Monday, March 28, 2011

Spring Fling this Saturday!


Spring Fling!
This Saturday April 2nd



Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!
Join us 12-4pm
Crafts - Games - Door Prizes!
20% off Storewide
One Day Only!


We also have great gifts
to fill your
Easter Basket!
Activities:
Paint a 5x5 canvas!
Meet representatives from Baggallini!
Fly a helicopter through our hula hoop obstacle course! Drive the remote control car on the wall!
Get your toes polished with the new safe "Piggy Paint"! Sticky mosaics from the Orb Factory!
Crafts from Alex!
New games from Mindware!
Fashion Angels and more!

ART: CLASSES!
Check out our Spring Art Class Line Up!

Sign up early to save your spot!

click here for more info!


Introduction to Oil Painting
For the beginning student. A study of color, color palettes, value, form and various


application techniques.

Wednesdays for 6 weeks:

April 13th-May 18th 11-1pm or 6-8pm cost: $180

taught by Julie Arnan artist's website

Introduction to Watercolor



Ever wanted to paint your favorite vacation spot?

Learn the basics of watercolor painting: controlling

washes, mixing colors, & setting up compositions!

Mondays for 6 weeks: April 11th-May 16th

10-12pm or 6-8pm cost: $180

taught by Paul Ensign artist's website

Introduction to Acrylic Painting


A straightforward, comprehensive introduction

with an emphasis on underlying concepts. Class will equip

student to render own version of powerful and beautiful language of painting!

Saturdays for 6 weeks: April 16th-May 21st

2-5:30pm cost: $180

taught by Emmett Paul McLaughlin

artist's website

Introduction to Drawing


Learn the fundamentals of drawing from observation and

about personal aesthetic leading to artistic style!

Saturdays for 6 weeks:

April 16th-May 21st11-1:30pm

cost: $180

taught by Emmett Paul McLaughlin

artist's website

Mat Cutting Workshop
Our most popular workshop is back! If you want to learn how to cut mats for your artwork and photography, now is the time!



Wednesday March 30th 7-9pm

Limit of 12 to a class so register now!

cost: $10 or FREE with purchase of Logan mat cutter

click here for more info


Earth Day "Go-Green" Paper Craft Workshop
with Jean Okimoto




Mix, match, & layer stamped images, found objects, & recycled papers into go-green cards for friends and family!

Friday April 22nd 11-1pm $30 supplies included.

Prior registration required.


TOYS: Art Camps!
Kidspace Summer Art Camps:
Registration Now Open!


Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Ages 6-10, 10-12pm $70 includes supplies

Ages 3.5-5.5, 11-11:45 $30 includes supplies

($10 per day drop-in)

Weekly themes, Fun and Games!
Safari Science Recycled Treasures Spa
Sea & Sand Masks Cartooning Nature
Call or stop in to register!

click for Art Camp info

What's New:



Piggy Paint is a natural eco-friendly nail polish designed for

fancy girls. Its non-toxic, hypoallergenic formula makes it

safe to use on all piggies. $9.99


Princess Marguerite Paint by Numbers is a high

quality gouache art set by French company DJECO. Includes 4

sturdy pre-printed paint boards, along with paint, brushes, and

instructions! $29.99


Preschool Art Series
Young artists will experience an assortment of materials in this

fun and messy four week series.

Tuesdays April 5th-26th

10-10:45am &11:30-12:15pm

Wednesdays April 6th-27th

& Fridays April 8th-29th

11:30-12:15

Ages 3 1/2- 5 1/2

$40 including supplies.

__________________



"Make 'n Take Mondays", "Paint Me a Story" on Wednesday, and

"Fun Friday"!

click for kidspace info

__________________



Make your child's

birthday
even more special.

Celebrate

with us in

Kidspace!

Choose from a variety of themed art projects for your child and their friends

to create.



for birthday party info

Sincerely,

All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,

Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place

Friday, March 25, 2011


What's Happening:
TOYS: Events!

