Bellevue Art and Frame and The Toy Place

Build it and they will come...LEGO Contest & DIY Invites Class!

2012-02-25T13:37:00.007-08:00

what's happening!

Call for Entries!

CALLING ALL LEGO ARTISTS
YOUNG AND OLD! LEGO CONTEST!
We're accepting entries starting Monday February 27th!
Bring in your original structure and enter our Lego contest for most creative use of bricks. Prizes awarded March 3rd during Lego Event 2-4pm. 3:00 voting ends, 4:00 winners are announced.
Receive a $5 BAF Buck just for entering!
Click here for contest rules and details!

Adventures in Art!
Adventures in Art
This Saturday's Masterpiece!

Unleash your child's creativity! 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 10:30-12 $20, supplies included

Say What?!

CLEARANCE ITEMS ARE NOW
75% OFF!
DON'T MISS OUT!

Invitation Class! Click here for more information!

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

School's out the week of Feb 20th..Art Camps!

2012-02-19T15:09:00.009-08:00

what's happening!

school's out the week of Feb. 20th...looking for something to do?
Next Week's
School's Out Art Camps!
Learn to Draw & Let's Go Rainbow!
Sign up Quick!

Learn to Draw with Gretchen Crossley
School's out for the day, come draw, create & play! Learn to draw featuring Walter Foster's 'Learn to Draw' books. 6 camps to choose from, each featuring a different book! Leave with a 'Learn to Draw' book and a matted piece of finished artwork.

Ages 6-10 $25 per class, supplies included
Camp 1: Learn to Draw Sea Creatures Monday 2/20 10-12
Camp 2: Learn to Draw Horses Monday 2/20 1-3
Camp 3: Learn to Draw Reptiles Tuesday 2/21 10-12
Camp 4: Learn to Draw Dogs Tuesday 2/21 1-3
Camp 5: Learn to Draw Cats Wednesday 2/22 10-12
Camp 6: Learn to Draw Animals Wednesday 2/22 1-3

Let's Go Rainbow with Yael Zahavy-Mittelman

Bring your child to a week long celebration of stories and art. We will dive into stories and our imaginations to explore our experiences through lines, shapes and colors.
Tuesday 2/21-Friday 2/24 4-5pm
Ages 4-7 $45 for 4 day session, supplies included

sweeet deals on stuff!

Come check out our CLEARANCE SALE going on NOW!Because we luuuuv making room for new stuff...
50-85% off items from every department!
brand new stuff!
Just arrived in our gift department:
Huck Towels by Mariasch Studios

100% Egyptian cotton
17"x22" towels are hand made and hand printed
Fun and clever sayings!
"Burgundy makes you think of silly things,
Bordeaux makes you talk about them,
and Champagne makes you do them"
PLUS options personalized for
the Seattle/Eastside area!
$12.99

paint stuff!
Adventures in Art
This Saturday's Masterpiece!

Unleash your child's creativity! 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 10:30-12 $20, supplies included

build stuff!

Back by popular demand...
LEGO CONTEST!
Click here for details!

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

lub dub lub dub cha ching cha ching...

2012-02-08T09:32:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

lub dub lub dub cha ching cha ching lub dub lub dub...

and to celebrate the lovies in your life...

For your Sweetie or just your serious sweet tooth!
Abdallah Chocolates! $4.99-$14.99

This Valentines Day say it with Art!

Romantic and comforting, classic and timeless creations
by local husband and wife team pink marmalade
$57.99
this saturday's shenanigans...
Adventures in Art
This Saturday's Masterpiece!

Unleash your child's creativity! 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 10:30-12 $20, supplies included

and join us 2-4 on Saturday for Valentines Crafts!

School's Out Art Camps!
with Gretchen Crossley

School's out for the day, come draw, create & play! Learn to draw featuring Walter Foster's 'Learn to draw' books. 6 camps to choose from, each featuring a different book! Leave with a 'Learn to Draw' book and a matted piece of finished artwork.
Ages 6-10 $25 per class, supplies included
Camp 1: Learn to Draw Sea Creatures Monday 2/20 10-12
Camp 2: Learn to Draw Horses Monday 2/20 1-3
Camp 3: Learn to Draw Reptiles Tuesday 2/21 10-12
Camp 4: Learn to Draw Dogs Tuesday 2/21 1-3
Camp 5: Learn to Draw Cats Wednesday 2/22 10-12
Camp 6: Learn to Draw Animals Wednesday 2/22 1-3
Call to register today to save your spot!!

Back by popular demand...
LEGO CONTEST!Click here for details!

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

A faceplant for your Valentine? Too Cute!

2012-01-30T18:45:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

Just in time for Valentines Day
New Arrivals in our Gift Department you'll luuuuv...
Faceplant Dreams

super cute 100% cotton pillowcases & accent pillows

a range of playful and inspiring messages

manufactured in a fair trade environment

$39.99-$44.99

Fab, Faux Fur Fashion for your boots!
Faux fur boot toppers that fit almost any pair of boots!

Have people stop you and say "Those boots are too cute!"

small, medium, and large $34.99

Upcoming Classes:

Beginning Watercolor
with Paula Ensign

Learn beginning watercolor techniques and how to compose a painting from photos or nature itself! Class begins with a short demo followed by plenty of time for practive and discussion.
6 weeks, 1 session. Mondays 1/30-3/5 10-12pm $180 plus supplies

Adventures in Art

This Saturday's Masterpiece!
with Jennifer Lyon
Learn color mixing, perspective, and more! A fun and encouraging environment.
Each child leaves with an 11x14 painting.
Ages 6-10 Saturdays 10:30-12 $20 supplies included

Paint 'n Play (ages 3-5)
and Paint Me Happy (ages 5-8)

with Gretchen Crossley
Paint 'n Play: Combining art games with art lessons for preschoolers!
Ages 3-5 Fridays 4 week session 2/10-3/2 11:30-12:15
$40 per session, supplies included
Paint Me Happy: Explore different painting techniques: color blending, texture, 3-D,
and print making! Ages 5-8 Wednesdays 4 week session 2/8-2/29 4-5pm
$50 per session, supplies included

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

This Saturday's Workshop & "I have a Dream" Art Camp!

2012-01-11T06:10:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

"I Have a Dream" Art Camp
School's Out this Monday January 16th for
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Come create a one of a kind painting with the theme
"I Have a Dream"! Ages 6-10
Monday 1/16 10:00-12pm
$20 supplies included
CALL TODAY - WE'RE FILLING UP FAST!

You found it!
The AWESOME activity you've been searching for!

Paint 'n Play and Paint Me Happy
with Gretchen Crossley
Paint 'n Play: Ages 3-5 Combining art games with art lessons for preschoolers!
4 week sessions, 3 sessions available
Wednesdays 1/11-2/1, 2/8-2/29, 3/7-3/28 10:15-11:00 am
$40 per 4 week session, supplies included
Paint Me Happy: Ages 5-10 Explore different painting techniques: color blending, texture, 3-D, and print-making!
4 week sessions, 3 sessions available
Wednesdays 1/11-2/1, 2/8-2/29, 3/7-3/28 4:00-5:00pm
$50 per 4 week session, supplies included

This Saturday's Classes:

Ink and Watercolor
with Paula Ensign
Learn basic techniques with ink pens to create effective drawings, then add splashes of watercolor for pizzazz. Fun and easy, no previous art experience required.
1 day workshop Saturday 1/14 1-4pm
$50 plus supplies

Adventures in Art

Unleash your child's creativity! Learn color mixing, perspective & more! Leave with a 11x14 painting! A new project each week. Ages 6-10
Saturday 1/14 10:30-12pm
$20 supplies included pre-registration required
quick, quick, call, call! we don't want you to miss out!

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

Show up in 2012...Employee Art Show & Seattle Wedding Show!

2012-01-07T16:49:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

Join us at the Seattle Wedding Show!
Our Invites Consultants have been busy, busy getting ready. Come by our booth this Saturday and Sunday January 7th and 8th
at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center and
fall in Love with our designs!

Click here for Bellevue Invites show info!
Click here for Seattle Wedding Show!

Who's got TALENT? We Do!
Check out our annual
Employee Art Show!
We're rather impressed with ourselves actually. Click here!

Our classes are filling up,
get in on the fun!
Registration is still open!
Sign up for Adult and Kids
art classes.
See website for details...click here!

This Saturday's Classes:

Intro to Encaustic Painting
with Becky Stromberg
Come discover the fun and flexibility of painting with molten beeswax!
1 day workshop
Saturday 1/7 10-1pm $85 supplies included

Adventures in Art
Unleash your child's creativity! Learn color mixing, perspective & more! Leave with a 11x14 painting! A new project each week. Ages 6-10
Saturday 1/7 10:30-12pm $20 supplies included pre-registration required

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

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

2011-12-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

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

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

2011-12-20T18:07:00.000-08:00

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
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Do we have a Holiday Surprise for You!

2011-12-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

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
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

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

2011-12-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

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

Paint 'n Play
with Gretchen CrossleyCombining 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
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Jingle All the Way Saturday, Student Art Show & Adventures in Art Class!

2011-11-30T19:30:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

New Class Schedule!
Please note schedule change for
robot & castle paintings.

Adventures in Art with Jennifer LyonSaturdays 10:30-12:00 Ages 6-10
Unleash your 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. Makes a great holiday activity and create a gift Grandma and Grandpa will love!
$20 supplies included
Space is Limited - Preregistration Required

The Masterpieces you'll create:

December 3rd

December 10th

December 17th

Meet our Fantastic New Instructor!

Budding artist from all over the Bellevue/Seattle area have learned to draw, paint and love art thanks to the remarkable teaching skills of Jennifer Lyon. From the beginning to the experienced art student Jennifer has a flair for reaching through to her students and bringing forth a joy for making art. Parents looking to add enrichment to their child's lives or to build upon an already blossoming artist will find a Cornish educated, BFA degreed art teacher with enthusiasm to instruct art. The combination of being an Art Docent in local elementary schools and having a four and seven-year old herself who love to create are what set Jennifer apart. When she is not teaching art to children you can find Jennifer in our Bellevue Invites department or creating art with her own family. Come in and see what our newest art teacher at Bellevue Art & Frame can do.

Jingle All the Way Saturday!

Jingle All the Way this Saturday!December 3rd 12-4pm!

