Thursday 31 January 2013

Don't Tell the 'Health & Safety' People !

We finally managed to get around to hanging the monster sized prize winning painting by Sheila Manwaring.  When we chose the frame we really didn't give much thought to how heavy it was - and trust me, it is very heavy.  The picture just makes it look like we're managing to hang it with ease - it doesn't reflect the groaning and mild degree of panic!



We can make excellent frames, but hanging is not one of our (Rob's) great skills.  But undeterred, and with a little help, the beast is now hanging in pride of place.  It looks fantastic, so do call in and admire it for yourself - and see if you can name all the Harborough buildings.

Tuesday 15 January 2013

A New Year

Well, we're back (Happy New Year everyone).  The break was good and we're ready for another busy year (hopefully). 

We've decided that we should permanently have a large frame standing in the workshop.  We've just finished printing and framing our competition winning picture by Sheila Manwaring and it's all ready to hang on the wall.  In the mean time it has been the main topic of conversation with everyone who's called into the workshop.  It's a huge striking piece - in a very expensive frame!  It also weighs a lot!

It's been much admired both for its frame and, indeed, for Sheila's lovely and imaginative work of art. 

It will eventually get on the wall when I find a fitting and chain strong enough.