Red Dot Clearance Sale, Mirror Maddness and more!

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...

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!

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