Business Details
Expert Picture Framing & Art Supplies in Milton Keynes
Established nearly 30 years ago, Skills Art Materials & Picture Framing has become a trusted provider of specialist art supplies and conservation-grade picture framing services in Milton Keynes. Our team of Fine Art Trade Guild qualified framers brings over 90 years of combined expertise to every project, from framing treasured family photographs to restoring historic artworks. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive range of professional-grade materials for artists at all levels, including premium paints, brushes, and papers from renowned brands. Our commitment to quality is evident in our museum-standard framing techniques, use of archival materials, and partnerships with respected art institutions.As a family-run business, we maintain personal relationships with customers, providing tailored advice and solutions that reflect our deep understanding of artistic needs. Our services extend beyond framing to include canvas printing, sports memorabilia presentation, and expert photo restoration, ensuring comprehensive support for creative projects. With workshops equipped with state-of-the-art technology, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver exceptional results. Our dedication to preserving artistic heritage while embracing contemporary techniques has earned us a loyal customer base across Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties.
Services
Picture Framing
Art Materials
Photo Restoration
Canvas Printing
Memorabilia Framing
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in specialist picture framing and art conservation
- Team of five Fine Art Trade Guild qualified picture framers
- Extensive range of professional-grade art materials in stock
- Free expert advice on artistic techniques and material selection
- Museum-standard conservation framing using archival materials
Associations and certifications
- Fine Art Trade Guild
What people say
Personalised service
Business with heart
Exceeds expectations
Free expert advice
Museum-standard work
Services
Picture Framing
We provide conservation-grade picture framing using archival materials and museum-standard techniques. Our qualified framers specialise in preserving valuable artworks while enhancing their presentation. Services include custom mount cutting, UV-protective glazing, and restoration of historic frames.
Art Materials
Our shop stocks professional-grade art materials for all disciplines, including oils, watercolours, and acrylics from leading brands. We offer specialist brushes, papers, and mediums alongside expert advice for both amateur and professional artists.
Photo Restoration
Our expert team restores damaged photographs using digital techniques while preserving original characteristics. Services include colour correction, tear repair, and archival printing. We handle both modern and historic images with specialist conservation methods.
Canvas Printing
We produce high-quality canvas prints using lightfast pigment inks on premium cotton canvas. Images are printed at 415gsm density for superior detail and durability, with custom sizing and professional stretching options available.
Memorabilia Framing
Specialist framing solutions protect and display sports memorabilia, including football shirts and medals. We use conservation techniques with UV-filtering glass to preserve items while creating visually striking presentations tailored to client preferences.
People
Neil Duguid
Proprietor
With over 30 years in the picture framing industry, Neil leads our team of qualified framers. As a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild's International Picture Framers Committee, he ensures the highest standards in conservation framing.
Roy Lawrance
Photo Restoration Specialist
Roy specialises in digital photo restoration, bringing decades of experience in repairing and enhancing historic images. His meticulous approach ensures faithful reproduction of damaged photographs while maintaining their original character and integrity.
Questions
What picture framing services do you offer?
We provide conservation framing for artworks, photo restoration, canvas printing, and sports memorabilia framing using archival materials and specialist techniques.
Do you sell professional art materials?
Yes, we stock premium paints, brushes, and papers from brands like Winsor & Newton and Da Vinci for professional artists and hobbyists.
Can you restore old photographs?
Our photo restoration service repairs damaged images starting at £29, including scanning, colour correction, and archival printing.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:30 at our Stony Stratford shop for all framing and art supply needs.
Do you frame sports memorabilia?
Yes, we specialise in football shirt framing with five style options priced from £99 to £185 using conservation techniques.
