Washington Framers' Workroom

Nov 2nd, 2023

10 years a customer, I can say that Washington Framers workroom always adds value, putting my work in the best light. Professional advice at every step, and careful listening to my aesthetic preferences. Great selection of frames, with thoughtful skilled professionals at work,
Jun 23rd, 2023

I have used Washington Framers Workroom many times since 201, for both for DIY framing and custom framing. I have always been impressed by the quality of their work and the professionalism of their staff. They have been a huge help to me as I got work ready to deliver to numerous group and solo exhibitions. Some of my pieces are three dimensional paper works that present particular challenges. Staff at Framers Workroom developed a special structure to present my folded paper lenticular pictures. They have also framed my work in shadowbox frames. I have had times when I needed to get a lot of work ready at once for exhibitions and theyve been wonderful helping me meet deadlines. They have a wide selection of mats and have given me great advice on selecting the best choices for each piece. As an exhibiting artist, I view them as valuable partners in my practice.
Jul 31st, 2023

Ive had a 7 of my photographs framed here in the past two years and initially I was really pleased but their work does not age well. Two of my pieces are hanging in an exhibition right now that I had framed here exactly one year ago. The prints are warped and wavy under the glass now. I suppose I should have asked if they would mount the prints first but that is standard ( and they didnt ask me if I wanted it mounted so I assumed it would be). Its framing 101 with paper work- it will warp if it is not mounted and for the prices they charge they should have mounted the photos before framing. Im horrified as I sold 3 of the seven I framed here and gifted another two - Im horrified to think how those works look now. I am an actively exhibiting artist and I thought I had found my forever framers . I am very disappointed at the professionalism of this place and I do not recommend their services to anyone.
Jul 2nd, 2023

I have been going to Washington Framers Workroom (WFW) for over 30 years. I now live outside of Boston but I still bring things to frame when I visit DC because WFW is that good. They have a state-of-the art mat cutting machine that Ive never seen anywhere else and their selection of mat colors and frames is incredible. I collect postage stamps from around the world and I frame some of them in 2 by 3 mini frames from Michaels. However, WFW cuts the mats for these frames and they are so precise (imagine matting a stamp!) that they look like little portraits. WFW can do one cut to a mat or several cuts and theyre always exactly the right size. I also had WFW frame a free-standing piece of stained glass for me that now hangs in the bay window of my brownstone. They turned my piece of glass into a beautiful work of art! I would never go anywhere else for my framing in DC but unfortunately I now have to frame my bigger pieces in Boston :-( If youre lucky enough to live in or around DC please give them a try! Their staff and owner are long-time artisan framers who have years and years of experience and can turn your artwork into something amazing. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would!
Jun 14th, 2023