KC Clay Guild Holiday Tour

The 27th Annual KC Clay Guild Holiday Pottery Sale & Studio Tour is this weekend. Eclectics is happy to be a stop on the tour this year. We are offering the pottery of two Guild members, Cindy Buehler (aka Cinderelish) and Susan Speck. Along with their other work, both artist have special creations just for the holiday. Cindy has bright, fun scraffito ornaments and Susan has special Santas and snowmen of all kinds. Please stop by and shop for pots and other great artwork and gifts.

Holiday Fun and Eclectics Friends

The Home for the Holidays show at Eclectics was bunches of fun. Our little shop is bursting with new and interesting artwork. We were visited by lots of friends, family and customers who kicked off their holiday shopping. The top photo is a customer named Annie who kindly modeled one of Ninette's new crocheted headbands. Audrey showed off one of her new Peace of Fleece scarves. Julianne and her friends warmed their hands in her upcycled mittens and fingerless gloves. And finally, Susan entertained us with a beautiful handmade, knit silk scarf by Woolie Bullie. It is actually meant to wear around the neck but it looks like fun as a headband too! Susan came to the shop directly following a Scottish Bagpipe gig, so she kindly shared her bagpipping skills with us. I couldn't get the video to load, but if you want see her playing in front of Eclectics, just click on this link

Home for the Holidays Today

The Home for the Holidays Show is today 1:00 - 5:00. We have lots of new items including these little scraffito ornaments by Cindy Buehler. Please stop by and take advantage of some wonderful sales and a little holiday cheer.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Eclectics is full of Santas and other goodies just in time for early Christmas shoppers. The sweet Santa pictured above is a whimsical, one of a kind, handmade creation by artist Susanne Coatta. Don't forget about our open house this Sunday, November 22nd from 1:00 - 5:00. Meet some of the Eclectics artists, have a drink, have a snack and a look around a bit.

Home for the Holidays Open House

Join us for a Holiday open house Sunday Nov. 22nd from 1-5 p.m. All items that leave the shop are made with love and creativity and wrapped with care. Experience the joy of supporting one-of-a-kind local art. The little snowmen shown above were created by Robin MacIntosh and they each have a secret message tucked inside just for you.

Also, we invite YOU to create your own art in...

And, just for your holiday shopping convenience, our doors will also be open on Sundays until December 27th!

Holiday store hours:

Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.

What's new with Eclectics Artists?

Susan Speck participated in the St. James Court Art Fair in Louisville the first weekend of Ocotber. After a long drive and several small mishaps, all turned out well. She nearly sold out of pottery and is now has work on display in the Swanson-Reed Gallery in Louisville. Susan also has had work in several exhibits...one in Chicago and another in the Detroit area.

Susan will be selling her work during the KC Clay Guild Holiday Pottery Tour and Sale, December 5 & 6 at the KC Clay Guild. Shown above are some little cupcake boxes that are now glazed, fired and available at Eclectics. Aren't they sweet?

Join Us for Night at the Movies

Please join us for a retrospective look at some truly entertaining works of art by the beloved Kathy Ruth Neal. Kathy Ruth was a wood carver and described her work as "vignettes of American life: events of the day, at the movies, the circus, or politics." Although Neal has recently passed away, her work carries exciting life that continues to inspire us. Eclectics Gallery was enhanced through having this talented artist show at our shop for many years, and now we would like to invite you to a look back at some of the brilliant movie-themed carvings that Kathy Ruth brought to life. Help us remember Kathy Ruth Neal's wonderful sense of humor and creative spirit displayed through her extraordinary art. We celebrate this productive artistic life and ask you to come, see, and be dazzled! Please join us at Eclectis Friday November 6th, 5 to 8 p.m. We have been so inspired by Kathy Ruth and know that you will be too!