The home of Art and Framing since 1910
Summer Exhibition at GreenStage Gallery, Worcester
Affordable and original contemporary art by emerging and established artists.
Thuline De Cock Exhibition
See recent work by Thuline De Cock in Cumbria.
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Fine art photography by Robert Pollock
Victorian Watercolours
See this superb exhibit of collectable Victorian paintings in Hampshire.
Framers Equipment Ltd Framing Courses
Fun, busy and hands-on framing courses in Northampton
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Guild Book Shop
Welcome to the Guild book shop, where you can buy publications to help you get started in the art and framing industry.
Our books make great gifts for artists, collectors or anyone who has an ambition to set up a gallery or frame shop
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Starting Up a Gallery and Frame ShopBy Annabelle Ruston. Paperback 238pp Invaluable and comprehensive guide. Covers all the basic questions, such as pros and cons, choosing premises, start up and running costs, typical property agreements, contracts, financial projections, grants and cashflow, sourcing products, effective marketing, display, pricing, employing staff To order: Call Moira on +44 (0)20 7381 6616 Price £14.99 |
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The Artist's Guide to Selling Work
By Annabelle Ruston. Paperback. 128pp All the advice artists and craftspeople need to sell their work successfully in today's competitive market. Especially useful to painters and printmakers. Contains information and suggestions on selecting and approaching galleries, pricing and payments, royalties, contracts, copyright, marketing and PR |
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Textiles Handbook Framing and Presenting Textile Art
By Annabelle Ruston. Paperback. 160pp Textile Handbooks are aimed at the student or practised artist who is experimenting in a new area. Provides a thorough introduction to presenting and protecting original textile art. Tips on correcting imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc. Clear and easy-to-follow instructions for squaring needlepoint, stretching and mounting textile art, fabric extensions, support, heavy fabrics and large pieces, plus how to choose a good framer, if you don't do it yourself! |
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Art Business Today magazinePublished by the Fine Art Trade Guild Annual subscription of five issue or two year subscription of ten issues. A perfect present for artists and framers, offers a unique and interesting insight to the industry for collectors To order: Call Moira on +44 (0)20 7381 6616 Price 1 year £26.00 2 year £46.00 |
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500 Years of Graphic Art TechniquesBy Kristin Anderson. Paperback. 78pp Is the print the original art? Can I see the drawing? The ability to identify and differentiate between the many graphic art techniques enhances one’s enjoyment and appreciation of them and ensures that fine art prints will receive the best possible framing and display considerations To order: Call Moira on +44 (0)20 7381 6616 Price £12.50 |
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Art and CopyrightBy Simon Stokes. Paperback 184pp To order: Call Moira on +44 (0)20 7381 6616 Price £23.99 |
