Services

The art market can be very complex for most ordinary people, a maze

whereby no one knows where to gaze, start, maneuver or direct their

interests. Art speaks to ones’ surroundings, your being, your material

world, your spirituality and your life-by-design.

THIS IS THE VOID WE PERFECTLY FILL

We are very well versed in many South African and international artists,

art and it is our pleasure to assist you to extend your art collection. We

are an artist-led art gallery, therefore we are supported by a reputation for

knowledge of many artists. Art is a personal choice and we ensure you

grow your collection confidentially, in accordance to your personality,

environment, taste and profit on a long-term value.

WHAT DO WE DO:

·         We hunt down specific works to fill out your collection

·         Whether it is hanging in somebody’s home or art gallery, we are

·         confident to get it for you

·         We educate first time collectors and give advice

·         Charge a minimal fee

·         Build your company’s art collection

·         Access to private and corporate collections

Fees for art-workshops:

R13 000 for 13 weeks

Every Saturday 2hours; 9:00AM-11:00A.M (Participants to arrive at 8:30AM)

All necessary materials are included in the price except magazines and newspapers

           o Welding Machines o Baby Grinders

           o Welding Rods

           o Sculpture Clay

           o Clay tools

           o Moisture plastic cover

           o Asbestos gloves

           o Welding helmets

Please wear old T-Shirts, rubber soled leather shoes and jeans or work suits.

ADDRESS: THOMARTS GALLERY

35 LOWER LONG STREET, FORESHORE, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 

Account details: Thomarts Gallery

Bank: NEDBANK 

Account Number: 1226341276

Branch Code: 19330500 / SOUTH AFRICA

For payments use reference: AW01 followed by your name and surname.

NB. PAYMENTS CAN BE DONE AS ONCE-OFF OR ON TWO TERMS

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FIVE (5) PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION DUE TO COVID.

Email proof of payment to [email protected] to book your spot.

Thomarts Gallery frames to the 5 levels as prescribed by the British Fine Art Trade Guild and  also frames with a qualified Guild Commended Framer.

We frame with the only Fine Art Trade Guild certified Advanced Conservation Framer in South Africa.

The Fine Art Trade Guild specifies five appropriate levels of framing using different qualities of materials and framing techniques. The chosen level can affect cost, but more importantly, the level of protection and conservation provided as well. 

LEVEL 5 – MINIMUM LEVEL

To provide a basic frame at minimum cost – price overrides visual aesthetics and quality. Suitable for temporary display only. It should be noted that many of the pre-made frames available at larger retailers fall well below even this minimum standard.

LEVEL 4 – BUDGET LEVEL

This is suitable only for replaceable artwork of no commercial or sentimental value. It is about providing a visually acceptable frame, but makes no allowance for protecting the artwork or it’s long term visual appearance.

LEVEL 3 – COMMENDED LEVEL

This is the Guild’s third highest framing level. It serves two purposes, in that it is about visually enhancing work while providing fair protection. We consider this level of framing as our minimum level we frame to.

LEVEL 2 – CONSERVATION LEVEL

This is our preferred minimum level of workmanship. All techniques are reversible and use conservation (archival) grade materials to protect the artwork. This level is suitable for medium to high commercial or sentimental value items, and provides protection for at least 20 years.

LEVEL 1 – MUSEUM LEVEL

This is the highest quality framing available, using premium archival grade materials for lifetime protection. Any ‘high value’ or irreplaceable artwork or artifact should be framed at this level. All processes are fully reversible. Artwork protected from airborne pollution and acids for around 35 years in normal conditions.