Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Picture Framing & Welsh Art Gallery Llandudno
Benard's Gallery, established in the 1930s by Bernard Butterworth, has evolved from a printing works into North Wales' largest bespoke picture-framing service and premier retail art gallery. Our family business, now led by third-generation owner Scott Butterworth, has built a reputation for excellence in framing unusual and oversized items using conservation methods. We employ three Guild Commended Framers and hold membership in the Fine Art Trade Guild and Guild of Master Craftsmen. Our services include specialist framing for sports memorabilia, historical documents, and fine art, alongside a comprehensive art restoration division.With an in-house workshop and a 250-strong moulding selection, we offer same-day framing services while maintaining strict adherence to museum-standard preservation techniques. Our gallery showcases over 300 artworks ranging from affordable prints to original oil paintings, featuring works by renowned Welsh artists and international names like Sir Kyffin Williams. We provide expert consultation on frame and mount selection, along with a calligraphy service for personalized presentations.
Services
Picture Framing
Art Restoration
Canvas Printing
Art Gallery
Welsh Art Sales
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- 70 years of specialist framing experience in North Wales
- Three Guild Commended Framers on staff
- Conservation methods for historical document preservation
- In-house workshop enables same-day framing service
- Museum-standard UV protection and acid-free materials
Associations and certifications
- Fine Art Trade Guild
- Guild of Master Craftsmen
Services
Picture Framing
We offer comprehensive picture framing using 250+ moulding styles and 60 acid-free mount colours. Our specialists handle watercolours, oil paintings, and unusual items like sports shirts and medals. Conservation framing prevents artwork degradation while our advanced techniques accommodate three-dimensional objects.
Art Restoration
Specialist restoration of watercolours and oil paintings includes defoxing, tear repair, and varnish renewal. Our expert performs frame regilding and photograph restoration using digital technology. All work maintains original integrity while enhancing artwork longevity through controlled environment techniques.
Canvas Printing
Digital images transformed into gallery-quality canvas prints. Available in standard sizes up to 20"x40" with 4cm deep stretcher frames. Professional pneumatic stretching ensures perfect tension. Ideal for personal photographs or reproduction artwork display.
Art Gallery
Premier retail gallery showcasing 300+ artworks including original oil paintings and limited editions. Features works by Sir Kyffin Williams and contemporary Welsh artists. Offers British Publisher editions and maintains stock of golf-themed art and seasonal sale events with genuine discounts.
Welsh Art
Dedicated Welsh Gallery section displaying North Wales coastal scenes and Snowdonia landscapes. Carries works by renowned Welsh artists including Warren Williams and Bert Knight. Specializes in regional art preservation and contemporary Welsh talent representation.
People
Scott Butterworth
Sole Owner
Third-generation proprietor Scott Butterworth has led Benard's Gallery since 1991 following Durham University studies. He maintains family tradition while modernizing services, ensuring continued excellence in bespoke framing and art curation for both private and corporate clients.
Questions
What picture framing options are available?
We offer 250+ moulding styles, 60 mount colours, and conservation-grade materials including UV-protective glass. Services include specialist sports memorabilia framing and advanced multi-aperture mounts.
Do you frame unusual items?
Yes, we frame sports shirts, medals, tapestries, and three-dimensional objects using bespoke techniques. Our experience includes framing items for royal collections and prestigious private estates.
What art restoration services do you provide?
We restore watercolours, oil paintings, and photographs using museum-standard techniques. Services include tear repair, varnish renewal, and digital photograph restoration while maintaining original artwork integrity.
Can I order specific artworks not on display?
As Fine Art Trade Guild members, we can order limited editions from British publishers. Most requested artworks arrive within a week if available through our supplier network.
Are trade discounts available?
Yes, we offer quantity discounts and trade pricing for galleries, interior designers, and corporate clients requiring multiple framing or art purchases.