Thoughtful customer service - they really took their time to talk through options and help me pick…read morethe best solution for my prints. Would definitely recommend!

I brought an original painting and a large photograph for framing. it was quickly apparent that the…read moreguy helping us had no expertise in framing or matting to showcase the pieces. I asked him for recommendations and he kept asking me to choose more frames. Maybe worst of all, he treated the art with disregard as he rolled it up to put it back in the can.

If you are looking for a creative, top service and beautiful selection of custom frames, look no…read morefurther!! Preservation and Framing is the best of all worlds! Being a picky person, I can honestly say that they deliver top notch service to match all tastes! Matin is just amazing at creating stunning work and passionately suggesting new ideas. To her every customer is a VIP and she ensures full satisfaction. I am so happy with my frames!! Needless to say her ideas were more unique and beautiful than what I had initially imagined! This is my 5 star to go!!

Matin has done soooooooo many projects for me. Custom framing for my family photos. Custom…read moreframing consisting of newspaper articles and media headlines. I consulted with her my vision of framing the bust of my wedding dress in a shadow box. She came up with a museum worthy piece that is one of my favorite pieces of art in my home. highly recommend Preservation and Framing Services.

I was at a nearby event at one small, woman-owned business, when I was also encouraged to check out…read moreCherry Blossom. I'm glad I did. It's not a big store, but it is packed with journaling supplies, self-restoration tools (e.g., career exploration cards), cars, and items that would make really excellent gifts for family members and work colleagues. I found the perfect card for a friend about to have a baby with the kind of funny note on the front that let's both of us know, I know her. For the BuJo fans out there, the store has a wall of colorful pens and a large basket of different washi tapes plus several kinds of notebooks and journals.

Bought a neighborhood map of Seattle from their shop in the downtown DC Christmas market and it's…read morenow happily hanging in our kitchen. Given how picky we are about art and how long it takes us to get art up, that's saying a lot. The style and colors are perfect and it's a great way to remember other parts of our lives. My only complaint is that they don't have more maps to buy. As somebody who lives in the burbs of DC (I know, judge all you want), I had to pick between DC proper or past cities I'd lived in. It would be really cool to have maps of some of the closer in burbs.

I walked into MacArthur Custom Framing to frame a photograph, photoshopped to look like an oil…read morepainting, printed on canvas. The photo is of my family on my wedding day. Barry the store owner immediately greeted me warmly. As I rolled out the canvas he was so complimentary of my beautiful family. This of course made me feel really good. He started pulling matting options immediately and showing me what we could do. I think choosing mats and frames is really hard. I am so appreciative when framing stores have folks working in them that can offer recommendations; after all, they do this everyday. Barry is an artist. He studied framing in Paris and researches frames every night! He has the most beautiful frames to choose from, from Italy, France, England, etc. I imagine Barry has the skills to help you with a small project or the framing of something really spectacular. He was patient, genuine and super friendly. I'm looking forward to picking up my framed piece of art in 2-3 weeks!

Very good service, great selection and elegant work done on multiple jobs over the past couple of…read moreyears.

I would give it 10 stars if I could! I had a beautiful scarf to frame (instead of wearing it!), and…read morethe owner did a superb job! It is not easy to frame fabric! I will recommend this framing business to anyone looking for quality framing. I will bring more work to this family business. They are outstanding.

I have been using this shop to frame my art/projects for the last 5 years. I have always been happy…read morewith the entire experience from beginning to end as well as the quality of their framing. My one recommendation: Go ahead and splurge for the museum glass if this is something that you plan on having in your house for the rest of your life. It really makes a difference.

I took a class here in the spring and bought all the supplies on the list to complete the class…read more Except for the soldering iron which I already owned, I bought all the supplies from the VA Stained Glass Company and it came to under $600, including glass. The class was $100 and spread out across 8 weeks, with one assignment per week. I ended up completing my first project within that time span, and I was well-supported to have my questions answered in class or received help with the tricky parts -- of course I took on the hardest beginner template (which every shopkeeper warned me against) because I'm a creative masochist. I am glad I went for the extra challenge because I really like the piece I made. Finally, I'll sign up for the class again when I am ready to make my next piece. I like how the pace kept me accountable, but didn't rush me, and for $100 having a mentor like Diane and her staff to go speak to each week is an incredible resource. I feel incredibly grateful that amazon hasn't wiped out this community resource, and I marvel at her dedication to stained and fused glass and her prowess and patience at sharing it with the community. Note regarding buying supplies: Yeah sure, I am a young generation internet wizard but being a fan of open source and the ways of Stallman (who was right) I DID NOT purchase resources online -- I kept the profits local and focused at this gem of a resource to our community, which means I bought EVERYTHING from VA Stained Glass. If you are looking at taking a class with Diane, and need to buy supplies, you should DO the same. Buy directly from her for all of the reasons I've listed here and allow me to re-iterate just what a priceless resource VA Stained Glass is for our community.

My wife and I took the "Introduction to Stained Glass" class, so we could have a chance to learn…read morethe basics and finish a project without having to make a big investment in tools, etc. (definitely worth it). It was so much fun we decided to take the plunge and took the "Beginning Stained Glass" class too! We're very pleased with how our projects turned out, and now, with the detailed, hands-on (and patient!) instruction we've gotten, we have the confidence to take on some projects on our own. To anyone who's thought about trying their hand at stained glass, but feels a little intimidated by it, let me tell you that it's not nearly as difficult as you might think. In fact, it's actually pretty easy. And I can confidently recommend coming to the Virginia Stained Glass Company to get some instruction. Our experience was wonderful, with all of the staff, the other people in our classes, and the other customers who had bought studio time and were coming in just to work on their projects (I think the fact that people are buying time to work here on stuff they could just as easily do at home says a lot). The atmosphere was always relaxed and friendly, and I really enjoyed it.

Steve was extremely helpful. Highly recommend. He clearly prioritizes customer service.read more

When you get the opportunity to support a local shop that does quality hand done work, why wouldn't…read moreyou? I found Steve online and brought a huge print to him with lots of previous art collecting and framing experiences. However, Steve's shop and work was one of a kind - he cares about his work, his shop is unique, and his prices are beyond reasonable. He will work with you to find what product is best for you and for your price point. He was done in record time and the job was impeccable. Metered parking in front - his spot is on the first floor of a townhouse complex and he seems to open and close depending on traffic so call ahead to make sure he's available.

I spent a little over a year displaying my wood turnings here--pens, bottle stoppers, and…read moreplates--and it was a really positive experience overall. This was my first time showing work in a gallery, and I especially enjoyed talking with visitors and sharing the stories behind my pieces as well as other artists' work. As a shopper, you'll find a wide variety of artwork from talented local artists. As an artist, it's a welcoming co-op gallery where you can be involved in shaping how things are run, which makes it feel collaborative and engaging.