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Beading Classes at Caravan Beads

and Guest Artist Workshops hosted by the Museum of Beadwork


Our worktables and tools are free for you to use any time we are open! We have easy to read instructions and kits, so you can stop by anytime and work on your projects without needing an appointment.


Schedule a private class for 1 to 12 students (Portland Location)



October 2026


Friday, October 16th


Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Saturday, October 24th


PORTLAND ME CLOSED
Portland ME location will be closed for the Museum of Beadwork's annual Gala

Museum of Beadwork Annual Gala
5pm to 8pm
2026 Museum of Beadwork Gala Theme: Enchanted Forest


Friday, October 30th


Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Saturday, October 31st


Kids Bracelet or Necklace
1pm-2pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA

Kids Bracelet or Necklace
3pm-4pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


November 2026


Friday, November 6th


Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now- Portland,ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Saturday, November 7th


Kids Bracelet or Necklace
1pm-2pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA

Kids Bracelet or Necklace
3pm-4pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Friday, November 13th


Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Friday, November 20th


Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


Saturday, November 21st


Kids Bracelet or Necklace
1pm-2pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA

Kids Bracelet or Necklace
3pm-4pm
Basic stringing project that is great for younger kids.
Book Now- Portland, ME
Book Now- Glenside, PA


All current private class options: Portland location, Glenside coming soon!


Aphrodite Earrings
These simple and elegant earrings are a wonderful intro to jewelry-making.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Ariel Wire Wrapped Pendant
Learn basic wire wrapping with a designer sea glass pendant.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Bittersweet Necklace
Learn to crimp c-flex beading wire and make a clasped necklace.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Candy Dot Bracelet
Learn to use shapes in peyote stitch for a 3d effect.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME


Cascading Pearl Earrings
Learn how to build earrings by looping headpins.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Denali Summit Earrings
Brick stitch earrings with square beads.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Fluttering Fringe Earrings
Master earring making with these cute dangles.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Half-Tila Circle Earrings
Absolute intro to beadweaving with needle and thread.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME


Juno Bracelet
Learn to use beading wire to make a bracelet with a clasp.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Looplicity Earrings
Learn brick stitch and draped loops with these fun earrings.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Maine Earrings
Learn to make earrings with a Maine seaglass charm.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Marrakesh Necklace
Learn how to crimp beading wire with this easy necklace.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME


Notorious Necklace
Learn intermediate level beaded lace with a needle and thread.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Royal Rivoli Earrings
Learn to cage a crystal rivoli with basic beadweaving.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Orion's Belt Necklace
Get started with basic beadweaving using a needle and thread.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Phoenix Feather Earrings
Make these spritely earrings using thread and long magatama beads.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME


Repair Workshop
Learn to do basic repairs on your broken jewelry. Bring your broken items in to fix.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Sea Charmer Necklace
Learn to work with chain and add a clasp and jumprings.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Silk Knotting Class
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Triangle Waves Bracelet
This bracelet is the best for learning introductory peyote stitch.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME


Three Stones of Wonder Earrings
Learn the basics of earring making with a metal charm and semiprecious stones.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Wildflower Bracelet
Basic stringing project with leather cord.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Snowman Earrings
Learn to make earrings with this festive project.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME

Block Party Earrings
Learn to make bead woven and colorblocked earrings.
Schedule Online- Portland, ME