Klutz Play Day this Saturday!March 26th 12-4!


Join us for an afternoon of merrymaking with Klutz crafts, face painting, and learn how to juggle! Check out our facebook page for a preview of Owner Robin giving a juggling demo! All Klutz will be 20-50% off. Offer good thru March 31st.


Kidspace Art Camps:
Registration Now Open!


Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Ages 6-10, 10-12pm, $70 includes supplies

Ages 3.5-5.5, 11-11:45, $30 includes supplies ($10 per day drop-in)

Call or stop in to register!


June 21, 22 & 23: SAFARI!
Join us on a safari and learn to draw and paint your favorite African animals!

June 28, 29 & 30: Scien-static Art!
What happens when art and science collide? FUN! Learn about different polymers while molding them into cool sculptures!

July 5, 6 & 7: Recycled Treasures!
Create colorful collages, a mobile masterpiece, and other objects d'art with fabulous finds!

July 12, 13 & 14: Sea and Sand!
From beach to canvas - create cool sand paintings!

July 19, 20 & 21: Mask Making!
Take a trip around the world and discover the world of masks!

July 26, 27 & 28: Spa Camp!
Create a dazzling design for your manicure with non-toxic Piggy Paint. Make your own flavored lip gloss, bath fizzies, or headband!

August 2, 3 & 4: Cartooning!
Learn the tricks of the trade in creating funny pages and comic books!

August 9, 10 & 11: Nature Camp!
Shape clay, press flowers and learn about native art while creating your own!

What's Coming Up:

Make a Memory... Make a Mother's Day Plate!Saturday April 9th 12-4! Reserve your space Now!


Mother's Day Special $7.99 Regular price $15.99Create a memory any Mother will love - a keepsake plate! Decorated
with your child's artwork and guaranteed delivery by Mother's Day
May 8th. And don't forget Grandma too!
Spring Fling! Saturday April 2nd!

Join us for an afternoon of make 'n take art, crafts, games and refreshments!
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Tons of fun activities, chances
to win prizes, & 20% off One Day Only Storewide Sale!!


We also have lots of great things to fill your Easter Basket! Come check
our front Easter Table!
Sincerely,

All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,

Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Announcing our Spring Art Class Line Up!


Check out our Spring Art Class Line Up!

Sign up early to save your spot!

click here for more info!


Introduction to Oil Painting
For the beginning student. A study of color, color palettes, value, form and various


application techniques.

Wednesdays for 6 weeks:

April 13th-May 18th 11-1pm or 6-8pm cost: $180

taught by Julie Arnan artist's website

Introduction to Watercolor



Ever wanted to paint your favorite vacation spot?

Learn the basics of watercolor painting: controlling

washes, mixing colors, & setting up compositions!

Mondays for 6 weeks: April 11th-May 16th

10-12pm or 6-8pm cost: $180

taught by Paul Ensign artist's website

Introduction to Acrylic Painting


A straightforward, comprehensive introduction

with an emphasis on underlying concepts. Class will equip

student to render own version of powerful and beautiful language of painting!

Saturdays for 6 weeks: April 16th-May 21st

2-5:30pm cost: $180

taught by Emmett Paul McLaughlin

artist's website

Introduction to Drawing


Learn the fundamentals of drawing from observation and

about personal aesthetic leading to artistic style!

Saturdays for 6 weeks:

April 16th-May 21st11-1:30pm

cost: $180

taught by Emmett Paul McLaughlin

artist's website

Mat Cutting Workshop
Our most popular workshop is back! If you want to learn how to cut mats for your artwork and photography, now is the time!



Wednesday March 30th 7-9pm

Limit of 12 to a class so register now!

cost: $10 or FREE with purchase of Logan mat cutter

click here for more info


What's New:Angry Birds


The number one downloaded app is now

a PLUSH! We have the large red bird,

8" & 5" birds and pigs!!

