Fair wares

Looking for one-of-a-kind art you won't see at local home stores? More than 300 fine artists and crafters will display sculptures, ceramics, paintings, glass, photography, woodcarvings and mixed-media works at the Edina Art Fair (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 5-6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7) in the 50th St. and France Av. S. neighborhood. Activities include a Kid Zone, entertainment and craft beer garden. Free shuttle bus from Southdale shopping center. Go to www.EdinaArtFair.com.

Sage and Cypress boutique

Two local artists, Sarah Nordstrom and Tricia Farrell, love to reinvent and re-imagine found objects. So they've created Sage and Cypress, a boutique and gallery with a focus on unique hand-painted antique, vintage and decorative home and garden decor. The store's grand opening is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 6 at 4876 Grand Av. S., Mpls. Go to www.sageandcypress.com.

Floral design workshops

Need an eye-catching flower arrangement for a summer dinner party? Learn how to design a centerpiece using a mix of early-summer blooms in Bachman's hands-on workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. June 18 or 2 to 4 p.m. June 20, 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. Cost is $50, including materials for a bountiful bouquet for the table. To register, go to www.bachmans.com or call 612-861-7600.

LYNN UNDERWOOD