Irving, TX, October 6, 2025
News Summary
Throughout October, The Eclectika in Irving, TX, will host ‘Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery,’ featuring a series of Halloween-themed workshops for all ages. Participants can create spooky art and display their creations in a public exhibition on November 1. Workshops will include storytelling, creature design, painting, and pumpkin carving, all geared towards fostering creativity in a fun and accessible environment. Advance registration is required, and workshops are affordable with a Pay What You Can option.
Irving, TX
What: Event name: ‘Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery’, a month-long series of Halloween-themed workshops open to all ages and culminating in a public exhibition. When: October 2023 (workshops on four Fridays at 7 PM; exhibition on Saturday, November 1). Where: Location of The Eclectika: 711 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061. Cost: Each workshop costs $10 or is Pay What You Can (PWYC), payable through the website. RSVP: RSVP is required for workshops, linked on the website.
Key details
The Eclectika is hosting Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery throughout October 2023. Workshops are scheduled on the first, second, third and fourth Fridays of October at 7 PM and are designed for All ages are invited to participate. Participants who take part in any workshop may display their finished pieces at a special exhibition. Participants can display their workshop creations at a special exhibition, with the exhibition scheduled for Saturday, November 1 under the exhibition titles ‘A Gallery Most Grim’ and ‘Labyrinths’.
Registration, cost and access
Attendance requires advance registration. RSVP is required for workshops, linked on the website. Payment options include a fixed fee or flexible contribution: Each workshop costs $10 or is Pay What You Can (PWYC), payable through the website. The workshop series is intended to be accessible and family-friendly, with activities and materials provided for many sessions.
Workshop schedule and descriptions
Myths, Folktales, and Ghost Stories + Bookmark Making — Friday, October 3 at 7 PM
Participants will share spooky stories and make bookmarks at a dedicated bookmark-making station. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will be emceed by the gallery director. A thematic note included in the program states Demon summoning discouraged.
The Creature Creation Lab — Friday, October 10 at 7 PM
A drawing workshop co-conducted by two facilitators will focus on 2-D creature design. Materials for drawing will be provided. The event information includes a tongue-in-cheek caution that The Eclectika is not responsible for creations becoming sentient.
Phantasm & Ectoplasm — Friday, October 17 at 7 PM
An acrylic painting workshop with a ghostly theme will be led by a teaching artist. Materials will be supplied to attendees. A caution in the event description notes that attendees will Likely no experience of demonic possession.
A Gory Gourd Gathering — Friday, October 24 at 7 PM
A pumpkin carving and painting session will provide pumpkins for participants, although attendees may also bring their own pumpkins. The description advises that Use of sharp objects is necessary.
Logistics and contact information
Workshops and the exhibition will take place at the gallery address listed above. Contact for further information is available by email at [email protected], via Instagram at TheEclectika, and through the gallery website at Theeclectika.com. Graphics for the event were created by Alex Khraish. Community guidelines for commenting on the event discussion have been provided by the organizers.
Exhibition
The public exhibition for work produced during the October workshops is scheduled for Saturday, November 1. The exhibition will be presented under the titles ‘A Gallery Most Grim’ and ‘Labyrinths’, and will feature creations from workshop participants.
Safety and participant notes
Workshops are described as family-friendly and materials are generally provided, but some sessions require the handling of tools. Parents and guardians should supervise minors where sharp objects are used. The program descriptions include playful warnings and disclaimers about supernatural outcomes tied to workshop themes; attendees should treat those statements as stylistic elements of the event’s Halloween framing.
FAQ
Q: What is the event name?
A: Event name: ‘Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery’
Q: When does the event take place?
A: Date range: October 2023
Q: Who may participate?
A: All ages are invited to participate
Q: Can participants display their work?
A: Participants can display their workshop creations at a special exhibition
Q: When is the exhibition?
A: Exhibition date: Saturday, November 1
Q: What are the exhibition titles?
A: Exhibition titles: ‘A Gallery Most Grim’ and ‘Labyrinths’
Q: Is an RSVP required?
A: RSVP is required for workshops, linked on the website
Q: How much do workshops cost?
A: Each workshop costs $10 or is Pay What You Can (PWYC), payable through the website
Q: Where is The Eclectika located?
A: Location of The Eclectika: 711 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Q: What are the workshop titles and dates?
A:
Myths, Folktales, and Ghost Stories + Bookmark Making — Date: Friday, October 3 at 7 PM;
The Creature Creation Lab — Date: Friday, October 10 at 7 PM;
Phantasm & Ectoplasm — Date: Friday, October 17 at 7 PM;
A Gory Gourd Gathering — Date: Friday, October 24 at 7 PM
Q: Are there special warnings or notes?
A: Demon summoning discouraged; The Eclectika is not responsible for creations becoming sentient; Likely no experience of demonic possession; Use of sharp objects is necessary
Q: Who created the event graphics?
A: Graphics for the event were created by Alex Khraish
Q: How can I contact the gallery?
A: [email protected]; Instagram: TheEclectika; Website: Theeclectika.com
Q: Have community guidelines been provided?
A: Community guidelines for commenting on the event discussion have been provided
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event name | ‘Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery’ |
| Date range | October 2023 |
| Workshop nights | Friday, October 3; Friday, October 10; Friday, October 17; Friday, October 24 (all at 7 PM) |
| Exhibition | Exhibition date: Saturday, November 1 — Exhibition titles: ‘A Gallery Most Grim’ and ‘Labyrinths’ |
| Cost | Each workshop costs $10 or is Pay What You Can (PWYC), payable through the website |
| RSVP | RSVP is required for workshops, linked on the website |
| Location | Location of The Eclectika: 711 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061 |
| Contact | [email protected]; Instagram: TheEclectika; Website: Theeclectika.com |
| Graphics | Graphics for the event were created by Alex Khraish |
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