A family-run arts, crafts and framing business is celebrating 25 years in Harpenden and is "still going strong".

In 1985, the Suharan family took ownership of Studio 35 on Harpenden High Street, which was previously owned by Geoff and Muriel Sanderson for 17 years.

Studio 35 had to leave the High Street in June 2000, which is when Artscape was born. Following a few changes around Harpenden, the shop finally moved to its current and biggest home at 32 Coldharbour Lane.

Artscape is celebrating 25 years in HarpendenArtscape is celebrating 25 years in Harpenden (Image: Artscape) Weathering location changes, the credit crunch in 2008 and Covid lockdowns, the shop continues to serve the people of Harpenden - offering an "Aladdin's Cave" of all things art and craft.

In addition to selling art supplies, the shop offers small and large-scale printing and an on-site framing workshop - and was recently commissioned to frame four large Damien Hirst screen prints for an art collector.

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Run by Gurmeet Suharan and his team, Artscape has been framing art for Hertfordshire artists -including the acclaimed Rory Browne - for more than 20 years.

Artscape has ties with Art on the Common and the Harpenden Art Club, and will be presenting at an Art Club exhibition on November 1 to 3.

For more information visit www.artscape.uk.com.