FROM THE SUMMER'S GARDEN ARTWORK, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS ARTWORKAND STUDIOS

A visual artist with vast creative experience, Eric Barlow thrives on bringing his vision to life through custom projects. The foundation of his creations is reclaimed, recycled and salvaged wood. Inspired by the beauty that surrounds us but can sometimes go unnoticed, Eric focuses on highlighting that beauty for all to experience in new and intriguing ways.
Eric has long appreciated the beauty, durability and texture of reclaimed wood, which is why he includes preserved, cherished wood resources in his work. Eric’s customized pieces reflect the style and personality of their buyers, allowing him to explore his creativeness through a multitude of outlets.
To learn more about Eric Barlow Studios, visit www.ericbarlowstudios.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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   For over 35 years, Lizz Dorgan has been bringing visual beauty to life with her unique stained glass designs.  Her newest creations meld glass and metal into one-of-kind pieces that will catch the sunlight and spread a beautiful array of color and whimsy throughout any garden.   Each piece has been handcrafted specifically for this event giving buyers the opportunity to take home a unique gift that will enhance the beauty that exists in their own gardens.   

Steve , owner of From the Summers' Garden, invites you to join in the fun on the SUNNY  SIDE OF THE STREET.  He opens his studio and gardens for you to experience and discover handmade gifts for you, your family, and those you love.  He works primarily in concrete, hypertufa and handmade paper.

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  Lisa Freeman loves creating her works using countless mediums. From fibers to metal to beads to wire, Lisa seems to wake up in a different studio every day. For “Sunny Side of the Street” Lisa will fill our space with a fresh batch of Rockbottom Whips and Wax Sachets, colorful smart phone purses, Wacky patchwork pillows, enchanting wind chime “Angels” and “Fairy Garden Fairies”, and her always-popular artsy greeting cards. 

Bemby Yocum, a former Hallmark artist, uses her graphic design and illustration background to create original pieces that will uplift and inspire you. This spring, along with other original pieces, she has created several fresh new designs that can be purchased as greeting cards or message blocks. Bemby’s use of bright colors, soft illustrations, and her use of inspiring quotes will be just the right card or gift for yourself or for you to send to encourage your friends and family. 

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  Natalie Thomas, pottery artist and owner of Blue Mountain Pottery, has been throwing pottery for almost 20 years. She has a love for garden art and is excited to share it with you!

She is introducing a new style of garden flower this spring. The daffodils are out and are bringing some sunshine to the garden. They can be used to hold bird feed or water for our feathered friends.

 We can’t forget our amphibious friends either. Natalie has wheel thrown toad houses in brightly glazed blues and turquoise colors. 

 It’s always nice to hear the gentle sound of bells while relaxing in the garden. Natalie has created wheel thrown garden bells using sunshine stencil designs. 

 Other garden delights Natalie has created include honey pots, solar flowers, wall flowers, gnomes, fairies, trolls and so much more!. Perfect for the Sunny Side of the Street spring theme. 

The Corner Candleshop is a local Kansas City company that has been handcrafting unique, high-quality fragranced candles for almost two decades. 

Located  in  Brookside for over 17 years, owner Lori Woods has been hand pouring candles on site in the back of her quaint Brookside shop.