This week’s style and shopping highlights include mending classes, art openings at local boutiques, makers markets and more.
Local fashion designer Lowken makes its debut at Hazel + Rose this week
ONGOING SALES:
Hackwith Design House Winter Sale: Starting this week, everything from the St. Paul–based sustainable clothing brand’s fall collection is 50% off. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
The Fitting Room's Welcome 2024 Sale: In celebration of the new year, local shop The Fitting Room is offering 20% off select winter fashion collections from its roster of local designers. Open Thursday–Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @thefittingroommpls
WEDNESDAY, 1/24:
Heyven Networking Event: The new year is a great time to discover new local businesses and make connections with other small business owners. Online directory Heyven, which highlights Minnesota-based small businesses, creators and nonprofits, is hosting its first networking event. It includes conversation starters, light refreshments and ample opportunities to broaden your network. Wednesday 6–8pm @ Brooklyn Park Small Business Center, 7970 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center. Registration $15–$24 @ heyven.co
THURSDAY, 1/25:
Atelier957 Art Opening: Join St. Paul designer fashion boutique Atelier957 for their first art show in their new space. It features Midwestern multidisciplinary artists Özge Özdemir and Morgan Seemann. Plus, enjoy refrehments, live music and 20% off all accessories. Thursday 3–7pm @ Atelier957, 147 10th St E, St Paul, atelier957.com
Sip N Bloom Winter Flower Arranging Workshop: Enhance your home's decor or celebrate the changing seasons with a flower arranging workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own seasonal centerpiece with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Thursday at 5:30pm @ Hewing Hotel, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis; visit the website for more upcoming workshops. $65–$85 class fee @ sip-n-bloom.com
Game Night at New Gild Jewelers: Custom jewelry shop New Gild Jewelers hosts a game night–themed shopping event at its Linden Hills store. It’s your chance to grab dramatic discounts on gallery items and the chance to "win" something Santa forgot, plus refreshments to enjoy while you shop. Thursday @ 4300 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, @newgild
FRIDAY, 1/26:
Lowken x Hazel & Rose Launch Party: Local fashion designer Lowken, which uses secondhand materials to create fashion-forward clothing and accessories, is making their debut as one of sustainable fashion shop Hazel & Rose's regular vendors. Shop their new collection wihle enjoying snacks and sips. Friday 4–8pm @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 1/26–SUNDAY, 1/28:
IzzieSummer & 444denim Pop-up: Uptown vintage shop Legacy hosts local vintage brands IzzieSummer and 444denim for a weekend-long popup showcasing their latest distressed denim and Y2K finds. It kicks off with a cocktail hour on Friday night including tooth gems by The Floss Gallery and permanent jewelry by Golden Boie. Friday 7–9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Legacy, 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
SATURDAY, 1/27:
Reuse Minnesota Fix-It Clinic: At Reuse MN’s Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Events are first come, first serve. Learn more at the website. Saturday 10am–1pm @ West Minnehaha Recreation Center, 685 W. Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, reusemn.org
Wild Vintage Monthly Market: Kick off the new year with Wild Things Antiques and Wild Vintage Collective during their monthly Wild Vintage Market. Held inside of The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, it features pop-ups from local vintage home goods vendors with their latest finds and handmade goods by local makers, coffee and food. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, wildthingsarehere.com
TurboJunk Junk Punk Market: The Junk Punk makers market is hosting its biggest market to date. Find handmade goods from 44 trash artists, upcycled clothing, DIYers and salvagers at local auto shop, Turbo Tim’s. Items include clothing, jewelry, art and home decor Saturday noon–6pm @ Turbo Tim's, 2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
ArtJuice Winter Vacation Makers Market: Local artist ArtJuice presents a makers market featuring 20 makers offering goods like art, stickers, succulents, jewelry, wearable art, candles, bags and wallets. Plus, live misic from Dylan Wylde and craft beer. Saturday 3–8pm @ Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, @artjuice_
Where There Was Wind Opening Reception: A collaborative arts event between Moth Oddities vintage store and art collective Three Circle Shop. Where There Was Wind highlights work by Moth Oddities co-owner Yana Pietras’s mother, the late Michaela Mahady, an influential architect and artist who died in 2020 from acute leukemia. The gallery showcases the wide breadth of her life's work including: original sculpture, fiber work, paintings, sketches, journal entries, and projected images of her large-scale architecture and art glass designs. In addition, gallery collaborators and local artist trio, Three Circle Shop, will present their striking sculptures made from wood, wool, steel, and concrete paired with the artist’s profound words about his father, who was hit and killed by a drunk driver. The $35 ticket includes food and a drink. Saturday 6–9pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
SATURDAY, 1/27 & SUNDAY, 1/28:
Four Seasons Nordic Village Market: The Four Seasons Hotel’s new Nordic Village features a cluster of eight cabins that host a weekend marketplace through January. Designed and decorated by North Loop luxury retailer and design studio MartinPatrick3, the cabins host a rotating mix of handcrafted, giftable goods by local makers including kids’ toys, pet food, clothing, home decor, jewelry and more. Saturdays & Sundays noon–4pm through January 31 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, fourseasons.com
SUNDAY, 1/28:
DIY Earring Workshop with Larissa Loden: Come learn how to make your own earrings from jewelry designer and brand creator Larissa Loden herself. She’s also hosting a separate kid-friendly version later the same day. The all ages version has already sold out, but grab a ticket to the all-ages edition now. Sunday 1:30–3:30pm @ Larissa Loden HQ, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Class fee $45–$55 @ eventbrite.com
Arts! For New Starts! Art Market: Arts! For New Starts! is a community art market that doubles as a fundraiser for members of the community. Shop fiber art, prints, jewelry, patches, tchotchkes and more handmade goods from a group of 12 local makers and artists. Plus, take part in a raffle and enjoy craft beer while you shop. Sunday 1–7pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @bibiandmija
MONDAY, 1/29:
Sip N Bloom Winter Flower Arranging Workshop: Enhance your home's decor or celebrate the changing seasons with a flower arranging workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own seasonal centerpiece with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Monday at 6pm @ Fat Pants Brewing, 8335 Crystal View Rd, Eden Prairie; visit the website for more upcoming workshops. $65–$85 class fee @ sip-n-bloom.com
Reuse MN Mending Class: Learn how to use a speedweave loom to patch holes in clothes, blankets, and more at this class presented by Reuse MN and hosted by thrift shop, Old School. Recommended age: 12+. All supplies will be provided. Monday 1:30–3pm + 2/5 & 2/12 @ Old School by Steeple People, 1901 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, www.reusemn.org
UPCOMING:
Haus of Sonder presents SONDER 2024: Designed to celebrate and support a curated set of Minnesota creatives, this second-annual event created by Sarah Edwards features immersive, artist-designed experiences and interactive installations throughout the spaces of the Canopy by Hilton hotel. Saturday 2/3 from 6pm–midnight @ Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $75 @ eventbrite.com
The Fitting Room Resort Fashion Show + Pop-up: The Fitting Room boutique is back with its annual resort fashion show and pop-up market. Get some pieces for an upcoming trip or stock up for spring with designs from the shop's local clothing and accessories designers, including Danielle Everine, Moongold Goods, Alma Mia and more, and shop the pop-up before and after the show to snag the pieces right from the runway. Saturday, 2/10 from 6:30–10pm, 7:30pm show @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.com
Ready or Hot: Rock, Runway & Reproductive Rights: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models of all shapes, sizes, races and genders wearing looks from local shops and DJ Tricky Miki. Wednesday, 2/28, 7pm doors, 8:30pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Register by 2/21. Tickets start at $100 @ readyorhot.org