and the cost will dependent upon needs, venue
and locality, but will generally include the supply of mountboard,
other materials being charged at cost as required.
Each workshop is designed around the needs of the particular
students attending but a typical workshop will be a full day
and generally include
Introduction to types of mountboard and mount materials
Introduction to the Longridge mount cutting system, tools
and accessories.
Measuring & estimating.
Demonstrations of preparing -
Single aperture mount
Double aperture mount
Multi-aperture mount
Mount with title aperture
Creative cutting and applications
Use of surplus mountboard for making greeting cards.
Mounting the art work and/or photograph.
All participants will prepare and construct all types
of mounts as listed above and mount at least one piece of
art work and/or photograph.
A brief introduction to picture framing including a demonstration
of fitting and fixing the mounted item.
Those who attend the
workshop will use the Longridge system (either one they have
already purchased or one that is provided during the workshop).
There will also be an opportunity to purchase the recommended
mount cutting system (plus accessories) as demonstrated and
used throughout the workshop.
Mount
cutting tuition can also be combined with other related workshops
such as picture framing and photography. The photography tuition
will be presented by Steve Fussell who runs his own studio set
in beautiful South Hams countryside and is where Steve works
on his own photographic images as well as those taken professionally
for clients. For example a weekend course could include all
three disciplines, or perhaps mount cutting with photography,
or mount cutting and picture framing. These workshops would
be run at Steve's studio or other locations as and when necessary.
Flexibility and meeting your needs is our aim.
For further information, please contact Larry by telephone on
01803 290898 or by email at larry.stcroix@btinternet.com
Longridge Mountcutters are different
use one once and you'll wonder why all mountcutting systems aren't made
this way.
Longridge, Shetlands House, Northclose Road,
Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5XP England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 874121
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cutting tuition can also be combined with other related workshops
such as picture framing and photography. The photography tuition
will be presented by Steve Fussell who runs his own studio set
in beautiful South Hams countryside and is where Steve works
on his own photographic images as well as those taken professionally
for clients. For example a weekend course could include all
three disciplines, or perhaps mount cutting with photography,
or mount cutting and picture framing. These workshops would
be run at Steve's studio or other locations as and when necessary.
Flexibility and meeting your needs is our aim.