Pig Popper
Soft Foam Flying Fun!


Just squeeze the pig's belly to launch

the soft foam flying balls. The harder you

squeeze, the further it shoots.

Pig Popper is air powered and safe for

both indoor and outdoor play. Includes

six soft foam balls and convenient

carry net.

What's Happening:

CLEARANCE SALE-75% Off!



We are doing some spring cleaning and making

room for new product daily!

Look for the Red Dots in our art department, toys, ready-made

frames, gifts & more! Shop early for best selection because at

these prices it isn't going to be here for long!

click here

What's Coming Up:

A Call for Artists!

Artist a Day - 30 artists, one each day in April, will create an original work of

art while you watch! Works will be exhibited as they are created ending with

a celebration and auction of the artwork to benefit the

Bellevue Schools Foundation.

click here for artist application and more information



Preschool Art Series
Young artists will experience an assortment of materials in this fun and messy four week series.

Tuesdays April 5th-26th

10-10:45am &11:30-12:15pm

Wednesdays April 6th-27th

11:30-12:15

Fridays April 8th-29th

11:30-12:15

Ages 3 1/2- 5 1/2

$40 including supplies.

__________________

Join us in Kidspace for

"Make 'n Take Mondays", "Paint Me a Story" on Wednesday, and

"Fun Friday"!


click for kidspace info
Make your child's birthday even more special.

Celebrate with us in Kidspace!

Choose from a variety of themed art projects for your child and their friends

to create.


for birthday party info

Sincerely,

All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,
Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

We are "talking trash"!


What's New:
Check out the new line that just arrived,

"Trash Talk" by Annie! From greeting cards,

pads, and box signs, after merely a few moments of

checking out this line you'll understand why it's called

"Trash Talk" - this is NOT your mother's card line! It will

have you laughing out loud and figuring out who to

send these jems to! There are some we are finding ourselves a bit too shy to share here...if you get my drift.

Greeting Cards:












Box Signs:


15"x10" $29.99


4"x4" $9.99






Note Pads:


4.75"x6" $3.99


2.75"x9.5" $2.49








What's Happening:

CLEARANCE SALE



We are doing some spring cleaning and making

room for new product daily!

Look for the Red Dots in our art

department, toys, ready-made frames, gifts & more! 50% off!!

March 12th it drops to 65% off

March 19th it drops to 75% off

Shop early for best selection because at these prices it isn't going to be here for long!

click here

March Mirror Madness Sale!!
25% off all Mirrors for the Month of March.


Discounts apply to incoming custom orders or framed mirrors on display.

Offer good March 1st - 31st. click here





What's Coming Up:

A Call for Artists!

Artist a Day - 30 artists, one each day in April, will

create an original work of art while you

watch! Works will be exhibited as they are created ending with a celebration and auction of the

artwork to benefit the Bellevue Schools Foundation.

click here for artist application and more information
Art: Book Signing & Art Show
Catherine Gill Book Signing on March 12!
12-2pm demo & book signing


Join us for local artist

Catherine Gill's demo and

signing of her new book

on landscape painting,

Powerful Watercolor Landscapes! Catherine's artwork has been exhibited regionally and

throughout the world and she teaches painting and printmaking out of her studio in the Ballard area of Seattle, as well as throughout the United States, Europe, China and Australia.

Click for Catherine's Website



Preschool Art Series
Young artists will experience an assortment of materials in this fun and messy four week series.


Tuesdays March 1st-22nd

10-10:45am &1-1:45pm

Ages 3 1/2- 5 1/2

$40 including supplies.

__________________

Join us in Kidspace for "Make 'n Take Mondays", "Paint Me a Story" on Wednesday, and

"Fun Friday"!


click for kidspace info

Make your child's birthday even more special.

Celebrate

with us in

Kidspace!

Choose from a variety of themed art projects for your child and their friends

to create.

for birthday party info

Sincerely,
All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,
Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place