Ready, Set, Fly!Cars and Helicopters! Radio Control, Push-pull, gravity and battery. We're opening boxes and playing with all the coolest toys this holiday season. Come play!
All demonstrated products will be 20% off for this one day special event!

Book Signing and Reading with Paul SchmidAuthor and Illustrator of Hugs from Pearl

Pepper Mintstix the ElfStraight from the North Pole, Pepper will be here to help you
write your letter to Santa!

Now Showing...
Student Art Show!Friday Dec 2nd 5-6pm

Come marvel at the talents of the students of Julie Hammerquist and Gretchen Crossley!

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

Sleep in on Black Friday...our sweet deal is good All Day!

2011-11-26T15:12:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

on BLACK FRIDAYOur deal is good all day
Friday Nov 25th!

Get $5 BAF Bucks for every $25 you spend all day!
Earn BAF bucks on every purchase including
new custom framing orders.
BAF Bucks are redeemable immediately on any* new purchase!
(*excludes qualifying purchase, special orders and gift certificates)

Google Offer Today!
Check out Google.com/offer
Today!
$10 for a 90 minute children's painting class! ($20 value)

Let your child discover their inner artiste (and have a ball). Learn color mixing, perspective, painting techniques and encourage them to unleash their creativity! Classes are taught by instructors with advanced art degrees and every child leaves with their own 11 x 14 painting (makes a great gift for Grandma and Grandpa). With canvas ready and brush in hand (all supplies are provided), who knows what kind of masterpiece your little one will produce! Something frame-worthy, that's for sure.

For Ages 6-10 Saturdays 10:30 am-12 pm

Santa is coming on Saturday!

Santa Photos!
November 26th 11am-5pm!
Give your kids the chance to sit on Santa's knee and go over their Christmas list before the holidays. Well known NW photographer, Tom Haseltine, will be on hand to capture this memorable moment. Photos are printed while you wait and are available in:
4x6/$11, 5x7/$15, 8x10/$20
Quantity discounts are available for multiple prints.
Plus enjoy hot apple cider and cookies along with free arts and crafts to help get us all in the holiday spirit!

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

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

Get a phone call from the man in red...official Santa mail drop site!

2011-11-23T08:51:00.000-08:00

what's happening!

Check Out Our Online Holiday Gift Guide!
Just a few of our favorites...

clickity click to shopity shop!

Super Cool Cartooniversity this Saturday!!
taught by Jeff Johnson

Learn the basic elements of cartoon drawing from local award-winning editorial cartoonist Jeff Johnson. Character development, expressions, action/movement, layout, exaggeration and much more are taught through a series of fun, creative projects in a positive, encouraging environment. Jeff Johnson has taught cartooning throughout the northwest for over 20 years. In addition to his own camps and classes, Jeff offers cartooning workshops and artist-in-residence in numerous school districts and Parks Departments. Call to reserve your spot!
Ages 9-14 Saturday 11/19 10:00-2:00 $40, supplies included

Put the fun back in the Holidays!

Santa Mail Drop!

Mail your letters to Santa at the store! You may get a call from "the man in red" himself!

Personalized Holiday Cards!

Make Holiday Cards fun again! Let us personalize yours starting at $1.00 a card.
Free Photo Album!

Receive a Free Photo Album (valued at $19.99) when you place a $200.00 custom framing order*

*While supplies last. Limit one per order, excludes framing value package, cannot be combined 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
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

Holiday Happenings begin this Saturday Nov. 5th!

2011-11-01T13:16:00.000-07:00

what's happening!
Holiday Happenings begin this Saturday!
November 5th 12-4 pm

Get the season started off right and come play with the latest and coolest toys! The ENTIRE STORE will be 15% off one day only! Check out some of the kickin' activities below. Lots of Reps and special guests will be on hand in the toy, art, and gift departments.

Open House Happenings:

Boogie Monster!

Meet illustrator Kevan Atteberry 2:30-4:00! Check out his new book, The Boogie Monster. You never know, the real "boogie monster" may make an appearance...

i COOL!

Check out the new release of Remote Control Helicopters - They're controlled...

BY YOUR iPHONE! Try your hand at maneuvering these new helicopters through our hula hoop obstacle course!

Tickled Pink!

Meet the Manufacturer Representative of Tickled Pink and find the perfect scarf you've been searching for as a gift for a friend or yourself! The hot accessory everyone loves!

Snap Circuits!

What's a snap circuit? Let the Manufacturer Rep take you through the steps...its easy once you know how to do it!

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Start your holiday shopping early!
15% off the ENTIRE STORE!
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Eye Can Art!

Meet the talented artists of Eye Can Art, based right here in Seattle! Try your hand at their new Collage Print Making Kit. Super easy with amazing results!

Smart Lab!

The inventors from Smart Lab will be on hand to take us through their latest inventions!

A Little Bird Told Me!

Artist Jessica Salazar will be here showing her latest releases of A Little Bird Told Me Cards!

Surface Design!

Learn to use a variety of art materials on a variety of surfaces. Great for fiber and mixed media artists!

Baggallini!

Meet Jerry Boyle, Manufacturer Rep from Baggallini and find out what makes these bags so amazing!

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

BOO! Fall Festival this Saturday!

2011-10-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

bellevue art & frame: what's happening!

FALL FESTIVAL this Saturday! October 29th 12-4 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun! We'll be doing fall and Halloweeny things like...
pumpkin decorating, face painting (good practice for Halloween), a scavenger hunt, story telling, games and more! Come in your costume and win a prize!

Featured Toys...Special Prices!

Beka Easel!

Inspire your little artist with the full-size, easy-to-store Deluxe Easel.
Stands 47.5" tall, has center storage shelf that doubles as a locking system, is made of natural hard maple in Minnesota, and has unique pinch-reducing safety hinges. A wonderful easel that will last from the first child to the last. Ages 3-8 Reg. $99.99 NOW $79.99

Check out our Holiday Toy Catalog!

thetoyplacetoys.com/holiday

Mini Shopping Cart!

What do you want from the grocer? Make your list, grab your mini shopping cart and shop! Made by Melissa and Doug with heavy-duty metal construction, a folding "baby seat" and smooth pivoting caster wheels. Measures 16"x 11"x 24" after assembly. It's the fun way to shop! Ages 3-7

Reg. $69.99 NOW $49.99

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

TOY OPEN HOUSE this Saturday!

2011-10-12T13:07:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

TOY OPEN HOUSE this Saturday!
October 15th 12-4 pm
ENTIRE TOY DEPARTMENT 20% OFF!

Join us for an afternoon of discovery of all the newest toys released for this holiday season. There will be new creative art and crafts and games to discover!

Mini Helicopter!
Fly a remote control helicopter thru an obstacle course. Check out the latest introductions using the iPhone to control the helicopter or try the one with the video camera attached!

Zibits!

There will be manufacturer representatives on hand to demonstrate the flying spaceman and the new rc zibits!

Direct from

France!

Direct from France,
try the new Princess Marguerite Gouache Set
from Djeco!

Rover!

The designers from Smart Lab will here playing with their programmable rover and doing experiments from the Extreme Secret Formula Lab!

Our new Holiday Toy catalog is in!

Click Here!

Shhhhh!

The Extreme Secret Formula Lab by Smart Lab...we'll let you in on the secrets. Come play!

Boogie Monster!

The Boogie Monster from Josie Bissett's new book will be here showing off his latest dance moves!

New Craft Kits!
From Creativity for Kids, Marcia will be on hand to show off the
newest craft kits!

Photo Op!

Don't forget to bring your camera and take your picture with the mascot from Calico Critters, Mrs. Fisher Cat!

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place, and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.8959 800.843.6348
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 12-5pm

GOLDEN!

2011-10-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

free lecture

& samples

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Register Now for this Saturday!

Free Lecture by Golden!

Innovations in Acrylic:
Discover the infinite and brilliant versatility of acrylics!
with Barbara De Pirro of Golden
Saturday October 8th 1-3:30pm Free! Must register to attend.
With an abundance of valuable information, be guided through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Whatever your approach as an artist, this lecture will offer the techincal knowledge to support your concepts. FREE literature and samples, plus get your questions answered!

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free

event
Fire Station 6 Visit!

Come kick off fire prevention week!
Visit with Fire Station 6 and see a fire engine!
Saturday October 8th 2-3pm Free!
Note: any fire emergency will take priority and require fire engine to leave

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new toys, special

price!

Discovery Spaceship with
Lift Off Rocket

Incredibly detailed, four-level space ship lets kids explore any galactic destination. Arrives ready for takeoff with landing module, astronauts, a little green friend, space cars, loading trucks, launch pad, cool space equipment and so much more!
16"x 14"x 29" Ages 3-8 years
Special Price! Reg. $119.99
NOW $99.99

All Season House

Here's the best real estate deal EVER. perfect location and amazing price, the All Season House is move-in ready! Its special year-round design lets the family (sold seperately) fully enjoy each season by moving the stairs, roof and re-arranging the furniture. The house's custom-designed furniture (sold seperately) is a perfect fit for this modern decor. Plenty of space for the kids to dream, pretend and grow! 23.6"x 15.8"x 28.7" Ages 3-8 years
Special Price! Reg. $129.99 NOW $99.99

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classes
Classes starting right away:

Girls's Happy Hour (and a half!)

taught by Irene Bloom

Wind down the week with an informal and relaxing time to get crafty, play with a variety of media, and explore new products. Bring a girlfiriend and make some new ones! Each week we will work on a different project including card making, journals, and surface design. Sign up for individual sessions or all 3! Fridays. 10/14, 10/28, 11/4 (no class 10/21) 4-5:30pm $20/session or $50 for all 3. Participants are encouraged to bring materials from home that they might work with during our happy hour (and a half).

Intro to Oil Painting

taught by Larine Chung

Learn from the old masters the techniques of Classical painting during this fun, non-toxic oil painting class for beginners. 6 week session.Thursdays 10/13-11/17

4-6pm. $200 plus supplies

Classical Drawing for Beginners

taught by Larine Chung

Learn classical drawing techniques from the old masters in this fun, relaxed class. Study old masters' drawings and learn from doing some mastercopy. 6 week session. Wednesdays 10/12-11/16.

1-3pm. $180 plus supplies

Introduction to Artist Journaling

taught by Larine Chung

An Artist's journal is like a visual diary that you keep for thoughts, memories and just about everything! Come to this fun class to learn to make a successful artist journal. 6 week session. Wednesdays 10/12-11/16. 4-6pm. $180 plus supplies

Intro to Mixed Media

taught by 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 week session. Tuesdays. 10/18-11/1. 6-8pm. $90 plus supplies.

