Here's what's happening at Kinoko Kids!
F E B R U A R Y 2020
Grown-up Mending Meet-up Feb. 28th Friday 5-6:30PM
This is a free, open to public, walk-in gathering for any grown-ups who needs space and some company to do mending, sewing, knitting etc.... Bring your projects, materials and a friend. We will have some tea/coffee and share skills, ideas or just chat and sew. No sign-up necessary, just show up!
M A R C H 2020
Story Time March 7th Saturday 10:30am
Grandma Gail is back to read NEW Chirri & Chirra - "On the Town"
Free event, open to public, for all ages! Kids receive a free present!
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE!!
Fair Play Art Activity Saturday March 14th 11am - 2pm.
Corinne Gill and Molly Schnick of Fair Play Project will be in our atelier teaching us embroidery!!
A free, informal embroidery workshop for kids ages 6+ (and adults too!) with the founders of Fair Play Projects. We will teach the basics of embroidery and hand-sewing by making mini samplers and tiny pillows. With the skills you learn you'll be ready to make a Little Pocket Pal (to go with the pillow!) or any other embroidery project. Tiny Pillow supplies and instruction will be provided and Fair Play Projects kits will be available for purchase. Kids must be accompanied by an adult and those under 8 may require some hands on support.
Grown-up Mending Meet-up March 27th Friday 5 - 6:30pm
This is a free, open to public, walk-in gathering for any grown-ups who needs space and some company to do mending, sewing, knitting etc.... Bring your projects, materials and a friend. We will have some tea/coffee and share skills, ideas or just chat and sew. No sign-up necessary, just show up!
A P R I L 2020
Story Time with a local author, Ioana Stoian April 18th Saturday 10:30am
This colourful, rhyming board book celebrates and accepts each and every child, just as they are. Messages of love, acceptance, empathy, inclusion and diversity are paired with fun, unique hand-cut paper illustrations. This book will appeal to children and adults alike and sends the message we all need to hear -- be true to yourself!
Earth Day Vintage sale April 22nd (details TBA)
Dinosaur Hampton Pop-up April 25th Saturday 11am-2pm
Dinosaur Hampton will be back in our atelier to customize your totes, jackets, denim...etc Bring your own item or buy something from our shop!
Grown-up Mending Meet-up April 24th Friday 5 - 6:30pm
This is a free, open to public, walk-in gathering for any grown-ups who needs space and some company to do mending, sewing, knitting etc.... Bring your projects, materials and a friend. We will have some tea/coffee and share skills, ideas or just chat and sew. No sign-up necessary, just show up!
M A Y 2020
Mother's Day Event May 9th Sat & 10th Sun (details TBA)
J U N E 2020
Father's Day Event June 20th Sat & 21st Sun (details TBA)
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N O V E M B E R '19
Black Friday November 23rd & Small Business Saturday.
O C T O B E R '19
Grown-up Mending Meet-up Night! October 25th Friday 5 - 6:30pm
This is a free, open to public, walk-in gathering for any grown-ups who needs space and some company to do mending, sewing, knitting, anything and everything to do with sewing. Bring your projects, materials and a friend. We will have some tea/coffee and share skills, ideas or just chat and sew. No sign-up necessary, just show up!
Halloween Monster Drawing Exchange October 26th Saturday Noon - 3pm
Our second annual monster drawing exchange!
Featuring "Kaiju Master" - Eric Schuster
Nobody knows Japanese 'Kaiju' monsters like Eric, and he will have lots of projects and art to share and even Kaiju card decks and posters to sell in our atelier Kinoko. Kids, come in in your halloween costumes and bring a monster drawing or make one here and Eric will draw you one to take home!!
Glown-up Mending Meet-up Night! September 27th Friday 5 - 6:30pm
This is a free, open to public, walk-in gathering for any grown-ups who needs space and some company to do mending, sewing, knitting, anything and everything to do with sewing. Bring your projects, materials and a friend. We will have some tea/coffee and share skills, ideas or just chat and sew. No sign-up necessary, just show up!
Story Time Sunday September 29th at 10:30
Introducing "All The Ways To Be Smart" story by Davina Bell, illustrated by Allison Colpoys.
"Every hour of every day we're smart in our own special way and nobody will ever do the very same smart things as you."
With heartwarming rhyming text all about knowing what makes you special, All The Ways To Be Smart is a wonderful introduction to conversations about self-esteem.
*Every child gets a free gift after the story time!
A U G U S T
Kids Beginner Ukulele Class (for ages 5-9yrs) by Playing with Music
Beginner Ukulele Club Summer Session 1 @ Kinoko Kids 3803 Grand Ave S. Mpls
5 Week Session: Aug 2- Aug 30 1-1:30PM Ages 5-9 (Parents/Caregiver side-by-side learning option available too)
Learn the basics of the ukulele thru experimentation, imitation, improvisation, and creation while supporting basic rhythm and pitch competency. Facilitated by Mark Sorvari. A typical class includes playing, singing, dancing, and musical games!
Children can learn on their own OR choose the caregiver/child side by side learning option and learn together.
