Michaels

3.5 mi

I found out about Sweet Ditty just by attending a small vendor event at a local Blaine business…read more They were hosting a drop-in craft event that day in the passing lot, but you could also sign up for the next month's project. It was a wooden pumpkin decoupaged with napkins and flowers. So cute that I signed up. All crafting classes are held in the back room of Gnomes Plus More once a month. You can also host a private crafting event in your own home, work. Laura has even led a class in a coffee shop! Tonight I showed up and my artsy side came to life. The table was already set up with my pumpkin and bins for scissors, foam brushes and modge podge. We were instructed to look through bins of napkins, floral stems, thick string, bows, and wooden words. Once everyone was settled with their selections, we got to work. Laura was great at helping you with your craft project. Letting your creative wheels turn without overtaking it with her vision. It was a fun night being creative with others and meeting new people.

Tonight's wooden pumpkin project. Next month's 4-piece project.

Pumpkins are waiting...

Here I am!!

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Upstairs Circus

Came here for a work team-building event and had a wonderful time!…read more Paid street parking available on surrounding streets. There's probably parking garages as well! The space is fun and quirky: loosely circus-themed decor mixed with splattered paint and supplies leaves a feeling of organized chaos. After checking in, you are assigned a table, which you may share with others! Pick your project, order a drink, and get to work! Staff are very friendly and always around to help you out, if needed! The project options are varied, so everyone should find something that they enjoy! Minimal experience required and the instruction sheets are pretty good at explaining what to do! I had the Freakshow cocktail, which was their take on an espresso martini! Tasty, standard cocktail enjoyed while building my Stone Serving Board project.

We went here to celebrate Valentine's Day! I had heard of it before but never tried it out. We did…read morethe making and mimosas Sunday social. We each got unlimited mimosas and to pick one craft from their craft menu. The crafts were easy enough to do and the staff was all so friendly and helpful! Such a fun idea for a date or girls day out!

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Home Essentials Boutique

Must visit if you are looking for arts, crafts, restored furniture or seasonal decorations. This…read moreplace is huge and I no idea how they stuff all of it in since there is SO MANY great things. Be sure to check the hours, since it is only open during certain points in the year. BUT, if it is open, you need to swing in!

Classpop!

14.1 mi

Erica was knowledgeable, friendly and shared great tips. Everybody got to take a turn at the main…read morestation to try out techniques under guidance. Now fancy French crepes seem within reach of an average home cook.

From the owner: Classpop! is a creative experience marketplace connecting people in Minneapolis with unique cooking…read moreclasses, paint and sip sessions, candle making workshops, craft classes and other fun activities for adults. Since 2021, Classpop! has partnered with local venues and independent hosts, including chefs, artists and talented instructors, to bring exciting, hands-on experiences to life across Minneapolis. From making pasta in a trendy brewery to painting with friends in a cozy art studio, these experiences are designed to be beginner-friendly, social and unforgettable. Whether you're searching for the best fun places for adults, trending sushi making classes or top-rated date night activities, Classpop! makes it easy to discover and book the best experiences in Minneapolis.

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Perfectly Unique Craft & Gift Shows

4.0

(3 reviews)

33.7 mi

Great attendance and well marketed shows! Coordinator communicates and check ins are easy! Highly…read morerecommend!

Attended the show up in Grand Rapids MN this weekend. For being a small town there doesnt get much…read moreon the first warm spring weekend where everyone out here is getting their cabins ready or getting their boats ready for the upcoming days I will say I felt the turn out was great. Im not from GR and I got to meet so many other friendly awesome vendors. I would drive again to ge a vendor at one of their events. Set up was simple and breezy, the host was in and out through out the day, amd for the most part let us run our own show, which I personally loved! Im not a fan of micro management lol. Personally, I think the show was stellar!

Chickadee Boutique

8.3 mi

Chickadee Boutique is an absolute gem. There's so much thought and care that goes into the…read moreboutique. It's a wonderful place to buy arts and crafts, homemade jewelry, ornaments, backyard decorations, and so much more. It's an excellent place for gifts! Be sure to follow their schedule as they are only open certain days/months.

October 2023 schedule.

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Color Me Mine

4.1

(16 reviews)

14.2 mi

Walked in without appointment and painted with our 1 1/2 year old. They quickly got us set up and…read morewe painted for 25 minutes or so and got us on our way quickly. Littles have very short a attention span. Very helpful. Fun.

I don't know of anyone who doesn't like coming to this place or something similar. It's so…read moretherapeutic to pick out something you like, paint it how you want while listening to music and sipping on coffee, chatting or just focusing. The to pick it up your finished project a week later like it's a surprise is super fun. I just wish it was so expensive!!! It cost my son and I almost $100 just to do two medium sized items. I would have given them 5 stars but the daytime staff were not helpful and acted annoyed when I'd get up and ask them for more paint which is what they told me to do. Half the time they sat at a table gossiping. The evening crew that came in was great. They immediately checked in with us and were super helpful and kind. Good customer service goes a long ways. Especially when you're dropping that much $$$.

