New Class Schedule & Holiday Favorites

Posted on December 1st, 2017 in Classes by Tracy Bernhardt |

Our latest class schedule if hot off the presses. Grab the November/December schedule HERE–> November & December Class List

The holiday season is approaching so we’ve got all our favorite holiday designs, as well as some other old favorites on the schedule! Join us!

But wait, there’s more! For our month-long 20th Anniversary celebration, bring a friend to class for FREE (but let us know who you’re bringing when you register so we’re sure to save a seat for them) through November 24th!

Poinsettia Flowers-December 12th

Maho Pendant – November 30th

Christmas Tree Bracelet November 28th

Holiday Stars & Snowflakes – December 7th

DIY Day! Friday November 24th 10-6

Posted on November 11th, 2017 in Classes, Events, Shopping by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bead classes, beads, DIY, sale

Join us for this open studio day on Funky’s 20th birthday!

We’ll be drilling, wiring, weaving & creating with our favorite beads, chain, stones & beach glass.

Stop. Watch. Try.

Funky Amanda and her whole staff will be on hand creating and celebrating our 20th anniversary with cake, treats, prizes & 20% off everything in the store!

Kimberly Stathis Teaches in September

Posted on August 29th, 2017 in Classes by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bead class, beaded bracelet, beaded necklace, beading, kim stathis, racine

We are so lucky to welcome amazing bead ‘rock stars’ to teach at Funky’s this year! We’re excited to welcome Kim Stathis back this year for TWO classes – the Isosceles Bracelet and the Moroccan Lantern Necklace! Clear your calendar now so you can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity right in your own backyard! Make a weekend out of it!

Call us to register 262-634-6088

September 9th – Isosceles Bracelet
10am-4pm, Intermediate-Advanced
$90, supplies not included

September 10th – Moroccan Lantern Neclace
10m-4pm, Intermediate-Advanced
$90, supplies not included

Cynthia Rutledge Returns!

Posted on July 10th, 2017 in Classes by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: beading, beading classes, Cynthia Rutledge, funky hannahs, racine

We are so lucky to welcome amazing bead ‘rock stars’ to teach at Funky’s this summer! Clear your calendar now so you can take advantage of these wonderful opportunities right in your own backyard! Cynthia is one of the most sought after bead artisans/instructors in the country & she loves teaching at Funky’s! (We have the best students!)

Call us to register 262-634-6088

For out of town guests, we are happy to make lodging suggestions! We have some lovely historic B&B’s and a great lakefront hotel…all within blocks of our store!

Cynthia Rutledge – August 25-27th Three Spectacular Days of Classes!
10am-4pm each day, Intermediate-Advanced $90 per day

August 25th – Rue de la Paix

August 26th – Three Nights in Paris

August 27th – The Beloved

Here Comes Shelley Nybakke! Saturday September 10th!

Posted on August 23rd, 2016 in Classes by Amanda Paffrath |

You won’t want to miss this brand new class with Shelley Nybakke!

Bit O’ Bling is indeed that….and MORE!

Shelley is a rock star in the bead world and this project is stunning….learn to make it right here at Funky Hannah’s! Shelley will be here with this project on Saturday September 10th from 10am-4pm.

Class fee is $90, kits will be available for purchase from Shelley the day of class. A materials list will also be provided. This is an intermediate level class, students need to know right angle weave.

Call the store to secure your spot!!! 262-634-6088

New Bead Rock Star Debut Classes! Cynthia Rutledge Coming in August!

Posted on July 19th, 2016 in Classes, Events by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bead rock star, beading, beading classes, Cynthia Rutledge, downtown racine, funky hannahs, jewelry making, Kimberly Stathis, racine

We are so lucky to welcome amazing bead ‘rock stars’ to teach at Funky’s this summer! We had a blast with Kim Stathis in July. Next up is a weekend extravaganza with Cynthia Rutledge! Clear your calendar now so you can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity right in your own backyard! Cynthia is one of the most sought after bead artisans/instructors in the country & she loves teaching at Funky’s! (We have the best students!)

Call us to register 262-634-6088

For out of town guests, we are happy to make lodging suggestions! We have some lovely historic B&B’s and a great lakefront hotel…all within blocks of our store!

Cynthia Rutledge – August 18th-21st 4 Spectacular Days of Classes!10am-4pm each day Intermediate-Advanced $90 per day

The Color of Money
August 18th

The Mother Lode
2 day class August 19th & 20th

Rossetti’s Vita Nuova
August 21st

Summer Make & Take is Back!

Posted on July 18th, 2016 in Classes by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bracelet, funky hannahs, jewelery, jump rings, Make & Take

Our next Make & Take of the Summer is Saturday, August 6th from 2-4pm. Stop in and whip up something fun! It will be fun, easy… and a little addicting! But in a good way!

This time around we’ll be drilling beach glass and stones, and wiring them into sweet little pendants with a charm and hung on coordinating chain. Make and take for $10! No sign-up necessary, just come and have fun with us!

Funky’s Summer Kids Camp!

Posted on May 27th, 2016 in Classes, Events by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: beads, camp, funky hannahs, jewelry, kids camp, summer camp

Do you know creative kids 9 years old & older?

Wouldn’t it be fun to have them spend every morning with your friends at Funkys’ teaching some of our favorite techniques?

Only 12 spots for this popular camp.
Call soon to register a lucky kid!
262-634-6088

More Bead Crochet With Candy!

Posted on March 5th, 2016 in Classes by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bead crochet, bead crochet basics, beads, candice sexton, crochet, downtown racine, funky hannahs, racine

Learn how to do the latest bead crochet stitch that was featured on the February 2016 Bead & Button magazine cover! On April 2nd, our Indiana friend Candy Sexton will be back in town to teach us how to make this beautiful bracelet using the Single Stitch Bead Crochet technique. No prior bead crochet experience is necessary to take this class. You will learn how to crochet using this technique, how to add thread and finish your piece. Join us for a fun day! Call to register – 262-634-6088

Chain, Chain, Chaaaaain….!

Posted on February 24th, 2016 in Classes, Shopping by Amanda Paffrath |
Tags: bling, chain, demo, fishbone chain, foxtail chain, free, funky hannahs, herringbone, leather, racine

Chain, Chain, Chaaaain…..

(sing along Aretha style if you like!)

Join us from 2-5pm on Saturday, March 26^th as we demonstrate three favorite chain designs! New weaves, new chains and an old favorite you won’t believe how easy it is to create cool jewelry with a snap of your fingers! (and a few bends of wire!) No reservations needed…just grab a seat and watch the fun unfold. Stick around and create if you’d like too or grab some loot and make it at home!

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