Welcome!
We are so happy you stopped by to check out our brand new Corrick’s blog! This website was expressly created to bring our beautiful store directly to you while you relax in the comfort of your home or office. Read on and you will discover the latest products and merchandise we have to offer that are sure to tantalize and dazzle your senses. The Holidays are just around the corner and we have been hard at work collecting all the newest items that will spruce up your home decor and help you entertain in style. Our buyers have returned from their trips and have promised to fill the store with exciting merchandise that is sure to capture your imagination and warm your heart! We have curated fascinating animated music boxes, fresh-to-the-market fountain pens, a plethora of Christmas ornaments for your tree, and all the usual High End, Luxury brands that Corrick’s has continually carried for the past 96 years we have been in business! Be sure to come by the store to see and touch our lovely items first-hand - we are more than happy to help you find that perfect gift. We are located at 637 Fourth Street ~ Downtown Santa Rosa, California 95404 ~ 707.546.2424 ~ You can also email us at: info@corricks.com ~ We look forward to serving and visiting with you very soon!
Corrick’s ~ Inspiring New Traditions Since 1915!
Gilver Glitz & Glamor
Golden Butterfly & Dragonfly Clip Ornament Set
$7.95
Gilver (Gold/Silver) Ornament Collection
From $3.50 - $14.95
Gold & Silver Mesh Wire Ribbon
$14.95
Glimmering Ice
Gold & Silver Leaf Tabletop Reindeer
From $79.50
Orrefors
Orrefors is a Swedish Art Glass company, located in Orrefors and Kosta Sweden. They are an environmentally friendly company and that still makes glass by hand. With its four glassworks, Orrefors Kosta Boda is Scandinavia’s largest glassworks group. The heart of the business is the Kingdom of Crystal in the province of Småland, which attracts a million visitors annually. Kosta is Sweden’s oldest glassworks. Founded in 1742, Kosta is often referred to as the mother of the Kingdom of Crystal, since many of the neighbouring glassworks were founded by former Kosta masters. Orrefors Kosta Boda AB is world-renowned when it comes to design and art glass. Orrefors is famous for making exquisite clear crystal ware, while Kosta Boda’s production is characterized by a strong artistic expression.
Orrefors Crystal Vases
$110.00 - $375.00
Orrefors Crystal Votives
$35.00 each
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Mr. Christmas Holiday Around The Carousel
Our classic carousel features a real velvet canopy roof and other deluxe details. A different song is played each time the item is turned on or the “NEW SONG” button is pushed. Figures move in both circular and vertical motion in this classic Carousel scene. Plays 15 Christmas carols and 15 year-round classics. UL listed A/C adapter included.
Size: Approximately 15 3/4” wide
$325.00
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Mr. Christmas Animated Advent House Calendar
NEW FOR 2011 - This bright colorful Santa’s Workshop includes 24 doors. Open each one to hear a different song and to hide small gifts (not included). The animated scene is activated when each door is opened. Battery operated. Uses 3 AA batteries.
Approximately 18 1/2” tall.
$149.50
Traditional Tidings
Ruby & Gold Ornament Collection
From $4.95 - $9.95
Christmas Surprise Crackers
From $19.95 - $24.50
Christmas Nutcrackers
From $10.95
SF Giants Nutcrackers
Ornament $10.95
Standing $59.50
Holiday Entertaining Wares
Joyful Snowman Plates
From $6.95
Poinsettia Pattern
From $9.95
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The Art Department At Corrick’s
The BEST Art Supplies…at the BEST prices!
Sonoma County artists have turned to Corrick’s for dependable savings, a huge selection, uncompromising quality, and fine customer service on art supplies.
We also support the arts and arts education in every way we can.
Corrick’s remains the premier art supply source for professional artists, students, and teachers, and continues to be a family-owned business…come see for yourself!
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ARTrails Gallery At Corrick’s is a new venture, in association with The Arts Council Of Sonoma County, presenting local artists year-round. Now you can view the works of Sonoma County’s preeminent Artists & Craftsmen in a retail setting. Corrick’s is proud to announce the installation of our new ARTrails Gallery at the front of our beautiful store. No more driving from studio to studio…you will be able to view great works of art all in one place, all the time! Please read on further in this blog as we showcase some of the local talent you will discover at ARTrails Gallery At Corrick’s!
