2014 Flyway Film Festival
Every year we take this photo because every year we like to be involved in the Flyway Film Festival.
This year the Festival will continue to grow and we are delighted to be a small part of it.
Long days and late nights
We knew this was going to be a challenging year. And the biggest challenge is getting everything done.
There are have been many late nights at both the Rochester and Red Wing locations. This won't change any time soon.
Thank you for your patience. It isn't the destination, it is the journey.
Master Certified Picture Framer
Valerie Becker Achieves Master Certified Picture Framer Status
Valerie Becker has been recognized as a Master Certified Picture Framer by the Professional Picture Framing Association this month.
This is a significant accomplishment in the picture framing industry, demonstrating her skill and knowledge set at the highest professional standard.
Valerie is the first person in the state of Minnesota to achieve this accreditation and one of only 60 Master Certified Picture Framers in the world.
Congratulations, Val!
No inflatable gorillas
Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing is Officially Open for Business
Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing is officially open for business. We are taking in new orders and have already begun delivering completed ones.
We are quietly sliding into opening the business. No inflatable gorillas, balloons, or hot dogs for the kids this time. We'll figure something out later.
This is just a consequence of time. It took longer than planned to build out the new space, and several significant projects are in the shop with tight deadlines.
And then there was this little matter of qualifying for and passing the Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF) examination, becoming the first MCPF in Minnesota. That was a big deal for us, and we will have an announcement soon.
Quality is in the details...
Meeting Matt: A Journey of Craftsmanship
We first started working with Matt eight years ago when he was a senior in high school. Initially, he only needed mats cut because he was building his own frames.
But Matt wasn't just building frames. He was milling his own frame profiles and carefully staining and waxing the wood. His attention to detail was remarkable, and his carpentry skills were undeniable.
Since then, Matt has graduated from college, gotten married, and has two children. Despite his busy life, he still maintains a complete wood shop. As Matt puts it, "shop time is good time."
When it came time to have custom cabinetry built for our new Rochester location, the decision to work with Matt was an easy one.
Delinquent
Sorry for the very slow updates to this blog.
But judging by the complete lack of complaints, it probably doesn't matter.
We announced on April 1st that we are adding a second location in Rochester, Minnesota.
400 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 to be exact.
507-280-4949.
This will be a custom build out situation and it will showcase some of the more interesting projects we have worked on and some of the projects that we are most proud of. It should be pretty cool.
This new business will be called Rochester Framing & Fine Art Printing.
Early June is the target open.
That is all.
Big plans for 2014
Happy Holidays and Exciting Plans Ahead!
As we celebrate the holidays, it feels fitting to share an example of one of the smallest projects we've worked on, given the topic of big plans.
2013 was a challenging year, with some plans not materializing as expected. However, we were proud to participate in several large projects that made a significant impact.
Looking ahead, we have several exciting plans for 2014. While it's a bit premature to announce anything specific, the wheels are already in motion, and we are very optimistic and excited for the new year.
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy holidays!