I was visiting my hometown of Minneapolis for a couple weeks and I knew I had to check out The…read moreAbstracted while I was there. I had been hearing good things from friends and I was happy I was able to make it to the closing show for Minnesota's Best Kept Secrets. I love how it's located right on Central Avenue, in the same building as Diamonds coffee shop, with parking and everything. I brought my very hyperactive new puppy with me and he was welcomed into the gallery! It was a very nice vibe. The art was impressive, a nice variety with some names I recognized and some I did not. My girl friends and I had a blast, I would definitely attend more shows there! Next time I am in town, hopefully.

I work near the shop and decided to stop in during a break last week. I was the only customer in…read morethe shop and the owner showed me a few great ideas for gifts (as well as a super cool necklace that I might have to go back and get!). It was also fun to hear about the various artists who craft each item in the store. This is a fabulous shop to stop in for a gift or treat for yourself, but don't expect anything too out of the usual as most of the items are different versions of things we have all seen at various art/craft fairs.

Public Functionary is a contemporary art gallery with a vision: bring rising national and local…read moreartists whose work expresses diversity in background, approach, inspiration and materials and connect them and their artwork with with the broader Minneapolis community. Hands down one of the best (and non-profit) art galleries in the Twin Cities, Public Functionary has brought in a range on artists from Chicago-based artist Carlos Rolon, better known as Dzine, New York-based artists Sougwen Chung and Eric Inkala, L.A.-based artist Patrick Martinez, to local Minneapolis-based artists Jennifer Davis and Micheal Thomsen, and many more. In addition exhibiting world-class art and artists, Public Functionary makes a point of inviting in community groups and letting them use their amazing, huge (and expanded) space as a resource. PF "Takeovers" (fun party nights where local artists/musicians take over the space to create a scene), fashion shows, NE Mpls business functions and events, musical and dance performances are all regular occurrences in-between/during exhibitions that has Public Functionary truly live up to it's name.

One of the best non-profit, rotating, visionary art galleries in town. A hidden gem that needs to…read morebe un-hidden. The mixture of art, music and style during the opening weekends are inspiring and creative. Tricia does a wonderful job reaching into many different scenes within the city and pasting them together to make this gallery function.

Such an expansive selection of yarn, fabric, and needle-crafts in a one stop shop! Prices were…read morecompetitive with the big box stores. There's something for everyone and I left stocked up on notions, a new dress pattern, and 2 adorable embroidery kits! Staff were so friendly and encouraging as I looked through some of the more advanced patterns. Can't wait to stop by again!

Excellent little shop for knitting, seeing and other such projects. High quality supplies and smart…read moreservice with great advice. Very happy with my purchases!

I have to be honest. Making art usually makes me uncomfortable. I am married to an artist, but…read morecreating art is not an area of strength for me. However, I came to Oya Arts with my Education Evolving team and I truly enjoyed making art thanks to Karen and the way she supported us and encouraged our creativity. It was probably my favorite team building event ever in along history of team building events. We created our art surrounded by her beautiful and inspiring works and in the presence of her incredible kindness. You will not find a better way to build team connection.

It was a blast for mystery Sip and Paint, instruction was amazing, and class had fun atmosphere.read more

I had two fine art pieces recently framed at Icebox and found the quality and value to be very…read morepleasing. Howard matched my vision with the correct frame, matting and glass for both pieces and gave me tips on how to properly hang the artworks. Paul S.

Icebox has been providing my family with excellently crafted framing for 25+ years. Owner Howard…read moreChristopherson finds a creative solution to any framing challenge. Howard continually exceeds my framing expectations, in quality, accomodation, and customer service. The only framer I trust to deliver total satisfaction.

They have helped me out numerous times with woodworking projects. Knowledgeable, professional, fun…read moreto be around. My wife and I took a beginner's MIG welding class there. Excellent preparation on their part to make the class flow well. Explanations and examples were easy to understand and the results were very good!

Five stars isn't enough for this awesome spot! MPLS Make is a super friendly community that I…read moredidn't even know existed. I went to MPLS Make needing help with an epoxy pour table I was making. I had an epoxy leak and was pretty much at a loss on how to proceed with the tools I had available in my garage. Theo and Danica offered a totally reasonable price to help me finish the table with their incredible equipment and insights. Their help cost me a fraction of what I was quoted elsewhere, and their work environment was also much more enjoyable to be a part of! They even gave me some sandpaper (super helpful as I finished up my project) and a MPLS Make sticker on my way out! I highly recommend reaching out to them if you need help with a quarantine DIY project!

WONDERFUL, BUT VERY HIDDEN…read more First of all: This is an amazing place with tons of fascinating rocks and random weird stuff at reasonable prices. Whole wall of bazillions of different kinds of gemstone beads on strands. Fossils, carved statues, cut gemstones ready for setting... the list goes on and on. 100% worth visiting again and again. Secondly: It is HARD to find, if you only know about it from the internet. Some websites list an incorrect address for it. Google Maps seems to have just started showing the correct address. Yelp has the correct address but doesn't come up on the first page of Google searches for the business name. Part of the problem is that it has moved a few times between Rosedale Mall and Har-Mar Mall. It IS still in Har-Mar Mall, as of the time I write this. The current correct address is: M'Or Designs 2100 Snelling Ave N Suite 55 Saint Paul, MN 55113 BUT! it's not visible from the outside of Har-Mar Mall. You have to take the door that goes INSIDE, and walk until you see it across the hall from David's Bridal. (It's not even listed on the map thingy inside the mall! It's like they don't want you to know where it is!) So: Go there. Absolutely. But don't trust the internet on where it is.

I was recommended this shop and I'm so happy I went! Crystals from the front to the back of the…read morestore. I bought some as gifts and some for myself. The price is very reasonable, I definitely recommend! You'll find the store in between Home Goods and Burlington.