About Us
As members of the Fine Art Trade Guild, we are proud to offer Ipswich, Suffolk and East Anglia a truly bespoke picture framing service used by thousands of customers in the local area and further afield. Our framing can be found in both private and public collections around the country, including the National Trust and Ipswich museums. We always endeavour to provide a frame which best suits the future surroundings and frames the piece perfectly, keeping a close relationship with both traditional and up and coming picture framing styles and fashions. With a shared experience of over 60 years we have framed everything from wedding dresses, instruments, vinyls, flags, sports equipment and toys to original works by Henri Matisse, John Constable, Banksy, Thomas Gainsborough, Maggie Hambling, Tracy Emin and L.S Lowry. We have framed signed Memorobilia by the likes of Elvis, Muhammad Ali, Queen Elizabeth II and many more, we even framed the original hand written lyrics for Ed Sheerans 'Castle on the Hill'
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'We have been using MF Gallery and Framing for framing requirements of the Museum collection for over a decade. They provide a quality service that is punctual and reliable. The correct mount and frame are very important to the display of an artwork but also to the future preservation of that work and having framers who understand those needs is crucial.’ - Emma Roodhouse – Head Curator for Christchurch Mansion and Ipswich Museum.
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‘MF Gallery and Framing did a fantastic job with our staircase gallery. Their expertise throughout the consultation and hanging process results in a visually stunning space which is enjoyed by our customers daily. We highly recommend them and look forward to our next framing project.’ - The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.
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All our work is produced onsite in our studio to the very highest standards using both traditional and modern methods. Hand finished mouldings, hand cut mounts and deep rebate box framing are but some of our huge repertoire of techniques. Whether it be an oil painting, a tapestry, medals, or a football shirt, you can be sure that we will provide all the technical and design advice required to make your picture frame look a million dollars.
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Frames
Picture Framing choices are endless: plain wood, hand painted, stained, waxed, contemporary metal frames, traditional gold, swept frames - the choice is yours.
Mountboard
Our chosen mounting board comes from Larson-Juhl which comes in a fabulous range of colours, thicknesses and textures. We are also proud to offer a traditional hand painted washline for mounting, where appropriate, to give your picture frame that extra special look.
Materials
Our mountboards, barrier paper and backing boards are chosen to be non harmful and we can offer a range of glass and acrylic products with varying degrees of protection including Non-reflective and anti-UV qualities.
3D Items
For items such as medals, football shirts etc, we can use box or deep rebate framing, ensuring that the glass is not in contact with the item being framed.
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Cross Stitch
Both cross stitch and embroidery works are stretched using the correct lacing method, over acid free board and, as with all fabric pieces including football shirts, we aim to make the process fully reversible.
Restoration and Conservation
Where an item of artwork has suffered damage, whether through insect infestation, damp or the perils of old age, we will endeavour to restore your work using a range of conservation techniques.
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Corporate Services​
We have completed framing projects for many corporate bodies including Museums, Theatres, Councils, Libraries, Schools and Hospitals. We can cope with quantity and will always endeavour to work to your time scale providing we are given adequate notice. Hanging can also be arranged.
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Framing for artists
Exhibiting artists who choose us when preparing for an exhibition will receive an imaginative and innovative approach to their artwork, incorporating the latest trends in framing and finishing, where appropriate.
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For a free no obligation quotation please call 01473 225544 or mail owen@mfframes.com
Owen Berry - Gallery Owner
Owen studied Art and Design at Northgate High School, received a foundation Degree in Art and Design from Suffolk College and Graduated in 3D Design and Craft in 2011 from Colchester Institute. His own work comprises of both modern and traditional styles ranging from local landscapes to Ben Nicholson and Picasso inspired modern works, primarily in the medium of oils and mixed media. They have been exhibited in art galleries such as The Cinema Gallery (Aldeburgh), The Angel Gallery (Lavenham) and Vintage 46 (Wickham Market). His framing career started in 2003, and he has since expanded his knowledge to become one of the most skilled and knowledgeable framers in East Anglia, with his own interest in the arts helping to provide fresh picture framing ideas. He has also dabbled in jewellery design, ceramics (both hand built and thrown) and fused glass.
''As an artist and interior design enthusiast I know how important the finishing touches can be, meaning the consultation process is extremely important in providing the correct framing for you. We aim to work up a relationship with the customer to get a true feeling of which direction and look to head for.'' - Owen Berry, Owner
As a side-line, Owen has a keen interest in theatre. He has played many roles with companies such as IODS Theatre Company, Gallery Players and Co-op Juniors in both the Regent Theatre and The New Wolsey Theatre. These include ‘Lumiere’ in Beauty and the Beast, Ali Hakim in ‘Oklahoma’, Corny Collins in ‘Hairspray’, Fagin in ‘Oliver!’, Gomez Addams in ‘The Addams Family’, Daddy Brubeck/Vittorio Vidal in 'Sweet Charity' and Motel in ‘Fiddler on the Roof!’. He is the publicity manager and set designer for IODS and a member of the production team for their annual sell out Christmas production ‘Sounds like Christmas’ which plays at St Peters by the Waterfront every December. With running the business and regular rehearsals when performing, his schedule is always busy, but he wouldn’t want it any other way!
Meet the team!