Inside

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A Time To Inspire

5.7 mi

I have attended two craft workshops led by owner Jessica, but prior to her having a storefront. One…read morewas at a coworker's house. Jessica brought the supplies with her. The second was in her house, where the tables were all set up in the basement. She got to be so popular, I can see why she needed a permanent space away from her home. Her first shop was in Andover, near Hanson and Bluebird. She was there for a year. But recently moved to Coon Rapids. Better accessibility from the highways and freeways in my opinion. The craft workshops are fun for any group, regardless of age. Kids birthday parties, bachelorette parties, co-worker bonding, or moms who drink wine on Thursdays. Registrations are set up on the website. Supplies are provided. Wording on theme is discussed with Jessica. She offers a variety to choose from... something similar to "Paint A Pallet". All affordable. You make it, paint it and take our home. A Time To Inspire is also a boutique. Crafts on one side of the store, shopping on the other. Fashion for all sizes, even curvy (aka plus size). Jewelry too... earrings, necklaces and rings... all from local artists. If you don't have time to be crafty, you can purchase a premade sign. Many are on display on shelves and the walls. Sidenote: Jessica is kind, organized, and fun to talk to. So many ideas bursting top come out.

Business front in the strip.

Workshop project

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Workshop project

Hub Hobby & Toy

I'm honestly torn writing this because this place has been a part of my life for as long as I can…read moreremember. I've been going to this hobby store since the 1980s when I was just a kid, going there with my late father. It was one of those places that helped build a lifelong love for RC cars and the hobby itself. Now, decades later, I genuinely enjoy taking my own children there and sharing that same experience with them. It's something really special to me and my family. That's why this situation has been so hard. I dropped off an RC truck for repair and expected it might take some time. What I didn't expect was how long it actually took -- months and months passed while I waited. Eventually, when I called to check on it, I was told the truck had already been surrendered after 90 days. That news was absolutely heartbreaking. This wasn't just a piece of equipment to me. It was something I had invested a lot into and something tied to years of enjoyment in this hobby. I understand that businesses have policies, and I don't doubt they have rules in place, but learning about it only after the fact made the loss feel even worse. What makes this especially difficult is that I truly love this store. It's been part of my life story from childhood to now as a parent. I honestly can't imagine not going there anymore, and that's what makes this situation so emotionally complicated for me. I'm not posting this to attack anyone. I'm just really torn and hurt by how this played out, and I wish there had been more communication before it reached that point.

Great store with a wide selection and solid customer service. I stopped in specifically for some…read moreGundam models, and the selection did not disappoint--plenty of kits across various grades and series. They really cater to a broad range of hobbies, which makes it a fun place to browse even beyond what you came in for. Prices were reasonable for the items I browsed and purchased. Definitely worth a visit!

Where every shelf holds a new adventure--welcome inside!

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Where every shelf holds a new adventure--welcome inside!

Waldoch Farm

We love coming to Waldoch Farm in fall for all the fun. Today we decided to try it out during…read moresummer for Strawberry picking and that was just as fun! Girls spent hours doing all the fun activities. Can't wait for the new corn pit to be finished! Also the sparking cider is the best!!

Waldoch Farm and Garden Center is a fun place for all ages to explore and see!…read more I went back in mid August and didn't know what to expect as it was my first time there. Parking was free and easy. Once you get to the entrance gate, you'll be greeted by staff to show your admission ticket or buy tickets. It's reasonable priced. I purchased the admission with ride and getting a sunflower option. Service was fast and friendly. There's a station near the front to line up for the hay ride which approximately runs every 15-20 minutes. But my friends and I decided to explore other stations before doing the hay ride. There were mini houses and mini log cabin displays to check out. There was a mini kart race track that adults and kids can actually grab a kart and peddle around the track. That was a fun experience! There's also a okay ground that both kids and adults can play Through the courses.. Once we got through the stations, we headed back to the entrance to wait for the hayride. The hayride would bring us way back into the fields where you can see them growing peppers, sunflowers and pumpkins. We were dropped off into the sunflower fields to browse, take pics and then eventually able to pick a sunflower or flowers form the fields at the end per the packages we laid for. I had to leave early so I was t able to cut one for myself. But would love to come back another time to experience it again haha.

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Rock Gardens Landscape Supply & Nursery

(5 reviews)

3.1 mi

We visited recently to get a Christmas tree and had a wonderful experience. The staff was helpful…read moreand, above all, friendly. Prices were reasonable and it's just a great local place. We'll definitely be returning!

Hidden gem of an independent small business! I'm not sure if we can still say mom and pop...I…read moreactually didn't dig into the progeny... Excellent selection, more than competitive prices and Sunday hours for those spill over projects. The plant and tree selection looked healthy, the black dirt was sheltered and loading materials was lightning fast. I was met with a smile by everyone and my rental trailer was loaded with care and precision.