The second half of January brings two great opportunities to learn new skills with the return of our mat-cutting class and a Watercolor Sketchbook Workshop with the talented Ron Stocke!
February is just around the corner and we've stocked up on the sweetest gifts and cards to make your Valentine swoon! Plus, two great Valentine activities: Valentine crafts for the kids, and Wine & Art for adults.
Coming soon! Watch for the "tranquil yet dark" works of our featured February artist, Lillyan George, coming to our gallery space on the first of the month.
Frame Sale!
Photo, wall, and custom frames are on sale!
Don't put it off any longer . . . get those photos and artwork out of storage and onto your walls! Stop in and mention this promotion to receive:
10% off of your first frame purchase
20% off of your second frame*
30% off of your third frame*
* Of equal or lesser value to your first framing purchase. Excludes Framer's Value Packages. Only applicable to incoming orders.
Again, this includes custom framing, wall and photo frames. Take advantage of this offer through February 15th.
Mat Cutting made simple!
Back by popular demand: our mat cutting workshop! If you want to learn how to cut mats for your artwork or photography now is the time! It is easy if you have the right equipment and a little instruction. Using Logan Matcutters 301S, 450 and 750, we'll show you how to cut single, double and multiple opening mats. We will also show you how to cut custom mats for readymade frames.
Limit - 12 - Fee: $10 or free with purchase of a Logan matcutter. This is also a terrific way to "try before you buy". The $10 fee can be credited towards your matcutter purchase. Meets from 7:00 to 9:00pm Wednesday, January 26th.
Space is limited - call (425)453-8959 to sign-up!
Watercolor Sketchbook Workshop
. . . with Ron Stocke, Saturday, January 22 11am-1pm
Ron Stocke says "Keeping a sketchbook improves my paintings and has become the most valuable artistic tool I have".
This workshop/demo is for anyone interested in watercolor, sketching or keeping an artist journal. Ron will show you how to capture beautiful vignettes of your travels, experiences, and how he uses his sketchbook to develop interesting compositions and workout problems for future artwork. Ron will go through thumbnails, color studies, value studies and more using artist pens, graphite and watercolor. Keeping a sketchbook will improve anyone's artwork and is a valuable tool that can be used every day. This class should help students simplify their drawing skills.
Fee: $20, registration required. There is a small supply list and please bring a photo for reference. Ron uses the Aquabee Deluxe 808 sketchbook. Each attendee will get an 808 Sketchbook to work in an take home.
Please call us at (425)453-8959 to register.
Wine & Art
For the heart!
A unique way to experience art. Class begins with a wine tasting creating a fun and relaxed environment followed by a step-by-step guided art lesson. Using acrylic paint in passionate colors on canvas and paper hearts that you will sculpt into leaf shapes we will create an original piece of art for you to take home. Come empty-handed and leave with a little more knowledge about wine and a beautiful piece of original artwork created by the most incredible artist in the world, you!
Friday, February 11th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Space is limited so register today! Call Bellevue Art & Frame at 425-453-8959.
Kidtivities: Valentine's Day Crafts
Join Gretchen in Kidspace to make fun Valentine crafts with paper and beads. Great gifts for friends and family!
Saturday, February 12th, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Love is in the air!
And it smells like . . . strawberries?
A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet, but we have to say our new scratch-and-sniff Valentines definitely smell sweeter than most! Peaceable Kingdom Press has created some of the most unique Valentine cards ever! How surprised will your special someone be when he or she gets a whiff of strawberry, vanilla, peppermint or yummy chocolate?
And don't forget Smencils! Just for Valentine's they created a special heart shape package for their "smalenitines" - gourmet scented pencils. Follow your nose and make this Valentine's Day a fragrant one!
Lillyan George
Naked Art
From February 1st to the 28th, the work of Lillyan George will be featured in our gallery space. Join us on February 12th for a meet and greet with the artist!
Lillyan describes her work as follows:
"In the process of art making I do not plan, but instead leave things to chance. I have adopted a technique of oil painting a background and then layering cut out drawings and patterned papers over the surface. The outcome is flat yet maintains depth. My landscapes are riddled with creatures; some innocent, some corrupt. Their intentions are transparent. Many of which seem to be aware that the viewer is watching them."
We appreciate all your support. Please call (425)453-8959 or email info@bellevueartandframe.com with your comments and suggestions. We are always looking to improve our service and selection.
Thanks, from all of us at Bellevue Art & Frame
Bellevue Art & Frame
