It’s our Chicago retail store’s first birthday! We started the year as a humble little pop-up shop with a just a plywood floor and some racks of jump rings, and somehow we made our way to being named one of Edgewater’s Best New Businesses!
Now that the dust has settled (literally), and we have a bright shiny storefront, what are we up to? Well, between a full schedule of chainmaille classes, hosting more than a dozen local artisans in our Artisan Market, and welcoming visitors from all over the world, it’s been a pretty busy year. It has been a wild ride, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
If you live near Chicago or a planning a trip to the Windy City sometime soon, we hope you’ll come visit us.
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Our Location
B3 is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, steps off the Granville Red Line stop, between the main thoroughfares Broadway and Sheridan, and just blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. Our neighborhood – recently named one of the city’s best by Chicago Magazine – is filled with fantastic small businesses and restaurants; when you visit, make a day of it! Want a recommendation for places to check out when you come to B3? Email us at [email protected].
Jewelry Classes & Craft Events
One of the best parts of opening our new space was again having the opportunity to teach classes. We have a full schedule of chainmaille classes, as well as a regular offering of special classes in other forms of jewelry making. We regularly hold crafty events in our space including trunk shows and maker events. And, when we’re not using our studio, you can! We offer our space for rent for your own events, classes, meetings and more. Next up: jewelry party packages for birthdays, bridal showers or other special events for all ages! Stay tuned.
Creative Hangout
You don’t need a special reason to come visit us – we are always up for a chatting about chainmaille, discussing project ideas and opening up table space for your to test out some ideas. We hope to see you soon!
Blue Buddha Boutique, 1127 W. Granville, Chicago
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