Bead Store hours:

  • Monday 12-4
  • Thursday 10-5
  • Friday 10-5
  • Saturday 10-5
  • Sunday 12-4

Phone:

  • Please call the warehouse with any questions: 207-761-2503 ext. 1

Email Us

Since 1991, Caravan Beads has been supplying stores, artists and hobbyists with jewelry-making supplies. We specialize in Japanese seed beads and Delica beads made by Miyuki.



Beading Classes:

Buy a ticket for one of our monthly classes online or in the store, and you can use it on whichever day suits you, no need to pre-register.

Classes are perfect for the customers who want a more structured learning environment or who want to tackle some more challenging projects.

Link to the Workshop Schedule

Kids' Birthday Parties

During our one-hour parties, your birthday group can create jewelry they will treasure forever. We offer a choice of projects for each child to exercise their creativity and learn new skills.

Pre-payment reserves the party table and a staff person to assist your group. In case of cancellation, this fee is refundable with 48 hours notice.

We ask our patrons to save cake and snacks for home.

Jewelry Repair

Repairs must be pre-paid. You can pay in the store when dropping off your items, or email a picture of the broken jewelry for a quote.

Repairs take from 1-3 weeks, and we will call or email when they are ready.


Tools and Worktables

We have several tables which are open to everyone where you can design and make a project. The tables are stocked with shared community tools and our staff will consult about the best materials for each piece of jewelry.

If you prefer the structure of a class, see our schedule of daily classes. Our basic classes teach how to attach clasps or bend wires to make earrings. You can also start learning more advanced beadweaving or take a Guest Artist Workshop through the adjacent Museum of Beadwork.

The Museum of Beadwork is a registered 501c3 Nonprofit organization located adjacent to our storefront.

The Giftshop

Looking through our selection of books and magazines you can learn more about making jewelry, and be inspired by the latest ideas in beadwork. You will also find a selection of tools, needles, storage containers and gift boxes, and many enjoyable kits and take-home projects that you can work on while at home.

You can see an earlier incarnation of our retail store with a Virtual Tour from Google Maps. We have a large selection of Japanese seed beads, Miyuki Delica beads, Swarovski crystal, semi-precious strands, African and natural beads, clasps and findings, beading tools and all the things you need to make beaded jewelry.

Private Classes and Groups

Reserve the store (after hours) for your own group or special event. Groups of responsible adults may bring their own snacks and drinks.

Let us know if you have a special project in mind, or if you are choosing from one of our regular class offerings. Most classes are 1-2 hours.

Our staff will help you create beautiful and unique projects with your friends in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Private Class

Private Group Class