Raven’s Corner Museum Quality Framing

Raven’s Corner was recommended by a friend. So, off I went to see the shop. When I arrived, the owner was very nice but also very busy with a customer and asked me to return an hour later. Happily that was OK by me. Upon my return, the owner spent quality time with me deciding on framing ideas for a poster. Her ideas were fabulous but never pushy. Instead she worked hard to help me discover how I wanted to frame the piece. My husband and I have been back 3 times since then, each time with wildly different art and our different approaches. Each time we came away with the perfect frame. Costs vary depending on your taste and framing materials that you select. The owner will guide you if cost is an issue. When I told an artist whose art I bought that I was going to Raven’s Corner he said, oh that’s the best shop in Sac.

Following a quick trip to Maui, we came back looking for a reputable framing shop to stretch mount a canvas print. A casual perusal of Unilocal pointed to Raven’s Corner. After experiencing their work first-​hand, there’s no question that we made the right choice. The folks at Raven’s Corner genuinely care about what they do. Their work is simply… exceptional. The wrapped edges of our print are crisp and lean, and outline the printed surface of the canvas with thoughtful precision.

Raven’s Corner is amazing! I had a unique memento, a hand painted scarf from Bali, that I wanted to have framed. It was a challenging job, since it was fabric and very delicate. Susan helped me pick out the perfect frame and matting. Not only did she happily spend a good deal of time showing me sample after sample, her taste level is excellent. I picked up the finished picture today and I am ecstatic with how gorgeous it looks. Raven’s Corner does exquisite work!

I recently bought a watercolor painting and wanted to get a nice frame for it. After a bad experience at one of the big bulk framing stores and not wanting to risk such an experience with the painting, I decided to give this place a try. I stopped by on a Saturday morning with pretty much no idea what I wanted other than that I wanted it to look nice. The owner picked out some frame samples in colors and patterns I would never have thought to look at myself, one of which I fell in love with. I recently picked it up and it is beautiful – the frame brings out details of the painting and makes it look even more lovely. They also wrapped it nicely in a waterproof bag and put cardboard on the top and bottom to make it easier to wrap. Seriously, what more could you ask for? I will definitely be back whenever I need something framed.

Very nice people. Totally helped me out with a picture hanging problem. Gave me all the advice I needed to do the job. Barely charged me. Clearly knew what they were doing. Give ‘em your business.

This shop is truly as good as it gets!
First, I love vintage posters! A couple of years ago I bought three posters at trunk show in Santa Monica, but they ended up rolled up in a closet as we moved from Los Angeles to Sacramento. When the dust had settled and the boxes were unpacked, they stayed in a new closet. I know how important framing can be to protect older prints, and I wasn’t in a rush to take these to an Aaron Brothers or other bulk framing store.
Finally, I contacted the dealer who sold me the posters, and they told me there was only one framer in Sacramento they would recommend: Raven’s Corner. I finally stopped by two months ago with the posters under my arm and ready to look at frames. The exterior door was locked and a small sign said appointments were available for weekdays. As I hadn’t made an appointment, I rang the bell with trepidation.
I shouldn’t have worried. The owner opened the door immediately and helped my wife and I sort through the posters and select frames. She had a good eye for details and considered our budget in each decision. We selected three very different frames and left happy with our choices. Raven’s Corner called us three days before they had promised to return the posters to say that they were completed.
I picked them up the next day. The workmanship in each frame was exquisite. Since the shop is the neatest work space I’ve ever seen, I shouldn’t have been surprised. Each poster was complemented by its frame and balanced nicely. The owner walked me through the various hangers she had provided and proper care for the glass. I can’t wait to get more posters so I can return.

Hands down, the best framers in Sacramento.
When they say «museum quality,» they mean it! This is where the city’s top artists (and museums) bring their stuff. It’s located in a small corner shop on 10^th Street, far from the bustle of most Midtown framers.
A few things you should know:
First, don’t expect to walk in and out of here in less than 15 minutes. The owners treated even a $ 10 poster I got on eBay like it’s a masterpiece, spending plenty of time showing you options to how to make it look great.
On a budget? Let them know, and they’ll work around it. Want your art to be the focus of your home? They’ll ask you about your home’s style, colors, and what’s around whatever they’re framing. The result is some stunning framing options that will get your friends asking, «where did you get that framed?» (and seriously, has ANYBODY ever asked you that about anything in your house?!?).
A warning: quality doesn’t come cheap. I’ve had several pieces done here where the frame cost more than the art (and the art wasn’t cheap).
But in the end it’s worth it. So support his local business, particularly if you’ve splurged on some nice art to begin with.