Eclectic Hobbies | Your Friendly Neighborhood Hobby Shop in Eau Claire

What We Offer

Something wonderful for every kind of maker

From your first glue stick to your thousandth brush stroke — we've got the supplies, the tools, and the friendly faces to help you along.

Model Kits & Scale Building

Plastic kits, resin models, wood kits — from 1/72 scale planes to 1/10 scale cars. We carry paints, adhesives, and tools so you can build with confidence.

Crafting & DIY Supplies

Paper crafts, scrapbooking, resin art, jewelry making, and more. Browse our curated selection of quality supplies and find your next creative project.

Board Games & Tabletop

Strategy games, cooperative adventures, card games, and everything in between. Ask us about what's new or what we think you'll love.

Paints, Tools & Finishing

Acrylics, enamels, primers, airbrushes, brushes, and precision tools. Whether you're weathering a tank or highlighting a miniature, we have what you need.

Collectibles & Specialty Finds

Unique items you won't find at big-box stores — limited editions, imported kits, rare paints, and seasonal specials that keep our shelves interesting.

Community & Expert Guidance

Our team lives and breathes hobbies. Stuck on a build? Need a recommendation? We're happy to chat, share tips, or point you in the right direction — no judgment, ever.

Eclectic Hobbies interior with colorful craft supplies and model displays

5★ Loved by our Eau Claire community

Our Story

We're just a shop that really loves hobbies

Eclectic Hobbies wasn't born from a business plan — it was born from a love of making things. We're the kind of folks who get genuinely excited about a well-engineered kit, a perfectly blended paint mix, or discovering a game that changes how you think about weekends.

When we opened our doors on Seymour Road, we wanted to create a space that feels like the opposite of a warehouse: warm, welcoming, and full of the same curiosity and joy that brought you into hobbies in the first place.

No pressure, no upselling — just real people helping real people find what they're looking for. That's the Eclectic Hobbies way.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff

Curated, quality selections

A space where everyone belongs

Local Eau Claire business