One of my best paintings was framed here, excellent work…read more Stop in for the best in Boulder. Good vibes y'all!!

We received a very nice print for a holiday gift this past winter and we needed to get it framed…read morelocally. The place we had used on and off for decades was no longer in business in Boulder. It had been very convenient for us and did a good job, but its new location out of Boulder was not doable for us this year. Trusting Yelp, I looked at what was still here. I found very positive reviews of this shop and seemed like the right style of place, locally owned and been in business for many years and in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Just a bit farther north in Boulder than I usually frequent. We had an idea of what we wanted in style and color so we took the print out there in early April. They had a sign on the door saying that turnaround time was 8 weeks, which this year is to be expected. I heard that a few other places were taking longer. We asked about frame and mat options and the owner said she thought that would work well and showed us a few examples. We picked what we liked best, she showed us how she would arrange things, sizing of borders, etc. She gave us a calculated price which was nicely in our budget. We ordered it and figured it would be ready in early June. It was and just a few days past the expected date info I got last week. We are very pleased with the finished product and will certainly use this shop the next time we need some framing. She also had a nice collection of framed art for sale if you are looking for some new decor, ready to go.

We've had several pieces framed by Boulder FastFrame and I couldn't be more pleased!! When I met…read morewith Christie, I showed her the pieces I wanted framed. She worked with me to incorporate my vision, and with her creativity, we came up with a plan that was well within my budget. Each piece turned out beautifully. We also had some special photos framed. It's amazing how a custom frame can make a professional photograph of our 3 grandchildren become so eye catching. If you are looking for a treasured gift for a grandparent who has everything, a photo of beautiful children in beautiful custom frames, may be the perfect solution. Boulder Fastframe is friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable. I recommend them to everyone I know.

We had a somewhat large project to frame a Hawaiian Quilt. At 42" x 42" it was too large for many…read moreshops. The people at Fast Frame had great advice and the right matting solution and frame available. I know they put a lot of work into this project and the high quality shows.

Hey there, yeah it's me. That being said and all, I ordered myself a map of Shanghai circa…read more1920-something. Received it right on schedule, as would be proper, and it looked great. Took the bugger down to one of the local shops for framing suggestions and we went with our second choice as a call on the tele confirmed choice numero uno was now a relic having been confined to the pages of yester-years selection choices as previously charted 'n such; necessitating not festering, but obliged to relegate it used and so she tossed the sample into the trashcan next to what looked like an old tuna sandwich with a tomato that was sagging off the styrofoam container kind of like a tortured and unhappy old Chinese farmer whom was in the midst of uttering "uggh" ... but I digress, as the second choice frame turned out great and with the map in place the combo could have sure-fire come from the US-Embassy in Shanghai, China-circa 1920-something just straight as I had hoped. Thanks again to Art Source International and 21st Street Art Gallery Virginia Beach for a mighty fine job!

super cool maps and good prices. had alot of super old maps and unique ones. the customer servixe…read morewas great

If you care about art (and if you didn't, you wouldn't be reading this), I can't imagine why you…read morewould entrust it to anyone else. Steve and Rob approach every project with a genuine enthusiasm that makes every encounter a delight, and their combined technical expertise and attention to detail enhance the final product in the most beautiful ways. As a student many, many years ago, I almost dreaded finishing a drawing or painting because I found the process of matting and framing so tedious; now I look forward to spending time with Rob and Steve (and trusty office assistants Rafi and Amigo) because they make the process so much fun. Whether it's a humble poster or a priceless oil painting, your art will get the generous attention and close-reading it deserves, and you'll love it even more than you did before.

I reached out to them about framing several high value pieces, one very large. They were unable to…read moreget the supplies needed to frame my large piece and rather than discuss assisting me with the others, they merely wished me luck. In a follow up email, I expressed my surprise at their indifference to the many pieces I needed framed; their further response was exceptionally rude and dismissive. For premier framers, I thought they would be enthusiastic about assisting me with my art collection but I was treated as an annoying child. I wonder if I would've been treated with a modicum of respect had I been a man. Will never grace them with my business.

