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November Newsletter

Nov 21, 2025

October’s Framing Project of the Month

A newly restored watercolor by Richard Yarde

We were up for the challenge of framing this large scale watercolor for a show featuring Richard Yarde’s work.

Reserved Passages in now on view at The Augusta Savage Gallery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst through February 16th. Stop by and check out this amazing show of Yarde’s work alongside Susan Montgomery’s equally beautiful watercolors.

https://arts.umass.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions/asg-reserved-passages-2526

Now Showing
Restored Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints
Framed Omakase Style

Inspired by our customers enthusiasm for this style of woodblock we printed and designed unique matting and framing using only scraps for our workshop, an offering we call OMAKASE- trust us (your framer).
These pieces are now on view and available for purchase. Stop in and choose your favorite… they may a great gift too!

New Art Alert!

New vintage and restored prints have been added to the website! See the collection here

Our Annual Small Works Show Returns!

We are excited to welcome local artists to participate in our 13th small works show in Northampton!
Get info for artists here!

September Newsletter

Sep 10, 2025

August’s Framing Project of the Month

It’s a Love Story – in a Frame!

We are thrilled with the shadowbox frame we created, which beautifully displays the love notes and photos this couple saved from high school. It was an honor to arrange and frame these sentimental pieces, creating a unique symbol of their enduring love.

Now on view thru Nov. 1st Beyond the Horizon: Recent Paintings by Cameron Schmitz

Please Join Us!
Artist Reception on Friday, October 10th from 5 to 7:30 PM Arts Night Out Reception Show runs from September 8th to November 1st

Celebrating 15 Years!

Time flies when you are framing with this amazing crew. A decade and a half ago we opened our doors in Amherst. We are still at it. Building frames, printing your photos and having lots of fun. Framing and Printing what you love since 2010!

To celebrate we have some new Hopper approved H&F merch! Thanks to Animal Instincts for helping us design these hats and to OneWay printing for printing up some super cool bags.

Gift Cards Available Online!

Framed art and prints are also available through www.hopeandfeathersframing.com

All prints and frames ordered online are handmade in our shop in Northampton MA!

Arts Night Out with Maggie Hodges!

Maggie Hodges & Lori Lynn Hoffer

Thank you to all of the folks who turned out for Summer of Joy by Maggie Hodges!

August Newsletter

Aug 5, 2025

July’s Framing Project of the Month

Antique Frames – in a Frame!

We were excited to create this shadowbox frame that showcases seven framed portraits of family members. Our customer wanted to preserve the original antique frames and this design allows them to hang together beautifully.

Maggie Hodges: Summer of Joy 

June 6th – August 30th

Arts Night Out Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

Maggie Hodges impressionist paintings, created in the Plein Air style, use color, depth and movement to capture not only the visual essence of the area she lives in, but also the feelings those landscapes evoke. 

She invites the viewer into an immersive experience that celebrates both the serenity and energy of western Massachusetts.

JOIN US on Friday August 8th for Maggie’s Artist Reception.
Arts Night Out Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

Tax Free Saturday!

Come in Saturday, August 9th for tax free weekend!

Celebrate the sales tax holiday with Hopper!

July Newsletter

Jul 15, 2025

July’s Framing Project of the Month

Scout’s Memorial Shadowbox

We were asked to incorporate a small tuft of fur, a paw print, and a wooden cut out into one frame design. We used Scouts green eyes as inspiration to make this a one of a kind shadowbox for a one of a kind friend.

Maggie Hodges: Summer of Joy 

June 6th – August 30th

Closing Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

 

New prints online and in store!

Botanicals by Malaika Ross

Summer of Joy : Original Oil Paintings by Maggie Hodges

Jun 20, 2025

Summer of Joy: Original oil paintings by Maggie Hodges 
 
Inspired by the quiet beauty of Skinner Mountain and the shimmering Connecticut River, Maggie Hodge’s paintings reflect an emotional connection to the natural landscapes of this region. From sunlight filtering through the trees to the subtle sparkle of water, Maggie tries to capture not just the visual essence of these scenes but the feelings they evoke.
Through expressive color, depth, and movement, her work invites viewers into a rich, immersive experience that celebrates the serenity and energy of the outdoors.
 
 
About Maggie Hodges:
Maggie’s passion for the arts began in childhood and continued to grow throughout her life. In high school, she studied drawing, printmaking, and calligraphy, eventually earning a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design. Her professional career began with design roles at Hasbro and Spalding Sports, followed by a venture in designing and selling children’s clothing. In recent years, Maggie has developed a deep interest in painting, particularly en plein air. She regularly participates in plein air events and is an active member of the Amherst Plein Air Society.
 
Summer of Joy is on view now through August 30th 
Closing Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

June Newsletter

May 31, 2025

June’s Framing Project of the Month

A Woodstock ’69 poster and tickets

We love framing your concert memorabilia!

Maggie Hodges: Summer of Joy 

June 6th – August 30th

Closing Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

H+F is a proud sponsor of theses upcoming events!

