Learning how to build a frame was really cool, and the staff very knowledgeable. Be aware that employees are pulled in a few directions at once (work stations, sales, front of shop), so it may take awhile for them to walk you through the process. read more

I needed to frame nine paintings for a gallery opening. Since these paintings will be up for sale, compromising on quality was not an option. But custom framing is very expensive. Even with a 20% discount, other framing shops quoted me prices over $100/painting. I've framed here before, but those were metal frames. The wooden frames I chose this time were more involved. But in order to save money I decided to do it myself. Process: they give you the framing materials and at their workshop space they guide you through the whole process, but you do the work. After about 5/6 hours of work, I now have nine beautifully framed paintings. I'm not going to lie to you, it was a lot of work, but if you have the time, want to save money, and want to have the job done right, Framers' Workshop is the way to go. The people who work were incredibly helpful. The fact that I ended up saving hundreds of dollars doesn't hurt either. Before you go, don't forget to print out the 15% off coupon from their website. read more

I went to the Framer's Workshop to frame a father's day gift. I had never been here before, and had never framed anything on my own so I was completely clueless. The staff were very helpful as everyone else describes and they walk you through every step, if you ask for the help. I got there about an hour after opening on a Saturday morning and it took me about 2 hours. This wasn't 2 hours of work though, because i had to keep waiting for someone to show me what my next step was, and i was matting several pieces in one frame so it was a little more complicated. As a newbie, I made light of my lack of knowledge a few times but the staff didn't really pick up on my humor, and were pretty serious and straightforward the whole time. I enjoyed the work but it wasn't exactly a "fun" atmosphere, despite being a younger group of people. But, the important thing was when I asked for help I got it and my complicated piece came out looking wonderful. I would definitely go back again. read more

What a find! The selection of moldings is terrific and the staff on the floor are numerous and ready to assist you. I thought the advice I received was excellent. The prices were amazing -- I have had many pieces of art framed over the years and their prices cannot be matched, nor their quality. Thanks, Framer's Workshop -- I will be back! Nancy Hopkinton, MA read more

I'm fortunate to live close to the Framers' Workshop so I've been able to really take advantage of this place. My husband and I have framed about 8 things from the store. The employees are so awesome. They help you pick out everything. The selection of frames is far superior to Michael's or a corporate store. I've mostly used frames that they had in stock, but have had specially ordered frames too. They really walk you though every step, and since we've been there a few times, I pretty much do everything myself. This place is so unique. All my pictures are art look like a million bucks after I've framed them from here. Take advantage of their groupon and living social specials. They're rare, but if you see one buy a few! They also always have a 15% coupon on their website that they honor no matter what the expiration date is. read more

As you know, framing can be ridiculously expensive. This place is catered to both artists and all those whom have never painted or framed anything. The friendly framers are artists yet they do not judge you for incompetency. In fact, they help with kindness and care. Both Julian and Ashley were at my service. With a smile. With a joke thrown in. Framing simply takes time, patience and precision. Or at least that is how I felt when I left an hour later with two framed pieces, both wired and wrapped in thick brown paper. I even felt accomplished and a bit artsy as if I just paid for a $3 summer workshop. If you need to save $, they can also help you find simpler materials. Don't forget to sign up for Belly at the counter for further discounts. Who doesn't like to save? Thank you, Ashley and Julian. read more

I came into the shop not knowing what to expect. I am not a person who is good with construction / small projects. The team at FW was very patient and I successfully framed my picture as good as the professional can do. This place is my new best friend. read more