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

13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 425.453.8959 800.843.6348 fax:425.952.6215 info@bellevueartandframe.com

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store hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6pm Sun 12-5 pm

SQUISH!

2011-09-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

What's New....
classes

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Classes starting right away:
Intro to Sumi Painting
taught by Yuming Zhu

Learn skills and techniques of Sumi floral painting during this 3 hour hands-n workshop. Saturday 10/1

10-1pm. $50 plus supplies

Classical Drawing for Beginners
taught by Larine Chung

Learn classical drawing techniques from the old masters in this fun, relaxed class. Study old masters' drawings and learn from doing some mastercopy. 6 week session. Wednesdays 10/5-11/9. 1-3pm. $180 plus supplies

Introduction to Artist Journaling
taught by Larine Chung

An Artist's journal is like a visual diary that you keep for thoughts, memories and just about everything! Come to this fun class to learn to make a successful artist journal. 6 week session. Wednesdays 10/5-11/9. 4-6pm. $180 plus supplies

Intro to Mixed Media
taught by Leisel Lund

In this introductory class you'll learn about gesso, arcrylic paint, and collage and how to use them together to create visually rich pieces. You'll also learn different ways to begin, how to compose your piece, and what to do if you get stuck. No art experience required. 1 day workshop. 10/5. 10-3pm. $75 plus supplies

Portraiture 101
taught by Angela Bandurka Hoskins

Learn to paint protraiture step by step from the basics of drawing, to black and white value scales, to color. For beginners or those who have dabbled in any media. Two 3 week sessions. 10/6-10/20 & 10/27-11/10. 10-12pm. $100 plus supplies

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kids

classes

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KIDS ART CLASSES:

Puppets, Stories, and Art
taught by Yael Zahavy-Mittelman

Experience a celebration of stories, puppets, art and most importantly, having fun together! Come and listen with your child to the magical stories of Eric Carle and enjoy his beautiful illlustrations. Have fun with Carle's seahorse, chameleon, and other stories. Let your child guide you in a bonding exploration of materials and ideas. Dive into creativity with your 3-5 year old. For parents and children ages 3-5. 6 week session. Tuesdays 10/4-11/8. 1-1:45. $90, supplies included

Drawing &Painting for Kids- Reggio Emilia Inspired
taught by Emmett McLaughlin

A chance to look at the world in new and different ways using the Reggio approach from Italy! Study the differences between drawing from observation and imagination, paint with watercolor and acrylic and more! Ages 6-9. Tuesdays 10/4-11/15. 4:00-5:30pm. $160 supplies included

Julie's ARTCLASS - Ages 6-10
taught by Julie Hammerquist

This class introduces the young beginner artist to basic drawing skills and fundamentals of art. They will explore various media to create their own art. Media include oil pastels, ink, watercolor, watercolor pencil, graphite and colored pencil. 8 week session. Thursdays 9/29-11/17. 4:15-5:15pm. $160 supplies included

Julie's ARTCLASS - Ages 10 and up
taught by Julie Hammerquist

This 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. They will further explore the fundamentals of art, new techniques and basic perspective. Media include oil and soft pastels, ink, watercolor, graphite, acrylics and colored pencil. 8 week session. Thursdays 9/29-11/17. 5:30-7:00pm. $215 supplies included

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free stuff!

Free Lecture by Golden!

Innovations in Acrylic: Discover the infinite and brilliant versatility of acrylics!
with Barbara De Pirro of Golden
Saturday October 8th 1-3:30pm Free! Must register to attend.
With an abundance of valuable information, be guided through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Whatever your approach as an artist, this lecture will offer the techincal knowledge to support your concepts. FREE literature and samples, plus get your questions answered!

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new stuff!

Park Tower

This Park Tower offers a lot of fun over 7 decks. Functional parts include a car wash, petrol station, crane, car lift and car hoist as well as traffic signs for the street and helicopter base. All parts are operated with rotary knobs.

Squishables

They're giant round, fuzzy stuffed animals. Hug them.TM

The Ballerina Flower

36 piece rectangular jigsaw puzzle by Djeco Puzzles and Crafts from France. Comes in its own ballerina shaped box for easy storage. Assembled puzzle is 16.5"x11.8". Ages 4+

Drawing Patterns Art Kit

The artist has broken her work down into stages to explain to children how she produces these splendid motifs. A simple studio with magnificent results. Content: 32 sheets "setting", 2 stencils, 16 sheets "motif", 9 felt brushes, 1 booklet. Ages 9+

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place Toys and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 425.453.8959 800.843.6348 fax:425.952.6215 info@bellevueartandframe.com

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store hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6pm Sun 12-5 pm

It's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's a FISH?!

2011-09-21T14:58:00.000-07:00

What's Happening...

LEGO EVENT THIS SATURDAY!!
Last call for contest entries! Due by Sept 21st!
10% off Lego one day only on Sept 24th!

Click here for contest rules and details!

We're a Finalist!!
We've been nominated for Red Tricylce's Most Awesome Toy Shops & Books and Most Awesome Art Classes!

Click here to cast your vote for toy shop & books...

and here to vote for art classes!

Classes starting this week:

Intro to Mixed Media
taught by Becky Stromberg

Collage painting - Combine vintage papers & 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. Two 3 week sessions. Mondays 9/19-10/6.

10-12pm. $90/session plus supplies

Painting Lessons from the Modern Masters
taught by Emmett McLaughlin

Study the great masters of modern painting and then create your own masterpiece. Learn basic and advanced paint applications as well as art histroy, chronology and context. 6 week session. Saturdays 9/24-10/29. 2-5:30pm.

$160 plus supplies

Surface Design Workshop
taught by Lynn Koolish

Learn to use a variety of art materials, including acrylic paints, inks, and mediums, on a variety of surfaces. Great for fiber and mixed media artists. Friday 9/23. 1-3pm. FREE! Reserve your spot and get the list of supplies needed.

Beginning Watercolor
taught by Paula Ensign

Learn basic watercolor techniques including making even washes, mixing colors, and controlling waterflow. Learn to compose a painting from photos or nature itself. 6 week session. Mondays 9/26-10/31. 10-12pm. $180 plus supplies

Find the Artist in You
taught by Julie Hammerquist

Want to try your hand at art? Explore various media (graphite, acrylics, watercolor, pastels) to discover your own style and find out which brings out the artist in you. 6 week session. Mondays 9/26-10/31. 10-12pm. $215 supplies included

Mat Cutting Workshop

Learn to cut your own mats for your art or photography! Its easy if you have the right equipment and a little instruction. We'll show you how to cut single, double and multiple opening mats as well as custom mats for ready-made frames. Limit of 12 to a class. Wednesday 9/28. 6-8pm. $10 or Free with purchase of Logan matcutter.

A great way to "try before you buy"!

KIDS ART CLASSES:

Kiwibluekids
taught by Debra Mason

An art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist Debra Mason. Each class incorporates several Elements of Art and Principles of Design into every piece of work. Only professional mediums are used such as acrylic, pen and ink, watercolor, colored pencil, mixed media, oil pastel, and various surprise mediums Debra has personally developed! Ages 5-14. 4 week sessions on Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting 9/13. 4-6pm. Multiple sessions available, call for dates! $140, supplies included

Drawing & Painting for Kids- Reggio Emilia inspired
taught by Emmett McLaughlin

A chance to look at the world in new and different ways using the Reggio approach from Italy! Study the differences between drawing from observation and imagination, paint with watercolor and acrylic paints and more! Ages 6-9. Tuesdays 10/4-11/22. 4-5:30pm. $160 plus supplies

The weather has started to change, can you feel it? And that means one thing here at the store - new inventory arriving daily. We're talking hundreds of boxes! Imagine an entire UPS truck filled and it is all for us! We're so excited, its kinda like a kid in a toy store. Oh, wait, we are in a toy store!

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a FISH?!
Air Swimmers!

ONLY $39.99

They are going fast!!!

Air Swimmers swim through the air with incredibly smooth and life-like motion providing hours of remote control indoor fun in even the smallest room (not for outdoor use). Require 4 AAA batteries (one in the body, three in the controller). Complete up, down and 360 degree turning control. Fill your Air Swimmers with helium inexpensively at any party store, florist shop, or grocery store that carries balloons. Made from a high quality, durable nylon material that stays inflated for weeks! You can fill it again and again. Remote control has never come to life so magically!

Air Swimmers - Awesome RC Flying Shark and Clownfish!

Build it!

Nano Blocks!

Nanoblock japanese building toy is the smallest block toy in the world. This amazingly small micro sized block makes it possible to create more detailed and smaller projects than can be made with standard sized blocks. Nanoblock is a stimulating and entertaining hobby material for everybody, especially grown-ups. The smaller it is, the more realistic the work becomes! $9.99 and $17.99

Frame it!

Canvas Float Frames!

MCS Canvas Float Frame can instantly frame your finished canvases up to 3/4" deep. Velcro included and no tools required! 1-5/8" width with velcro to fasten canvas. Available in 8x10, 11x14, 12x12, and 16x20. $12.99-$19.99

Bellevue Art & Frame, The Toy Place Toys and Bellevue Invites
13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 425.453.8959 800.843.6348 fax:425.952.6215 info@bellevueartandframe.com

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store hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6pm Sun 12-5 pm

Classes...Contest....Cream or Sugar...

2011-09-16T14:04:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

art classes!

and...

tea party!

and...

palette parties!

and...

sale!

and...

contest!

Ever wanted to try your hand at mixed media, oils, acrylics? Dozens of classes & workshops to ignite your creativity!

Now is the time!

Click here for information!

One sugar or two?

Join us for a Corolle Tea Party

This Saturday

September 17th 2-4pm

Register Today!

Dress up in your finery and bring your favorite doll! Tea, refreshments and door prizes! Pre-registration required

so call or stop by today!

All Corolle Doll Line 20% off one day only!

Click to see photos of our last tea party!

Create these masterpieces!

Wine & Art Palette Parties

Join us at Spazzo

October 8th and 29th

2-5pm

Register Today!

Step by step art instruction, art supplies, and a glass of wine from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery included. $40 per person

Palette Party

Back to School Sale

Painting, drawing, and more!

