Framing, done properly
Our workshop below the gallery frames for artists, collectors and anyone with a picture they care about.
What we frame
Works on paper
Prints, drawings and watercolours behind museum glass, on mount board that will not yellow.
Paintings
Canvases and boards in tray frames, with a shadow gap so the edges show.
Photographs
Float mounted or behind a deep mat, in frames as plain as the print asks for.
Objects
Medals, textiles, letters and keepsakes in box frames, sewn or pinned so nothing is glued.
Mouldings chosen by hand
We keep about sixty mouldings: oak, walnut and ash from a mill in the Borders, plain blacks and whites, and a few gilt frames made the old way, with gesso and gold leaf.
Bring the picture and we will lay corners against it at the bench until one looks as if it had always been there. It usually takes ten minutes, and it is the best part of the job.
Framing prices
Large
Good to know
How long does framing take?
Usually two weeks, and a week less in January and July, when the workshop is quieter.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Bring the picture in while we are open; a choice of frame takes about ten minutes.
Can you reframe an old picture?
Yes, and we keep the old frame for you if you want it. We often find something interesting behind the backing board.