Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Winter Classes Start January 4th! . . . It's time to get creative for Adults and Children

Our Winter Class schedule starts the first week in January with Childrens and adult classes.

Thanks to all our wonderful customers for bearing with us through the big move and finding us in our new location. Happy Holidays to all!

Adult class start January 10th . . . Watercolors with Paula Ensign and more!

Beginning Watercolor with Paula Ensign


This class offers an introduction to basic watercolor techniques including various types of washes, brush work, color mixing and using negative space. Learn how to control this spontaneous medium while having lots of fun.
Instructed by Paula Ensign. Paula, a studio art major from Principia College in Illinois, paints full-time and has taught a variety of drawing, watercolor and oil classes.
Six sessions
Mondays · Jan. 10 - Feb. 14
7:00-9:00pm.
Cost: $160.00
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon class registration.


Beginning Pastels


In this class for beginners, the student will learn how to work with pastels to create art that conveys mood through light and composition.
Instructed by Julie Roehling. Julie is a graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle with a BFA in Media Arts and Animation and has been teaching for more than 3 years.
Six sessions
Tuesdays · Jan. 11 - Feb. 15
6:30-8:30pm.
Cost: $150.00
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon class registration.

Acrylics & Drawing
. . . Taught by Emmett Paul Watson

Introduction to Acrylic Painting


A beginner course designed for those with little or no exposure to the complex an exciting world of painting. An emphasis on the underlying concepts will equip the student with the skills to render their own version of the beautiful language of painting.
Instructed by Emmett Paul McLaughlin. Emmett, earned his BFA in painting from Boston University, and studied in Italy where he experienced firsthand the paintings of the proto-renaissance artists.
Six sessions
Saturdays starting Jan. 15 - Feb. 19
from 2:00 - 5:30pm.
Cost $180.00
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon class registration.

Introduction to Drawing


This class gives the beginning student a basic understanding of the use of space and composition. Skills learned in class facilitate the translation of visual information to a 2-dimensional artwork. Instructed by Emmett Paul McLaughlin. Emmett, earned his BFA in painting from Boston University, and studied in Italy where he experienced firsthand the paintings of the proto-renaissance artists.
Six sessions
Saturdays starting Jan. 15 - Feb. 19
from 11:00am - 1:30pm.
Cost $160.00
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon class registration.

Julie's KidsArt
. . . with Julie Hammerquist

Art for kids 6-10


This class introduces the young beginner artist to basic drawing skill and fundamentals of art. They will explore various media to create their own art. Media: Oil pastels, ink, watercolor, watercolor pencil, graphite and colored pencil.
six weeks, cost $120
Mondays 5:30-6:30 1/10-2/14
or
Thursdays 4:15-5:15 1/13-2/17


Art for kids 10 and up
This art class is for the young artist who has mastered the basic drawing skills and is ready to explore mixed media and develop their own style. We will further explore the fundamentals of art, new techniques and basic perspective. Media: graphite, oil and & soft pastels, colored pencil, ink, and watercolor.
six weeks, cost $162
Thursday's 5:30-7:00 1/13-2/17


Art for Teens
This art class is for the young artist who has mastered the basic drawing skills and is ready to explore mixed media and develop their own style. We will further explore the fundamentals of art, new techniques and basic perspective. Media: graphite, oil and & soft pastels, colored pencil, ink, and watercolor.
six weeks, cost $162
Mondays 3:30-5:00 1/10-2/14


Kiwi Blue Kids
. . . With Debra Mason


KiwiBlueKids is an art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist, Debra Mason. Each class incorporates several elements of art into every designed piece of work. We use only professional mediums such as acrylic, pen and ink, watercolor, colored pencil, mixed media, oil pastel, and pastel. "I love to see the joy in every student's face as they complete their work. That is my ultimate reward!"
Ages 6 and up
Four weeks, cost $140
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 1/11-2/1
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 1/12-2/2


Preschool Art & Kids Collage!
. . . with Gretchen Crossley & Debbie Schatzman
Preschool Art Series


Young artists will get to experience working with a variety of medium in this fun and messy ongoing four week class series.
Ages 3 ½ to 5 ½ cost $40
Supplies included.
Class dates:
Tues. 10:00-10:45 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
Thurs. 10:00-10:45 Jan 6, 13, 20 27
Friday 11:00-11:45 Jan 7, 14,21, 28


Rock Paper Scissor
Collage
With Debbie Schatzman Re-create a favorite piece of art, or create one of your own using modern hand-made papers in one-of-a-kind collage.
Age 10-17
six weeks, Cost $65
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 - 1/17-2/16


We appreciate all your support. Please call (425)453-8959 or email belleartwa@bellevueartandframe.com with your comments and suggestions. We are always looking to improve our service and selection.