Click here!

Build and create!

Enter our Lego Contest by

September 21st! Accepting

entries starting September 17.

Click for rules & details!

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

13131 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 425.453.8959 800.843.6348 fax:425.952.6215 info@bellevueartandframe.com

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store hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6pm Sun 12-5 pm

Back to School Sale! New Lego! New Art Workshops!

2011-09-07T21:46:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Painting, Drawing, New Products

and MORE!!

Click here for products and details!

This just in...

a MASSIVE Lego order including a ton of new Star Wars sets, Alien Conquest, and Minifigures Series 5! Come and get 'em while they last!

New Workshop Series!

Visual Journalism 101
with Kari Foteff of Strathmore Papers

Cover the basic techniques for mixed media

journaling including layering acrylic paint, texture, collage and text. Featuring Strathmore Artist Papers New Visual Journal for Mixed Media 90lb.

Saturday September 17th 1-3pm

$10 supplies included

Fabric Art & Surface Design
with Fiber Artist and Author Lynn Koolish

Learn to use a variety of art materials, including acrylic paints, inks and mediums, on a variety of surfaces. Great for fiber and mixed media artists.

Friday September 23rd 1-3pm

FREE! Call to reserve your spot and to get list of supplies needed.

Introduction to Sumi Painting
with Yuming Zhu

Learn skills and techniques of Sumi floral painting during this 3 hour hands-on instruction workshop.

Saturday October 1st 10am-1pm $50 plus supplies

Call for list of supplies needed.

Innovations in Acrylic:
Discover the infinite & brilliant

versatility of acrylics!

with Barbara De Pirro of Golden

Sifting through an abundance of valuable information, be guided through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Whatever your approach as an artist, this lecture will offer the technical knowledge to support your concepts. FREE literature and samples...

plus get your questions answered!

Saturday October 8th 1-3:30pm

FREE! Must register to attend.

AND....

THIS SATURDAY!!

Watercolor Workshop
with Ron Stocke

Learn to paint a rainy day scene!

Ron's images have been featured in Watercolor Magazine and have been used on wine labels, pad covers and art materials! His work can be seen in galleries throughout Washington!

Saturday September 10th 10am-4pm

$65 plus supplies

Call to Register Today!!

Check out our

Art Classes!!
click here!

"masterpiece mondays"

10:00-10:45

"paint me a story"

fridays 10:00-10:45

Free!

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

Lego Contest, Tea Party, & MORE Art Classes starting Sept!

2011-08-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Celebrate our Birthday

with 40% off!

Its our 49th birthday! Exclusively for our email, blog, and facebook fans, mention this

email or posting to receive

*40% off any single item!

*40% discount taken off the selling price. Excludes classes, original art, pantone books, custom framing and clearance. No special orders - must be in stock.

1 discount per household.

Must be redeemed through existing or

new Buyer Rewards account. Offer ends 9/11/11.

You're Invited!

Join us for a Corolle Tea Party

Saturday September 17th 2-4pm

Dress up in your finery (hats, gloves, and lots of pearls encouraged) and bring your favorite doll! A delightful afternoon where we'll enjoy tea and refreshments and door prizes! Pre-registration required so call or stop by today!

All Corolle Doll Line 20% off one day only!

TheToyPlaceToys.com - Corolle Doll Tea Party

Click here to see photos of our last tea party!

Lego Contest Call for Entries!

Enter our Lego Contest by September 21st!

Accepting entries starting September 17.

click for contest rules and details!

Don't Miss these Workshops!

Watercolor Workshop

Paint a Rainy Day Scene

with Ron Stocke

Saturday September 10th

10am-4pm

& our most popular...

Mat Cutting Workshop!

Wednesday September 28th 6-8pm

click here for details!

Call to sign up today!

and...

MORE Adult Art Classes!

Portraiture 101

with Angela Bandurka Hoskins

Two 3 week sessions. Thursdays

10/6-11/10. 10-12pm

$100/session plus supplies

Introduction to Artist Journaling

with Larine Chung

6 week session. Wednesdays

10/5-11/9. 4-6pm

$180 plus supplies

More Mixed Media Collage

with Becky Stromberg

3 week session. Mondays

10/10-10/24. 1-3pm

$90 plus supplies

Acrylic Class for Beginners

with Yael Zahavy-Mittelman

6 week session. Wednesdays

10/5-11/9. 10-12pm

$180 plus supplies

Introduction to Oil Painting

with Larine Chung

6 week session. Thursdays

10/6-11/10. 4-6pm

$200 plus supplies

Classical Drawing for Beginners with Larine Chung

6 week session. Wednesdays

10/5-11/9. 1-3pm

$180 plus supplies

Italic Calligraphy for the Holidays

with Kathryn Barker

6 week session. Thursdays

10/13-11/17. 10-12pm

$160 plus supplies

Click here for class details!

Call today to Register!

Plus Many More Classes throughout the Fall...call or see website for information!

Check out our

Art Classes!!

click here!

"masterpiece mondays"

10:00-10:45

"paint me a story"

fridays 10:00-10:45

Free!

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

Art Classes starting Sept!

2011-08-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Join us for Breyer Horse Fest

this Saturday August 27th for

Pony Rides on Simba and Dakota!

(2-7 year olds 65lbs. max)

Have your photo taken with

a real or costumed pony!

Benefiting Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center

Suggested $5 donation for pony rides, $10 for photos

Crafts 12-4pm, Pony Rides & Photos 2-4pm

Gift Bags to the first 25! Prize drawings every hour! Paint a Stablemates Figure! Hot Dog concession!

All Breyer 20% off one day only!

Adult Art Classes that begin September!

Beginning Watercolor

with Paula Ensign

6 week session. Mondays 9/26-10/31. 10-12pm

$180 plus supplies

Beginning Drawing I

with Michael Lane

6 week session. Tuesdays 9/13-10/18. 10:30-12:30

$180 plus supplies

Intro to Mixed Media

with Becky Stromberg

3 week sessions. Mondays 9/19-10/3. 1-3pm OR Thursdays 9/22-10/6. 10-12pm $90 plus supplies

Find the Artist in You

with Julie Hammerquist

6 week session. Mondays 9/26-10/31. 10-12pm

$215 supplies included

Painting Lessons from the Modern Masters

with Emmett McLaughlin

6 week session. Saturdays 9/24-10/29. 2-5:30pm

$160 plus supplies

1 day workshop: Intro to Mixed Media Art

with Leisel Lund

Wednesday 9/7. 10-3pm

$75 plus supplies

1 day workshop: Watercolor

Paint a Rainy Day Scene

with Ron Stocke

Saturday 10/10. 10-4pm

$65 plus supplies

Click here for class details!

Call today to Register!

Plus Many More Classes throughout the Fall...call or see website for information!\

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story"

fridays July 22 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

20% off Blog and Email Exclusive!

2011-08-17T11:22:00.000-07:00

what's happening!
Celebrate National Friendship Day!

Make friendship bracelets

this Saturday August 20th 2-4. FREE!

20% off all ALEX friend to friend bracelet kits-

One Day Only!

Calling all Lego Artists young and old!

Bring in your original structure on or before Sept. 21st and enter our Lego contest for most creative use of bricks! Receive a $5 BAF Buck just for entering. Grand prizes awarded Sept. 24th during Lego Event.

click here for categories, rules, and details!

EMAIL and Blog EXCLUSIVE!
20% OFF THESE NEW PRODUCTS!

Just mention you saw it here.

Offer good until August 31st.

Escoda Brushes
Each handcrafted brush has amazing snap, color capacity and painting edge. The perfect brush for the discerning artist.
Escoda artist brushes

Kidzaw Master Kitz
Kits include all the tools your child needs to create their own Van Gogh Starry Night, Monet Water Lillies, or Gustav Klimt The Tree of Life, plus materials to deepen their understanding of the original

masterpiece. Retail $29.99

Kidzaw - Starry Night - Demonstration

Eye Can Art
Collage Printmaking Kit

WINNER of Parent's Choice Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal & Tillywig Brain Child Award. Create dramatic prints from a collage of cut paper.

Retail $25.99

Eye Can Art - Printmaking Kit

Eye Can Art

Layered Wax Drawing Kit

WINNER of Education.com A+ Award

Create a layered picture with melted beeswax. Retail $25.99

Clayzee Clay Activities
Cork Board, Woodworks, Pottery Pals, Memories in Stone, and Fossils Rock! Its crazy how real it looks! Retail $6.99 - $17.99

mark your calendar!
Summer Sidewalk Sale on Now through August 21st! 50-85% off savings in every department! Making room for new product arriving daily!
Breyer Horse Fest Saturday August 27th, Pony Rides & Photos 2-4, Crafts 12-4, Benefiting Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center - 20% off all Breyer!

Check out our Summer

Art & Math Camps!!

click here!

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story"

fridays July 22 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

50-85% off Sidewalk Sale, Toy Swap Meet, Wine & Art Party THIS WEEKEND!

2011-08-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

This Saturday is chock-full of FUN!

Sidewalk Sale! 50-85% off!

Join us this Saturday August 13th for our 15th annual Sidewalk Sale. Toys, Gifts, Art Supplies, Ready Mades and More! Shop early for best selection! Sale runs to Aug. 21st.

Toy Swap Meet!

Sat. Aug 13th 12-4 -By Kids, for Kids! Reserve a 4' space for $5 or 8' for $10. Hot dog concession by Sammamish High School Drill and Cheer Team for their fundraiser!

Grandparents plate making!

Make a special keepsake gift for Grandma and Grandpa this Saturday from 12-4. We will send off the artwork and it magically returns in a plate just in time for Grandparents Day on September 11th. Cost is $7.99. Call Now to register!

Wine & Art Palette Party!

Join us at Spazzo

at Redmond Town Center this Sunday August 14th 2-5pm

$40 per person

Discover the Da Vinci inside you while enjoying an amazing glass of wine from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. We supply the step by step art instruction, all art supplies, and your first glass of wine. You'll finish the afternoon with your very own masterpiece and perhaps a new favorite wine! Sign up now as space is limited!

Create this masterpiece!

Check out our Summer

Art & Math Camps!!

click here!

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story"

fridays July 22 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

Wine, Art and Geyser Tubes?!

2011-07-21T11:56:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Science Play Day this Saturday!
Join us for Snow, Geyser Tubes, and Slime Solutions July 23rd 2-4pm! 20% off all demonstrated products

Check out Big Bag of Science!$39.99

Lab in a Bag! $19.99 & Super Tubes! $4.99

Wine & Art Palette Party!

