I never gave much thought about making dolls or embellishing them with beads for that matter. And then I was blessed with the birth of Nohra and everything changed. A favorite customer we all fondly call ‘Auntie Joan’ bestowed upon us a fabulous new book detailing the art of cloth doll making and inspiration for embellishing them with beads. We all poured over it….Funky staff and grandmothers alike. We oohed and aaahed, plotted collaborations, and as I gazed down at my newborn daughter comfortably snoozing in my arms it all came together: The magic of the bead. In that split second I envisioned all the amazing things I’ll get to show her and the incredible people that will be a part of her life as she grows up within the place we all fondly call Funky’s. Beading is a simple, solitary, intuitive process, but one that is infinitely grander, sillier and more spontaneous when carried out within a community….of friends or strangers. Whether in a class or on a shopping outing with bead pals, we look forward to seeing you!

~ Funky Amanda (and Nohra!)

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A resolution for fun & creativity in 2012!

Happy New Year! At Funky Hannah’s we put the FUN in Funky!

Here is a glance of what’s in store:

• Road Trip to Racine: Have you seen the Terra Nova: Polymer Clay at the Crossroads Exhibit at RAM yet?  Through February 5th.  www.ramart.org
• A sneak peak at a few of the Rock Stars Coming to Funkys:
  • Shelley Nybakke - Kisses of Fire April 21st, 10am-4pm
  • Cynthia Rutledge - August 16th-19th!
• Our store on the road - Bead Shows:
  • March 10th & 11th - Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
  • March 18th - Ayla’s Show in Evanston
  • March 24th & 25th - Madison Glass Bead & Art Show
  • April 22nd - Suburban Bead Encounter Naperville
  • June 7-10th - The Bead & Button Show Milwaukee
  • October 20th & 21st - Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
  • November 11th - Ayla’s Show in Evanston
• And for those of you not lucky enough to live within a drive to Funky’s . . . A new & improved online shopping experience awaits!

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Open Bead Night
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for this open studio!  Started twelve years ago when the store opened as a way to guarantee I had at least one night a month dedicated for ME to bead!  Now I’m joined by a group of at least a dozen wonderful women every month.  Lively conversation & laughter guaranteed.  No reservations required.  New beaders welcome!

Please note that this is not a class – it is an open studio night for folks to work independently on their latest project or finish up something from a class.   We are a helpful bunch though and the store is open for shopping until 9pm. Shop Late at Funky’s during these fun nights downtown!

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Racine Art Museum
This gem is only a block from Funky’s!  They have amazing Master classes, one of the most renowned collections of Craft in the country. 

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General information about downtown Racine can be found at: www.racinedowntown.com