Join us at Green River Fest!

Come dance the weekend away with us at Green River Fest! Make sure to support local artists & check out the Makers Market!

Learn more at www.greenriverfestival.com

The Hadley Asparagus Festival

Find us at the Asparagus Fest! We will be hanging out by the stage & asparagus ice cream truck 🙂

The Battle of The Botanicals

Wednesday, June 18th from 6 PM to 9 PM At the PowerHouse at Amherst College

New prints online and in store!

Winter Walking

by Lena Mac $75

May Newsletter

May 2, 2025

May’s Framing Project of the Month

A pressed flower Ketubah

It was such a pleasure to help our customer create a unique ketubah featuring the beautifully pressed flowers from the bride’s bouquet. 

Pressed flowers are delicate and need a special type of adhesive to be framed. They are also sensitive to sunlight so UV glass is essential for longevity. 

Join us at Northampton Pride!

We will be handing out stickers and cheering with PRIDE for the wonderful parade marchers outside the shop on May 3rd at 11 AM!

The parade starts at Sheldon Field and ends at Craft Ave.

Learn more at www.northamptonma.gov
We will be opening for all framing and printing customers at 1pm.

 

 

Featured Vendor : Picture Woods

American Hardwoods from Colorado!

This frame is one of the many wood species we stock from Picture Woods in Boulder Colorado- They produce sustainable American hardwood moulding like this walnut frame. Crafted to last for generations, this exquisite frame is in stock and ready for your next project.

Picture Woods products set the highest standards of quality, beauty, and environmental stewardship. Using only sustainably harvested domestic hardwoods, Picture Woods mouldings are precisely milled to ensure that every frame goes together elegantly. Their hand-crafted finishes bring out the natural beauty of the highest grade North American hardwoods, including ash, cherry, maple, walnut, and white oak.

H+F is a proud sponsor of
Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market!

May 10th from 11 AM – 6 PM shop more than 90 BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors, makers, and artists at the Florence Civic Center!

 

April Newsletter

Apr 4, 2025

April’s Framing Project of the Month

Life in Post-Its

Romance is alive and well in the valley! We framed these 48 Post-It love notes with archival tape, laying each one in place to look like a quilt. Now these sweet notes are a work of art that will be preserved and enjoyed.
NOW ON VIEW
Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage by Kristi Colbert

Show runs April 5th to March 31st
Join us at the
Opening Reception During Arts Night Out
April 11th from 5:30 to 7 PM!

Causes We Care About!

H&F is a proud supporter of
Amherst Survival Centers Empty Bowls Event
and
Tapestry Health’s 2025 Gala!

Join us at An Evening Under The Stars Tonight from 5:30-8:30
& Empty Bowls this Saturday from 12-4

Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage by Kristi Colbert

Mar 22, 2025

Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage
by Kristi W. Colbert
 
“Bits and Places” is an exhibition of painted paper collage landscapes by Kristi W. Colbert, a Leverett-based mixed media artist inspired by country life in Western Massachusetts, as well as travels and wanderlust beyond. Composed of snippets from the recycle bin and bits of junk mail painted with gouache, colored pencil, and neocolor crayon, Kristi’s work explores and evokes a palpable sense of place, as transportive landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes emerge from reclaimed paper fragments. As a self-identified perfectionist with the world closing in around her at the onset of the pandemic, Kristi turned to collage as an experimental means of breaking out – outside the lines, out of her perfectionism, out of the confines of her home. Right away, she fell in love with the freedom and duality of collage, in both process and aesthetic. It is painterly and sculptural; deconstructive and reconstructive; realistic and abstract; intricate and unfussy. Her work is a record of places traveled, and a map to what lies ahead. And, situated in a time of such global heartbreak and destruction, Kristi’s work is a meditative practice in, and energetic manifestation of, hopefulness and repair – gluing together pieces of a broken world to help remind us all of the beauty that surrounds us. Ultimately, through her work, Kristi invites viewers to revel in multiplicity, sink into the wonder of place, and make meaning from scrap.

 

March Newsletter

Mar 7, 2025

March’s Framing Project of the Month

A Pinball Light Box

Last month we built a lightbox for this rare pinball machine cover.
Whether you’re a collector looking to showcase a favorite game, or just looking to bring some attention to a piece, a well-built frame with backlighting can bring the piece to life.

Small Works Feb 14 – March 31

Featuring over 70 local artists
and 100+ pieces

This show changes daily!

As work sells we replace the piece with something new.

Get to know talented local artists by checking out our daily Small Works feature on Instagram! 

Printing Projects From Melissa’s Desk!

Restoration of a bubble glass portrait. 

Bubble glass portraits, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were often housed in convex glass frames, giving them a distinctive curved appearance. While these portraits hold immense sentimental and historical value, they are also susceptible to fading, cracking, and other damage over time. Digital photo restoration offers a way to preserve and restore these treasured images without compromising the original.