By Robyn Misios of Thirroul’s Beach Framing
Hanging art on your walls is a great way of bringing your personality into your home. Every work makes you feel happy, and invokes a great memory.
As a picture framer, I like to have an understanding of what will suit your family, and take as much time as needed to get a great result. Colourful frames, colourful mats, classic neutrals, or black with white. Everything can change depending on the look you’re after.
Northern Illawarra has a long history of picture framers. Many names will spark great memories, and I’d love for you to remind me of any I don’t mention, and let me know where their workshops were.
If you have any photos of those old shop fronts I’d love to see them.
Some of our great past picture framers were: Cliff Caladine, Clive Bock, Paul and Amanda Townsend, Heather Carey, and Tony Marshall. Some business names were Platypus Framing, Mango Framing, Rich & Frameus, Beach Art, and Beach Framing.
I started picture framing with Tony and Rose Marshall over 30 years ago.
Their first shop was in Thirroul where Finbox is now. We were an art gallery, art suppliers and picture framers. Rose ran the cafe next door, (where Finbox cafe is now) We also held art classes upstairs.
Beach Art then moved to Park Road, Bulli, again as an art gallery, art suppliers and picture framers. We developed such great friendships with so many people and, of course, local artists.
Tony and Rose employed Jennifer, Liz, Reka, Elle and Emily. These young women were able to work locally, and learned a great craft.
Sadly, in 2017 our Rose passed away.
Tony decided to retire and I brought the framing workshop back to Thirroul, this time to 13 George Street.
Sadly, the time has come for me to hang up my framer’s apron, and step away from managing a workshop.
For over 30 years I have had the privilege of framing your precious items. Celebrations, adventures, sports, great memories, and dreams. I’ve loved listening to all your stories.
Our lives are always changing, Con and I have welcomed one grandchild, and we have another little one on the way.
So, we’re looking forward to spending lots of time with them.
You won’t lose me too easily, I’ll continue to be in the workshop in George St until mid year, and then, after that, will operate by appointment only.
It’s been my pleasure to meet you, and craft your works. To see the joy a completed work gave you, and as excited as you were, so was I.
Pop in and see us Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am-4.30pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm or contact me on 0422 865 648 or robyn@beachframing.com
