Minnesota Stones
Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00

Minnesota Stones

Come see and touch my new body of work:

Minnesota Stones is a new body of work from Minneapolis jeweler Annika Kaplan. The project, funded by an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, is a collection of rings made with stones found at 7 locations in the state of Minnesota. The collection consists of 35 rings, with hand-cut stones set in sterling silver. The pieces are hand fabricated, carved in wax and then cast, or a combination of the two processes.

“By highlighting stones from Minnesota, I hoped to build appreciation for common minerals as opposed to gems traditionally used in fine jewelry. Such gems are often mined under questionable ethical conditions. Through sourcing and cutting readily available local gem material, I wanted to create beautiful, wearable art while making a statement about the jewelry industry’s obsession with rare and high-value gems.”

*Annika Kaplan is a fiscal year 2018 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota States Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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ACC Craft Bash VIP Preview Event
Nov
30
4:30 PM16:30

ACC Craft Bash VIP Preview Event

American Craft Council Craft Bash VIP Preview night!

For this year’s event the ACC is partnering with independent glass studio Hennepin Made and Parallel Cafe to host a gathering celebrating our creative communities in their innovative space. This event will showcase more than 70 Minnesota makers, artisanal eats, live glassblowing, and hands-on experiences.

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May
12
9:00 AM09:00

MAD Mother's Day Pop-Up

Join us at the beautiful MAD studio for a Mother's Day Pop-Up featuring:

Donation-based yoga with Rachel Hiltsley

Scarfshop - hand-dyed cotton and wool scarves

Amanda Eastvold - fresh flower bouquets & cards

Julia Elise - natural body care

WACKS - candles

Sara Montour - portraits

Amano - ceramics

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Jun
4
10:00 AM10:00

Anonymous Choir Bazaar

Anonymous Choir Bazaar

Join us for a full day of music, food and shopping at the gorgeous Paikka space in St. Paul.
The event starts at noon and Anonymous Choir will perform a set of new songs at 5pm.
Food from Dumpling, Modern Times, Shoo Fly Pie
+ more!
Jewelry
Textiles
Home Goods
Ceramics
Skin Care
Fine Art
Bang Trims
+ more! 
Info on artists coming soon!
Photo Booth by Zoey Melf!!

Free entrance
All Ages!!

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May
20
8:00 AM08:00

Art-A-Whirl Makers Sale at the Blu Dot Outlet

The Blu Dot Outlet is hosting a Makers Sale on Saturday, May 20th for Art-A-Whirl! Come shop for deals in the Outlet, and peruse goods from 6 local craftspeople:

Nate White - hand-turned wooden bowls
Scarfshop - habd-dyed cotton and wool scarves
Erin Smith - ceramics and neon lamps
Annika Kaplan - jewelry
Ginny Sims - ceramics
Hemlocks Leather - hand made leather goods

+ mimosas and complimantary Blu Dot totes

10am-4pm, 1223 Tyler Street NE, near Bauhaus Brewlabs

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Apr
23
4:00 PM16:00

ACC + TPT Craft Pop-Up

A pop-up craft event presented by the American Craft Council and Twin Cities Public Television, in conjunction with the broadcast of the ACC's TPT TV Takeover and the St. Paul Art Crawl. 10 Minneapolis makers will be featured and have work for sale throughout the evening. 

more info here

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Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

Anonymous Choir Bazaar

A day of music, food, crafts, and fun presented by Anonymous Choir at the beautiful new Paikka space in St. Paul

5+ local bands will play throughout the day - Anonymous Choir will play at 5pm

15+ local artists and makers will have goods for sale

unique food and drinks will be available for purchase

raffles throughout the day & more

more info here 

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