Spring Fling Spotlight: Creativity, Craft, and Community at Sticks and Steel

​If you’ve spent time in Downtown Sioux Falls, there’s a good chance you’ve stepped into Sticks and Steel — and if you haven’t yet, Spring Fling is the perfect reason to visit.

For 23 years, this locally owned gallery-style boutique has been a home for artful gifts, inspired decor, and handmade jewelry. But it’s also been something more: a place where creativity, conversation, and community all collide — in the best way possible.

Owner Terri Schuver is a mentor, friend, and long-time creative force in the Downtown community. She started Sticks and Steel as a showroom for her metal art business Prairie Dance, as well as for a former partner’s organic wood furniture. Since then, the shop has grown into one of Downtown’s most beloved destinations — offering beautifully curated pieces from makers large and small across the country.

Terri’s goal has always been simple: “We want our customers to feel like dear friends.” And the experience at Sticks and Steel reflects that — it’s warm, welcoming, and full of one-of-a-kind items that feel personal, purposeful, and just plain fun.

During Spring Fling (April 12–19), Sticks and Steel will be hosting their much-anticipated Prairie Dance Metal Art Garden Sale, with 20% off all Prairie Dance metal products made right in their own studio. It’s a rare chance to grab a handcrafted piece of local art at a great price — and a reminder that beauty can be both durable and accessible.

Terri’s ideal Downtown day? Biking or walking to brunch at Josiah’s or R Wine Bar, shopping her favorite local haunts like Zandbroz, Say Anything Jewelry, Orion’s, and maybe capping it all off with a second glass of something wonderful on a patio.

As someone who’s been shaping Downtown’s creative and retail scene for over two decades, Terri knows how special it is when local businesses come together — and Spring Fling is a perfect reflection of that spirit.
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Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, stop in during Spring Fling and see what makes this shop — and this shopkeeper — such an important part of the Downtown heartbeat.
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Sticks and Steel
401 E 8th St #118, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
📅 Prairie Dance Garden Sale: 20% off all week (April 12–19)

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