Join us at Spazzo

at Redmond Town Center

August 14th 2-5pm $40 per person

Discover the Da Vinci inside you while enjoying an amazing glass of wine from St. Michelle Winery. We supply the step by step art instruction, all art supplies, and your first glass of wine. You'll finish the afternoon with your very own masterpiece and perhaps a new favorite wine! Sign up now as space is limited!

Create this masterpiece!

Ready Made Frame Sale!!
20% off all Nielsen Bainbridge

Ready Made Mats and

Ready Made Frames!

Artcare: the way museums protect their treasures!

EcoCare: Tree friendly, nontoxic, & recyclable!
July 17th through August 7th

Tie Dye Kits!

These easy-to-use kits feature brilliant fuchsia, turquoise and yellow dye for up to 15 adult T-shirts, instructions, dye fixer, rubber gloves, rubber bands & an extra bottle for mixing! Simply add warm water! All steps are illustrated including 4 tying techniques for explosive patterns! 20%off only $15.99

Check out our Summer

Art & Math Camps!!
click here!

"make 'n take mondays"
10:00-11:00

"paint me a story"

fridays July 22 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

Did somebody say FUN?! This Saturday!

2011-07-09T08:20:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

FUN in the SUN this SATURDAY!

Come be a Toy Tester!

Wishbone bike!

Y bike!

Micro scooter!

Balance bike!

Ezyroller!

Jumparoo pogo stick!

We're trying out our outdoor and active toys...

Come tell us what's hot and what's not!

PLUS obstacle courses, water balloon toss,

and a hula hoop contest!

Tie dye, Collage painting,make ice cream,

and fish painting, yes, REAL FISH!

20% off all demonstrated products!

Saturday July 9th 12-4pm

art: new workshops!

Plein Air Painting & Nature Drawing Workshops with

Paula Ensign

Plein Air Painting Workshop:

Experience the immediacy of painting outdoors, directly from nature. Learn to define subject matter, simplify shapes and capture the essence of a scene. Class will take place at three different locations in Bellevue. Students may paint in watercolor, oil or acrylic. Instructor will begin each class with a demonstration followed by ample time for student painting and ending with a discussion of the day's work.

3 day workshop: July 12, 13, and 14. 10-3pm. cost $200

Meets at Bellevue Art & Frame before taking off to Kelsey Creek Park, Bellevue Botanical Gardens & Larsen Lake.

Nature Drawing Workshop:

Learn to see with an artist's eyes. Examine and draw the graceful shapes of trees and flowers. No art experience necessary!

1 day workshop: July 15. 10-3pm. cost $75. Workshop takes place at Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

Getting your Feet Wet with Watercolor with

Emmett McLaughlin

Have fun exploring wet into wet and dry brush applications. Learn the proper strokes to achieve successful washes while practicing masking and resist techniques. This fluid and vibrant form of painting can be used to illustrate your life by enhancing journals and scrapbooks, creating cards or painting works of art!

Workshop #1: Sailboat on the ocean - August 20. 1-4pm

Workshop #2: Cabin in the woods - August 27. 1-4pm

cost $45 per workshop or $80 for both

Introduction to Mixed Media Collage with

Becky Stromberg

Learn the art of collage by playing with paper and paint! Create personalized works of art by combining vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint. You will learn how to design and create depth and interest in your work using a variety of painting techniques and image transfer. 3 sessions: July 13, 20 and 27. 10-12 pm. cost $90, supplies needed.

Summer Camps!

Art & Math:

Join the Fun!

Kidspace Camps: July & August

Preschool Summer Camps - Ages 3.5-5.5, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

11:00-11:45, $30 includes supplies, $10/day drop-in

School Age Summer Camps - Ages 6-10, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

10:00-12:00, $70 includes supplies

Camp Themes:

July 12, 13, & 14th - Sea and Sand

July 19, 20, & 21 - Mask Making

July 26, 27, & 28 - Spa Camp

August 2, 3, & 4 - Cartooning

August 9, 10, & 11 - Nature Camp

click for more info

Kiwibluekids: Ages 6 & up

Art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist Debra Mason. Each camp is theme based & runs 4 consecutive days. Students take home a matted piece of art each day!

4 day sessions: July 5-8, July 18-21, August 1-4, August 8-11 - 2:00-4:00 each day

$140/per session

Math Camps: For students entering 1st & 2nd grade

Adventures in Arrrgrithmatic - young pirates and their mates will use geometry and measurement to create pirates hats, ships and flags. These creative mathematicians will develop spatial reasoning by creating and using navigational charts and treasure maps. A swashbuckling fun math camp!

August 1st-5th - 9-12pm

Nature Detectives - will seek out and discover the properties of various shapes found in our natural world. Young naturalists will collect specimens and data from their natural environment and use various measurement tools to sort, analyze and classify by their properties. Students will also draw two dimensional shapes and describe qualitative change.

August 21st-26th - 9-12pm

cost: $150 per week. To register click here

for more info email Jennifer Gaer at jenniferga@eimath.org or call 206.325.6093

Sincerely,

All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,

Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place

Be a Toy Tester and...mmm...Waffles!

2011-07-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Celebrate National Waffle Day!

Join us for waffles and support Hopelink's local food banks.

THIS WEDNESDAY

June 29th 12-2pm!!

Fun in the Sun

Next Saturday!

Come be a Toy Tester!

Tell us which toys are hot

and which are not!

Obstacle courses,pogo sticks water balloon toss, Ezy rollers, hula hoop contest, micro scooters, Y bikes, balance bikes, jump rope... PLUS tye dye, ice cream making and fish painting - YES, REAL FISH!

20% off all demoed products!

NEXT SATURDAY July 9th 12-4pm!!

art: new workshops!

Plein Air Painting & Nature Drawing Workshops with Paula Ensign

Plein Air Painting Workshop:
Experience the immediacy of painting outdoors, directly from nature. Learn to define subject matter, simplify shapes and capture the essence of a scene. Class will take place at three different locations in Bellevue. Students may paint in watercolor, oil or acrylic. Instructor will begin each class with a demonstration followed by ample time for student painting and ending with a discussion of the day's work.

3 day workshop: July 12, 13, and 14. 10-3pm. cost $200

Meets at Bellevue Art & Frame before taking off to Kelsey Creek Park, Bellevue Botanical Gardens & Larsen Lake.

Nature Drawing Workshop:
Learn to see with an artist's eyes. Examine and draw the graceful shapes of trees and flowers. No art experience necessary!

1 day workshop: July 15. 10-3pm. cost $75

Workshop takes place at Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

Getting your Feet Wet with Watercolor with Emmett McLaughlin

Have fun exploring wet into wet and dry brush applications. Learn the proper strokes to achieve successful washes while practicing masking and resist techniques. This fluid and vibrant form of painting can be used to illustrate your life by enhancing journals and scrapbooks, creating cards or painting works of art!

Workshop #1: Sailboat on the ocean - August 20. 1-4pm

Workshop #2: Cabin in the woods - August 27. 1-4pm

cost $45 per workshop or $80 for both

Introduction to Mixed Media Collage with Becky Stromberg

Learn the art of collage by playing with paper and paint! Create personalized works of art by combining vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint. You will learn how to design and create depth and interest in your work using a variety of painting techniques and image transfer. 3 sessions: July 13, 20 and 27. 10-12 pm. cost $90, supplies needed.

Summer Camps!
Art & Math:

Join the Fun!

Kidspace Camps: June, July & August

Preschool Summer Camps - Ages 3.5-5.5, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

11:00-11:45, $30 includes supplies, $10/day drop-in

School Age Summer Camps - Ages 6-10, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

10:00-12:00, $70 includes supplies

Camp Themes:
June 28, 29, & 30 - Scien-static Art

July 5, 6, & 7 - Recycled Treasures

July 12, 13, & 14th - Sea and Sand

July 19, 20, & 21 - Mask Making

July 26, 27, & 28 - Spa Camp

August 2, 3, & 4 - Cartooning

August 9, 10, & 11 - Nature Camp

click for more info

Kiwibluekids: Ages 6 & up
Art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist Debra Mason. Each camp is theme based & runs 4 consecutive days. Students take home a matted piece of art each day!

4 day sessions: June 27-30, July 5-8, July 18-21, August 1-4, August 8-11 - 2:00-4:00 each day $140/per session

Julie's Art Class
Design Your Own Cabin: Intro to Architecture

Learn about the basic process that architects use to design a building and design your own getaway cabin! Ages 11 & up

July 18-22, 2:00-5:00 $235 supplies included

click for more info

Math Camps: For students entering 1st & 2nd grade

Adventures in Arrrgrithmatic - young pirates and their mates will use geometry and measurement to create pirates hats, ships and flags. These creative mathematicians will develop spatial reasoning by creating and using navigational charts and treasure maps. A swashbuckling fun math camp!

August 1st-5th - 9-12pm

Nature Detectives - will seek out and discover the properties of various shapes found in our natural world. Young naturalists will collect specimens and data from their natural environment and use various measurement tools to sort, analyze and classify by their properties. Students will also draw two dimensional shapes and describe qualitative change.

August 21st-26th - 9-12pm

cost: $150 per week. To register click here
for more info email Jennifer Gaer at jenniferga@eimath.org or call 206.325.6093

Check out our Summer

Art & Math Camps!!

click here!

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story"

fridays June 24 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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,

The Toy Place and

Bellevue Invites!

contact us

phone: 425.453.8959

fax: 425.952.6215

web: bellevueartandframe.com

thetoyplacetoys.com

13131 NE 20th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

info@bellevueartandframe.com

email us!
join us on facebook!

join our email list! sign up

store hours:
monday-saturday 10am-6pm
sunday 12pm-5pm

Woof woof parade & Travel Buddies!

2011-06-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

what's happening!
Dog Parade &
Pictures!

Bring your dog and join our dog parade! Costumes encouraged! Decorate a mat for your pup's picture! Crafts 2-3 pm. Parade 3:30-4 pm. Donations accepted for photos to benefit Pasado's Safe Haven.

THIS SATURDAY June 25th!!

Travel Buddies!

Someone to share your summer vacation with! Come in anytime paint a rock,(for free) snap a photo to post on our facebook page, and tell us about your summer fun with your travel buddy!