ARTrails Now Celebrating Over 25 Years In Sonoma County!
ARTrails is an annual Autumn tradition in the North Bay. This juried program is not just Sonoma County’s largest and most visible arts event, but also one of the oldest and most respected of its kind in the nation. Stop into our studios and see why!
ARTrails provides a rare opportunity for the public to meet local artists in their work spaces, view original art, and learn firsthand about their diverse creative processes and techniques.
Through hands-on demonstrations as well as intimate conversations, ARTrails artists will take you into their world, where colors, shapes, materials, and textures merge into unique and collectible works of art.
Atomic Monkey Madness
Dapper Monkeys
Ornament $10.50
Plush Doll $32.50
Poinsettia Spray
From $6.95
Iridescent Lights
$29.95 string of 25
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Steinbach Nutcrackers At Corrick’s
According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. The legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger. A fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill.
“Don’t be afraid, my beard is long, my head is large, my look is grim but that matters not. I won’t bite you. In spite of my big mouth and grim appearance, I look with my heart for your happiness.”
Nutcrackers embody the ‘Cycle of Life’, As the seed of a nut falls to the ground, it grows into a strong tree, living over hundreds of years nourishing the woodcutters and woodcrafters. The legends tell of a feast celebrated just before harvesting the logs of the Elder trees, where nuts and fruits were eaten as if to pass on the magic and mystery of this eternal cycle … and so on to the collectors of these exquisite wooden nutcrackers.
Nutcrackers reflect ancestral dining customs where amusing or unusual nutcrackers were part of the social setting adding a whimsical conversation piece as guests lingered over the desert course which included sweetmeats such as pecans and hazelnuts.
Writers, composers and artists sang and danced the praises of the legend of the Nutcracker beginning with the novel “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice,” written sometime between 1776 and 1822, by E.T. Amadeus Hoffman. This novel became the basis for Tchaikovsky’s magnificent “Nutcracker Suite”, which debuted as a ballet in St. Petersburg in 1892 and lives on as a holiday tradition throughout the world.
“If you sit down under one of these trees you might hear the rush and rustle of the tops, telling you about the German legends and the history witnessed by these trees,” says Herr Steinbach.
The Steinbach Family Of Artisans
For most of two centuries the Steinbach family has been producing fine wood products. Today, Herr Christian Steinbach heads the family operation carrying on the tradition with his daughter Karla. Karla Steinbach, who is Vice President is being groomed to become the sixth generation to head the company, after her father retires. Together they oversee product development and quality control at the factory now located in Hohenhameln in the northern region of Germany.
Originally from Austria, the family dates back to Erwin V. Steinbach, a famous architect and master builder of the “Muenster” or Dome of Strasbourg in 1284. Through a series of wars, the Steinbach family was forced to relocate several times. Being Lutheran Protestants around the time of the Reformation they suffered religious persecution. The family included architects, builders, merchants, judges, politicians, and military men. The mettle of the family is evidenced in this quote: “If one does not work hard to earn the heritage, one will perish in the end or at best hold the stirrups for those who are on their way up.” That fortitude was rewarded over the centuries.
The family settled around the Erzgebirge, a mountainous mining area which at one time was. part of East Germany. This region was rich in gold, silver, tin, cobalt, and uranium, as well as timber which was needed to support the ceilings of the mines. As the metal supply dwindled, many families were forced to turn to the trade of wood-working. Wood carvings, used as souvenirs, gifts and for religious purposes, were popular since the 11th century. The lathe became readily accepted by the people in this forest area and furthered the development of the art. Thus a new trade of wood-turning was established in the 15th and 16th century under the rule of Elector August the Strong of Saxony. It became so popular that a decree was published permitting wood-carving to only be performed by native craftsmen and their families.
Jim Shore At Corrick’s
Inspired by his Southern upbringing and love for patchwork quilts, Jim Shore created Heartwood Creek, a collection of homespun polyresin figurines with the look of carved wood. This Holiday Season, add a bit of Southern Charm to your home with our selection of darling and beautiful Christmas figurines!
