The Caversham Picture Framer

The Caversham Picture Framer We take great care to create hand crafted frames that will look exceptional and protect your art for years to come. Founded in 1985 in the heart of Caversham.

The Caversham Picture Framer, first established in 1985, is a bespoke framers, art gallery, and mirror specialists. We practice conservation framing and specialise in hand finishes, including painting, staining, and gilding. We also can advise on restoration and add an invaluable service to local galleries, artists, and collectors.

Join Christabel’s brilliant drawing course, across 4 Thursday evenings in August. Inspired by observational drawing in a...
29/05/2026

Join Christabel’s brilliant drawing course, across 4 Thursday evenings in August. Inspired by observational drawing in and out of the studio, you will learn different drawing techniques, and build up a portfolio of drawings which will guide you into a world of your imagination. The course will begin by drawing before experimenting with mixed media and colour. Follow the link in our bio to sign up!

Fancy urban sketching? We may just have the class for you! Come and spend the day drawing outdoors in Caversham and Read...
13/05/2026

Fancy urban sketching? We may just have the class for you!

Come and spend the day drawing outdoors in Caversham and Reading with painter and printmaker Isabel Carmona! Explore different observational sketching techniques from line to watercolour washes that will allow you to feel confident to go out and sketch on your own or with your local group.

Date: 14th June from 10:00-17:00
No experience needed.
Bring with you your preferred drawing kit; such as pens, watercolours and brushes, water container, tissues, fine liners (0.5mm minimum thickness and 0.8mm or brush tip are good).
Sketchbooks will be provided.



Head to the 'Workshops' section of our website and book to secure your place through the link in our bio!

BOLD LANDSCAPES IN COLOUR: the perfect workshop for those who have always wanted to explore watercolour, and even for th...
12/05/2026

BOLD LANDSCAPES IN COLOUR: the perfect workshop for those who have always wanted to explore watercolour, and even for the seasoned pros who are always looking for more opportunities to paint within a group. Isabel Carmona will take you through different techniques to create a bold and beautiful landscape painting. Book your space through the link in our bio!

Have you come in to see our exhibition of Jane McDonald's work? If not, this week is the last week to do so! Jane's mono...
11/05/2026

Have you come in to see our exhibition of Jane McDonald's work? If not, this week is the last week to do so! Jane's monoprints with chine collé have been a delight to showcase in the gallery and we still have some works available for sale! Pop in Tuesday - Saturday between 10-4pm to see the show before it ends on the 16th May.

Do you love the beautiful, colour saturated landscapes of Christabel Forbes? Her next workshop would be the perfect oppo...
02/05/2026

Do you love the beautiful, colour saturated landscapes of Christabel Forbes? Her next workshop would be the perfect opportunity to learn about drawing directly from her! It’s x4 Thursday evenings 18:00-21:00 on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th August. Head to the link in our bio to book!

We have many workshops coming up in the print studio! This one is a collagraph workshop with artist Isabel Carmona. You ...
05/02/2026

We have many workshops coming up in the print studio! This one is a collagraph workshop with artist Isabel Carmona. You can find out more and book your place through the link in our bio.

Our collection of Joan Miró lithographs, woodcuts, and etchings are now on display and for sale at The Caversham Picture...
04/02/2026

Our collection of Joan Miró lithographs, woodcuts, and etchings are now on display and for sale at The Caversham Picture Framer gallery.
You can drop in Tuesday-Saturday 10-4pm to view the show.
Make sure to join us on the evening of the 27th February from 5:30pm for an evening of wine, cheese, art, and music. Dr Hannah Lyons, curator of The University of Readings art collections will be doing a short talk on Miró at 6:30pm, all welcome! RSVP via the link in our bio!

Join us in the gallery on Friday 6th February for an unforgettable evening as we journey through six exceptional Spanish...
27/01/2026

Join us in the gallery on Friday 6th February for an unforgettable evening as we journey through six exceptional Spanish wines, each representing the rich diversity and heritage of Spain’s renowned wine regions. Wine specialist Emma Foster will guide us through the tasting.

We will also be providing cheese and nibbles, and the event will be set among the incredible art of Joan Miró.

Doors open at 6pm, and Emma will start the tasting at 6:30pm, link in bio to buy your tickets!

Tonight is the first of our weekly life drawing sessions with the wonderful artist and tutor Mark Webber. You can sign u...
14/01/2026

Tonight is the first of our weekly life drawing sessions with the wonderful artist and tutor Mark Webber. You can sign up to classes through the link in our bio! These workshops are open to all, whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete beginner hoping to try something new.

Last minute Christmas present idea incoming... Tetra pack printing with artist Cath Baldwin! Learn how to use packaging ...
24/12/2025

Last minute Christmas present idea incoming... Tetra pack printing with artist Cath Baldwin! Learn how to use packaging from your recycling bin to produce a series of printed images that look similar in style to traditional copper plate etchings.

You will learn which packaging is suitable for use, how to use tools and tricks to produce an ‘etching’ plate ready for printing, how to ink up your plate, how to prepare your paper and finally how to print!

Workshop info: Saturday morning, 10:30-15:30 21st March at The Caversham Print Club (buy tickets on our website, linked in bio).

Address

Caversham Picture Framer, 5a Church Road
Reading
RG47AA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441189481610

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