Four $25 gift certificates will be awarded for our favorite photos. Bellevue Art and Frame Facebook followers can vote on line! Winners will be announced 12pm Saturday August 27th.

art: new workshops!

Plein Air Painting & Nature Drawing Workshops with Paula Ensign

Plein Air Painting Workshop:

Experience the immediacy of painting outdoors, directly from nature. Learn to define subject matter, simplify shapes and capture the essence of a scene. Class will take place at three different locations in Bellevue. Students may paint in watercolor, oil or acrylic. Instructor will begin each class with a demonstration followed by ample time for student painting and ending with a discussion of the day's work.

3 day workshop: July 12, 13, and 14. 10-3pm. cost $200

Meets at Bellevue Art & Frame before taking off to Kelsey Creek Park, Bellevue Botanical Gardens & Larsen Lake.

Nature Drawing Workshop:

Learn to see with an artist's eyes. Examine and draw the graceful shapes of trees and flowers. No art experience necessary!

1 day workshop: July 15. 10-3pm. cost $75

Workshop takes place at Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

Getting your Feet Wet with Watercolor with Emmett McLaughlin

Have fun exploring wet into wet and dry brush applications. Learn the proper strokes to achieve successful washes while practicing masking and resist techniques. This fluid and vibrant form of painting can be used to illustrate your life by enhancing journals and scrapbooks, creating cards or painting works of art!

Workshop #1: Sailboat on the ocean - August 20. 1-4pm

Workshop #2: Cabin in the woods - August 27. 1-4pm

cost $45 per workshop or $80 for both

Introduction to Mixed Media Collage with Becky Stromberg

Learn the art of collage by playing with paper and paint! Create personalized works of art by combining vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint. You will learn how to design and create depth and interest in your work using a variety of painting techniques and image transfer. 3 sessions: July 13, 20 and 27. 10-12 pm. cost $90, supplies needed.

Check out our Summer Art & Math Camps!!
click here!

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story" wednesdays June 1, 8, 15

fridays June 24 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

contact us
phone: 425.453.8959

fax: 425.952.6215

web: bellevueartandframe.com

thetoyplacetoys.com

13131 NE 20th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

info@bellevueartandframe.com

email us!
join us on facebook!

join our email list! sign up

store hours:
monday-saturday 10am-6pm
sunday 12pm-5pm

School's Out Party! Summertime fun with Art Workshops!

2011-06-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

School's Out

Summer Blast!

Marshmallow shooters, Z-curve Bow, & paint a travel buddy! free!

We're also making Father's Day Cards! 12-4PM

THIS SATURDAY June18!!

enjoy 20% off all demo products

Hey Smarty! We're showing you the $$ for your hard work!

For Every A (or equivalent) you earned on your report card...GET A BAF BUCK!

Come in and show us your shining report card & get paid! Thru the end of June.

art: new workshops!

Plein Air Painting & Nature Drawing Workshops with Paula Ensign

Plein Air Painting Workshop:

Experience the immediacy of painting outdoors, directly from nature. Learn to define subject matter, simplify shapes and capture the essence of a scene. Class will take place at three different locations in Bellevue. Students may paint in watercolor, oil or acrylic. Instructor will begin each class with a demonstration followed by ample time for student painting and ending with a discussion of the day's work.

3 day workshop: July 12, 13, and 14. 10-3pm. cost $200

Meets at Bellevue Art & Frame before taking off to Kelsey Creek Park, Bellevue Botanical Gardens & Larsen Lake.

Nature Drawing Workshop:
Learn to see with an artist's eyes. Examine and draw the graceful shapes of trees and flowers. No art experience necessary!

1 day workshop: July 15. 10-3pm. cost $75

Workshop takes place at Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

Getting your Feet Wet with Watercolor with Emmett McLaughlin

Have fun exploring wet into wet and dry brush applications. Learn the proper strokes to achieve successful washes while practicing masking and resist techniques. This fluid and vibrant form of painting can be used to illustrate your life by enhancing journals and scrapbooks, creating cards or painting works of art!

Workshop #1: Sailboat on the ocean - August 20. 1-4pm

Workshop #2: Cabin in the woods - August 27. 1-4pm

cost $45 per workshop or $80 for both

gifts: "not so dull" local artist!

"Not So Dull" Bowls are Here!!

created by Rick Davenport, self described artist/artisan/craftsman/wingnut of Edmonds says

"My art, life, and demeanor can be summed up in

one word: NotsoDull! Check out these beautiful,

fascinating, & unique bits of art found in chunks of
wood!" Price Range: $45-$180

notsodull.com

Check out our Summer Art & Math Camps!!

click here!

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story" wednesdays June 1, 8, 15

fridays June 24 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

Summer Fun Anyone? Sign up Now!

2011-05-25T20:27:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Summer Camps!

Register Now for

Art & Math @ BAF!

Kidspace Camps: June, July & August

Preschool Summer Camps - Ages 3.5-5.5

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:00-11:45

$30 includes supplies, $10/day drop-in

School Age Summer Camps - Ages 6-10

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00-12:00

$70 includes supplies

Camp Themes:
June 21, 22, & 23 - Safari

June 28, 29, & 30 - Scien-static Art

July 5, 6, & 7 - Recycled Treasures

July 12, 13, & 14th - Sea and Sand

July 19, 20, & 21 - Mask Making

July 26, 27, & 28 - Spa Camp

August 2, 3, & 4 - Cartooning

August 9, 10, & 11 - Nature Camp

Kiwibluekids: Ages 6 & up

Art enrichment class taught by professional Graphic Designer/Art Specialist Debra Mason. Each camp is theme based & runs 4 consecutive days. Students take home a matted piece of art each day!

4 day sessions: June 27-30, July 5-8, July 18-21, August 1-4, August 8-11 - 2:00-4:00 each day $140/per session

Julie's Art Class

Design Your Own Cabin: Intro to Architecture
Learn about the basic process that architects use to design a building and design your own getaway cabin! Ages 11 & up

July 18-22, 2:00-5:00 $235 supplies included

click for more info

Math Camps: For students entering 1st & 2nd grade

Adventures in Arrrgrithmatic - young pirates and their mates will use geometry and measurement to create pirates hats, ships and flags. These creative mathematicians will develop spatial reasoning by creating and using navigational charts and treasure maps. A swashbuckling fun math camp!

August 1st-5th - 9-12pm

Nature Detectives - will seek out and discover the properties of various shapes found in our natural world. Young naturalists will collect specimens and data from their natural environment and use various measurement tools to sort, analyze and classify by their properties. Students will also draw two dimensional shapes and describe qualitative change.

August 21st-26th - 9-12pm

cost: $150 per week. To register click here
for more info email Jennifer Gaer at jenniferga@eimath.org or call 206.325.6093

AND DON'T MISS....

ALEX PLAY DAY!

this Saturday 12-4pm!

All Alex 20% off this Saturday only!

gifts: local artist team!
Olvera Design

Local artist team Hector Olvera and Stephanie Roman create these stunning mosaic mirrors. Now available in our gift department!

art: summer workshop!

Introduction to

Sumi Painting
with Yuming Zhu

Learn skills and techniques of Sumi floral painting during this 3 hour, hands-on instruction workshop!

June 11 - 1-4pm, cost: $50

click here for more info

Check out our Summer Art & Math Camps!!
"make 'n take mondays"
10:00-11:00

"paint me a story" wednesdays June 1, 8, 15

fridays June 24 - Aug 26

10:00-11:00

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

2011-05-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

what's happening!

Paper Accessories

for your Wedding

class this Saturday

May 21st 1-3pm!

click for more info!

Make a Plate for Father's Day!

join us this Saturday

12-4pm

prior registration required

only $7.99 on may 21st

(reg. $15.99)

toys: nonny blankets!

Introducing Nonny Blankets:
in stock now!

10% of all sales of these wonderful snuggies will be donated to children in foster homes througout the Northwest because every child needs to know they're loved. Spreading the love, one blanket at a time. $24.99 & $59.99

gifts: local artisan!

Handmade Hardwood Cutting BoardsA gorgeous gift hand made by local craftsman/ woodworker Bruce Launer of Whidbey Island! $59.99

art: canvas sale!

CANVAS TRUCKLOAD SALE!
50-70% off msrp

selected stretched canvas!

click here for price list

Bellevue Art & Frame,

The Toy Place and

Bellevue Invites!

contact us

phone: 425.453.8959

fax: 425.952.6215

web: bellevueartandframe.com

thetoyplacetoys.com

13131 NE 20th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

info@bellevueartandframe.com

email us!
join us on facebook!

join our email list! sign up

store hours:
monday-friday 9:30am-7pm
saturday 10am-6pm
sunday 12pm-5pm

preschool art series

Young artists will experience an assortment of materials in this

fun and messy four week series.

Tuesdays May 3rd-24th

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

ages 3 1/2- 5 1/2

$40 including supplies.

__________________

"make 'n take mondays"

10:00-11:00

"paint me a story" wednesdays 10:00-11:00

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

Going, Going, Gone! Get your bids in for Artist A Day!

2011-05-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Going, Going, GONE!
Last week to get your bids in for
ARTIST-A-DAY Silent Auction!

Join us this Saturday May 14, 6-8pm

Meet the Artists

Live Music

Refreshments

Don't miss out on this lovely evening!

click for more information and
to see artist's work

ART: NEW CLASSES!
Register Now for New Art Classes!

Intro to Mixed Media Collage with Becky Stromberg
Learn the art of collage by playing with paper and paint! Create personalized works of art by combining vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint.

3 sessions: May 18, 25 and June 1. 10-12pm.

cost $90, supplies needed.

Classical Drawing for Beginners with Larine Chung
Learn good drawing techniques in this fun relaxing class where we explore techniques of Renaissance Masters.

6 sessions: Thursdays, May 19 - June 23. 6-8pm.

cost $180, supplies needed

Find the Artist in You with Julie Hammerquist
We will explore techniques for various mediums and learn how to combine them for exciting results. We will also discuss fundamentals of art including color, shape and compositions. Find out which medium brings out the artist in you!

6 sessions: Mondays, May 16-June 21. 5:30-7:30pm. cost $215, supplies included

click for more info

AND.......

CANVAS TRUCKLOAD SALE!
MAY 13TH - 31ST!

50-70% OFF

SELECTED STRETCHED CANVAS!

TOYS: CFK PLAY DAY!

