Thursday, December 29, 2011

New Year Clearance Sale! Take advantage of our need to clean!



what's happening!

New Year Clearance Sale!

Out with the old, in with the new. Take advantage of our need to clean. Tons of deals on toys, gifts and more!


Winter Back to School Sale!
Fantastic Deals on art supplies...Stock up!
Sale starts January 3rd.
Ready, set, CREATE!


Start 2012 with a SPLASH!
Sign up for Adult and Kids
Art Classes.
See website for details...click here!


Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites

13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
bellevueartandframe.com thetoyplacetoys.com
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

20% off stocking stuffers & let 2012 be the year you discover...



what's happening!


Last minute gift ideas...
20% off Lego
20% off All Stocking Stuffers
Give the experience of an art class as a Holiday Gift!


Art for Beginners- Experiencing Materialswith Yael Zahavy-Mittelman
Enjoy art but never had the chance to try? Or are you curious to change the medium you are using in your art? If you want to try new ideas or mediums, this is the class for you. Learn how to look at art and explore using a variety of materials and techniques

6 weeks, 1 session. Tuesdays

1/24-2/28. 1-3pm

$125, supplies included



Ink and Watercolorwith Paula Ensign
Learn basic techniques with ink pens to create effective drawings, then add splashes of watercolor to add pizzazz. Its fun and easy. No previous art experience required.

1 day workshop, 2 sessions. Saturday 1/14 or 3/17

1-4pm

$50 per session, plus supplies


Paper Craft Club
with Irene Bloom

An informal and relaxing time to get crafty, play with a variety of media, and explore new products. Each week we will work on a different project including card making, journals, and surface design. Participants are encouraged to bring material from home they might want to work with.

6 weeks. Sign up for 1 class or all 6! Wednesdays 1/25-2/29 10:30-12:00

$20 per class, supplies included


Intro to Encaustic Painting with Becky Stromberg

Encaustic painting is all the BUZZ lately! Come discover the fun and flexibility of painting with molten beeswax in this 3 hour workshop! You will cover setting up, safety, making encaustic paint from encaustic medium, preparing substrates, applying encaustic paint, fusing, and framing ideas for finished pieces. Space for 4 students!

1 day workshop. Saturday 1/7.

10-1pm

$85, supplies included


Beginning Watercolor
with Paula Ensign

In this positive, friendly environment, learn basic watercolor techniques including making washes, mixing colors and controlling water flow. Learn to compose a painting from photos or nature itself. Class begins with short demo, followed by plenty of time for practice and discussion.

6 weeks, 1 session.

Mondays 1/30-3/5 10-12pm

$180 plus supplies



Digging Deeper- Encaustic Mark Making Workshop
with Becky Stromberg

In this class we will literally dig into our encaustic paintings! Learn to incorporate mark making, incising, scraping and building texture by using a few fun tricks and tools. Space for 4 students allowing plenty of time to learn through experimenting with guidance.

1 day workshop

Saturday 1/14 10-1pm

$85, supplies included


Intro to Mixed Media
with Becky Stromberg

Collage painting - Combine vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint. Learn how to design and create depth and interest in your work using a variety of painting techniques and image transfer.

3 weeks, 2 sessions.

Tuesdays 3/6-3/20 OR

Thursdays 3/8-3/22

10-12pm. $90 plus supplies



Fabric Art & Surface Design
with Linda Hansen

Learn to use a variety of materials including acrylic paints, ink and mediums, on a variety of surfaces. This is a great class for fiber artists and mixed media artists.

1 day workshop

Saturday 1/21 1-3pm. FREE.

Reserve your spot and get the list of supplies needed.



Exploring Calligraphywith Kathryn Barker
This class will focus on the Italic Hand, often considered the most versatile and beautiful of scripts. Demonstrations, historical examples, and individual attention will be emphasized as we learn this lovely script and discover its many uses. Projects and personal applications round out the learning experience.
6 weeks, 1 session.

Thursdays 1/19-2/23

10-12pm. $160 plus supplies


See website for details...click here!

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
bellevueartandframe.com thetoyplacetoys.com
info@bellevueartandframe.com facebook.com/bellevueartandframe
join our email list! like us on facebook!
Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Do we have a Holiday Surprise for You!




what's happening!
Hold on to your reindeer...Lowest Prices of the Season!
Great gifts and finish your decorating!



ALL HOLIDAY ITEMS 20% off!
Tree Ornaments to Home Accessories!




All Bunnies by the Bay items
20% off!



Blue Orange Games
Favorites like Spot It!
20% off!






