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Bead Makin’ Camp 2014!

Posted on June 10th, 2014 in Classes, Events by |

Attention Moms and Dads of creative tweens!  Funky Hannah’s Bead Makin’ Camp 2014 is just around the corner!  We’re offering two sessions for you to pick from – July  7th – 11th and August 4th – 8th from 9am-noon.  Each day features a different project designed to teach jewelry making skills and inspire creativity.  Perfect for ages 9-13.  Cost is $125 per week, all inclusive.  Give us a call to register – 262-634-6088!  Download the flyer here.

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(Pre) Mother’s Day Make & Take Beading Tea Party

Posted on May 2nd, 2014 in Events by |

We have a fun idea for you!!  Give her a gift of spending time with you and creating a treasure together!  Join us on Saturday, May 10th, from 10am – 12pm or 2pm -4pm.  Make a keepsake necklace or bracelet.  Lots of inspiration, ideas & assistance…  Great for mothers & daughters and sons, aunts & nieces or nephews, grandmothers & grandkids.  $40 for two, $15 for each additional.  Make something special for mom… or enjoy a class together!  Includes all supplies, tea and treats.  Call soon to register.  Space is limited.  262-634-6088

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Shop & Play til 9pm – It’s First Friday May 2nd!

Posted on May 1st, 2014 in Events, Shopping by |

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Watch fun demonstrations showing off the cool riveted leather bracelets we’ve been making!  Shop til 9pm!  Enjoy all the activities downtown…live music, free admission at the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and glass blowing demos at Hot Shop Glass from 6-8:30.  Don’t miss the fun!  Downtown Racine is the place to be & Funky Hannah’s is in the heart of it!  We are open 10am til 9pm.

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Wireworking with Guest Instructor Melody MacDuffee

Posted on April 12th, 2014 in Classes, Events by |

If you love working with wire,  don’t miss out on your chance to take one – or both – of these classes with artist, author & amazingly inspiring Melody MacDuffee.    She’s here for just a few days…. teaching & trunk show on Saturday April 19th & Monday April 21st.

Visit Melody’s website at http://www.soulofsomanya.net/

Beaded Filigree Earrings

Saturday, April 19th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., $25 class, supplies not included, intermediate level wireworking.

Combine wire and beads and learn how to make these gorgeous beaded filigree earrings.  We bet you won’t make just one pair!

Beaded Filigree Earrings

Beaded Filigree Earrings

 

Curlicue Lace Bail

A curlicue lace bail!  We’re excited to host Melody MacDuffee as she shows us how to make a bail and pendant wrap out of wire.  Come try out this fun technique!  (class is for bail and pendant wrap only, not whole necklace).

Saturday, April 19th, 2-5 p.m., $25 class, supplies not included, intermediate level wireworking.

Curlicue Lace Bail

Curlicue Lace Bail

 
Call now to register.  262-634-6088

TORCH ENAMELING – This Sunday!

Posted on March 31st, 2014 in Classes, Events by |

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This Sunday, April 6th, we are excited to host Sara Lukkonen of C-Koop Beads.  Sara will be teaching Torch Enameling from 10am – 1pm and Riveting Enamels from 2-5pm.  Each class is $120.  Supplies are included except for your yellow MAPP gas canisters which are available at Menards, Home Depot, etc.  You won’t want to miss this fun day!  Sara will also be bringing a trunk show of her goodies!  To register for the class, please call us at 262-634-6088

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Welcome Loose Bead Society!

Posted on February 27th, 2014 in Events by |

Funky Hannah’s is looking forward to welcoming the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee to Racine this weekend!  The LBS members will be in town for their Spring 2014 Retreat.  While here they will be enjoying hands-on glass beadmaking, as well as a private shopping party with appetizers here at Funky’s.

Do you belong to a bead society, group or club?  We can help you plan your own retreat here in beautiful Racine, WI.  We’re a short drive from Chicago, Madison, the Twin Cities…  Road trip to Racine for your own bead retreat!

Private shopping party with tasty snacks!

Private shopping party with tasty snacks!

Countdown To Camp! You can still join us!

Posted on December 16th, 2013 in Events by |

Two Days til our 9th BEAD CAMP…held at the historic DeKoven Center January 10-12th.

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It’s not too late to join us.  Start this new year out with some new friends, fun & creativity!

Click here to download the flier!

Contact Julia at the DeKoven Center to register.  262-633-6401 ext. 3

For questions regarding camp call or email us at Funkys!  262-634-6088.

Shelley Nybakke Teaches!

Posted on November 20th, 2013 in Events by |

Shelley Nybakke is back by popular demand!  Don't miss classes with her!

Click here to download the flier about Shelley’s classes…   Shelley Classes at Funky’spdf

Gallery Night!

Posted on November 11th, 2013 in Events by |

Twice a year, Downtown Racine opens its doors to host artists displaying all genres of art; from sculptures to sketches and everything in between.  Join us on Saturday, November 16th from 5-9pm.  At Funky Hannah’s we’ll be featuring work by our very own Funky Joann!

Joann Haas has been a beading, wire and metals artist for the past 10 years.  She has studied with amazing instructors throughout Wisconsin and experiments with loads of different techniques to create her unusual jewelry.    From enameling, copper etching & patina and soldered steel, Joann creates one of a kind jewelry you will love for yourself or as a gift for a fun & funky friend.

Enamel pendants by Joann Hass

Enamel pendants by Joann Haas

 

After checking out Joann’s gorgeous work and watching her demos, hop around the corner to Hot Shop Glass, where Artist/Owners Doug Chaussee and our own Funky Amanda Paffrath will be hand crafting blown glass right before your eyes!  Shop the exquisite gallery of work made in the studio and pick up a gift certificate for our Explore Glass Workshop.

 

 

 

Funky’s At Two Bead Shows Coming To Your Town!

Posted on September 10th, 2013 in Events by |

amanda at showFind us in Highland Park at Ayla’s new show location location – The Art Center – on Sunday September 29th 10am-4pm.  Stop in and pick up a postcard to save on show admission! Click here for more info.

The Milwaukee Bead Show is back Sunday October 6th at the West Allis Central High School.  Come see us at this great new location! Click here for show info.

 

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