About Our Story
Around the house, husband and wife duo Jason and Jill referred to projects found and (actually) executed from Pinterest became their "PIPs" or Pinterest in Person projects. Frustrated by blogs lacking steps, lacking of tools to complete steps, and the many failed attempts to recreate "easy" projects, Jill wondered why there wasn't a place where you could go to do only the fun and sexy part of DIY. Add Jason's handyman, engineering, and perfectionist skills with Jill's teaching backround, love for interior design, and Pinterest stalking ways - PIP was born! The business now provides attendees the opportunity to do much of the project production themselves, while leaving the boring details up to PIP behind the scenes (and did we mention the clean up?)! Since opening in December 2016, we have grown from a team of 2 to a team of 5 workshop leaders and a production assistant. We can't wait to help you live out your DIY dreams! - Team PIP
About PIP
PIP aims to empower each customer by completing a project, and instilling a look-what-I-made feeling. In a world so focused on screen time, many find themselves more interested in "pinning" items they could create rather than doing it. PIP provides the venue, instruction, and materials to bring a project off the screen and into life.
Join us to complete a project, in person!
About The Space
Our venue, 906 Mainstreet, is located in the heart of the downtown Hopkins business district. Thanks to our friends at the Hopkins Historical Society, we know 906 Main was a saloon and shooting range at the turn of the 20th century. Yes...at the same time... While we renovated the space, we preserved as much of the history we could. From an original tin ceiling, to an intricate hexagon tile floor, the venue is nothing short of inspiring. Sign up for a workshop or join us at an event to experience PIP in Hopkins.
About Team PIP
The Owners
Jill
master of DIY trial and error
former middle school teacher
avid question asker
Hopkins native
wife and mom to twin threenagers + baby boy
margarita enthusiast
Jason
"Mr. Details"
protyping king and production line machine
engineer by day
speaks fluent basketball
husband and dad to twin threenagers + baby boy
makes a mean margarita
PIP Workshop Leaders
Angie
wife to Dustin & mama to twin toddlers
book worm & essential oil fanatic
enjoys long walks solo through Target
nurse by day
loves all things Samoan...including her family (& the Girl Scout cookies)
Nick
husband and father of 3
avid outdoors man
flannel enthusiast
plumber by day
loves antiques... the manly ones
Hannah
podcast afficianado
proud Hopkins resident
experimental chef
engineer by day
always singing!