This show is back on again.
In my opinion its definitely worth a one off visit for any UK/European framer
Its USP is the multitude of Seminars that are provided covering virtually any subject a framer needs.
Some sell out well before the show opens, so recommended to book
And there is of course a trade show where mfgs. and distributors have a stand / booth
You will see some familiar names Gunnar, Valiani, Crescent, Groglass/Artglass
A visit should be a legitimate biz expense
Need more info ask on this thread then others can see my replies.
Ive been every year from 2009 - 2019
Here is the link
https://www.wcafexpo.com/
West Coast Art & Frame Show is ON FEB 4th - 7th 2024
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West Coast Art & Frame Show is ON FEB 4th - 7th 2024
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I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
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Re: West Coast Art & Frame Show is ON FEB 4th - 7th 2024
My first (and last) WCAF show was also 2009, where I bumped in to you, Keith! I had been to the USA once previously for training too though, 3 years previous.
I think I was the first UK framer to do the show independently- I’m a pioneer!
To cover the cost, (pre pricing software) I divided it in to my average amount of frames per year and added that to each frame for a year previous - 30p I think. I called it VAT - Vegas Added Tax.
It’s more than worth any expense, plus you could do the same as I did, make a week of it and see the canyon/etc.
I think there were 62 moulding/ frame suppliers alone that year!
The seminars are great, I only did two but wish I’d done more and just engaging with so many framers who may do things a bit different is also an experience. And this is all in an Hotel (about the same size as my village!)
If you’re not a grumbler, become one (do it anyway) - there are more updates and tips there plus they usually have a Grumbler dinner and/or breakfast.
https://www.thegrumble.com/
The seminar thing was attempted over here at the spring fair; it was too little too late, but the very first trade show with workshops/seminars in uk was born right here on this forum!
I simply would not have been the framer I was were it not for the opportunity to tap in to fhe gregarious US framing market.
Do it!
I think I was the first UK framer to do the show independently- I’m a pioneer!
To cover the cost, (pre pricing software) I divided it in to my average amount of frames per year and added that to each frame for a year previous - 30p I think. I called it VAT - Vegas Added Tax.
It’s more than worth any expense, plus you could do the same as I did, make a week of it and see the canyon/etc.
I think there were 62 moulding/ frame suppliers alone that year!
The seminars are great, I only did two but wish I’d done more and just engaging with so many framers who may do things a bit different is also an experience. And this is all in an Hotel (about the same size as my village!)
If you’re not a grumbler, become one (do it anyway) - there are more updates and tips there plus they usually have a Grumbler dinner and/or breakfast.
https://www.thegrumble.com/
The seminar thing was attempted over here at the spring fair; it was too little too late, but the very first trade show with workshops/seminars in uk was born right here on this forum!
I simply would not have been the framer I was were it not for the opportunity to tap in to fhe gregarious US framing market.
Do it!
John Turner
The ex framer Formerly Known As RoboFramer.
The ex framer Formerly Known As RoboFramer.