BESPOKE PICTURE FRAMING
& RESTORATION
Our framing workshop has been making bespoke, made to order frames for over 30 years. We understand the appropriate presentation of works of art and the need for a well-made and well considered frame.
We can frame to museum standard and over the years have framed everything from 18th century painting to contemporary artworks, family photographs, medals, miners gala banners, posters and textiles. We can also work with older frames, repairing and regilding as required.
Offering a huge range of styles (some of which are handmade in-house designs and finishes), we will advise and guide you through your choice of the most suitable style of frame, both for the item and for you, completing the work with meticulous care and attention to detail. We have hundreds of options of mouldings and mountboards, as well as a range of specialist glazing.
There are many choices and variations to suit personal tastes and budgets, but we have plenty of experience giving advice on framing and finding the framing option that complements the work best.
We also offer a picture hanging service and can arrange to visit framing clients at their home.
For the best service, please contact us to book a framing appointment or to discuss your requirements.
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Commonly Asked Questions
I have something I’d like framed, where do I start?
If you have a picture you want us to frame, bring it to us in our Newcastle gallery showroom, or Birtley workshop for a free quote and to see our range of framing options. In Newcastle there is a wider range of samples and we have a small customer parking spot in front of the gallery, which is on St. Mary’s Place opposite The Civic Centre. There is plenty of parking in the adjoining street or at the Civic Centre. At our Birtley site we stock samples of the more commonly used frames, and there is parking right outside the door.
If you have a very large work or other specialist requirements it is sometimes better to come to our framing workshop in Birtley, by prior arrangement
Do I need to book?
Yes, please make an appointment. It’s a good idea to let us know when you would like to visit, that way we can make sure we are here and you get expert advice and we set aside the time you need to talk through your framing requirements. We always give customers the time they need when we can, and we don’t mind in the least if you don’t commit to an order at the time
How much will it cost?
Prices depend on the size of the frame, choice of materials, type of glass, mounting, care required in handling etc, but for a notion of what to expect - budget framing can start from around £85; we can frame a large poster from around £250- £350. A hand finished sprayed white frame with mounting will start at £210. Our prices include assembly, fixings, sales tax (VAT @ 20%), wrapping and picture hooks for your wall if you need them. We are only comparable in price to other framers if you are 100% sure you are getting the same thing.
How long will it take?
Our usual turnaround time is 4 - 6 weeks, but if needed sooner, and we have the materials in stock, we can finish some jobs in 2-3 days if there is availability. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have a tight turnaround time. Sometimes at the moment the supply chain is erratic and we are waiting for materials for longer than we would usually expect
Do you do frame restoration or gilding?
Yes - we can repair, touch in or refinish using paint or leaf, more information about restoration and gilding here
Can you stretch canvases?
Yes - we can order bespoke, good quality stretchers to exact sizes and stretch textiles or canvases
Can you frame with UV/museum glass?
Yes - and will advise if needed, more information about glass and acrylic glazing here
What kind of mountboard do you stock?
A huge variety, we use conservation board as standard - more information about mountboard here
Can you hang paintings for me?
Yes we can come and install your frames - please enquire
Can you do picture conservation?
Yes - more information about conservation here
I don’t live locally - can you frame something for me?
Yes, we can quote for a courier service, or if you can post us the work we can have an appointment on the phone or over zoom. If you buy artwork from us and would like it framed and posted to you, we can do this. Depending on the size of the work it may need to be reglazed with acrylic so it doesn’t break in the post, but we have plenty of experience in professional packing and making crates where needed.
For clients who are unable to visit our gallery or workshop, we offer bespoke framing appointments from the comfort of your home. There will be a small call out fee for this. Please contact the gallery to enquire.