We’re excited about the next chapter in Funky Hannah’s story, which will include Pop-Ups! Pop-up bead boutiques, pop-up workshops – who knows what will pop up next! We’ve done classes at local businesses and set up our loot at bead retreats. If you have fun ideas about where you’d like to see us pop up, contact us!
This spring we held a fun metal stamping class at Longshot Vinyl in Downtown Racine.
We love to share great new designs and fun new projects with you! Be sure to watch our newsletters, Facebook page and website to find out when new classes are scheduled. We’ve got some fun ideas percolating, including the introduction of “Funky Fridays“, where we will host a daytime open bead which will include the debut of a fun new design and kit in a fun location around Downtown Racine! We’re so excited!
We put the ‘fun’ in Funky! Come find out for yourself in one of our fabulous workshops. Most are open to all levels are held in our well lit workshop space and are lead by a fun, creative staffer at Funky Hannah’s.
Get your creativity going this Winter and learn something new! We’ve got a lot of great classes coming up. Our class space is warm, well lit & inviting. Our instructors are top notch artists who know how to teach too!
Our October class schedule is full of creative fun! Click here for the class calendar. We’ve got some favorites, some new, fun ones, and some twists on old classes! Be sure to grab your calendar and check out what we’ve got cooking, including…
The ever-popular Beaded Garden Waterfall…last time this workshop will be offered until spring!
A new twist on the Wrap Bracelet! Wrap Bracelet 2.0! Take the original Wrap Bracelet class in the morning, and Wrap 2.0 in the afternoon!
Don’t forget our Free Friday classes – once a month! Can’t make the Free Friday class? We will have the directions available for free in the store after the workshop….
July – Beaded Tassel Necklace
Three new projects make their midwest debut! Don’t miss your chance to take a workshop with bead rockstar Cynthia Rutledge in the convenient, cozy classroom at Funky Hannah’s! Click on each piece for complete details!
Friday September 28th, 10am-4pm Butterfly Kisses
Saturday September 29th, 10am-4pm
Gabrielle’s Muse
Sunday September 30th, 10am-4pm
Estelle’s Sautoir
Classes are for intermediate skilled bead artists & fee is $95 per workshop, per day.
Supply lists will be provided. Cynthia will bring kits for purchase as well as a trunk show of supplies used in her designs.
Henna & a new Make & Take Pendant at Funky Hannah’s….First Friday is THE event in downtown Racine!
We are full of creative fun, especially during First Fridays. Stop in and adorn yourself with henna from the magically talented Luna. Our workshop area will be rocking with a fun all ages Make & Take — handpaint hardwood mandala pendants, letter pendants & more with materials from a trunk show from Tangible Light Studio. The trunk show kicks off during First Fridays and will run for one week. Don’t miss it!
Detail of henna art by Luna during First Fridays last year. Don’t miss her visit in August and be adorned!
Henna art by Luna. Funky’s pal Leayn has already reserved her spot first in line at 4pm on First Fridays!
Wood pendants for the Make & Take during First Fridays.
Be sure to visit our sister business — Hot Shop Glass, 239 Wisconsin Ave — it is the hottest, coolest place downtown! Watch as local artists turn 2000º molten glass into art right before your eyes! The whole family will want to pull up a seat and watch demonstrations from 4-8:30pm.
Mark your calendars for the fun events we have planned for 2018!!! Here in town we’ll have fun classes, two bead camps, rock star classes, art walks, and fun when the Loose Bead Society is here for their annual retreat, as well as monthly First Fridays starting in April. We’re also taking it on the road, to bead shows in Madison and Milwaukee and our April bead camp in beautiful Door County!
Bead Camps/Retreats We’re cooking up three exciting Bead Camps. This year we’re taking our April camp on the road to DOOR COUNTY! What?!?! Yes, it’s true! Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars:
January 19th-21st at the DeKoven Center in Racine. Click here for details and registration.!
April 27th-29th in Door County
October 19th-21st at the DeKoven Center in Racine
Rock Stars
As always, we’re inviting your favorite bead rock stars to join us this year. Watch our website for the latest details.
Cynthia Rutledge will be here September 27-30th. Workshops TBD. Mark your calendar now so you don’t plan anything else!
We have a stellar line up of classes for March & April! Great new classes, old favorites and perfect options for new and experienced jewelry makers! Be sure to check out Joann’s new Crackle Enamel Pendant and fabulous designs by Erika Sandor taught by Amanda! We’ll keep your create juices flowing this spring!
Click on the link below for the pdf of the class list!
Hot off the presses – our January & February class schedule is out! We’ve got some new classes we’re introducing as well as some popular favorites, so be sure to check them out! Download the schedule here—> January & February 2018 Class List
Free Friday! Zoliduo Earrings on Friday, February 9th from 12-2 p.m.
Zuzu Pendant Thursday February 8th 6-9 p.m.
Beginning Bead Crochet with Candy Sexton-February 18th
Single Stitch Bead Crochet with Candy Sexton-February 17th