frameshop, gift shop, painting classes in water color and acrylics, art instruction
FrameSense is a full service, custom picture framing shop located in Uxbrdge, MA. Sue Dion also offers watercolor classes and workshops for all skill levels as well as Acrylic Soiree Paint Nights. Acrylic Soiree is held in local restaurants and participants enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while completing a painting. Check out the calendar at AcrylicSoiree.com for a listing of current projects.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Fifteen years
What is your primary product or service?
Art instruction/Custom Picture Framing
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been painting for over twenty years and my framing businesses grew out of that. I am a certified professional picture framer and have been doing custom framing for hundreds of people a year for over fifteen years.
I currently teach watercolor, acrylic and oil painting in my studio and at various locations in the area. I also teach at Michael's and at the Worcester Art Museum. You can view a full calendar of my classes by visiting either framesense.com or acrylicsoiree.com and clicking on the "class/calendar" link.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
FrameSense is unique in that you are dealing with only one person. I am the person who will be creating your design, the person who will perform the work and the person who makes certain you are satisfied with your completed project.
My painting classes are unique because I use a project based approach so you learn new techniques while completing a finished work of art and benefit from the questions and experiences of other painters doing the same project.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one permanent location. I conduct Acrylic Soiree classes anywhere within a 25 mile radius.
Provide detailed directions to your location
193 Quaker Highway. Exit 2 off of 146 (Chocolog Rd.) Turn toward Uxbridge, left onto 146A and continue 1/2 mile +/-. My shop will be on your left.
What type of payments do you accept?
MC/VS/DISCOVER/AExp/Cash/Check
Which areas do you service?
Blackstone Valley and surrounding towns
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I do
What are your hours of operation?
Wed - Sat 10 - 3 and by chance or appointment. I live next door to my shop and am happy to make arrangements to meet with clients at a time more convenient to them.
Classes are currently being held on Tues/Thursday Nights and on Wednesday and Satuday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That their expectations have been exceeded.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Nothing splendid has ever been accomplished except by those who dared to believe that something inside of them was greater than their circumstances." Bruce Barton
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