When I was a kid living in New Mexico, my mom bought a piece of art from a man in Old Town…read moreAlbuquerque. I remember her buying it with such pride and then taking it to get framed- it was the first time I realized people valued art in that way. She kept it all these years, and just three years ago it came to me. Recently I brought it to The Custom Framer in Highland Park to be re-matted and reframed. From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable asking questions, even with my lack of design knowledge. The process was thoughtful, supportive, and deeply meaningful. This isn't just about framing art--it's about framing memories. I'll treasure this piece in my home and someday pass it to my kids. Highly recommend.

Due to a problem with mobility, I could not come into the shop, relying on the guidance of Debb and…read morethe staff for guidance and suggestions. The piece they were framing was an original calligraphy artwork. Debb sent me photos of how it might be framed, suggesting a stunning double-matte of a gold inner matte with a burgundy top matte in an antiqued gold carved frame. In addition to building the frame and all that entails, the shop finished the piece in record time. Numerous emails went back and forth and their patience and professionalism was beyond expectation. Debb and her team made me feel as I was their most valued customer. A thousand, thousand thanks! Mary Delaney

I brought in two items that needed framing attention. In one case, the wood had split where the…read morescrews went into the frame. The recommended solution was to flip the frame. For the second piece, the frame had to be replaced. I had complete confidence that Joan had expertise and recommended the best action. The finished work was beautiful. It was an excellent experience.

This was my second occasion using Princeton Frame for less than conventional projects. The first…read morewas to construct a "frame" for a hand-made stained glass entry hall hall light, the second for a rear-illuminated stained glass art piece. The staff spent time exploring my framing options, but also offered suggestions for backlighting the piece which they didn't do. The framing was completed before the scheduled day as well.

Fantastic framing work! Posterworks does an excellent job of putting awesome projects together…read more Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, and will ensure that your work is not only displayed to last but to look presentable as well. In particular I was very happy with Lena's work and expertise when it came to putting my art work together. Thank you so much Posterworks I will be back in the future!

When you need something framed but have no idea how to go about it, talk to Lena at Posterworks!…read more She goes the extra mile to recommend frame, glass and mat options that will best complement both the artwork and the room in a way that also suits your budget. I have used Posterworks for several projects over the last few years and highly recommend them for your commercial and residential needs! They do it all!

Absolutely the best frame shop I have ever visited! The quality and variety of framing materials…read morecannot be beat. Kathy is extremely talented and will find the perfect frame design to bring out the best in any piece. Great local shop that I look forward to supporting.

Just to add to the review I left in October 2023, in the roughly 18 months since then Chris and…read moreMichael have continued to provide me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. Chris and Michael are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.

I've been to one gallery after another looking for the perfect painting for my family room. I'm…read morebummed that the hunt for a painting took me so long to visit Art Post Gallery because they have gorgeous work. I spent a lot of time examining the artwork on their website ahead of time and love how they let you search by style, size and other options that makes the art buying process a little easier. I had admired a few paintings on their site, but of course nothing beats seeing something in person. And the same paintings I liked on the site were even better in person. I liked one, Uplifting Light, so much that I asked Chris if she could photoshop it into the room I've been looking for. She said an even better option was to take it home for the weekend. She was also super helpful on what frames would work best and I loved that they could frame the painting right in their store - and she said they could hang it too! I filled out some information, gave her my credit card # and I loaded up my SUV. Turns out SUVs are good for something besides carpooling children around.. Once home I was so excited to see the painting in my family room since I was certain this was the "one." I'm so glad Chris let me try it out because while I loved the painting on it's own it just didn't work in the room- the size was wrong, the colors clashed with the colors in my room, etc. And so a few days later I sadly brought it back and handed it to Michael who was very understanding about the situation. I actually did find another painting at a different gallery over the weekend that I believe is the "one" after trying it out in the room, but I will definitely be back to Art Post Gallery when ready to find art for other rooms in my house.

I attended 2 events at the Perkowitz Art studio in Grayslake with my husband. The first one was…read morerock painting that I have been doing for several years as I am a member of Grayslake Rocks. My husband surprised me when he said he wanted to attend & we both enjoyed the event immensely. The second event was in October to paint the Scary House. I had registered to attend with my good friend but due to unforseen circumstances she had to cancel at the last minute. My husband offered to accompany me as I had already registered & paid. We both were amazed this was not just painting a picture of a house, it was an art class taught by Tom Perkowitz. It was truly a memorable experience & who knew ? A Saturday afternoon date for this married couple who are polar opposites in many ways, accidentally discovering they had found a hobby that appealed to both of them & should pursue future events of this type. I bought paint by number sets for us & am hoping that more of this classes will be offered at the studio or may just create a paint party of my own with friends if there are no events coming up. I rate this a 5 & highly recommend this place to one & all.

My sons and daughter have come for the paint and sip events. They Love it!!!! It's their favorite…read moremom time the classes are great and well priced. We always get great instruction, supplies and time to complete our project. Myself and children have always been thrilled with the product we come home with and are anxious to go back to paint more. This last year has made us cautious but with the world reopening we will sure to return again and again.

This is a great location that has it all. I'm always impressed at the amount of seasonal crafts…read morethat are upfront and center. I've recently started to incorporate a craft into all of my gatherings. Though my most recent craft was a bit of a fail, I was able to get all of the supplies -- modge podge, diamond dust, extra fine glitter -- for our glitter photos. As I said, it was a bit of a fail, but the laughs were unmatched! Join the rewards program, I'm always getting coupons, which helps. I'm not a fan of the self-checkout stations and one of the machines was down.

This Michaels has great selections for crafts. I usually can find everything I need at a decent…read moreprice. It's clean, organized and well stocked. Friendly cashier and employees that are helpful.

Service was great, the sales lady was so nice and helpful. Beautiful art!! The whole store is so…read morecute and in a great location!

Love this place, very friendly and fun art! Recommend stopping by to check out what they have!read more

Disregard the review I gave in 2016. The Forest Needle is slowly going down the drain. Only open 4…read moredays, who closes a shop on Saturdays? Customer service is lackluster at best. No one really knows needlepoint. All of the talented staff has left, due to terrible management. We all know Covid was hard, but other Needlepoint stores remained busy and thriving because of their customer service because so many were stitching while at home. There are other options on the Northshore, check them out!

I cannot say enough about The Forest Needle. The variety and depth of fibers is amazing. I travel a…read morelot and visit needlepoint stores along the way and am often disappointed with the limited choices. It reinforces how fortunate we are to have this gem in our backyard!! It is worth the trek and visit. Town is lovely - so make it a day if you do not live in the area. You will not be disappointed. The classes, and the amazing amount of canvases is wonderful. The owner and ladies that work there are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They spend time with each customer and offer ideas and solutions to questions. I know finishing has been a negative in the past, but that was quite awhile ago and they are using a new finisher that does wonderful work.

Very clean and modern and they take excellent care of the store to see how you could enjoy framing…read moreyour precious art or certificate or diploma. They have been in this business for 44 years and moved to this location 5 years ago. As soon as I walked in I could smell no dust and everything being taken care. Nice owner and designer and his wife. Friendly warm people.

I went here for free medal engraving for Chicago Marathon!! The owner is super nice! They even gave…read moreus free drinks and donutsB Location: it is located in Clybourn Ave. the interior has a great display of frames and artwork. Went here for free medal engraving and I can tell you that the owner is super nice and accommodating. They have great display of sample frames and artwork! If I only live in Chicago I would do my framing with them! Will I buy here? Yes af course! Because of the amount of great frames here to choose from!