The more to explore store
The more to explore store
We are always happy to offer expert advice on all framing and painting matters and of course we welcome browsers. So if you are in the area, pop-in, we'd love to see you.
Yay, you found us!
Welcome to our family-run shop based in the beautiful town of Thornbury on the north side of Bristol in South Gloucestershire.
We specialise in picture framing, gifts, homewares and are official stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™.
Shop
Shop
In our shop you’ll find hundreds of great gift ideas. Lots for her, a few for him and plenty for yourself. We’ve got home furnishings, candles, furniture, frames, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™, seasonal decorations and plenty of quirky greetings cards too.
We try our best to stock as many items made by local crafters as we can and we also stock a wealth of beautiful products by the likes of Gisela Graham, Nkuku, St Eval Candle Company and Tweedmill Textiles.
AND RECENTLY…
- Surroundings permanent resident artist and framer, Richard has completed his two year study of Thornbury. Richard has finished the mighty 'Wotton 240 Buildings' Try to spot the towns resident Eagle Owl! A3 and A2 prints (framed or mounted) available.
- Checkout the new pages on this site, Fine Art Printing Giclee services with some great examples of what we do and our new addition to the family - Rooga! Our stunning vintage red VW Beetle, circa 1971. This little beauty is available for Weddings, proms & bar mitzvahs etc, etc, etc. Its very cool, take a look.
- New style Annie Sloan products in store and available to order, keep your eyes on our News page, Annie Sloan and Workshop pages...
Framing
Framing
We offer a really comprehensive and customised framing service. We have thousands of mouldings to choose from and specialise in hand-painting and staining bare-wood mouldings exactly as you want them, often in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™.
We have various glass options including conservation grade UV water white anti-reflective. (In other words, invisible glass).
We’ll happily frame a single 6x4” photo or jumbo sized paintings for extensive exhibitions. Most importantly we are happy to offer advice without obligation.
And recently...
New version of water white (invisible glass) available soon. It will look the same but it will be less of a diva, i.e. easier to clean.
We now have large gold ornate frames available to rent as a prop for wedding/party photo booths.
We are fully stocked up for the New Year with our ready-made frames. There are so many different styles and sizes to suit.
Don't forget about any of those framing jobs you put off before the Christmas rush, Richard will happily discuss your framing options and get you in that cue!
Chalk Paint™ a decorative paint by Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint™ a decorative paint by Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan really is as good as it sounds. We are always happy to offer advice and we sell pretty much all of the associated Annie Sloan products. Waxes, brushes, tester pots, brass and silver leaf, gold size, craqeleur sets, fabric and the Annie Sloan book range.
We also run the introductory and more advanced workshops. See our Workshops page for details.
And recently...
We now stock the new size Annie Sloan wax in both clear and dark, white wax as well as the full range of new Guilding Wax.They are great for small projects and popping in your handbag if you need to do a decorative job on the run.
Annie Sloan's new book is now in stock at Surroundings. 'Room Recipes for Style and Colour'is the stunning hardback, full of inspirational interiors
Create and bespoke your own workshop with friends. Let us know what you want to do and when and we can plan a session for you. Drop us a line to be added to our email mailing list.
More wall paints are now available, let us know which you want and we will order in for you.
If you've undertaken an interesting Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ project we'd love to know. Send us photos and details of what you did and we'll put them on our News page.
Chalk Paint™ is a unique decorative paint developed by Annie Sloan in 33 decorative and historical colours made specifically for painting furniture, painting floors, and for giving walls a completely matt, velvety finish.
Chalk Paint™ sticks to just about any surface... wood, concrete, metal, matt plastic, earthenware and much more, inside and outside the home. It dries fast too so you can add second or third coats quickly, and start enjoying your revitalised walls, floors and furniture sooner. Gorgeous results have never been so simple and straightforward.
Workshops
Workshops
As an official Annie Sloan Stockist we are lucky enough to be able to run the Chalk Paint™ workshops. We run our introductory workshop in two halves, part 1 and part 2. Part 1 covers painting and waxing whilst part 2 covers the more decorative art techniques of gold and silver leafing, stencilling, decoupage and crackle glazing with the Annie Sloan craqeleur sets.
Both of these workshops are 3 hours long and are held at the Chantry in Thornbury. We also run other more advanced painting workshops which are detailed on the news page but the best way to find out all the latest news is to join our mailing list by sending us a request via email.
And recently...
We now run bespoke workshops that suit your needs entirely. Whether its a workshop for you and your friends to enjoy an afternoon or morning using Annie Sloan paints, gilding and if you fancy, a nice glass or two of bubbles. This is perfect for Hen do's and other social groups to learn and enjoy together. You tell us your preferred dates and we'll get it sorted.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON OF VARIOUS PAINTING TECHNIQUES, BISCUITS & CAFFEINE etc.
POP INTO SURROUNDINGS, CALL US ON 01454 411000 OR EMAIL AT INFO@SURROUNDINGSONLINE.CO.UK
My Drawings
My Drawings
Richard at Surroundings is an Architectural artist. He almost exclusively draws buildings, in all their wonderful forms and in two distinct styles. Highly detailed architectural pencil studies and stylised marker pen and paint sketches.
He has a range of cards and prints called ‘Venues’. He also takes commissions. You can view a sample of Richards work below or click on the website.
And recently…
- Richards latest limited edition print Wotton 240 buildings is now available at Surroundingsand Fifi's Fancy Furniture, W-U-E.
- We also have Richards designs as a Tea towel, these include Boxing Day, Food Fair Day and 140 Buildings, all priced at £8.80 and locally printed in Olveston. Greeting cards available for £3.
- Detailed pencil drawing prints and cards of local venues, (Tortworth Court, Thornbury Castle and Old Down Manor) also available in the shop and at those venues.
Fine Art Printing
Giclee Fine Art Printing available through Surroundings
See below for details & examples of the work created at The Fine Art Printing Company.
Fine Art Printing
Giclee Fine Art Printing available through Surroundings
See below for details & examples of the work created at The Fine Art Printing Company.
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP WORTH £48 WHEN YOU ORDER 15+ PRINTS
Click on the images below to view some fine art giclee examples as well the contact details of some of the skilful artists I have worked with.
About
Independent giclee fine art printing studio working with artists and photographers to create superb quality fine art and photographic prints from original artwork and digital files.
All prints are imaged using archival quality papers and inks.
- Framing service available
- Free Car-parking
The Chantry, 52 Castle ST, Thornbury 01454411000
contact@thefineartprintingcompany.co.uk
The studio at 'The Fine Art Printing Company' Thornbury.
Below are a few examples of the very talented fine-art artists, photographers and Graphic Designers I have worked with and the photoshop/giclee process I use. Click on the image for a bigger version and the artists contact details.
Find Us
Find Us
26 St Mary Street
Thornbury
BS35 2AT
Rooga
Rooga
Meet Rooga, our beautiful vintage VW beetle available for hire. If you fancy a little something different to take you or someone you know to a specific destination then feel free to contact us. Rooga is available for Weddings, parties, bar mitzvahs and proms. Contact details below.
