The Avon Frame Shoppe — Local services in Avon

It's Hard to put in a few succinct words what Will means to the Vail Valley art world and to our community. Today I took to Will's shop; an old, tired framed print that was left by our previous home owners. He graciously talked to me for 20 minutes, giving me an honest estimate of the price it would cost to reframe it and then asked me several pertinent questions about the emotional bond I might or might not have with the print. Within a few minutes I realized that I didn't have any fondness or attachment to the print to spend that much money on it, just to give it a second life. He gave me great advice. Go find something that you love and that moves you. Then bring it back for framing. You will have created a lasting treasure. The guy is almost an art therapist. His honesty, kindness and practical advice were invaluable. People like Will are...

The Avon Frame Shoppe made my first custom framing experience incredibly easy and fun! Will, the owner, is obviously super knowledgeable when it comes to design & framing. He took his time in going through various options for me, while also being very mindful of my teacher's salary (or lack thereof)! He was so kind and just plain easy to talk to, I found myself shooting the breeze with him for nearly an hour! I was a bit intimidated going in for my first appointment, but he made the entire process beyond easy, and didn't pressure me into any design choices I couldn't afford. Whether you're an art afficionado or total novice like myself, The Avon Frame Shoppe is the only choice for all your framing needs in the Valley. Not only will you leave with the highest quality work, but in all probability a...

I brought in 2 old oil paintings that had been in the family for decades. Will spent a generous amount of time with me examining them, explaining what we were looking at, and gave me his professional advice on my options to have the paintings cleaned and restored. He was upfront in his evaluation of the quality of each piece and associated costs. He also framed a watercolor painting for me, and it looks spectacular hanging in my home. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for an honest, knowledgable...