Wow. Who knew what I was stumbling into when I decided to frame a couple items for someone special for Christmas. I called around to all the usual frame shops in the Boston area and then came across Framers' Workshop. The ridiculously chipper girl on the phone made it sound like I'd be crazy to go anywhere else, and after now having spent 2.5 hours of my life with Frank and company, I actually kind of agree. Further, she made sure over the phone to stress that I should remember to print our their online coupon before visiting (which was most appreciated.) Framers' Workshop basically is a 'we-supervise-the-hell-out-of-you-and-do-all-the-hard-stuff-for-you' do-it-yourself framing center. Apples to apples in ends up cheaper than other frame locations, though I chose to put any savings into going for a nicer frame than I would have been able to afford elsewhere. Once I entered I had help from the immaculately patient Francesca who helped me measure my pieces and plot out the right kind of frame, matting, spacing, etc. From there they cut the matte and glass for you and help with step by step directions on how to successfully put it all together. They even went as far as to save me from myself when I prematurely tried to leave before remembering to add wiring to the back so the frames don't have to just lean against my wall but can actually get to hang from it!! Just awesome all the way around. Won't again visit a frame shop to have them do it for me as long as Framer's Workshop is there to supervise me into creating a great memory. read more

Best frame shop anywhere, hands down. You can walk out with a framed piece that day if you go with the DIY option. The helpful staff assisting the whole way through the process, or leave it with the professionals for a reasonable fee and have it in 2 weeks or less. The best place for all my framing needs; helpful friendly staff and great music to boot. And their new location is right next to Cutty's in Brookline Village! Bonus!! read more

Not a place to go too, certainly not a place to return too. Materials aren't a savings over other places- esp as the goodies they hand you are dented, scratched, smudged- at best. All given over with an air of "what did you expect?" While some of the staff were helpful when hunted down- the overwhelming mood was off-putting- how to use the timer near the press was explained in great detail- suggestions on how to make sure the press didn't crumple the artwork was completely lacking. Poser attitude was the theme of the day. Wait time was annoying, esp as we had gone in last week to pick out and pay for supplies, with the promise of everything being ready and waiting for when we returned on Sat. Well, 30 mins in they found our art work, some of the frames and stated to cut the pads and glass. I guess my idea of ready and waiting is a tad different. To be fair, the frames clearly were put together earlier in the week- you'd need a couple of days at least to get them as banged up and scratch as they got. Over all- fine for the experience of doing your own framing- not a place to go to if you want a frame that you'll be happy with for the long haul, and certainly not "overflowing with helpful people". read more

Great fun with great people. Carve out at least an hour and a half to frame, another hour in case there is a line. The staff are super helpful and have a great eye to help choose mattes and frames. read more

Love this place!!! The staff is helpful (although I sometimes feel like I'm bothering them) and the prices are great. On Tuesday nights you can get 20% off if you spend a certain amount. The selection is excellent and it's just so satisfying to DIY, especially when you're framing your own original artwork. Makes you feel like a true artist all around. Weekends can get a little crazy busy but weeknights are nice & relaxing. They play great music, too! read more

Excellent and friendly service! Gorgeous selection of frames even ones with animal fur print.

The concept of this place is great. I've had positive experiences here each time, but I also make sure never to go during a weekend or in the evening. The first time I went was on a Saturday and the line to just pick out your materials was huge. I left and decided to try again another time because it was too crowded for my liking. The concept of this place is great, but be sure you go at an off hour so you don't have to wait in lines and can get the help you need! read more

I love framing my stuff here! Years ago, I worked in a frame shop, so I know the basics, but the people who work here are experts, and creative to boot. They can help you find that perfect mat for a frame, and they have helped me display photographs, posters and the like for years. Then, they can help you put it all together easily. With a groupon, I recently framed three pieces for my place and they all look awesome! Yay! read more

Went there recently, stood in line. The woman was helping a customer, but did not even acknowledge our presence. Then someone came and called the person behind us first. Terrible service. Will avoid this store in the future! read more

I needed a large custom matte cut, and Michael's screwed up the first attempt for $20. I didn't feel like trekking back there and paying another $20, so I went looking around for other options. I was a little nervous that a framing specialty store would be more expensive, but they were not only cheaper, they were faster, friendly, and had a better selection. I'll be back next time I have a framing project! read more

Googled and found this place to get some glass cut fast. They exceeded my expectations.