Let me start off my saying that I am a huge Michaels supporter, I've loved the brand since I was a…read morechild. Now at 31, my husband and I love to go in at least monthly. This location unfortunately is doing no service to its reputation, specifically the store managers lack of customer service. I had a simple return that I wanted to make and was told it was final sale and could not be completed. I challenged her on that detail and found that in fact, it was not final sale!!! Seemed I just caught her in a bad mood. From the looks of other reviews this service from the manager seems to be a common occurrence. That being said I was able to call Michaels corporate number, and I was offered a refund within five minutes of explaining my situation. All to say, this unfortunately put a bad taste in our mouth for this situation. I highly encourage the owners of this branch to look into their customer service problem.

It's been a while since I have been here. I saw something I needed for a gift project at a high end…read morestore I use regularly but I wanted an alternative in style and price. Michael's has a lot of items in this category but almost none with the dimensions I needed for the photo needing framing. After looking at aisle after aisle on my own, none of it being real wood and little being glass, I found a pleasant staff member who also looked . We only found plastic, in the size range required. Yes a low price but inadequate for the destination so we left and went back to the higher end store right away as they only had 2 left in stock. Quality is definitely related to price in this case and we did the right thing. The store was fairly empty of customers as well as staff as usual. There were areas that used to be heavily stocked but seemed low now. Maybe import troubles starting to be apparent already.

Beautiful paintings and prints. It's a joy to visit. Very professional and personalized service. I…read morewent while visiting my daughter from Colorado. They will personally frame. I would love to work with Mary as I have done framing and setting in the past. However, I'm too far away. Some prices are high, but I believe that they will bear out their value in the future.

Mary Williams Fine Arts has been an integral part of the Boulder visual art scene for 26 years. A…read morecarefully curated collection of nationally known artists is nicely balanced with works of the best of current Front Range painters and sculptors. Mary also offers framing, collecting and installation consulting. The gallery regularly hosts juried shows sponsored by CO and national arts organizations such as the Oil Painters of America, the Pastel Society of Colorado, etc. a 'Do Not Miss' destination for art lovers and collectors, and those looking for that special gift or addition to their collection.

I have had framing work done is several places around Boulder in recent years. It's all been OK…read more But this last piece I had done here and it was excellent. They had more interesting materials and incredibly good customer service. I have had the original watercolor in my living room for decades and I still liked it, but it looked SO dated. They did it completely over, with better quality than it was originally and people who see it, don't even recognize it. It looks so fresh and unique. It did cost more than other pieces I have had done, but it is larger than the others and really, it was worth it.

Was in the other day looking to get a picture framed. I had the rudest woman helping me and after…read more20 minutes of over priced frames and underhanded slaps I left. If I'm going to pay in the triple digits to get a picture framed, I except good service with it. Do yourself a favor and get your pictures framed elsewhere.

An amazing option for artists and crafters on a budget as I used to be. Now, with much limited…read morevision I have had to give up those pursuits that I have enjoyed since childhood. But now I am just a donor to their shop and I really enjoy knowing my various donations will not go unused. I brought in a lot of stuff in the last few years but recently found yet another stash I had missed. So I called to see if the could use wallpaper and told me they would even take an operas roll in addition to the two still sealed. I got a rude over this morning so we could easily park as soon as they opened. It's a great shop stocked with so much in so many categories, every crafter and fiber artist around should stop by.

Lots of great reuse items available! All of it has been donated by the public and it changes…read moreperiodically, although there always is a stash of basic art supplies. Fiber, yarn, painting, wood, metal, plastic, glass and tons of kid stuff, crayons, colored pencils, marker, glue, paper, scrapbooking, canvases, art books, etc. There is more there than I listed, including stuff like Velcro, sewing needles, sewing machines!, knitting needles, crochet hooks, felt. Yesterday they even had a spinning wheel! If you bring in a donation of supplies, you receive a discount coupon for a future purchase.