How do you beat a phenomenal end-product done by excellent customer service, within a short…read moreturn-around time, all at reasonable price? You can't. Job well-done we will continue to use your shop, while spreading the word. Back story. Bought this painting on our honeymoon from street vendor in Quito, Ecuador over 11 years ago from a local artist. Due to it's odd shape and our multiple moves, it spent most of its life in a drawer. We can finally showcase it with the help of ArtVentures. Thank you, we love it.

Made beautiful custom framing for our kids sports coaches. Custom carved pucks as gifts. Among…read moreother framing I have had done here. I highly recommend them. They will work with you and make the perfect gift.

did a great job on my framing project!Would go back to for framing!Project was finished in a…read moretimely manner.Chuck H

I took in a painting (on wood) for framing and McCabe did an outstanding job. Because the painting…read morewas on wood, he had to consider weight and depth. The finished product is beautiful. He also completed the project quickly. A pleasure to work with.

I've been taking handbuilding pottery classes at another space in town but I wanted to try out…read morewheel throwing before committing to a full semester. My hand/eye coordination is not great (which is why I tend to gravitate towards sculpture and more controlled building) but wheel throwing is such an amazing artform I wanted to give it a shot, but I knew if I didn't enjoy it right off the bat that I didn't want to be stuck for weeks doing it. Luckily, Yourist offers a "try it out" wheel throwing session once a month and I was able to sign up for the May session along with my husband, cousin, and aunt. It was so fun to do this experience together with my family and I surprisingly took to the wheel pretty easily. During this session you're given a tutorial on the equipment then a demo with explanation of how to throw your own bowl, including posture, hand positioning, and tips for success. Then you're given three balls of wedged clay and are let loose to practice on your own as they instructors work the room to help you if you're struggling and cheer you on if you're doing well. You're then welcome to keep any three of the bowls you make and they'll fire and glaze them (based on your choice of glaze for each piece) for you for pick up a month later. First piece is $10 with every additional piece $5. I'm proud to say that I made 2 very nice bowls and one bowl that turned into more of a sake cup after I got too ambitious and the top of my bowl collapsed. But they all looked nice in their own way so I decided to keep all three. The glazes they have are really lovely, too, and make any piece, no matter how wonky (like my sad sake cup) look beautiful. I also found I loved the experience so much that for my next class I signed up for a hybrid wheel throwing and handbuilding class so I could get better at both. I also really enjoyed my time at this studio and have bookmarked several classes I'd like to take there in the future, including day workshops focused on specific topics. Once I feel confident enough in my foundational education I hope to also join the community workspace where, for a monthly fee, you have access to their studio to work independently. It's such a welcoming environment, I highly recommend checking it out!

This is a cool little studio. I was actually just stopping in at the convenience store that's in…read morethe same little strip mall and thought I'd stop in to see what Yourist was about. They have a tiny one-room gallery, but it's full of nifty pottery. Some of the items are mostly decorative, but the display also included useful items, like an olive oil/garlic plate, a soap holder, mugs and so on. There were many items for sale under $20 and even several under $10, and this would be a good place to pick up unique gift items for the artsy friend on your Christmas list. The other half of the Yourist building is a studio/art school. They offer classes for beginners and more advanced students, ranging from a beginner's class in throwing pottery on the wheel to a class in learning to glaze and paint the pottery you've already created. In addition to several classes for adults, they offer after-school kids clay classes as well, at pretty reasonable rates.

We have recently moved into the area and all of our artworks were packed and put into storage for…read morewhat ended up being 7 months. Some were never even framed. After we finally moved in to our new place and recovered everything from storage, we determined that we needed to finally have everything framed to display on our walls. Framers One popped up on my Yelp radar with a high rating of 5.0 and every review mentioned what a great job Steve did. So we took all of our unframed works and drove over to meet Steve. All I can add to what others have said is believe the hype! Steve knows his craft and had great suggestions on choices of matting, frames, and best colors to bring out the best of each piece of art. We hung them all with the hooks and sturdy wire hangers provided by Steve. So I suggest if you have art stored away in your closet collecting dust, take them to Steve at Framery One and get them on your walls where they belong and start enjoying them. Also, for the type and quality of workmanship the cost was very reasonable. We will not waste time checking around for any future artwork framing needs.

This lovely small shop does a great job. I brought two prints to get framed and I am new to this…read moreprocess. Steve was so patient and helpful, helped me pick out frames, was upfront about costs and gave me a 1 day turnaround time!! I will be back!

I have been framing things with Pictures Plus for so many years. I am always so happy with their…read morework and appreciate that they have the expertise to deal with unusual framing projects. We are fortunate to have this gem in our community! Cindy J

there's nothing to want at Pictures Plus in Westgate, Ann Arbor. the people are wonderful,…read morethorough, lean over backward to make sure you're happy, not just satisfied. Kaity particularly, has helped me make jpegs printable which previously timed out, so couldn't be printed. I fell that these aren't just someone I've done business with since I moved to Michigan 14 years ago, they're friends I rely on to get what I want, or need. you can't go wrong going to them for whatever you need.

I was among the first wave of folks to sorta help get this organization started a bunch of years…read moreago. I went away for a bunch of years and came back, and I can't tell how how JEALOUS I am at how awesome they are now. Everyone there is so creative and knowledgeable and friendly. I really hope this place continues to thrive into the future ..

This place is fantastic! Whether you're into 3-D printing, software, knitting, lasers, etc., there…read moreare plenty of materials and options. Plus, the staff and patrons are knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by how organized this place was, considering the huge variety of materials. Their emphasis on education and community is a huge plus and demonstrated by their classes and Open Build nights. Stop by for a tour during public hours, and get inspired!

Gianna was our Christmas miracle this year. My fiancée and I were trying to get a piece framed in…read moretime for the big day and Gianna gave us an amazing turnaround time and a gorgeous custom frame job. She was friendly, professional, and straightforward about every element of the project. We trusted her artistic eye and creative instinct immediately and wow, the results were STUNNING. I never understood how much a frame and a layer of board could turn a picture into a work of art but this gift will be cherished by our entire family for years to come. Do yourself a favor and trust Gianna for all your framing needs.

You will not find another framer who is more honest. Period…read more Gianna and her store is an absolute treasure - from the moment you walk in, the music and smell is welcoming. Above all, Gianna is full of knowledge and integrity - two qualities you can hope to have when someone is dealing with your most important belongings. She was honest regarding my frame/needs and gave me advice that was even took away from her business. For this reason alone, I will absolutely be back due to her integrity, knowledge, and creative eye. Thank you, Gianna.

I had heard about fluid art and decided to try it at the Wixom location. The instructor was very…read morefriendly and explained each step clearly, and since I was the only person there, she was more involved during certain parts of the process. Overall, it was an easy and enjoyable introduction to fluid art. My only small disappointment was the canvas tilting step where the instructor guided it closely instead of letting me do it fully on my own. It happened quickly, so I didn't speak up. While the piece turned out nice, it doesn't feel entirely like my own creation, so it's still sitting in a closet rather than being displayed. I'd still recommend it as a fun beginner experience, especially if you're new to fluid art.