The Framer's Workshop, Berkeley, CA, Do-it-Yourself and Custom Framing Services

The Framer's Workshop – 2439 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA (510) 849–4444



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What services do you offer?

We offer Do-it-Yourself Framing and Custom Picture Framing
Archival picture framing
Corporate framing and art consultation
Volume and contract framing
Discount Framing
Rush framing services
Digital visualization of framing designs
Wizard computerized mat cutting for precise mats with exceptional creative possibilities.
Artaissance dealer -Art to fit your space.
Digital photo restoration
Yoshiko Yamamoto Prints
An extensive gallery featuring framed limited edition prints and exhibition art posters.
Event Framing
Antique Photo Framing
Ketubah Framing
Wedding Framing
Metal Signature Mats
A library of art catalogues from which our customers may order almost any image in print. Online print ordering.
Print ordering from our Fine Art Prints page
Filmore and Rock poster frame packages
Signature Mats
Hand wrapped fabric mats
Customized name mats
Needlepoint and cross stitch framing
Franch matting
Canvas stretching
Finished Corner Frames
Oversize Mounting
Custom Mirror framing
Arts and Crafts framing
3D Objects framing
And, of course, exceptional customer service!

Framing Services: Questions and Answers

Do you have a wide variety of materials?
Can you frame sports jerseys and other unique objects?
What is the difference between do-it-yourself and custom framing?
What is conservation framing?
Can you work within my budget?
Are your prices competitive?
Can I send my art to you for framing?
Do you ship?

• Do you have a wide variety of materials?
Our customers repeatedly tell us that we have the largest variety of framing materials in the area. The choice could be overwhelming, were it not for the expert guidance of our designers. A partial list of materials and services follows: Neilsen® and Clark® metal mouldings Larsen-Juhl® contemporary and antique wood frames Larson-Juhl Concerto Finished Corner Frames Roma Moulding hand finished frames from Italy Studio Moulding, Nurre Caxton Moulding A Street Frames & Fine European style Closed Corner Frames Unique wood frames from our worldwide suppliers Picture Woods® Renewable Hard Woods Dard Hunter Mortoise & Tenon Craftsman Style frames Kellar & Klein hand made frames Conservation and Archival quality matting Hand wrapped fabric mats & liners from Frank's and Raphael's Precovered mats in a variety of fabrics Shadow boxes Multiple opening mats 8 ply rag mats Tru-vue Ultraviolet Reflecting Glass Museum Glass Custom Mirror Framing Digital Visualization Service Fillmore Frames Poster Frames in all Siza Rock concert frames Archival hinging & Preservation Framing Oversize mounting Canvas and needlepoint stretching & framing Canvas transfers & gallery wrapped poster stretching Acrylic box frames Desk frames by Roma and other fine gift suppliers Ready made discount frames by Michael Faye Picture Lights by Hobby Hill Digital Photo Restoration Quake Hold™ Museum Putty & Picture Hooks Earquake Picture Hangers Digital Visualization Servic Wizard Computerized Mat Cutting Yoshiko Yamamoto Prints Arts & Crafts Framing Needlepoint framing
Our customers repeatedly tell us that we have the largest variety of framing materials in the area. The choice could be overwhelming, were it not for the expert guidance of our designers. A partial list of materials and services follows:

Neilsen® and Clark® metal mouldings Larsen-Juhl® contemporary and antique wood frames Larson-Juhl Concerto Finished Corner Frames Roma Moulding hand finished frames from Italy Studio Moulding, Nurre Caxton Moulding A Street Frames & Fine European style Closed Corner Frames Unique wood frames from our worldwide suppliers Picture Woods® Renewable Hard Woods Dard Hunter Mortoise & Tenon Craftsman Style frames Kellar & Klein hand made frames Conservation and Archival quality matting Hand wrapped fabric mats & liners from Frank's and Raphael's Precovered mats in a variety of fabrics Shadow boxes Multiple opening mats 8 ply rag mats Tru-vue Ultraviolet Reflecting Glass Museum Glass Custom Mirror Framing Digital Visualization Service Fillmore Frames Poster Frames in all Siza Rock concert frames Archival hinging & Preservation Framing Oversize mounting Canvas and needlepoint stretching & framing Canvas transfers & gallery wrapped poster stretching Acrylic box frames Desk frames by Roma and other fine gift suppliers Ready made discount frames by Michael Faye Picture Lights by Hobby Hill Digital Photo Restoration Quake Hold™ Museum Putty & Picture Hooks Earquake Picture Hangers Digital Visualization Servic Wizard Computerized Mat Cutting Yoshiko Yamamoto Prints Arts & Crafts Framing Needlepoint framing

• Can you frame sports jerseys and other unique objects?

Yes, we specialize in framing three dimensional objects, team jerseys, medals, and memorabilia. Bring it to us and we'll help you forumlate a beautiful design, and we'll keep the cost reasonable!

• What is the difference between do-it-yourself and custom framing?

When you bring your art to us for custom framing, we take care of all the work. You bring in the piece to be framed, we help you select framing materials (frame, mat, glass, mounting, needlepoint treatment, or other components), and give you a price quote. Your work will be ready for pick up in 1-2 weeks. We can almost always accommodate rush orders.

If you need your work done the same day and would like to save custom labor charges, then we suggest do-it-yourself framing. We help you design your framing project in keeping with your ideas and budget. If we have all of the needed materials in stock,we promptly cut your wood or metal frame, mats, and glass. If we need to order materials from our special order section, the wait is usually about 3-5 days. After your materials are cut, we help you assemble your framing project. If you are using a metal frame, you will do the frame assembly. If your frame is wood, we will join the frame for you. We cut all mats for you. When all your materials are ready we help you put together the finished product. This complete process usually takes 1-2 hours. See our do-it-yourself page to learn more about do-it-yourself framing.

• What is Preservation Framing?

At The Framers Workshop our intention is to keep your artwork in as close to its original state as possible. For more detailed information, please see our Preservation Framing web page.

• Can you work within my budget?

We will certainly try. When you bring us your framing project we will show you several different attractive design and price alternatives to choose from. Be sure to bring in your Internet discounts.

• Are your prices competitive?: We pride ourselves on being one of the most price competitive shops in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a family owned and operated shop with one location in Berkeley, CA. Since 1977. We have developed purchasing relationships with our suppliers which are based on our high volume and excellent reputation. We are able to pass the savings on to our customers.

• Can I send my art to you for framing? Do you ship?

Yes, please call us first at (510) 849-4444. We will arrange for a phone consultation, email design, and price estimate. Using our visualization software, we can send you an exact preview of what your finished framing project will look like..

Finished wood frames and precut materials such as matboard, Plexiglas¨ and Nielsen¨ metal sectional framing can be shipped anywhere in the continental United States. Payment by credit card is required for this service.

Please contact us by phone or e mail with any further questions.

Kirstie Bennett & Jeffrey Goldberg, owners

(510) 849-4444

Framers@mac.com