Experiential retailer Make Meaning opens in Bethesda, Maryland

New York -- Make Meaning is expanding its East Coast presence with the opening of its sixth U.S. location, at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 9. Make Meaning has five additional locations nationwide – two in New York City, as well as locations in Dedham, Massachusetts, Thousand Oaks, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The company plans to roll out additional locations nationwide and abroad.



The 5,000-plus-sq.-ft. emporium features a multitude of interactive activities including the opportunity to create and customize soaps and candles, paint ceramics and plaster, design glassware, decorate cookies & cakes and more. It also includes private party spaces, and constantly evolving “Creative Experiences” and classes.



Highlights of Make Meaning’s Bethesda Row store include:



• "The Skinny Dip," a flowing wax-cooling river of water where customers can watch their candles cook;



• The Cake and Cookie Decorating experience offers customers the chance to decorate their own cakes and cookies, using a wide assortment of edible accessories and colors including a motorized rotating booth for edible spray coloring;



• The Glitter Tattoo Parlor, where guests can get dazzling glitter tattoos applied; and



• Private party rooms for events of all sizes from birthday parties, bridal parties and baby showers to corporate events.