P1222616 P1222581 P1222636 P1222586 P1222589 P1222601 P1222604 P1222606 P1222608 P1222629 P1222625 Story & Photos by Sterling Paris Intern, Big Picture High School In downtown Burien at 627 SW 152nd Street you will find a cute hidden treasure of a shop called “ReTreasure.” This shop is a creative art studio for all ages, and is run by Yon Lemieux. Opening last September – with the help of an indiegogo fundraiser – Yon has been getting donations non-stop and has develuped a relationship with the community. ReTreasure isn’t like any typical art studio – all of their materials are used, reclaimed, reusable, and donated items. So please bring your kids and create them into something new, keeping planet Earth clean and full of color and culture! Oh, and they also have a cute bunny. ReTreasure is located at:

627 SW 152nd Street Burien, WA 98166 (206) 849-3409
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! Some upcoming events:
!!PARENTS NIGHT OUT!! JANUARY 30 6:30-9 Puppet making workshop for ages 4-11 $30 non members $25 members $20 each additional sibling Pre-registration required. Space is very limited. Call or come in to reserve your spot.
REGULAR STORE HOURS:
  • Monday 12-6
  • Tuesday 10:30-6
  • Wednesday 10:30-6
  • Thursday 10:30-6
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday 11-4,
  • Sunday Closed
For more info, visit http://www.retreasure.org/home.php
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Intern’s View” is a special feature that spotlights the talents of Sterling Paris, our Big Picture High School Intern.
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One reply on “INTERN'S VIEW: 'ReTreasure' is a hidden treasure in downtown Burien”

  1. Sterling, thanks for the great story! I wouldn’t have known about this clever local business otherwise. I appreciate your writing style and your eye for engaging detail shots. Looking forward to more!

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