Happy New Year!
Looking Ahead to a Colorful 2015
We hope this year brings health and happiness to you, your family, and your loved ones.
2014 was tough. We lost many friends and we think about them every day.
2015 is a fresh year, and we are excited about what that means. The Rochester location is moving forward, and the local economy is growing stronger.
We are working on some new products and staying very busy.
This marks the beginning of our 13th year in business, and we feel like we are just getting started.
2014 Flyway Film Festival
Every year we take this photo because every year we like to be involved in the Flyway Film Festival.
This year the Festival will continue to grow and we are delighted to be a small part of it.
Long days and late nights
We knew this was going to be a challenging year. And the biggest challenge is getting everything done.
There are have been many late nights at both the Rochester and Red Wing locations. This won't change any time soon.
Thank you for your patience. It isn't the destination, it is the journey.
Master Certified Picture Framer
Valerie Becker Achieves Master Certified Picture Framer Status
Valerie Becker has been recognized as a Master Certified Picture Framer by the Professional Picture Framing Association this month.
This is a significant accomplishment in the picture framing industry, demonstrating her skill and knowledge set at the highest professional standard.
Valerie is the first person in the state of Minnesota to achieve this accreditation and one of only 60 Master Certified Picture Framers in the world.
Congratulations, Val!
No inflatable gorillas
Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing is Officially Open for Business
Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing is officially open for business. We are taking in new orders and have already begun delivering completed ones.
We are quietly sliding into opening the business. No inflatable gorillas, balloons, or hot dogs for the kids this time. We'll figure something out later.
This is just a consequence of time. It took longer than planned to build out the new space, and several significant projects are in the shop with tight deadlines.
And then there was this little matter of qualifying for and passing the Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF) examination, becoming the first MCPF in Minnesota. That was a big deal for us, and we will have an announcement soon.
Quality is in the details...
Meeting Matt: A Journey of Craftsmanship
We first started working with Matt eight years ago when he was a senior in high school. Initially, he only needed mats cut because he was building his own frames.
But Matt wasn't just building frames. He was milling his own frame profiles and carefully staining and waxing the wood. His attention to detail was remarkable, and his carpentry skills were undeniable.
Since then, Matt has graduated from college, gotten married, and has two children. Despite his busy life, he still maintains a complete wood shop. As Matt puts it, "shop time is good time."
When it came time to have custom cabinetry built for our new Rochester location, the decision to work with Matt was an easy one.