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The Picture Maker
A creative community space in Watford — bespoke framing, fine art printing, local gallery, photography studio & artisan café, all under one roof.
Our Creative Services
Everything you need under one roof — from framing your treasured art to grabbing a coffee with friends.
Bespoke Framing
Hand-crafted frames made to measure in our on-site workshop.
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Fine Art Printing
Museum-quality Giclée prints on premium fine art papers.
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Art Gallery
Original artworks from talented local artists, available to buy.
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T's & C's Café
Locally roasted coffee, fresh cakes & pastries in a creative setting.
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Photography Studio
Professional studio hire, sessions, workshops & tuition.
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Artists Zone
Art pods for resident artists and workshop tables for classes.
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March 2026 — Spring Exhibition Preview
New artists joining the gallery, spring workshop schedule, and our exciting photography holiday to Portugal announced.
February 2026 — Valentine's Special
Couples photography sessions, heart-themed art from our resident artists, and the café's Valentine's menu.
January 2026 — New Year, New Art
Gallery refresh with 20 new artworks, beginner framing workshops launching, and our 2026 events calendar.
A Community Space for Art
After four years of planning, The Picture Maker has created a vibrant community space for artists to showcase their talent through "Art in Herts" — a Community Art Project celebrating local creativity.
Our gallery features a wonderful and eclectic mix of styles and media from local artists, alongside resident artists, a professional photography studio, and an exhibition area. Combined with our artisan coffee shop, we've created a truly unique, chilled-out destination.
"Absolutely love this place! The framing is impeccable and the café is the perfect spot for a creative afternoon."
Emma R.
"Had my portfolio printed here — museum quality. Steve's photography workshops are brilliant too."
James T.
"The gallery is stunning. Bought a beautiful piece from a local artist and they framed it on the spot. Wonderful service."
Priya K.
"Best coffee in Watford, surrounded by amazing art. What more could you want? We visit every Saturday."
Mark D.
Come & Visit
Address
81-89 St Albans Road
Watford, WD17 1SJ
Car Park: West Street, WD17 1RY
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Get in Touch
Pop in and say hello,
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