Creativity for Kids Play Day!
Join us this Saturday May 14th 12-4pm for robots,
sock puppets, beach buddies, and tattoos!

20% off all kits!

Featured Product: BEACH BUDDIES!
Turn real seashells into a crew of creative

crustaceans! Set includes tropical pallet of paint,

glitter-glue, wiggly eyes, craft glue, dimensional

paint, and ocean inspired felt accents.

Age range 8-98 $17.99

FRAMING: SALE!
Special Frame Promotion

for our Email Friends!
Receive a $25 Gift Card with $100 Custom Frame Order

Receive a $50 Gift Card with $200 Custom Frame Order

Receive a $100 Gift Card with $300 Custom Frame Order

Gift Card issued upon payment in full at time order is placed. Limit one Gift Card per custom frame

order. Not combinable with other offers or promotions. Limited to stock on hand. No cash value.

Valid thru May 25th.

What's Coming Up:

Make-a-Plate for Dad for Father's Day on May 21st!
ALEX Play Day May 28th!
Bellevue Invites DIY Class - Paper Accessories for Your Wedding- May 21st!

Sincerely,

All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame,

Bellevue Invites and The Toy Place

2011-05-07T11:16:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Anniversary Party!
This Saturday May 7th

Its our 1st Anniversary in our new home!
Join us 12-4pm this Saturday
for refreshments, games and crafts!
Earn $5 BAF bucks for every $25 you spend throughout the store!
click for more info

Teacher Appreciation Day!

This Friday May 6th
To Say Thank you~
Teachers come in and receive a $10 gift certificate!
Students nominate your favorite teacher and the teacher with the most votes wins a $100 gift certificate!

SHHHHHHHHHH.....
Get your bids in for
ARTIST-A-DAY Silent Auction!

Bid on great artwork and help us raise money for Bellevue Schools Foundation. Winners will be announced at the closing reception for the artists and public on
May 14th 6-8pm.
click for more info

TOYS: NEW ART CLASS!

Mommy 'n Me

Art Class!

Bring out the artist in your little

one by showing them how much you love art!

This four week series will feature a different project each week for you both to work on. Class size limited to 6 children ages 2 ½-5 ½ and their moms (dad, grandma, or nanny!)

Fridays 10-10:45 am

$15.00 per class 4 week session

May 6, 13, 20, 27

prior registration required, drop ins welcome if space available

click for more info

ART: NEW CLASSES!

Register Now for New Art Classes!

Introduction to Mixed Media Collage with Becky Stromberg

Learn the art of collage by playing with paper and paint! Create personalized works of art by combining vintage papers and photographs with acrylic paint.

3 sessions: May 18, 25 and June 1. 10-12pm. cost $90, supplies needed.

Classical Drawing for Beginners with Larine Chung
Learn good drawing techniques in this fun relaxing class where we explore techniques of Renaissance Masters.

6 sessions: Thursdays, May 19 - June 23. 6-8pm. cost $180, supplies needed

Find the Artist in You with Julie Hammerquist

We will explore techniques for various mediums and learn how to combine them for exciting results. We will also discuss fundamentals of art including color, shape and compositions. Find out which medium brings out the artist in you!

6 sessions: Mondays, May 16-June 21. 5:30-7:30pm. cost $215, supplies included

click for more info

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

fun and messy four week series.

Tuesdays May 3rd-24th

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

& Fridays May 6th-27th

11:30-12:15

Ages 3 1/2- 5 1/2

$40 including supplies.

__________________

"Make 'n Take Mondays"

"Paint Me a Story" Wednesday

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

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phone: 425.453.8959

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13131 NE 20th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

Store Hours

Monday-Friday 9:30am - 7pm

Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 12pm-5pm

Earth Day Celebration and New Products have Arrived!

2011-04-22T18:17:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Celebrate Earth Day!
This Saturday April 22nd

Recycled Arts & Crafts!
Join us 12-4pm this Saturday!
20% off Earth-Friendly Toys
April 22nd & 23rd!

TOYS: NEW ART CLASS!

Mommy 'n Me Art Class!

Bring out the artist in your little one by showing them how much you love art!

This four week series will feature a different project each week for you both to work on. Class size limited to 6 children ages 2 ½-5 ½ and their moms (dad, grandma, or nanny!)

Fridays 10-10:45 am

$15.00 per class 4 week session

May 6, 13, 20, 27

prior registration required, drop ins welcome if space available

What's New!

Lil Tootsies!
Cute baby. Cute feet.

New hand-painted shoes, each have a special design on the bottom and unique laces &/or ribbons. A perfect gift for baby!

$25.99

Z Curve Bow by Zing!

The ultimate foam arrow shooter! Uses safe, long-range arrows that can soar 100 feet!

20% off April 18th-23rd!

original price $29.99

now only $23.99

Zing Z-Curve Bow

New Line of Room Decor!

For infants to school age children, adorable pictures you'll love decorating your child's room with!

Starting at $34.99

ART: SALE!
Last Day of Canvas Truckload Presale is April 25th!
Don't miss out on the chance to order cases of 5 or 10 for 75% off msrp! All sizes

available. Pickup May 13th.

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" Wednesday

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

Canvas Truckload Presale!

2011-04-11T14:23:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Easter Crafts!
This Saturday April 16th

Easter Cards, Crafts, & Fun!
Join us 12-4pm this Saturday!
We also have great gifts
to fill your Easter Basket!

ART: SALE, CLASSES, EVENT!

Canvas Truckload Presale!
Through April 25th order cases of 5 or10 for 75% off MSRP! All sizes available.

Pickup May 13th.

Check out our selection of

Spring Art Classes!

click here for more info!

Intoduction to Oil Painting

For the beginning student.

A study of color palettes, value, form and 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

Learn the basics of watercolor painting:

washes, mixing colors,

& setting up compositions!

Mondays for 6 weeks:

April 11th-May 16th

10-12pm or 6-8pm

cost: $180.00

taught by Paul Ensign artist's website

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

An introduction with an

emphasis on underlying

concepts of color and composition.

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 how

personal aesthetics will lead to

your artistic style!

Saturdays for 6 weeks:

April 16th-May 21st

11-1:30pm

cost: $180

taught by Emmett Paul McLaughlin artist's website

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.

Artist A Day

Each day for the month of April join us from 12-4pm as local artists create original works of art to be auctioned off to benefit Bellevue Schools Foundation. Silent bidding now in progress through the closing reception on May 14th.

Follow us daily on Facebook.

Here are some of the works created so far!

TOYS: SPRING CATALOGUE!

Check out our Spring Catalogue!

Click Here to Shop!

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

Make a Mother's Day Plate!

2011-04-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Make a Memory... Make a Plate!

Make a plate for Mother's Day this Saturday April 9th 12-4pm. Pre-registration required - Call or stop by! Special price $7.99 - kit regular price $15.99. Guaranteed delivery by Mother's Day May 8th. Don't forget Grandma too!

ART: SALE & EVENT!

Back to School Sale!
Come check out our amazing prices on painting, drawing & craft supplies, easels, portfolios... The list goes On and On! Sale ends May 5th.

Artist a Day Begins!

30 Artists, one each day in April, are working in our store! Drop by 12-4pm to watch and while you're here, bid on artwork! Funds raised benefit Bellevue Schools Foundation. Silent Auction runs April 1st - May 14th. Reception for Artists & Public May 14th 6-8pm!

click here for info

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

Spring Fling Saturday, Canvas Truckload Presale, and more!

2011-04-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

What's Happening:

Spring Fling this Saturday April 2nd!

Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

Join us 12-4pm for games & crafts! 20% off Storewide Sale One Day Only!

click here for info

ART: SALE & EVENT!

Artist A Day Begins!
30 Artists, one each day in April, are working in our store!

Drop by 12-4pm to watch and while you're here, bid on artwork! Funds raised benefit Bellevue Schools Foundation. Silent Auction runs April 1st - May 14th. Reception for Artists & Public May 14th 6-8pm!

click here for info

Canvas Truckload Presale!

75% Off!
All sizes available, full cases only. Presale runs April 1st-25th. Pickup May 13th.

FRAMING: SALE!
Save Some Green

when you Go Green!

25% off all eco-friendly readymade & custom picture frames!

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

Spring Fling this Saturday!

2011-03-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

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

Announcing our Spring Art Class Line Up!

2011-03-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

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

We are "talking trash"!

2011-03-08T20:11:00.000-08:00

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

Red Dot Clearance Sale, Mirror Maddness and more!

2011-02-28T18:09:00.000-08:00

What's Happening:

RED DOT 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!

March 5th 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

Student Gallery Show Coming Soon!
March 1st - 31st with a Meet and Greet on Friday

March 4th 5-7pm. A collection of student art work

from classes instructed by Emmett Mcglauhlin, Julie

Hammerquist, and Debra Mason will be displayed

during the month of March. click here

Toys: Playmobil and Klutz Play Days!

New Playmobil has just arrived!New for 2011 are the Vacation theme, the Treasure Hunters and new Click & Go
Take Along Vehicles. We have these at great prices, so stock up and let your
imagination do the rest!
Playmobil Play date! Saturday March 19th 12-4!
Check out the new Playmobil, make a craft, enjoy refreshments!
All Playmobil will be 20% off. Discount good thru March 31st.

Klutz Play Day! Saturday March 26th 12-4!
Join us for an afternoon of merrymaking with Klutz crafts, play and refreshments!

All Klutz will be 20-50% off. Offer good thru March 31st.

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

And The Winner is...

2011-02-23T07:14:00.000-08:00

What's Happening:
Thanks to all the people who "Like" us on facebook! Here are the winners of the "Share the Love " $25 gift certificates: Su Turner, Pamela Tisdale Heinzen, Rachel Trindle, My-Linh Thai, Alison Heber, Carissa Person, Linda Cicero and Nancye Matheson. We hope you all felt the love! Its not too late. "Like" our facebook page and get in on all the fun!

Click for Facebook Page!
Go-Green Paper Craft Workshop with Jean Okimoto
Saturday February 26th 11am-1pm

Mix, match, and layer stamped

images, found objects, and

recycled papers into "go-green" cards for friends and family!

$30 fee, supplies included.

Prior registration required.

for more information
What's Coming Up:
Catherine Gill Book Signing on March 12!
12-1 demo 1-2 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

Clearance Sale starting March 5th!
We want to give our email customers first chance at

all of this great product at 50% off!

