About Us
“A husband and wife team with 20+ years combined experience in the picture framing industry.”
Tony has worked for a number of years for picture framers in Bath before setting up Swan Artworks in September 2009. He is a ‘Guild Commended Framer’ with the ‘Fine Art Trade Guild’ which sets high standards of work, conservation and customer care.
Carrie is an artist / picture framer who focuses on the more intricate details of framing, this includes the delicate stitching involved for mounting textiles. Additionally her skills as an artist enables her to assist clients with colour co-ordinating their frame and mount card.
Guild Commended Picture Framers
Guild Commended Framer (GCF)
A vocational qualification programme managed by the Fine Art Trade Guild (FATG) to ensure picture framers are trained to use the correct processes, techniques and materials for your artwork.
Fine Art Trade Guild Members
The Fine Art Trade Guild are the governing body who develop and maintain the standards for the art and framing industry through a set of guidelines.
Guild Code of Ethics
Guild commended framers use the high standards set by the Fine Art Trade Guild (FATG) to enhance, protect and display your items to the best effect by following the ‘Guild Code of Ethics‘.