Thanks, Chris & Robin

Chris Hudson & Robin McLane, Co-owners
Bellevue Art & Frame

25% off Calendars, 20% off Holiday & Art Books

2011 Calendars 25% off! . . . Start the new year fresh with a 2011 Calendar

2011 (can it be just a few days away?) promises to be a better year! So it's time for a new calendar! All our calendars are now 25% off.

Plus . . . All our Christmas ornaments, decorations, holiday themed gift merchandise, boxed and single holiday greeting cards and Christmas kits are 20% off the marked price. Included are holiday cocktail napkins, bath salts and wine tags from Shannon Martin and much more.vIt's a wonderful time to add a few ornaments to the tree or pick up hostess gifts for the coming holiday parties.

Holiday Book Sale!
. . . all art books are 20% off through December 31.

Re-thinking Acrylics, Surface Design Essentials, Pouring Layers of Transparent Watercolor, The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencils and The Color Mixing Bible are just a few of the titles in our book department that will make wonderful gifts for your favorite artist. We also have excellent books by local authors, Gary Greene's The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencils and Michael Friel's Stillife Atelier.

Our entire Art Book Department is 20% off through December 31st! Perfect paired with a paint set, watercolor brushes or an easel. Your favorite artist will thank you!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

All Holiday at 20% off! Plus . . . Get 20% off Art Books and Ready, Set, Go on Saturday!



Holiday Ornaments, decorations and Holiday themed gifts are on sale! Our entire Art book department is 20% off! And now is the time to purchase Holiday themed rubber stamps at 50% off!

Plus join us for Ready, Set, Go! this Saturday. A fun way to try out some of our most popular active toys!

Holiday 20% off!
. . . Ornaments, Decorations, Christmas Themed Products.


Starting today, all our Christmas ornaments, decorations, holiday themed gift merchandise, boxed and single holiday greeting cards and Christmas kits are 20% off the marked price. Included are holiday cocktail napkins, bath salts and wine tags from Shannon Martin and much more.


It's a wonderful time to add a few ornaments to the tree or pick up hostess gifts for the coming holiday parties.

Ready, Set, Go!
Come Play with us Saturday Dec. 11th 12:00-4:00pm


Cars and Helicopters! Radio Control, Push-pull, gravity and battery! We're playing with it all this Saturday from 12-4pm. We're opening boxes and playing with all coolest toys this holiday season.
· Try flying a helicopter through the hula hoop obstacle course.
· Design the perfect track using Blu Trac.
· Try "my first RC" for age 3+. Plus . . . Aaron Ackert from Geospace will be here with stilts, pogo sticks, RC Geckos that climb walls and more!

All demonstrated product will be 20% off for this one day special event.

Holiday Book Sale!
. . . all art books are 20% off through December 31.


Re-thinking Acrylics, Surface Design Essentials, Pouring Layers of Transparent Watercolor, The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencils and The Color Mixing Bible are just a few of the titles in our book department that will make wonderful gifts for your favorite artist. We also have excellent books by local authors, Gary Greene's The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencils and Michael Friel's Stillife Atelier.


Our entire Art Book Department is 20% off through December 31st! Perfect paired with a paint set, watercolor brushes or an easel. Your favorite artist will thank you!

Custom Framing Promo!
Get up to a $100 gift card!



Now you can get your custom framing and holiday shopping done at the same time. With any new custom frame order you'll earn up to a $100 gift certificate. Give as a gift or use it for yourself. Free gift certificate offer expires 12/24/10.

Holiday Rubber Stamps - 50% off




All of our holiday themed rubber stamps and rubber stamp sets, wood mounted, clear and cling are now 50% off. It a perfect time to pick up stamps to make cards and gift tags! Shown here is a Hero Clear stamp set with all kinds of possibilities!

We appreciate all your support. Please call (425)453-8959 or email belleartwa@bellevueartandframe.com with your comments and suggestions. We are always looking to improve our service and selection.

Thanks, Chris & Robin


Chris Hudson & Robin McLane, Co-owners
Bellevue Art & Frame