All Playmobil
20% off!





Adult Easels
50% off!




Futura Craft Station
Reg. $279.99
On Sale $179.99




Smartmax Magnet Sets
Ages 1-6
20% off!




And for all the women in your life
Baggallini Purses and Travel Bags
20% off regular price!



Melissa & Doug Easel
Reg. $79.99
On Sale $49.99



Royal Clear View Deluxe Art Sets
Oil, Acrylic, Sketch & Watercolor
Reg. $29.99
On Sale $24.99





Sale runs Saturday December 10th to Saturday December 17th 2011.
Sale items limited to stock on hand and not combinable with any other offer.


Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
bellevueartandframe.com thetoyplacetoys.com
info@bellevueartandframe.com facebook.com/bellevueartandframe
join our email list! like us on facebook!
Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Kids Art Class Registration Now Open & Framing Exclusive for You!


What's Happening:
What would make an AWESOME gift?
Kids Art Classes!



Paint 'n Play
with Gretchen Crossley
Combining art games with art lessons

for preschoolers!

Ages 3-5. 4 weeks, 3 sessions Wednesdays: 1/11- 2/1, 2/8-2/29, 3/7-3/28

10:15-11:00am

$40 per session, supplies included.


Adventures in Art
with Jennifer Lyon



Unleash you child's creativity! Let your child discover their inner artiste (and have a ball). Learn color mixing, perspective and more. Every child leaves with an 11x14 painting. A new project each week. Space is limited, preregistration required.

Ages 6-10.

Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm

$20, supplies included.


Paint Me Happy
with Gretchen Crossley



Explore different painting techniques: color blending, texture, 3-D, and print making!

Ages 5-10. 4 weeks, 3 sessions Wednesdays: 1/11- 2/1, 2/8-2/29, 3/7-3/28 4:00-5:00pm

$50 per session, supplies included.


Paper Play
with Irene Bloom



Come play with paper! We will cut, paste, roll, and fold to create a different project each week. Sessions include bookmaking, beads, collage, and more. This is a fun and informal class to explore the many ways to get creative with paper.

Ages 6-10. 6 weeks, 1 session. Mondays 2/6-3/12 4:30-5:30.

$75, supplies included.



Let's Go Rainbow
with Yael Zahavy-Mittelman


Bring your child to a weekly celebration of stories and art. Dive into imagination and stories and explore your experiences through lines, shapes and colors.

For parents and children ages 4-6. 6 weeks, 1 session.

Tuesdays 1/24-2/28 10:30-11:30.

$63, supplies included.


Kiwibluekids
with Debra Mason


Art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist, Debra Mason. Each class incorporates elements of art, principles of design and uses professional mediums.

Ages 5-14. 4 weeks, 3 sessions. Tuesdays 1/10-1/31, 2/7-2/28, 3/6-3/27 or Wednesdays1/11-2/1, 2/8-2/29, 3/7-3/28 4:00-6:00.

$140, supplies included.



Julie's ARTCLASS-Ages 6 to 10 with Julie Hammerquist


Introduction to basic drawing and fundamentals of art. Explore various media (oil pastels, ink, watercolor, watercolor pencil, graphite and colored pencil) and create your own art!

8 weeks, 1 session

Thursdays 1/19-2/9, 3/1-3/22

4:15-5:15. $160, supplies included.



Julie's ARTCLASS-Ages 10 to 14 with Julie Hammerquist

For the young artist ready to explore various media & develop their own style. Further explore fundamentals of art, new techniques and basic perspective. Media: graphite, oil & soft pastels, colored pencil, ink, acrylics, and watercolor
8 weeks, 1 session.

Thursdays 1/19-2/93/1-3/22

5:30-7 $215, supplies included




Julie's ARTCLASS-Art for Teens with Julie Hammerquist

(Ages 13 & up, 12 if existing student or with instructor's permission)

For the young artist who has mastered the basic drawing skills and is ready to explore mixed media & develop their own style. Further explore fundamentals of art, new techniques and basic perspective. Media: graphite, oil & soft pastels, colored pencil, ink, acrylics, watercolor

and mixed media

8 weeks, 1 session.

Mondays 1/23-2/13, 2/27-3/19 4:00-5:30. $215, supplies included.




Exclusive Custom Framing Promo!
For our email and Blog friends...


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. Offer expires 12/24/11


Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
bellevueartandframe.com thetoyplacetoys.com
info@bellevueartandframe.com facebook.com/bellevueartandframe
join our email list! like us on facebook!
Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm