This is a new "adventure" for us and one which we hope you will enjoy. On Friday 4th August 2006 and Saturday 5th August 2006, we will be holding open days at "Headquarters" (Woodlands Studio, Beaconsfield). Opening times are: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.
It will be the first chance for customers to see and use our direct sales shop. Has it changed since we started here last year? (picture left) Come along and see for yourself. We have just taken the wraps off of our new sales centre which has been created at the front of the warhouse. This means that, in future, you will be able to visit the site and make direct purchases or place orders face to face. Just for the two open days most of our current stock will have a 10% discount. In addition there will be a whole range of clearence items at almost give-away prices. Some mouldings will be sold for as little as 50 pence per metre!
As well as sales in the shop, there will be:
During the two days, the usual suspects will be on hand to help you try out new equipment, help you to pick up bargains and offer you all sorts of advice (... but just be wary of what you ask for!). Here is a more more detailed list of what will be happenning.
FRAMING SEMINARS- (FREE but must be booked in advance)
FRIDAY 4th August
SATURDAY 5th August
Each session will last about 45 minutes with some time for Q&A built in (or at the end).
The best news of all is that these sessions are free; however you will have to register an interest and book a seat in advance, as there is every possibility that we will quickly run out of space.
Training Information / Display
You can also visit the Training Room where there is a display about each of our training days, the types of activity used in training and some examples of the results. The training programme is outlined in our Course Booklets, available to all visitors. A member of the training team will be on hand to offer more detailed information on request.
DEMONSTRATIONS & PROBLEM SOLVING
In one of the new areas of the warehouse, next to the sales counter, we will have a full range of framing equipment on show. This is something that we are rarely able to do, even at the largest exhibitions that we attend, so it is an opportunity not to be missed. It will mean that you have a chance to see any piece of our DIY framing equipment in use. If you have encountered any difficulties with an aspect of framing or simply need some ideas to slve a problem on a particular project, then this is the area to visit. In some instances you will have a chance to try things for yourself.We will have a member of the team there throughout the two days to help you with just those sort of issues.
We are also hopeful that we will have guests from two of our major suppliers (Arqadia mouldings and Brittannia mountboards) to give you up to the minute advice and news on their current product range.
HELPFUL HIMTS
Finally, we also want to help you get the best from your tools (now, now no sly sniggering!). We would be the first to admit that the instruction manuals are often highly informative. However, it is only when you start to use equipment on a regular basis and find cunning ways to work with them that, not only do the results improve, but you also extend the range of what something can actually do. We would love to hear your handy hints for specific tools and equipment and will share those at the Open Days along with our own little gems. Any ideas, please contact Judy using email judy@diyframing.co.uk marking the subject : Problem Solving.
Posted on: 25 Jun 2006@20:25:02, updated on: 25 Jun 2006@22:17:15.