Reno, Nevada — February 4, 2025 — Love is in the air, and Jimmy Beans Wool is thrilled to invite yarn lovers, crafters, and friends to join us for a special Galentine’s celebration filled with creativity, community, and, of course, fiber!
Hearts & Hanks: A Galentine’s Celebration will take place on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at the Jimmy Beans Wool Retail Store, located at 891 Trademark Drive, Reno, NV. This exciting event promises a day of fun and festive activities designed to inspire your creative heart and connect you with your fiber-loving community.
"Hearts & Hanks is all about celebrating the LOVE we have for crafting - corny I know," said Laura Zander, Co-Founder of Jimmy Beans Wool. "But it's such a great opportunity to gather with friends, check out all the great new stuff we have in store, maybe try a new craft, and enjoy an afternoon of (finally) treating yourself.
Event Highlights
From beginner-friendly classes to relaxing shopping and a knit night, there’s something for everyone at Hearts & Hanks:
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Craft Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Card Class (2 PM - 4 PM)
Explore a playful way to make Valentine’s Day cards inspired by your favorite thing—yarn! Personalize your creation with custom sayings and adornments to craft the perfect Valentine. Supplies are included, and this class is open to all skill levels.
Price: $35. Class capacity: 20 people. -
Yarn Bomb Heart Wreaths Class (4 PM - 6 PM)
Dive into a fun, no-knit, no-crochet crafting session to create scrappy, colorful heart wreaths. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for all ages, with supplies provided.
Price: $50. Class capacity: 20 people. -
Knit Night (5 PM - 7 PM)
Wrap up the day by relaxing with fellow crafters during our free-knit session. Bring your projects and enjoy champagne, snacks, and great company!
Why You Should Join
Hearts & Hanks is more than just a crafting event—it’s a chance to connect with your creative community, try new projects, and celebrate the season of love in the best way possible: with yarn! Whether you’re looking to make heartfelt gifts, find inspiration, or simply spend quality time with friends, this event is not to be missed.
Sign up now via Calendly to reserve your spot in our classes. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Follow us on social media at @jimmybeanswool for updates, sneak peeks, and more event details.
We can’t wait to celebrate Galentine’s Day with you at Hearts & Hanks!
For more information, contact Aiyana Hernandez, Jimmy Beans Wool, 775-827-9276
About Jimmy Beans Wool: In 2002, former Silicon Valley engineers Laura and Doug Zander opened up a tiny yarn shop in Truckee, California. Jimmy, as Laura is lovingly known, sold coffee alongside the wool (hence beans in the name), and Jimmy Beans Wool was born! In 2004, the company settled down in Reno, Nevada. Over the last five years, Laura has expanded the Jimmy Beans Wool brand family through strategic acquisitions & product launches, including della Q, Madelinetosh, Jimmy's SmartStix, Dream In Color, Yarn Citizen, Shibui Knits, and Simply Shetland. In 2024, Laura announced the formation of the Maddytosh Group, a distribution group for its wholesale brands. Jimmy Beans Wool is known for its lightning-fast shipping, award-winning customer service, and innovative Just at Jimmy's products.