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 Summer Anniversary Issue- 33 Years!
June 2010
Father's Day is June 20th
We Have Gift Cards and More!
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Restore an old photo, frame his diploma, give him a photo of the kids, make a pop-art creation, or frame a family photo. The possibilities are endless for a meaningful Father's Day Gift.See more framing gift ideas here...
Motawi Iron Easels are Back! $12.00 Each.
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As many of you know, these beautifully made arts and crafts style easels were back ordered for months. Now we finally have our shipment of these new, redesigned 9" easels from Motawi Tileworks. Perfect for all small frames.
Yoshiko Yamamoto at
Live Oak Park Fair

 June 12 & 13
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If you have always wanted to meet Yoshiko Yamamoto, she will be in her booth at the
Live Oak Park Fair

No promises, but If we are lucky, she might even have some new art to display! All new art will also be for sale at our shop the minute it is available.
Michael Wells Open Studio Sale June 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th
 Details: rawpaint.com
Also by Appointment.
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Quick Links to New Web Pages- We've been busy creating a few new pages for the web site. Enjoy!

Greetings!

Decor Cover StoryIt's June again and time to celebrate another year in business. This year marks 33, and this month we give you a $33. Gift Certificate
towards your next framing project!
 
You may also want to read my article in the May issue of Decor, a magazine for the art and framing industry. The story is about transparency in the framing business, something that we find important at the shop.
--Kirstie
 
Artaissance Custom Sized Art
Art That Fits On Canvas or Paper
Nicole Sloan, Red Gerber
Sloan Red Gerber
New art is being added to our Artaissance site weekly, so be sure to check this great resource when you are thinking about custom printed art to your size specifications.

We offer a 20% discount on the framing of your Artaissance purchases.
 
Don't Miss Michael Wells' Last Open Studio!
Open Studio Sale

Black_Yellow LogoMichael Wells, our store manager and web site designer, is having his last Open Studio. After almost 25 years of living and working in the same West Oakland studio, he is retiring from painting large works and moving to a much smaller space.

Michael has created an astonishing and very diverse body of work. His paintings have been exhibited at the Oakland Museum, the SFMOMA Artists Gallery, LIMN Gallery and Big Pagoda Gallery.  Currently Michael has over 200 works on sale ranging in size from 12" x 12" to 6 by 10 feet with prices from $10 on up and "Best Offer, Silent Bidding" on most work.

Be sure to visit rawpaint.com for more information and watch the "Open Studio Sale Preview" slide show. It shows the range and quality of work available. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Wedding Framing
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As we enter wedding season, here are some beautiful items to remember to frame: Five Wedding Items Worth Framing.


More wedding ideas, including Ketubah frames and Signature Mats on ourNewly Designed Celebrations Pages.
Thanks to all of you for a wonderful 33 years!
We appreciate your support of local independent business.

Your personal framers,

Kirstie, Jeff, Mike, Sarah, Lisa, Hugo, Lorena, Adrienne, Herbert, Paris, Jenette, and Chloe
 
The Framer's Workshop
2439 Channing Way at Telegraph
Berkeley, California 94704
(510) 849-4444 � [email protected]  - www.framersworkshop.com
 
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Offer Expires: June 30, 2010