This is the only place around to get framing done! Very reasonable pricing! Not only is every employee very nice, they are all extremely professional-I received exceptional service from DAN! read more

I had a fantastic experience here tonight. Everyone who works at Framers' Workshop was beyond accommodating, from helping me pick out the best frames, to assembling my two pieces. The price was fabulous, I paid $100 for a frame for a picture that my friend in NYC paid $400 to frame. And, bonus for the extra PROUD feeling I got from putting my frames together myself (with some help from the RW workers ;) I feel such joy by simply looking at my fabulous pieces of art! read more

Went in to get a few of my paintings framed and they were very helpful! It did take longer than expected, so plan to spend a good amount of time there. Also a little pricey but well worth it for the quality! read more

These guys are the best..I brought in a HUGE map and they dis a great job and framed it for $15..that's unreal, what can you get done for $15.00 these days, and done well at that?! I highly recommend Framers Workshop, I'll be going back for sure. read more

A great place to get your pictures framed! Loved the vibe of the place! The process was super smooth and easy - even for someone like me who's not great with this sort of stuff! Highly recommended! read more

This is do-it-yourself (DIY) framing shop. Staff is very helpful, they teach you how to frame if you have never done it before. It helps to reduce the price of framing, but not that much. It is however very fun to do, this way you take more pride in the work you framed. read more

We have a beautiful painting we purchased from Bali, Indonesia which we had been wanting to frame for the past 1 year. We went store to store, one custom framing workshop to another and we were quoted prices anywhere from 300-500+ bucks since our art was pretty huge. We saw a deal on groupon long time ago, and decided to check this place out. Dan was super helpful in advising us on which options would be best for our artwork and how to keep the costs low. We went on groupon but alas the deal had expired! Imagine the disappointment! But luckily for us another one came by and we managed to get it. We did the artwork at their DIY workshop with the help of Mitch and Julien and they are so SO good at what they do! Not only are they good at what they do but they are so helpful for DIY work and friendly! They assisted us throughout the process and our artwork turned out so beautiful, it could not have been any better. A BIG THANK YOU framer's workshop! :) read more

The entire team was great to work with! I really don't know about framing or the materials to use, but everyone was happy to help me get my poster mounted and framed. Highly recommend Framers' Workshop for all skill levels and any project. Mine definitely had some unique aspects to it, but the finished product is spectacular! read more

Really bummed out about this place! Went there today, was really excited about building my own frame! I was with my boyfriend and it was our first time there. We didn't know where to go, who to talk to, or what to do... and NO ONE helped us out. The employees were young and trendy, unfortunately they were too hip to help! No one greeted us when we walked in, also, employees were just sitting around talking.. one of the girls walked by us 3 times and did not say anything as we wondered where to go. We tried to ask for help but one employee said, " Come back in 10 minuets I'm taking care of something.".... WHAT?! I understand that you're busy, but a polite ," I'll be right with you miss" would have been more appropriate. What's even worse about this place is the prices! I went to The Paintbox ( think that's what it's called) in Medford sq. and the price to get a custom frame was cheaper than the DIY one at The Framer's Workshop.... read more