Jim Shore is a born storyteller. But for him, art speaks louder than words. So Jim sculpts his tales through an ever-expanding world of charming characters. And today, Jim’s Heartwood Creek Collection is a story all it’s own – a magical mix of collectible “scenes” that has attracted fans worldwide.
Inspired by nostalgia for his Southern country upbringing and his fascination with the intricate design of patchwork quilts, Jim Shore has created a world of fantasy with his charming polyresin figures. From whimsical animals to Disney characters to seasonal themes, each has the look of handcarved wood. Each design works with nearly any décor, from American country to contemporary.
“The most rewarding thing about creating my collection,” Jim tells us, “is that it is continually evolving and exciting. It’s not character driven. There’s always room for one more idea – another work in progress.
“Above all, when people look at my work or choose a particular piece, I want them to get joy from it. I get e-mails and letters from people who tell me that one of my pieces symbolizes an important moment in their life – sometimes happy, sometimes quite sad. This is very inspiring to me.”
Inspirations from the Past
Art has dominated Jim’s life, from the time he’s spent traveling around the world to his return to the small South Carolina town where he grew up. But wherever he was, Jim says it was always his parents who had the greatest influence on his life. “They always encouraged me to be artistic,” Jim says. “That’s probably because my father was a master woodworker and my mother sculpted and created beautiful paintings on wood. They never gave me formal training in art, but I was always very quick to pick up any artistic endeavors, from stained glass and goldsmithing to portrait painting and wood carving.”
We asked Jim why he enjoys folk art so much. He explained, “Folk art has a certain rhythm and syncopation, and most people get some sort of satisfaction and pleasure from that. I also like that it’s so versatile and works in various settings – its lack of proportion makes it almost abstract. And I like the way you can create a motif by combining so many different elements.
“Most of all, I love certain forms of folk art, such as quilting, because it’s honest. Women, sometimes living in harsh conditions, went back to their European roots and emulated how this art was accomplished. They weren’t in it for fame and fortune, but wanted to create something that would be pleasing and functional at the same time. From simple white-on-white trapunto to luxurious fabric designs, quilts have meaning and tell a story that is handed down through generations.
“My grandmother was a master quilter, and my wife Jan has collected quilts and vintage fabrics for years. As you can see, quilt motifs have also become the anchor in my collection!”
Patchwork quilt designs do appear throughout Jim’s work, often combined with florals and painted “scenes within a scene.” But some of Jim’s favorite items are his seasonal pieces. These are also popular with QVC viewers, especially his Halloween characters and charming Christmas angels, nativity scenes, Santas, sleighs and ornaments.
Behind the Scenes
Jim Shore always has a wealth of creative ideas and says he can often create designs in just a few days. He starts all his original sculptured figures with a polyresin base. Then he adds various fillers, depending on the effect he wants to create. Whether it’s calcium carbonate, ground marble, dried sawdust, or even ground pecan shells, each imparts a different texture.
“I used to do my own casting,” Jim says, “but now, by having my work produced elsewhere, more people can enjoy it. I do all the initial tooling and painting on my model piece, and then teach craftsmen how I want them to reproduce it. I’m very satisfied with the level of quality and find that the renditions are very close to my originals.”
Jim says he pays particular attention to teaching craftsmen his style of painting. “I can’t just say, ‘Paint this red.’ It may be red, but then there could be added orange, a float of burgundy and a glaze of purple to create the exact shade I want.”
His plans for the future? Jim has a long list. He wants to add historical figures and some circus and carnival themes to his Heartwood Creek Collection. His recent collaboration with Disney and a signing at Disneyland were very well received and now he’s working on his own version of Cinderella’s castle. He will also be continuing his licensing programs and designing tapestry, dinnerware, cards, and calendars so more people can enjoy his work in different forms.
Jim likes to talk to young artists and to others who want to know his secret to success. He is always quick to respond: “The last thing an artist should pursue is the dollar sign. This is not a yardstick to success. I use my talent with passion. When you put love and caring into a work, you succeed. It has to come straight from the heart.”
And that indeed is evident in Jim Shore’s Heartwood Creek Collection.
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Preening Peacocks
Purple & Turquoise Ornament Collection
From $12.50
Peacock Gift Boxes
From $16.00