Student Gallery Show Coming Soon!
March 1st - 31st with a Meet and Greet on

March 4th 5-7pm.

Art: Call for Artists
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

Framing: Mat Cutting Class
Mat Cutting Workshop

Wednesday February 23rd 7-9pm

Our most popular workshop is back! Learn how to cut mats for your artwork and

photography and for ready-made frames. $10 fee OR free with purchase of a Logan

mat cutter. Space is limited so call to sign up!

for more information
T0ys: Lego Contest & New Playmobil and Play date!

LEGO EventDoor Prizes. Contest. Scavenger Hunt. Fun&Games.

Calling all Lego artists both young and old!

Bring in your original structure before Feb. 23rd and enter our contest for
most creative use of bricks. Prizes awarded Feb. 26th
during Lego Event from12-4pm! click for info

New Playmobil has just arrived!New for 2011 are the Vacation theme, the Treasure Hunters and new

Click & Go Take Along Vehicles. We have these at great prices, so stock up and let your
imagination do the rest!
Playmobil Play date! Saturday March 19th 12-4!
Check out the new Playmobil, make a craft, enjoy refreshments!
All Playmobil will be 20% off. Discount good thru March 31st.

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.
Click for more info
Sincerely,

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

News From Bellevue Art and Frame!

2011-02-19T16:17:00.000-08:00

What's Happening:
Valentines Clearance Sale!

Come in and take advantage of all Valentines Products being 50-75%off!

Angry Birds are now in stock! The number one downloaded app is now a plush! We have a limited supply of key chains and the oversized big red bird with more arriving soon!

What's Coming Up:
Storewide Clearance Sale in March! Look for the Red Dots!

Student Gallery Show Coming Soon!
Toys: Lego Contest, Puzzles, & Art Camp

Design Studio Meet UpWednesday February 16th 2:30-3:30pm
Design your own room, clothes &cars using light tables and design templates! Free. Ages 8+
click here for more information
Puzzle Play DateSaturday February 19th 12-4pm
Join us for an afternoon of puzzles and crafts!
Free and fun for all ages! All puzzles 20-50% off thru
February 28th.
click here for more information
Art CampMonday February 21st
No School Today! Come Play! 90 minutes of cool art projects! Limited to 8 children
per class. $10 Fee. Ages 6-10.
click here for more information
LEGO EventDoor Prizes. Contest. Scavenger Hunt. Fun&Games.

Calling all Lego artists both young and old! Bring in your original structure before Feb. 23rd and enter our contest for most creative use of bricks. Prizes awarded Feb. 26th during Lego Event from 12-4pm!
click here for more information

Bellevue Invites: DIY Class
Save the Date Class

Saturday February 19th 10am-12pm

Leave the class with a design and the tools to make your save the date!

Invitation Class 1pm-3pm

Bring your vision and we'll help you design the perfect invitation ensemble!

$30 fee. $15 for an additional helper for each class.

for more information

Art: Stenciling, Mat, Paper Crafts Workshops
Dreamweaver Stencils 101

Monday February 21st 11am-12:30pm

A hands on step-by-step workshop that will guide you through the simple processes of

embossing, tenciling using embossing paste, etc. Prior registration required. Call or stop
by to sign up! $15 fee, all supplies included. for more information

Mat Cutting Workshop
Wednesday February 23rd 7-9pm

Our most popular workshop is back! Learn how to cut mats for your artwork and

photography and for ready-made frames. $10 fee OR free with purchase of a Logan

mat cutter. Space is limited so call to sign up!

for more information

Spring Cleaning with Jean Okimoto
Saturday February 26th 11am-1pm

Mix, match, and layer stamped images, found objects, and recycled papers into "go-

green" cards for friends and family! $30 fee, supplies included. Prior registration required.

for more information

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 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"!
for more information

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 and The Toy Place

Share the love, Lego Event, Framing sale, and more!

2011-02-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

What's Happening:
"Share the Love" on Facebook! "Like" us on Facebook for a chance to win gift certificates and prizes daily through February 14th!

Valentines Sale! 20% off all Valentines Day Products

Toys: Lego Contest & Valentines Crafts

LEGO Event

Door Prizes. Contest. Scavenger Hunt. Fun&Games.Calling all Lego artists both young and old! Bring in your original structure before Feb. 23rd and enter our contest for most creative use of bricks. Prizes awarded Feb. 26th during Lego Event from 12-4pm!

Valentine's Day Crafts

Saturday February 12th 12-4 pm

Join Gretchen in Kidspace to make fun Valentines crafts with paper and beads. Great gifts for friends and family!

Free.

20% off Valentine's Day Merchandise!

Join us in Kidspace for "Make 'n Take Mondays"

"Paint Me a Story" on Wednesday, and "Fun Friday"!

click here for more information

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!

click here for Birthday Party information

Art: Wine & Art, Meet & Greet with artist Lillyan George!
Wine & Art for the Heart

Friday February 11th 7-9 pm

Class begins with a wine tasting creating a fun and relaxed environment followed by a step-by-step guided art lesson. Come empty-handed and leave with a little more knowledge about wine and a beautiful piece of original artwork by the most incredible artist in the world, you!

Space is limited so register today! for more information

Meet & Greet with Artist Lillyan George
February 12th 12-2 pm

From February 1st to 28th the work of Lillyan George is being featured in our gallery space. Join us for a meet and greet with the artist of "Naked Art"! click here to visit Lillyan's website
Framing: Sale!
Save 10%, 20%, and 30% on your framing purchases!

This is a great time to stop in and let our designers help you give your favorite art a beautiful, finishing touch.

10% off your first frame purchase
20% off your second frame*
30% off your third frame*
*of equal or lesser value to your first framing purchase. Excludes Framer's Value Packages. Only applicable to incoming orders. Offer expires on Feb. 15th.

for more information
Sincerely,
All of Us @
Bellevue Art & Frame and The Toy Place

Valentines Goodies, Upcoming Classes & A Sweet Deal on Frames...Wrapping up January and a glimpse into February!

2011-01-21T21:58:00.000-08:00

We're starting a great deal this weekend on framing. Save 10%, 20%, and 30% on your framing purchases. This is a great time to stop in and let our designers help you give favorite artworks a beautiful, finishing touch.

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

New Legos for the New Year Fun new products and great deals on existing sets!

2011-01-17T21:02:00.000-08:00

Calling all Lego maniacs, the wait is over . . . Ninjago and Pharaoh's Quest Lego sets have arrived! Also, Lego Minifigures Series 3 will be here any day! Get 'em while you can because these go fast!

Out with the old! All Technic, Toy Story, and Ben10 Legos are on sale at awesome clearance prices. Select Atlantis and Star Wars Legos are also priced to go!

And kick off a year of fresh creativity: stop in to get inspired and stock up on art supplies. Our Winter Back to School sale runs through the end of the January!

New from Lego: Ninjago
Calling all ninja!

Lord Garmadon is on a mission: collect all four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu and, ultimately, rule the world. Can you stop him? Hone your skill in the Spinjitzu Dojo before you battle your way into Garmadon's Dark Fortress!
Priced from $5.99 to $74.99.

Lego: Pharaoh's Quest
Adventure and treasure await in the shifting sands . . .

Thousands of years ago, the wicked Pharaoh Amset-Ra ruled ancient Egypt and it's treasures, but he wanted much more. Before the Pharaoh gained enough power to conquer the entire world, Amset-Ra and his pyramid were buried beneath the desert's shifting sands. Now the Pharaoh is about to return, and only a team of brave adventurers has a chance of stopping him!
Priced from $5.99 to $119.99.

Lego Clearance
Save 30-50% on select Lego sets!

All Technic, Toy Story, and Ben10 Lego sets are now on clearance. You'll also find great savings on select Star Wars and Atlantis sets!

Originally $5.99 to $79.99, now $4.99 to $47.99.

Winter Back to School Sale
Paint, Brushes, Paper and more - 20-50% off!

Your favorite art supplies and more are included in our Winter Back to School Sale. Plus it's a great time to try new products. TAP Transfer Artist Paper, 3M Tape Gliders that lay down a 1/4" strip of double sided adhesive where you need it, and new Gallery Series varnishes and fixative from Krylon are just some of the great deals! It's time to get creative!

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

Employee Art Show . . . we have talent amongst our staff!

2011-01-12T15:45:00.000-08:00

It's all about art this month, Employee Art Show, Winter Back to School Sale and a wonderful Watercolor Sketchbook workshop! Plus we still have room in our acrylics class starting this Saturday.

Employee Art Show!
. . . we have a talented staff!

Our 3rd Annual Employee Art Show is up in our Gallery Space. Everything from oils, acrylics and watercolor to collage and photography. We have a very talented staff and this is the time to show them off. Plus most of their work is for sale and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist. We'll be posting the works on facebook (another reason to become our facebook friend).

Plus join us this Friday night, January 14, from 5-7pm for our opening gathering. Meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments and peruse the great price points for some fantastic original art!

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.

Winter Back to School Sale
Paint, Brushes, Paper and more - 20-50% off!

Your favorite art supplies and more are included in our Winter Back to School Sale. Plus it's a great time to try new products. TAP Transfer Artist Paper, 3M Tape Gliders that lay down a 1/4" strip of double sided adhesive where you need it, and new Gallery Series varnishes and fixative from Krylon are just some of the great deals! It's time to get creative!

Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Instructed by Emmett Paul McLaughlin

This is 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

Six sessions
Saturdays starting Jan. 15 - Feb. 19
from 2:00 - 5:30pm.
Cost $180.00A list of supplies needed will be provided upon class registration.

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

It's our Winter Back to School Sale! Your Favorite Art Supplies 20-50% off!

2011-01-10T12:57:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Our Winter Sale is in full swing, Classes are starting and we're at the Seattle Wedding Show this weekend! Our Winter Sale goes through January 31st. Shop early for the best selection.

Plus . . . our 3rd annual Employee Art Show is showing in our Gallery Space. The Artist Open house is Friday, Jan. 14 from 5-7pm. Look for more details in our next posting!

Winter Back to School Sale! It's all about Art Supplies!

And More Winter Sale!

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

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

2010-12-29T18:40:00.000-08:00

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: $160.00A 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: $150.00A 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 $180.00A 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 $160.00A 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

2010-12-29T18:32:00.000-08:00

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!

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

2010-12-14T13:13:00.000-08:00

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