Want to frame someone (or something) perfectly? Then, Kim and Carol Yoder and Anthony and Sarah Yoder, who just opened a new shop in downtown Wellman are the people to see.

Although the Art & Frame Molding Company is a new addition to the business lineup, the actual business is 37 years old. The Yoders (Kim and Carol) had been doing frame work from their Wellman home for a decade, dating to approximately the time Kim Yoder had purchased the New Harvest Gallery in Kalona.

Thanks to the need to expand, they recently purchased the established framing business (that had been in Washington) and now can offer customers highly customized service.

In fact, the very recent purchase of an Eclipse, a fully computerized custom mat cutter guarantees it.

“This is a state-of-art unit,” explained Carol Yoder, indicating that the couples (Kim and Anthony are brothers) very much plan “on staying in business for quite a while.”

While the main show room fronts 8th Avenue, Wellman’s main street, the major part of the business occupies the former body shop that was part of Buckwalter Motors.

As a result, there is enough room for making the moldings, staining and painting and lots and lots of storage for related items.

They even have an embossing machine with numerous fonts that can create a variety of designs, many of which echo the last century.

Kim has entered three competitions for framing work (including matting) and has placed each time, ranging from lst to 3rd.

Much of his work is familiar to those who have purchased (and had framed) P. Buckley Moss prints from Kalona’s Village Shoppe.

Besides top service, the shop will offer another look at art work by featuring an artist and photographer of the month. Displays will be set up in the two front windows, one for the artist, the other for the photographer.

During July, work by artist Anita Swartzendruber of Wayland and photographer Walt Stutzman of Washington will be featured.

Anthony Yoder, an experienced professional painter, brings his skills with color and finishing to the business.

In fact, the Yoders are confident they can create any size frame in any color desired.

They also can provide ready made frames, as well as providing custom work.

Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Open House July 5 drew more than 200 people.