Every year we invite the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee to a private shopping/cocktail/hors d’oeuvres party when they’re in town for their Spring Retreat. While this year we aren’t doing the shenanigans the same way, we did make our Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa dip for the gang in our Make & Take class. Here’s a re-post from a few years ago….Tracy took them off my handwritten recipe cards and made them all fancy pants! Enjoy!
Join us THIS SUNDAY from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Hot Shop Glass, just one block north & one block west of the old Funky’s — at 239 Wisconsin Ave. This is our sister business, for the past 14 years!
This trunk show will feature all the best from our friends at Nirvana Beads (Czech glass) and Darma Beads (African trade), as well as your favorite Funky stuff – kits, Packers beads and charms, and more! Plus, see LIVE glassblowing and learn about the new glass fusing studio opening in late November!
Our annual Fall Bead Camp is held at the DeKoven Center and in collaboration with this fun event we are opening a pop-up shop accessible to the public!
We will have all your favorite bead loot: seed beads, charms, chain, findings, swarovski crystal and pearls & supplies to make fabulous jewelry! Plus as an added bonus, we scored boxes of treasures from Cherry Tree Beads- strands of semi-precious stones, big holed beads, metal beads and more.
Don’t miss your chance to say hi, shop and stock up for your holiday gift making – we’ll have kits and all our inspiration & free patterns too!
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.
Be sure to pop in at Funky Hannah’s, 324 Main Street, check out the latest ready made jewelry or be inspired to take a workshop. Artists will be at the torch in the workshop space, demonstrating how fun it is to make glass beads, from 5-9pm.
All of the fun shops, galleries & museums are open late for the First Friday of every month.
While you are here, be sure to head around the corner so you don’t miss the hottest spot during First Fridays – Hot Shop Glass, 239 Wisconsin Avenue. Watch local artisans turn molten glass into something fabulous right before your eyes. April showers bring May flowers so the gallery is filled with lovely glass inspired by and useful for flowers. Paperweights, sculpted flowers, vases and wine tumblers will be made with floral themes during demonstrations from 4-8:30pm.
It’s been a dream we’ve been mulled over for years. Our inaugural retreat last year was so much fun, we couldn’t wait for it to be that time again. Join us for the 2nd annual Door County Bead Retreat!
Space is limited. We hope you will join us. Laughter, creativity and a memorable adventure guaranteed. Don’t miss out! Space is limited due to our open beading room and seats on the Trolley…so don’t delay in registering.
Live in (or near) Door County and just want to shop with us? We’ll have a pop-up bead boutique at the Settlement Courtyard Inn, our host for the weekend. Stop & Shop with us Thursday, April 25th from 3-6pm, Friday April 26th from 10am-2pm & Saturday April 27th 9am-4pm!
Twenty one years ago we were hustling to open a store we’d been dreaming of for years! Many of you remember our first day — black Friday November of 1997! Bring your fond memories and stop in and celebrate with us on Friday November 23rd from 10am-6pm!
We’ll be serving birthday cake and 21% off everything in the store* to celebrate!
(*not good with other discounts, offers or frequent buyer programs.)
BIRTHDAY parties, BRIDAL parties, PRIVATE gal pal parties! Perfect for book clubs, church groups, Girl Scouts, work outings, and more!
We have a great space in the back of the shop that is well lit and has seating for up to 12. There is a small kitchenette area with a refrigerator and microwave.
Birthday Parties
Kids age 7 and older will have a blast at a Funky Hannah’s beading birthday party! Guests will make their own necklace and bracelet set using memory wire and their choice of charm and colors of glass seed beads. The cost is $112 for up to 8 children. Additional children are $14 each. Fee includes all supplies, an instructor for the beading project, & use of the room. Parties last 1-1/2 to 2 hours depending on whether you choose to do cake and presents here or not.
We schedule the parties during our normal store hours and recommend booking a month in advance as the same space is used for our beading classes. A deposit of $56 is requested at the time of reservation. Call or stop in to check date availability or for more information. We put the ‘FUN’ in Funky!
Bridal Parties
Consult with our staff & design your own bridal jewelry and then have a party with your pals to make it! Cost will vary based on materials used. A $20 per person class fee applies & covers use of space, tools and instructor. Two person minimum.
Private Parties
Want to get together with friends, family or co-workers and be creative? A basic necklace, bracelet or earring project is perfect for all skill levels. Cost is $20 per person and includes supplies.
Looking for something more? Our other class offerings may be available as a private class for your group depending on teacher availability and group. Call us to see what we can do. Class fee is $20 and supplies are additional.
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.