Covered Arts & Framing Services Ltd

Covered Arts & Framing Services Ltd Picture framing specialist
situated in Oxford's historic Covered Market

11/12/2023

Merry Christmas! From all at the Covered Market!!

Hey guys, just started a TikTok page! Will be doing tutorials, time lapses etc. follow us for an insight!
08/12/2023

Hey guys, just started a TikTok page! Will be doing tutorials, time lapses etc. follow us for an insight!

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Hi all! So when working with old university photography, originally presented by Gillman and Somae. We are often asked h...
09/11/2023

Hi all! So when working with old university photography, originally presented by Gillman and Somae. We are often asked how to preserve the original photographic montages- particularly University clubs etc. My initial thoughts are if one wants to conserve the objects, it is best to seek the advice of an accredited paper conservator. Though, sometimes cost can be an issue. Here's how I like to contribute. I made a simple size of rice starch and lined this object to a acid free backing. A simple box frame allows the item to sit safely behind glass using internal fillets to keep the item cased away from glass contact.. apologies for the glare in the images, if an anti- reflective glass had of been used, the images would look much superior.

03/11/2023

Hip Hip Hooray we are 249 years young today! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆβ€

On this day 1774, the building of The Covered Market was completed to the specifications you see today.

The Covered Market was born out of a need to bring the surrounding outdoor markets off the street. It was one of the first times - if not the very first time - town and gown worked together on a specific project. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌπŸ€πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“

Thank you to everyone from traders past and present, and to you our wonderful customers who make a beeline to shop local and shop independent. We quite literally couldn't do it without you! 😍



Of course, the eagle-eyed of you will see that next year is our 250th. We're busily working on plans to mark this a super special occasion so watch this space! πŸ‘€

03/11/2023

🀣🀣🀣had to post this one... thanks to idris for this funny video we sent to a client showing him how we would make his frame!
The Covered Market Oxford

Here's a little special one. A hand finished frame traditionally made, gesso, clay bole and 23 carat gold leaf. The gold...
21/10/2023

Here's a little special one. A hand finished frame traditionally made, gesso, clay bole and 23 carat gold leaf. The gold is overlayed with gouache to soften its brilliance leaving it distressed for that antique feel. Making frames this way takes time and a lot of patience. This technique, traditional water gilding, hasn't changed much in the past 400 years!

Love a "University Challenge "! We really enjoyed working with the development team at Jesus College today and hanging t...
13/10/2023

Love a "University Challenge "! We really enjoyed working with the development team at Jesus College today and hanging their pictures in the new bulidings on Market Street. Thanks for sending the photos, Georgie. And they are straight!!!

08/10/2023
When we are not picture framing there nothing like a good old forage! Found locally, one of my favourite fungus: The Chi...
08/10/2023

When we are not picture framing there nothing like a good old forage! Found locally, one of my favourite fungus: The Chicken of the Woods! Laetiporus. A beautiful edible, possibly one of the best in the UK. I'll have to frame one one day...

A lovely  day meeting up with a very old friend at Conservation resources . Dear John. Over 25 years of working with the...
03/10/2023

A lovely day meeting up with a very old friend at Conservation resources . Dear John. Over 25 years of working with these people. There attention to our requirements is beyond explanation.

24/09/2023

A fond window display from times gone by. The Covered Market Oxford

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Covered Arts Ltd. , 81/82 The Covered Market
Oxford
OX13DY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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