Happy Fall-O-Ween To You!
What is "Giclée"?
1.Giclée (zhee·klay) (noun) - a process by which high-quality prints are produced using an ink-jet printer.
2.Giclée Printing and Framing (noun) - a cozy archival print shop located on route 20 in Palmer, Massachusetts!
Cozy October Greetings!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself."
-Andy Warhol
Happy October greetings to our friends! Tis the season of change and all things spooky. While the leaves change and fall, don't overlook them so soon. We've recently become enlightened that a decaying leaf can be just the beginning of a macro photographer's own canvas. We stumbled across the world of Kutub Uddin, a slime mold photographer located in West Sussex, England. Even if the sound of 'slime-mold' doesn't appeal to you at first, you may find yourself unable to look away from Kutub's fascinating macro photographs! While we're all enjoying the autumn scenery of pumpkins, cornstalks, and foliage, Kutub keeps his sharp eyes focused down toward the forest floor. There, a whole world beyond our imagination lies.
Become inspired by Kutub's slime mold photography here!
"Physarum Album"
2026
What's Up & What's New?
DIY Digitizing Workshop
Fall-oween Frame Inspo
Collage Wall - How To!
Attend Our Free DIY Digitizing Workshop!
Do you want to make small prints or greeting cards of your artwork for the upcoming holiday season? If you're a first-timer when it comes to recreating prints of your art, we have a FREE workshop to show you a budget-friendly way to get your art photographed in the best light.
We'll show you the importance of achieving bright, even lighting, and some tips on white balance + detail capturing. All you need is a smartphone, and an original artwork under 8x10.
This workshop is FREE and our space is cozy, so spots are limited.
Reserve your spot here by claiming a free ticket!
DIY Digitizing Workshop
Fall-oween Frame Inspo
The fall season is finally here and it seems there are always two different people when it comes to October! Half anticipate Halloween year round like it's a lifestyle; they have gravestone and ghost tattoos, black cats at home, and have their next Halloween costume figured out by February. The other half are quieter welcomers to the changing foliage, cozy meal gatherings, and spice scented candles. Sometimes, a lot of us are both of these types.
No matter where you land on the fall-oween spectrum, something about the chilly season gets us all in the mood to reflect it in our decor. We have plenty of tasteful frame mouldings to fit whichever style you claim.
Feeling more horror? Earthy, gourd-like tones? Deep black to honor the velvety nights?
Come by and take a peek at our selection in store!
How To Make A Collage Wall
It's been awhile since we shared a "How-To" article! And with gathering season upon us, it's time to finally tackle that collage wall you've been procrastinating on. You keep looking at all that wall space above your couch, in your stairway, or by the dining room table, and guess what? It's looking right back at you! (We're guilty, our walls at home are bare too...)
It can feel daunting to put a collage wall together. Where does one begin when they have dozens of photos they need printed and no plan for sizes, frames, and such? We're happy to help with the printing and framing parts, and can even mat odd sized prints to fit odd sized frames. But then comes the fun of hanging it all.
Click the link below for a guide we found that takes you step by step to get there! From planning the layout, to hanging each frame. Your wall will be bare no more just in time for your next holiday gathering.
Art Prompt Calendar
An art prompt is a great way to break free from a creative block. Prompts can often be a single word, lighting a spark for other creative ideas. In every monthly newsletter, we'll include a fresh calendar full of daily art prompts for our creative subscribers who could use a nudge of inspiration. We'd love to see what you come up with, so make sure to tag us on the socials if you share your art!
Closures, Hourly Changes, and Other Stuff:
We will be CLOSED:
Saturday, October 24th
We will have a CHANGE OF HOURS:
Wednesday, October 14th
12:00-5pm
(DIY workshop begins when we open, 12-1pm!)
We'll always share unexpected closure updates on social media, so make sure to give us a follow to stay in the loop:
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That's all for now... catch ya next time!
~Team Giclée
1240 Park Street, Palmer, MA, USA 413-923-7278
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