Welcome to Build-a-Canvas Melbourne—proudly part of Art Stretchers, since 1966

Melbourne’s premier destination for custom canvas stretching, artwork stretching, and bespoke framing. Serving fine artists, designers, and collectors, we combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials to build premium supports tailored to your exact needs. Choose between our sustainably sourced pine or heavy-duty aluminium stretchers for maximum stability on any scale.

Stretchers

Stretchers

Our stretchers come in laminated, finger joined pine in 22 or 32mm and aluminium in 22, 32 and 40mm profiles.
Surface

Surface

We offer a range of premium grade cotton and European linens to suit any and every style of painting.
Framing

Framing

Our in-house float framing offers a contemporary presentation, using sustainable white ash hardwood.