Southington, CT – 3-Day Boot Camp, April 22-24, 2023
On-site lodging available at this location*.
Option A: 1-½ Day Basic Class
Learn to frame like a pro, no experience required. This 1-1/2 day class (April 22-23) covers the technical basics, including mat cutting, mounting, cutting and joining frames, glass cutting, fitting, frame design and selection, equipment buying advice, and more.
Small classes give you lots of hands-on experience and individual attention, using state-of-the-art framing technology in a supportive, comfortable atmosphere. You’ll make new friends and receive the quality and quantity of instruction the APFA is known for. You’ll graduate with skills, knowledge, and confidence.
Tuition $995
Option B: 1-½ Day Advanced Class
Tuition $995
Option C: The 3-Day Boot Camp Combo
Our most popular option (Feb 4-6), the 3-day, 6-session Boot Camp combo includes both the Basic and Advanced Classes for maximum learning and maximum value. Boot Camp students earn their APFA Certificate and also receive the Easy-Quote Pricing System at no additional charge. Earn your APFA Certificate, frame professionally.
As another student put it, “It’s amazing how much you can learn in only three days. Mr. Cascio has turned the business of framing into a science.” His entertaining and informative style has helped framers and framing business owners across North America and beyond.
Why spend tens of thousands of dollars for a franchise? APFA tuition is a very affordable and includes all materials. Bring a friend and save.
You’ll benefit from a curriculum designed to give you the skills and practice you need to succeed in both the technical and entrepreneurial skills. The class pays for itself by helping you become productive immediately. And upon graduation, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.
At the APFA, you’ll learn professional framing techniques, including mat cutting, mounting procedures, conservation framing, cutting and joining frames and cutting and handling glass.
You’ll also learn the business of framing from “The Guerrilla Framer,” the industry’s most recognized profit expert. Topics include the secrets of frame design and selection, retail selling, acquiring corporate accounts, pricing strategies, frame shop management and effective advertising methods.
Not only will you benefit from a curriculum designed to give you the skills and practice you need to succeed in both the technical and business areas of professional picture framing, but upon graduation, you’ll receive the prestigious APFA certificate and be able to frame professionally. What are you waiting for? Enroll today and get started on the road to a fun and profitable career or business in professional picture framing.
Learn to Frame in Only 3 Days - No Previous Experience Required
Important Note:
To celebrate the APFA’s 25th Year, we’re giving away a professional mat cutter ($950 MSRP) to one lucky student at this class**. Don’t miss it. Early registration strongly.
Since 1998, APFA has been bringing the framing industry’s most comprehensive, hands-on training to our friends out west. Our classes are always special, there’s an emphasis on learning, but with a little fun mixed in. You’ll leave with new skills, and probably some new friends too. Enroll Today.
Onsite lodging is available.
Noted columnist and framing guru, Paul Cascio, aka "The Guerrilla Framer", and Vicki Cascio, will teach this class. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from the industry's top instructional team. Bring a friend and save. You'll love it.
*Lodging limited, is on a space-available basis and cannot be guaranteed. Early reservations strongly suggested. ** Classes of 9 or more students.
Call us at 860.940.9262 if you have questions, or need travel or lodging assistance.
“Great school, great instructors.” Frank Esposito, Lyndhurst, NJ
“Well worth it. The first step to framing success.” Susan Sherman, Seattle, WA
“Loads of useful information.” Ken Tyson, Claymont, DE
“Paul has turned the business of framing into a science.” Kay Kosters, Sioux City, IA
“A great class. Really took the mystery out of framing.” Steve Mulholland, Miami, FL