French framing class where images and taste shine

A framing craft that's full of your "likes

What is French framing?"

Join us and have fun handmade decorating frames to adorn your wonderful pictures!

French framing 'Encadrement ' is a craftsmanship technique that originated in Europe. The purpose of framing is to protect the artwork with a wooden frame, mat mount and acrylic board to prevent deterioration and enhance the work. Unlike Japanese artisanal framing, in France, framing is the work of a professional and can also be used to decorate the walls of your home! Learn techniques and create your own original artwork!

French framing

The history of framing began in the 16th century with the most classical technique, the Lavis, and since then, with the evolution of paper and tools, various techniques have been created. Based on traditional techniques, it has now developed into free creation, with endless variations.

Use your imagination and sense of freedom to expand your image, design, add colour and three-dimensionality to create your 'one and only' original work of art! The perfect gift for that special someone. You choose your favourite card and the matching coloured paper, and then use the kit to finish it off!

You will learn the basics and gradually progress to the more advanced skills, so it's not difficult to learn. Beginners are welcome!

French framing for the first time" 3 sessions, 1 Tuesday a month, 10:00~12:00 (2 hours) Dates: 3 times course - 9/19, 10/17, 11/21　 Place: KYOTO LAUNDRY CAFE  Fee: ¥3,300- (including materials) + cafe order　 Time required: 2 hours　 Writing utensils (mechanical pencils & erasers), rubbish bag / reading glasses etc. if necessary. How to apply: Choichoi Club https://www.instagram.com/kyoto_choichoi/ @choichoiclub DM or Choichoi Club TEL 070-8547-0728 / Directly to the instructor at ateliercoeur410@gmail. com com  ◆Participation from one session is also possible.

Mieko Oka, President of Atelier COEUR Mieko Oka lived in Paris from 2006 to 2011 and studied L'Encadrement while living in Lille from 2014 to 2017. After returning to Japan, she has studied under Atelier Mirabeau leader Kitano since 2018. In addition, she studied Lavis technique under Mukai, leader of atelier d'Encadrement, and continues to study new techniques. Since 2022, she has been active as a certified Atelier Mirabeau instructor at the NHK Culture Centre and Kyoto Shimbun Culture Centre. She opened Atelier COEUR in the hope that more people will discover the charm of French framing and enjoy it as a casual hobby. She hopes that the enjoyment of creating and decorating French frames will become a part of people's lives.