I framed a poster at Framers' Workshop earlier today, and my experience was excellent. I came in with a clear idea of the type of frame and mats I wanted, so ordering all the supplies was fast and easy...the worker showed me the available options, so I picked out the frame and mats that I wanted, she put in the order, and she directed me to one of the work tables in the back. The place was relatively empty (Saturday late afternoon). Within a few minutes, the frame pieces arrived at my bench, and one of the workers immediately told me how to position and assemble them correctly...I was putting together a wooden frame, so there was a bit of waiting for the pieces to adhere correctly. Unfortunately, I dropped one part of the frame while trying to connect it to the other half, but another worker put it back for me in no time. This was my first time making a frame, and I thought the workers were really helpful without making me feel stupid or clumsy (even after dropping part of the frame). You just need to speak up when confused or uncertain about what to do next. I noticed that the mats were initially cut to the wrong measurements, so they re-did this without any hassle. By the time the glue for the frame was all set, the store was open for only about another 30 minutes...to save time, one of the workers essentially put the rest of the frame together for me (cleaning the glass, taping the poster to the mat and backing, putting the glass and frame on the poster, stapling the mat to the frame, adhering the thick paper to the frame, and installing the hooks and wire)...this definitely would've taken me at least another hour, so I appreciated the help (I suppose this may be an issue for someone really wanting to construct the frame from start to finish, but it wasn't for me...) Before I knew it, my poster was beautifully framed...I wrapped it up and went home. I would definitely come back here for my framing needs...the other customers in the store also seemed very satisified. Just a few things: 1) make sure to allocate enough time to frame your artwork...I had about 2 hours, but this wasn't enough...lots of waiting for the glue to dry (may not be a problem if working with a metal frame). Also, you may need to wait for help if the place gets busy. 2) don't be shy when you need help...the workers are nice, but won't check up on you regularly.... 3) I've never made a custom frame before, but my frame wasn't necessarily cheap...I suppose a lot of this depends on the specifics of your frame. That being said, I've ordered custom-made mats from other places before, and they were definitely cheaper here. 4) print out and bring the 15% off coupon Happy framing. read more

This place is great. Saved nearly $100 from a quote at another store and walked out with my frame in less than an hour fully assembled. The staff was very helpful as this was my first time creating a custom frame read more

This is the definition of a locally owned business that really needs to exist. Went here wi my wife to have a painting my uncle created framed. They gave her the option of Doing he frame herself...hence the workshop. She opted to do so and I tagged along. The experience was awesome. First of all there are a bunch of stations for people to frame their art, posters, photos, etc. You go to a station with your items and frame parts. One of their super friendly reps. Ones over and guides you through the process. They show you how to complete each step and then you do the work. They come back and show you the next step. It's a great learning experience and a great way to spend a few hours on the weekend. Not sure what else to say....nothing bad about this place. If you have something that needs framing don't just drop it off, bring it here and do it yourself with a custom frame! (or drop it off and they will do a great job anyways). read more

Heard about this place through a friend a long time ago, finally mustered the courage to come in and and give it a try. I was not disappointed at all. Staff is incredibly helpful and patient. You don't have to know what you are doing, they walk you through each step. I had five items to be framed and it ended up taking about 2.5 hours. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Will be back to do other more complex items now that I know how the process works. read more

This was the best framing experience I've ever had. Not only was the do it yourself option MUCH cheaper than other print shops, you don't really do it yourself. The staff are really great. They explain everything and really do the framing with you. The best part was after I got my new framed art home and broke the glass (such a sad moment) I just called them up and they gave me a new piece of glass...no charge!! They were great and I will definitely go back. read more

A super friendly bunch - it was my first time framing and they helped me with every step along the way. They have a large selection of frames, plenty of the tools and workstations available. It was a fun experience and I'm very happy with the result. Would definitely come back. read more

I've been putting off getting a large drawing framed because to date I've found it to be too expensive. I stumbled on the Framer's Workshop and decided to give it a shot. I had a really great experience there today. As many reviews say, the staff of hipsters is very knowledgeable and helpful. I actually found many of them to be very friendly, despite what other people's experiences have been. It was very busy today but going in knowing I needed patience (it is the last weekend they are open before Christmas, after all) I was actually surprised at how quickly it went. I was in and out in under 2 hours. When I arrived all the work benches were full, but that didn't deter me. The shop was well staffed and I always felt like there was help nearby. I selected a thin, graphite grey metal frame, no mat, and plexiglass for a pencil drawing that is 18" x 48". My project was only about $150, which was much more affordable than quotes I'd been given at other custom frame shops. I also found a Groupon today for over 1/2 off, which made it an even sweeter deal. An older gentleman helping framers walked me through the whole process and even helped me trim my oversize artwork. I'm very proud of doing the framing myself (with lots of help) and it looks convincingly professional. I can't wait to bring everything else in for framing that's been rolled up, wrapped up and tucked away for years! It was so much fun. read more