Don’t have a Ukulele? You can purchase an entry level Mahalo Soprano Uke at the first class from the instructor for $35. Available in various colors: pink, purple, red, black, blue.
Purchase your ticket HERE
Chess Class
Three 45 minutes sessions starting on Fridays, August 16-30th. Ages 7+ (adults welcome!) Please go to our "Class & Workshop Registration" page to sign up.
Paperapple Pop-Up Sale
August 17th Saturday from 12pm to 3pm. We are excited to have another woman own business- Paperapple in our atelier selling their paper goods. They will have a fun and cute craft for kids also. Can't wait to see what they bring!!
Join us for our second annual "Open Doors" at 38th & Grand in Minneapolis, Saturday August 24th! Our neighborhood intersection of local businesses is excited to welcome you with open doors. Meet friends and neighbors for live music, sips and bites, kids games, art and shopping and more!
Back To School Event (during our 2nd annual neighborhood "Open Doors")
August 24th afternoon Dinosaur Hampton will be in our atelier to customize your backpacks, lunch bags, pencil cases, totes, jackets...etc Bring your own item or buy something from our shop! Time and more details coming soon!
Chess Class
NOW ENROLLING!! Register on "Classes/Workshop Registration" section on our site.
August 16-30th Friday from 5:30-6:15. 45 minutes, kids ages 7 & up.
Edward Vogel will be teaching you easy to follow card and dice method. Meet other kids who are interested in playing chess! We will provide all materials/tools needed.
J U L Y
Japanese First Words Storytime
July 13th Saturday at 10:30am. We will have a Japanese Storytime! We will be reading some Japanese books including our favorite "Chirri & Chirra". We will be teaching few easy Japanese words. Kids receive a free gift! This is a free event, open to public.
Kids Beginner Ukulele Class (for ages 5-9yrs) by Playing with Music
STILL ENROLLING!! 4 Week Session: June 28-July 26th (skips July 5th for holiday) 1-1:30PM Ages 5-9 Price: from $60
Learn the basics of the ukulele thru experimentation, imitation, improvisation, and creation while supporting basic rhythm and pitch competency. Facilitated by Mark Sorvari. A typical class includes playing, singing, dancing, and musical games!
Children can learn on their own OR choose the caregiver/child side by side learning option and learn together.
Don’t have a Ukulele? You can purchase an entry level Mahalo Soprano Uke at the first class from the instructor for $35. Available in various colors: pink, purple, red, black, blue.
Purchase your ticket HERE
J U N E
Kids Beginner Ukulele Class (for ages 5-9yrs) by Playing with Music
STILL ENROLLING!! 4 Week Session: June 28-July 26th (skips July 5th for holiday) 1-1:30PM Ages 5-9 Price: from $60
Learn the basics of the ukulele thru experimentation, imitation, improvisation, and creation while supporting basic rhythm and pitch competency. Facilitated by Mark Sorvari. A typical class includes playing, singing, dancing, and musical games!
Children can learn on their own OR choose the caregiver/child side by side learning option and learn together.
Don’t have a Ukulele? You can purchase an entry level Mahalo Soprano Uke at the first class from the instructor for $35. Available in various colors: pink, purple, red, black, blue.
Purchase your ticket HERE
Pink Linen Design Pop-up Sale
June 29th Saturday from 12 to 3p.m. Kait from Pink Linen Designs will be in our atelier selling her work. Pink Linen Designs products are locally made here in Minnesota, hand drawn, whimsical, unique, pieces of art. She draws inspiration from her three girls who are very creative and love to give her ideas. You don't want to miss this pop-up sale!
BLOKL Jewelry Bar Pop-up Sale
June 22nd Saturday 12 - 2pm
Just in time for Pride Weekend fun. Come meet and support our friend Edward Vogel who designed "BLOKL". Each BLOKL cube block is about the size of a quarter and costs fifty cents. Necklace cords are available for one dollar or bring your own. BLOKL's 63pc kit will also be on hand. It has enough pieces to build the famous SOMA cubes and Pentonino puzzles along with chess pieces and where ever your imagination takes you!
June 15th-16th Father's Day Weekend: bring your kids to our brand new atelier Kinoko and make a small bouquet of flowers in a decorated jar and a handmade card for $7. Saturday from 12-6pm and Sunday from 10-4 (or while supplies last).
M A Y
Mother's Day Weekend
May 11th-12th Mothers Day Weekend: bring your kids to our brand new atelier Kinoko and make a small bouquet of flowers in a decorated jar and a handmade card for $7. Saturday from 12-6pm and Sunday from 10-4 (or while supplies last).
Macrame Workshop
May 4th Saturday we will be hosting another adult beginner macrame class! Talented Rubyellen Bratcher is back in Minneapolis teaching us how to make a macrame plant hanging at our brand new Atelier Kinoko. *Tickets can be purchased under "Classes/Workshop" on our site.
A P R I L
April 13th is our GRAND re-opening party! 11-6, games, treats, giveaways and more! Come celebrate our new space with us!
April 19th&20th Celebrating Earth day weekend. We are giving away a free earth Japanese paper balloon with every purchase!
