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Visit Us August 3rd for First Friday

Posted on July 22nd, 2018 in Classes, Events, First Fridays, News, Shopping by |

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.
Find out about all the fun happening downtown during First Fridays here:  August 2018 First Friday Happenings

Don’t Miss July First Friday’s in Downtown Racine!

Posted on July 2nd, 2018 in Events, First Fridays by |

On July 6th, Enjoy the downtown festivities and celebrate freedom from cookie-cutter big-box stores this First Friday’s® in Downtown Racine on July 6, 2018 from 4-9PM.

Bring your friends to Downtown Racine this year for the holiday! It’s a great place to spend a Friday browsing Racine’s unique shops, galleries and eateries while scoring some great First Friday deals like:The creative team at Funky Hannah’s is ready to wow you with all the cool jewelry YOU can make in our inspiring workshops!  Stop in during First Fridays for a fun $10 make & take!  Bring in your favorite piece of beach glass or stone and learn to drill it and create a sweet necklace or key chain with it! Check out all the beautiful jewelry you can make in summer workshops.

Don’t miss a stop at Hot Shop Glass, 239 Wisconsin Ave, during your First Friday explorations!  This state of the art glass blowing facility allows visitors an up-close experience watching artists turn molten 2000º degree glass into beautiful functional blown glass forms or garden art.  Stop in and be mesmerized.  An ever-changing selection of locally made glass art is available in the gallery.  Learn about the latest wedding crazy – unity glass!  Come see the action at Hot Shop Glass.

Funky Fun in 2018!

Posted on April 27th, 2018 in Bead Camp, Bead Shows, Classes, Events, First Fridays, Shopping by |

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!

Bead Shows

Madison Bead Show – March 24-25, 2018
Bead & Button Show – June 8-10, 2018
Milwaukee Bead Show – October 2018

 

But wait!  There’s more….

April – December
First Fridays resume in April!  Plan to join us for a fun evening, every First Friday for the rest of the year!

 

 

 

Celebrate Funky’s 20th Birthday!

Posted on December 1st, 2017 in Events, Shopping by |

Big Sale!  Big Party!  Happy 20th Anniversary Funky Hannah’s!

Thank you for making these 20 years possible!  From October 24th (Amanda’s 50th birthday) until November 24th (Funky’s 20th birthday) we’ll be celebrating with specials for YOU!

From October 24th – November 24th…
Select stone strands 50% off
Seed beads – Buy 3, get one free (equal or lesser value)
All books 25% off
Bring a friend for FREE to any class

 

Then join us for our birthday celebration on Friday, November 24th from 10am-6pm!
Take 20% off everything in the store!
Enter to win prizes!
Enjoy snacks, beverages & birthday cake and check out the DIY activities in our classroom space!

 

THANK YOU for supporting your local independent bead store!  We’re here because you are!

Downtown Racine Art Walk this Saturday!

Pop Up Makers Market At Funky’s! November 18th from 3-7 explore the art scene in downtown Racine!

Joellen Fritchen -Too Good To Bead True

Leayn Tabili – Anthelion Jewelry

Michelle Ulinski – Cool Stuff

   One night only.   Meet the artists.  Buy stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Day! Friday November 24th 10-6

Posted on November 11th, 2017 in Classes, Events, Shopping by |
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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!

We Like To Party With You!

Posted on October 1st, 2017 in Events by |
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Yes we do PARTIES!

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.

Join Us For Open Bead Night Fun!

Posted on September 29th, 2017 in Events by |

Join us the FIRST Tuesday of every month for our lively Open Bead Night!  Bring your latest project to work on, meet other bead lovers, listen to good music and enjoy a snack – we pick up a pizza from Salute and often people bring a snacky something to share.  No reservations are necessary…just come!  There is always room at the table!  We aree looking forward to seeing you in 2017!

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Party on the Pavement! September 23rd

Posted on August 30th, 2017 in Events, Shopping by |

Saturday September 23rd 12-7pm
Downtown Racine’s Best Block Party!

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Check out our annual fundraising sale of jewelry made by our Funky community.  This year we will be raising funds to provide scholarships to local students for Kid’s Camp right here at Funky Hannah’s!  Help ignite the creative spirit and a love of beading in our local kids!

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Kids of all ages will love our FREE bracelet making station out front!
You’ll find us surrounded by eager young creative kids from 1-5pm.

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Visit our sister business
-Hot Shop Glass –
and see glass artists create amazing art
with 2000º glass right before your eyes!
239 Wisconsin Avenue, just around the corner from Funky’s.

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Check out the world renowned
RACINE ART MUSEUM
just down the block from Funky’s!

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And there’s tons more to do….but you have to come to discover.

Plan For Fun With Us In 2017!!

Posted on July 30th, 2017 in Bead Camp, Bead Shows, Events, First Fridays, Shopping by |

Mark your calendars for the fun events we have planned for our 20th year!!!

Kim Stathis – September 9-10, 2017

Shelley Nybakke – October 14, 2017

But wait!  There’s more….

April – December
First Fridays resumed in April!  Plan to join us for a fun evening, every First Friday for the rest of the year!

 

October 1st
The Milwaukee Bead Show
  at the Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI. Admission is just $2.00 and Free Parking

 

Bead CampWe’re plotting and planning for a very exciting October Bead Camp at the historic DeKoven Center, right here in Racine.  Put it on your calendar – you won’t want to miss it!  October 20th – 22nd!  (And mark your calendars for 2018 Bead Camps!  January 19-21  and October 19-21)

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