About us
Who we are and what we can do for you!
The Framing Nook is a locally owned family business, which has been in operation for over 33 yrs in the Red Deer area. We have over 43 years experience in photography & custom framing. We have won several international framing awards, and we look forward to using our design expertise & quality craftsmanship to provide you with your framing needs, and we will back that with a complete customer satisfaction warranty.
We are locally owned by husband & wife team, Brian & Janice Rypstra. We are grateful for all the help we receive from our employees over the years. All the work we do for our clients usually goes through the capable hands of all of us right here in Red Deer, Alberta, which requires a lot of teamwork, but also ensures the best results for you.
Brian Rypstra
Owner/mgr
Oversees the day to day operation as well as serves clients on a daily basis.
Erik Holland
Framer/Sales
A great guy who really cares for our clients and is really acquiring a lot of skill & abilities in serving our clients in every aspect of custom framing.
Janice Rypstra
Part Owner
Mounts all the garments and needleworks, does the bookkeeping and all of our charity and volunteer work.
As a staff, we are constantly upgrading our knowledge and abilities through various means of education. This includes, but is not limited to: reading of trade magazines, trade publications, participating in professional picture framing forums, attending international trade shows & conventions, taking classes from leading industry experts, and participating in local business workshops & lectures.
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Our vision is to deeply enrich many lives, by helping them celebrate their uniqueness, enjoy their surroundings, and cherish their memories, not only in Red Deer Alberta but all over Canada & USA as well.
To provide our valued clients with the very best means of presenting & preserving their precious memories and artwork, by providing a custom framing service which is uniquely tailored to their specific needs.
INTREGRITY
Through ongoing self assessment, analysis & training, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our service, both as a company and as individuals, in the work we do, and relationship with our clients.
HONESTY
Our relationships with our clients are to be characterized by openness & honesty; essentially, we treat a client as we would wish to be treated.
QUALITY
Our products are provided using the latest & best materials & methods to insure our client receives full use of it for at least the expected period required.
FAIRNESS
All elements of our relationship with our clients, including the price we charge, is to be fair & as reasonably expected, in consideration to the service offered.
As members of several professional associations, we align ourselves to meet or exceed industry standards through trade show attendance, conference participation and other forms of education in the framing field as well as in business & service.
We are so excited to announce our high place finishes…
including several first place awards in international framing competitions in the past couple of years.!
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Local
Recognition
GOLD Winners
We have been awarded in the “Best in Red Deer” Reader’s Choice Awards for every competition since its inception!
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We are members of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. The Red Deer Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesspersons united to promote business growth and prosperity through leadership and innovation. The Chamber and its volunteers work to maintain a robust and balanced economy, as well as preserve the free enterprise atmosphere and overall quality of life in the community.
We are members of the PPFA. Serving the art and framing community worldwide, the Professional Picture Framers Association™ (PPFA®) encourages artisans to hone the time-honored skill of custom framing. As the professional trade association for the custom framing industry, the members of PPFA preserve memories in bold, dramatic ways and serve as savvy business leaders in their communities.Ever wonder How We Do Our Framing?
Check Out this video to see how we framed the collection below! We will go through a complete framing process from start to finish!
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We, as a family-owned and operated business, immerse ourselves in community involvement, client appreciation, and the best of customer service. This blog is to keep you entertained, informed, and educated on all we do!
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Reviews
"...I have never seen framing at that level...I am dumbfounded. The work is spectacular..."
Life Long Framing Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with your custom framing at the time of pickup, we will make the changes necessary or refund your payments in full.
Credentials & Qualifications
We are proud members of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce & of the Professional Picture Framers Association.
Our Training
As a staff, we are constantly upgrading our knowledge and abilities through various means of education. This includes, but is not limited to: reading of trade magazines, trade publications, participating in professional picture framing forums, attending international trade shows & conventions, taking classes from leading industry experts, and participating in local business workshops & lectures.
We ship across Canada and the United States!
Personal Memorabilia
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Sport Memorabilia
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Needlework and Textiles
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Items For Purchase
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Frame Repair etc
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Delivery and Hanging Service
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Cardboard Gift & Packaging
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The Framing Nook Advantage
Preserving Your Memories For a Lifetime
Our Guarantee
Immediate Satisfaction
If you’re not completely satisfied with your custom framing at the time of pickup, we will make the changes necessary or refund your payments in full.
Life Long Framing Guarantee
If at any time in the future your framing materials or workmanship fails, under your ownership and normal usage, we will repair or replace the framing materials at no cost to you!
How We COMPARE with the REST!
FEATURE |
BIG BOX/DEPARTMENT STORE |
THE FRAMING NOOK |
| Frame Selection | Max 500 | Over 12,000 |
| Parking | Usually | Within 12 feet of the door |
| Experience | Minimal | Over 35 years |
| Warranty | N/A | Satisfaction over lifetime of frame |
| Design Capabilities | Limited | Internationally Awarded |
| Ownership | USA Corp | Local Family Owned |
| Delivery | N/A | Available |
| Hanging Services | N/A | Available |
| Value | Cheap | Priceless |
FEATURE |
BIG BOX DEPT STORE |
THE FRAMING NOOK |
| Frame Selection | Max 500 | Over 12,000 |
| Parking | Usually | Within 12 feet of the door |
| Experience | Minimal | Over 35 years |
| Warranty | N/A | Satisfaction over lifetime of frame |
| Design Capabilities | Limited | Internationally Awarded |
| Ownership | USA Corp | Local Family Owned |
| Delivery | N/A | Available |
| Hanging Services | N/A | Available |
| Value | Cheap | Priceless |
Remember…
If it warms your heart, or cheers you up – enjoy it daily!
Have it framed and hung on your wall!
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1 - 4664 Riverside Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4N 6Y5