News From Bellevue Art and Frame!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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