When his mother admired a rustic wooden wine rack, Center City firefighter – and handy guy – Travis Greene went out to his shop to construct the perfect thing from re-purposed commercial pallets. His wife Laura began to request shelving pieces and spice racks for their home and as gifts for lucky friends. Since opening an etsy shop, Wood Pallet Treasures, earlier this year, Travis and Laura have been busy filling orders for these hardworking, handcrafted storage forms.

Meet the Maker! Friday, June 26 5-8pm

Join us at Al’s Glass Showroom for this perfect opportunity to see these 100% reclaimed wood designs in action and to custom order a piece to meet your needs directly from the maker. Travis will be on hand to answer questions about his process and to discuss measurements and finishes.

The Showroom will be open Friday, June 26 from 3-8pm and Saturday, June 27 from 10am-3pm.

Alan Honn Glass Showroom
321 Summit Avenue
Center City, MN 55012

May 20, 2015 by Alan Honn Glass

art, community, gratitude – Friday nights in Center City

Many thanks to everyone who visited Al’s Glass Showroom this month! We’ve had the door open for the past three Fridays – up until the music starts next door at the bar – and have had a great time welcoming friends and neighbors.

We’re lucky to have the company of two Center City artisans who’ve contributed work to this project. Travis Greene quickly created fantastic wood pallet display pieces for the space. His repurposed, rustic instant organizers are available at the Showroom and at etsy. Delia Jurek, in the midst of organizing her studio up the street, has shared a trio of large monoprints and has placed a selection of unframed work for sale. Familiar places are reflected in this longtime local’s imagery.

Friday night feels right in Center City. Al’s Center Saloon, as always, is serving awesome burgers until midnight and hosting live music or karaoke each week. Scenic North Center Lake is blooming and Cotton Candy Ice Cream Shop has opened for the season across the road. Throughout the summer, Al’s Showroom will be open Fridays from 3-8PM. Please join us to kick off each weekend with art, music, great food and good spirits.

Alan Honn Glass Showroom
321 Summit Avenue
Center City, MN 55012

Fridays, 3-8PM and by appointment

May 13, 2015 by Alan Honn Glass

Harrison Street Appreciation

It’s always sweet when Harrison Street plays Al’s Saloon … In appreciation of Erin & the boys, we’re serving coffee and sweets at the glass showroom Friday, May 15, from 3-8PM before the music starts at 8:30.

The Showroom space is coming together: functional, pallet wood goods from Travis Greene are now on view and Al continues to unpack more glass, including vintage pieces from back in the day and new works from last week.

Please plan to join us in downtown Center City, MN to kick off the weekend with art, music, great food and good spirits!

May 8, 2015 by Alan Honn Glass

a nod to clay

In honor of the annual St. Croix Pottery Tour in our neighborhood, here’s Al’s take on the yunomi, a classic clay form. For more information on this fabulous tour that features some of the best clay artists in the country, see minnesotapotters.com