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Hoon Hay, Christchurch · Est. 20+ Years

Every piece
deserves a
perfect frame.

Handcrafted custom framing with meticulous attention to detail. 500+ moulding profiles. Conservation-grade materials. James's studio — where your art comes first.

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✦ Custom Framing
✦ Conservation Quality
✦ Mat Cutting
✦ Canvas Stretching
✦ Shadow Boxes
✦ Photo Framing
✦ 500+ Mouldings
✦ Rush Orders Available
✦ Custom Framing
✦ Conservation Quality
✦ Mat Cutting
✦ Canvas Stretching
✦ Shadow Boxes
✦ Photo Framing
✦ 500+ Mouldings
✦ Rush Orders Available
James in his custom picture framing studio, Hoon Hay Christchurch

Our Story

Craft, care &
honest work.

Hi, I'm James. For over 20 years I've been doing one thing — framing pieces that matter to people. Not the mass-produced kind you pull off a shelf, but hand-cut, hand-finished frames built around your piece, your space, your taste.

My Hoon Hay studio is deliberately small. That's intentional. Every job gets my full attention from the moment you walk in for a free consultation to the day you collect a finished piece that stops you in your tracks.

I believe great framing shouldn't just protect your artwork — it should elevate it. Let's find out what that looks like for yours.

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Combinations possible

What We Do

Six ways to
frame perfectly.

Every service is bespoke. No two pieces are alike, and no two frames should be either. We take the time to understand your piece and find exactly the right solution.

01

Custom Framing

Choose from 500+ moulding profiles in every style, material and finish. Each frame is hand-cut and assembled around your exact piece.

02

Conservation Framing

Archival-quality materials, UV-protective glazing, and acid-free mounts to preserve your most precious pieces for generations.

03

Precision Mat Cutting

Single, double, or decorative multi-opening mats cut with machine precision and hand-finished edges. Hundreds of colours and textures.

04

Canvas Stretching

Gallery-wrap finishing on hand-built stretcher bars. Your canvas, perfectly tensioned, ready to hang — with or without a frame.

05

Shadow Boxes

Three-dimensional display for medals, jerseys, memorabilia, and objects that deserve a stage. Custom depth and backing options.

06

Photo Framing

Portraits, fine-art prints, family photographs. Every photo deserves the right frame. We help you find it.

How It Works

Four steps to
the perfect frame.

01

Consultation

Bring your piece into the studio. We talk through your vision, your space, your budget — no pressure, no obligation. Free, always.

02

Design

We lay mouldings and mats against your artwork and explore combinations until something clicks. You'll know it when you see it.

03

Crafting

Every cut, every join, every detail is done by hand in our studio. Standard turnaround is 7–10 business days. Rush available.

04

Collection

Pick up your finished piece and see the difference quality framing makes. We'll even hang it if you need.

"Every piece deserves a perfect frame — and every frame should be made as though it's the only one that matters."
— James, Custom Picture Framing

Find Us

Come in for a
free consultation.

Address
36 Wynn Street, Hoon Hay
Christchurch, Canterbury
Phone
021 058 6243

Opening Hours

When to
visit us.

Monday9:00am – 4:30pm
Tuesday9:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday9:00am – 4:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Rush orders available — call ahead to discuss your timeline.

Ready?

Bring your piece.
We'll find its frame.

Free, no-obligation consultation. Always.

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