"Excellent and professional framer and artist. The quality of the work is absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality custom framing."
The Story Behind the Studio
Art, Craft, and 22 Years of Passion.
Meet Alain Nortjé — professional framer, practising artist, and dedicated art educator. This is the story of a studio built on craftsmanship and creative vision.
Est.
2003 · Centurion
Our Story
Where Artistry Meets Craftsmanship
Alain's Art & Frame was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that a frame is not merely a border — it is an integral part of the artwork it holds. When Alain Nortjé established his studio in Wierdapark, Centurion, he brought with him not just the skills of a professional framer, but the vision of a trained artist.
Over 22 years, the business has grown into one of the most trusted custom framing and art studios in the Centurion area. Clients return not only for the quality of the work, but for the genuine care and expertise that goes into every consultation. Alain personally oversees every frame, treating each piece as if it were his own artwork.
The addition of art classes grew naturally from Alain's passion for teaching and his desire to share his love of art with the wider community. Today, the studio is both a professional framing workshop and a thriving creative learning space.
Meet the Founder
Alain Nortjé
Professional Framer · Practising Artist · Art Lecturer
Alain Nortjé wears three professional hats with equal distinction. As a framer, he brings technical precision and an artist's sensitivity to every job. As a practising artist, he maintains a deep, active relationship with the materials and mediums he teaches. As a lecturer, he communicates with clarity, patience, and genuine enthusiasm.
His approach to framing is unique in the industry: rather than simply fitting a frame, he considers the piece's composition, colour palette, the environment it will inhabit, and the story it tells. Clients consistently remark on how different — and how much better — their pieces look after an Alain consultation.
22+ Years Professional Framing
Thousands of pieces framed across all categories and sizes.
Practising Fine Artist
Active creator across multiple mediums — oil, watercolour, mixed media.
Experienced Art Lecturer
Dedicated to making art accessible and enjoyable for all levels.
Our Values
The principles that guide every frame we build and every class we teach.
Artistic Integrity
We never take shortcuts. Every framing decision is made with full consideration of what will best serve the artwork and the client's vision.
Genuine Craftsmanship
Advanced machinery combined with hand-finishing and a craftsman's eye ensures every frame that leaves the studio is of the highest quality.
Accessible Excellence
Premium quality shouldn't cost a premium price. We make professional framing and art education affordable and accessible to everyone.
Personal Service
You're not a number here. Every client gets Alain's personal attention and genuine interest in making their piece look its absolute best.
Creative Community
Art enriches lives. Our classes aim to build a warm, supportive creative community where everyone feels welcome to explore and grow.
Continuous Growth
We stay current with industry trends, regularly introducing new frame ranges and refining our teaching methods to stay at the forefront.
Trusted by the Community
31 verified 5-star Google reviews and counting.
"Very professional and great service. Navin was thrilled with the framing — it elevated the artwork entirely. We will definitely be back for more pieces."
"Very helpful and professional. The framing advice was invaluable — Alain has such a good eye for what works. Couldn't be happier with the result."
