Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...
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Meet an Artist Behind the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
An artist feeds her creative fire by listening and learning. It began with an assignment at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME). Students were...
Woodcarver Brings Bespoke Details to Homes
Woodcarver’s work embraces a sense of enchanting timelessness. Consider the possibilities when a school fieldtrip ignites and inspires a student’s...
Woodworker Robert Clague Finds Inspiration in Nature
Minnetonka resident transforms Minnesota hardwoods into solid art. For Robert Clague, every piece of wood is an intriguing mystery just waiting to...
The Landing Shop Offers Creative Outlet
Local artists and crafters offer cornucopia of goods for sale. Are you looking for quality, locally handmade items for your home or as a gift? The...
Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt Celebrates 20 Years
This holiday season marks the 20th anniversary of the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, which is set for 10 a.m.–7 p.m. November 24, 25 and 10 a.m.–5...
‘Sharp Art’: Local Bladesmith Finds Fervor for Forging
Mound bladesmith Jason Kraus makes knives and swords for his business, Northstar Forge. Bladesmith Jason Kraus suspects that each knife he’s forged...
Wood Carver Cultivates a Lake-area Clientele
Artisan wood carver Erik Wyckoff has never actually lived in the Lake Minnetonka area. He’s a native of Connecticut and now lives and maintains a...
The Creative’s Counsel of Reece Law—a Different Kind of Law Firm
Excelsior attorney Wynne Reece helps local small business owners navigate the legal mazes. “We work so you can dream.” That’s the founding principle...
Multimedia Minnetonka Artist Dieterich Spahn Designs Stained Glass for the Ages
If you’ve driven on Highway 7 at night and happened past Excelsior United Methodist Church, you might already know the work of artist Dieterich...
Local Couple Transforms Their Love of Woodwork into a Business
Excelsior Sawdust Company LLC was born when owners Patti and Steve Benson were searching for a reclaimed, rustic table to complete the dining room...
Wander Through Art in the Lake Area
Local artists open up their workspaces to visitors this month for the annual Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour. A studio art tour combines some of the...
Entrepreneurs Find Market for Wooden Lake Maps and Other Art
On their website, entrepreneurs Harrison Blankenship and Garrett Faust sum up the origins of their artisan venture, Uptown Woodworks, as “the result...
Shear Fun with Fibers at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm’s fiber arts programs teach visitors about all stages of the wool processing cycle—beautiful keepsakes included. Access to great...
