Small little shop in the heart of Durham. Provides a specialist framing service at a good price…read more Helpful, efficient and friendly service.

A great place if you are not sure what you are aftert the advice is great…read more It isnt too good for disabled access, but the staff are very accommodating.

This is a lovely unique little shop on two floors where you can get all sorts of art and craft…read moregoods. They have an attractive window display and are always happy to offer advice. The framing service is strongly recommended-the prices are reasonable and the turnaround time is quick, with a good quality result-we have had a cross-stitch on the wall for over ten years no which was framed here.

Thisold established business has been in the town for a long time…read more If you are new too Art and Crafting then there are plenty of supplies and inspiratiion here. However, if you need a work of art framing or tapestry stretching prior to framing then thiis is the place. The staff are friendly and reliable and very kknowledgeable.

This shop is run by a very friendly and professional person, who always seems to give a bit if…read moreextra effort whenever I go in. The products are beautiful and really good quality. Recommended to all.

The owner is an extremely experienced framer who gave me excellent help and advice as I was unsure…read moreof which style would suit my picture. His stock is of very good quality and there are many mount colours to choose from. I have been back several times and, although I could perhaps have had a cheaper job elsewhere, I am pleased that I had the work done well.

Jessops is a great place to go for all your photographic and video camera needs. You can get…read moredigital and old film devoloped and printed there. There is a wide range of products scaling from budget to professional equipment nad the staff have extensive knowledge about the products.

If you feeling a bit creative and arty farty then check out this shop and buy those essential…read morematerials. Paper, paints, pencils, stencils, and other standard tools of the trade are sold. Last time I was there I bought a lot of glass paint and good quality brushes which I am still using to this day. Prices are high and if you're looking to buy your elephant a new set of brushes then you'd be better off going to The Works. This shop will inspire you to create master pieces and fantastic disasters. The glow in the dark paint really works so don't spill it on things you don't want people to see.

Such a find! A real treasure trove of exciting arts and crafts stuff. From paints, papers, pads to…read morepencils, pastels, easels, brushes. the list could go on! I love shopping here as the staff are always friendly and welcoming and they make a point of sharing their knowledge with you and not making you feel like a complete dunce when you ask them daft questions! Oh they also stock Montana Gold!! Not the cheaper ranges, but the best of the nest of Montana! Bloody good value!!! Check it out!!

A great local photo shop doing development and camera equipment. Probably not the cheapest but a…read moreindependent shop and good advice given. You can also get portraits done at the shop for a reasonable price. No quick processing option available such as 1 hour processing as not done on site a bad point if in a hurry for photos. The shop also sells a range of Epson printers and cartridges which is one of a few places in Ashington that sells replacement computer ink cartridges so well worth checking first before that long car journey to get a cartridge and costing you extra in petrol.

The gallery is part of Newcastle University nestled in a courtyard beside the fine art department…read moreand is worth taking the 5 minute walk from the city centre to check out. It has it's own collection however there is a lovely vibrancy about it probably helped by the fact it interacts with with art department by having a common entrance and contemporary art exhibitions. The staff were very knowledgeable and I recommend spending a few minutes talking to them about the building, as much as the shows, as it'll make your experience. Did I mention it's free?