M A R C H
March 26th-28th we will be CLOSED for our big move! Our new address is right around the corner: 3803 Grand Ave. S...right across the street from Grand Cafe.
We'll be moving at the end of the month! Don't worry- were just moving around the corner to the former Sugar Sugar space. We'll be open as usual in our current space until the last week of March. We plan to open in the new pace at 3803 Grand Ave. S on the 29th of March!!
D E C E M B E R
Saturday December 22nd - Last Call Holiday Market 3-8pm at Food Building (1401 Marshall St NE Minneapolis)
Kinoko Kids will have a booth at third annual "Last Call", a highly curated market where you can do all your last minute holiday shopping. Many other local venders, food, drinks and you can even wrap your purchases at their DIY gift wrapping table for free. Come say hello!!
N O V E M B E R
Black Friday November 23rd & Small Business Saturday.... TBA
O C T O B E R
Sunday Octomber 21st - Spooky Fun Pom Pom making workshop for kids ages 6+ @4:30
Cost of this class is $15/person. Purchase your ticket here
Come to Kinoko Kids with your young craft enthusiast and learn how to use one of our very favorite crafting tools- the Pom Maker by Moon Picnic! We will go over the basics of using this wonderful tool and do a fun project together. You can buy your pom maker in-store and get 20% off (ticket must be purchased in order to get your discount) OR if you already have one bring yours. We now carry two sizes of Pom Maker- either will work for this workshop although some kids may find the larger doughnut version easier to use. You can bring a ball of black yarn if you have it...we'll have some black acrylic yarn to share- if you prefer wool bring a ball!
Sunday October 21st - Spooky Fun Pom Pom making workshop for adults @7pm
Cost of this class is $15/person. Purchase your ticket here
Come to Kinoko Kids and learn how to use one of our very favorite crafting tools- the Pom Maker by Moon Picnic! We will go over the basics of using this wonderful tool and also delve into some of the more complex possibilities of this super fun and satisfying craft. You can buy your pom maker in-store and get 20% off (ticket must be purchased in order to get your discount) OR if you already have one bring it to the class. We now carry two sizes of Pom Maker- either will work for this workshop. We will have some white acrylic yarn to share for this ghostly project but if you prefer to work with wool bring a ball of your own! Also if you have some nice sharp scissors you like, bring those too.
October 27th Saturday 4-6pm
A GRAPHIC NOVEL EVENT FOR BIGGER KIDS
J U L Y
Saturday July 14th- Kinoko Kids Turns 1!
Come celebrate our first birthday with us! Lisa Luck will be here from 10-6 painting her 5 minute portraits and we'll have games, prizes, and treats. Happy Birthday to us! Woooooooohoooooo!!
M A Y
May 5th @10am- Story Time with Rick Chrusrowski
Come & meet award winning local children’s author and illustrator Rick Chrusrowski. He will be reading from his two most recent books, sharing his drawings and signing copies. Free and open to public, all are welcome!
A P R I L
April 22 is EARTH DAY!
Stop by Kinoko Kids on Earth day (Sunday April 22nd) and get a FREE Japanese paper globe balloon with every purchase! A portion of our sales from the day will be donated to the NRDC. Love your mother!
F E B R U A R Y
*F U L L*Pom Maker Workshop ///grown ups session/// Sunday Feb. 11th 7:00-8:30pm * F U L L *
We are sorry but this workshop is full!
Come to Kinoko Kids and learn how to use one of our very favorite crafting tools- the Pom Maker by Moon Picnic! Buy a Pom Maker from us and register for this free workshop where we will go over the basics of using this wonderful tool and also delve into some of the more complex possibilities of this super fun and satisfying craft. You can buy your pom maker in-store and register in person or purchase online and add in the notes of your order that you'd like to attend the workshop. Choose local pick-up if you'd like to pick up your Pom Maker the night of the event (or anytime) and avoid shipping charges! We now carry two sized of Pom Maker- either will work for this workshop. We will provide some yarn but you should bring a ball/skien of wool or acrylic yarn for yourself as well. Also bring a nice sharp pair of scissors if you have them.
Recently bought a Pom Maker from us and want to join the workshop? Great! Just email us at hello@kinokokids.com and let us know you'd like to come!
Pom Maker Workshop///kids (ages 6+) with adult session/// Sunday Feb.11th 3:15-4:15
Come to Kinoko Kids with your young craft enthusiast and learn how to use one of our very favorite crafting tools- the Pom Maker by Moon Picnic! Buy a Pom Maker from us and register for this free workshop where we will go over the basics of using this wonderful tool. You can buy your pom maker in-store and register in person or purchase online and add in the notes of your order that you'd like to attend the workshop. Choose local pick-up if you'd like to pick up your Pom Maker the morning of the event (or anytime) and avoid shipping charges! We now carry two sized of Pom Maker- either will work for this workshop although some kids may find the larger doughnut version easier to use. We will provide some yarn but please bring some of your own too. one ball/skein of wool or acrylic is great. Also bring a nice sharp pair of scissors if you have them.
Recently bought a Pom Maker from us and want to join the workshop? Great! Just email us at hello@kinokokids.com and let us know you'd like to come!