2024 Beading Classes

and Guest Artist Workshops hosted by the Museum of Beadwork

Caravan Beads, 915 Forest Ave, Portland


Silk Knotting Class
Friday, April 26th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
One Ticket

Fluttering Fringe Earrings
Saturday, April 27th
11am to 12pm
Master earring making with these cute dangles.
One Ticket


Sea Charmer Necklace
Saturday, April 27th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to work with chain and add a clasp and jumprings.
One Ticket

Orion's Belt Necklace
Friday, May 3rd
3pm to 4pm
Get a start on intermediate level bead-weaving with a needle and thread.
One Ticket


Aphrodite Earrings
Saturday, May 4th
11am to 12pm
Learn the fundamentals of making earrings.
One Ticket

Juno Bracelet
Saturday, May 4th
3pm to 4pm
Learn how to make durable clasped jewelry with this bracelet project.
One Ticket


Triangle Waves Bracelet
Friday, May 10th
3pm to 4pm
Learn introductory peyote stitch on this enchanting bracelet.
One Ticket

Cascading Pearl Earrings
Saturday, May 11th
11am to 12pm
Learn to make basic earrings with headpins and chain.
One Ticket


Wildflower Bracelet
Saturday, May 11th
3pm to 4pm
Make this simple but lovely multi-strand bracelet on leather.
One Ticket

Silk Knotting Class
Friday, May 17th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
One Ticket


Phoenix Feather Earrings
Saturday, May 18th
11am to 12pm
Make these spritely earrings using thread and long magatama beads.
One Ticket

Marrakesh Necklace
Saturday, May 18th
3pm to 4pm
Thread small seed beads and master crimping on flexible beading wire.
One Ticket


Orion's Belt Necklace
Friday, May 24th
3pm to 4pm
Get a start on intermediate level bead-weaving with a needle and thread.
One Ticket

Fluttering Fringe Earrings
Saturday, May 25th
11am to 12pm
Master earring making with these cute dangles.
One Ticket


Sea Charmer Necklace
Saturday, May 25th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to work with chain and add a clasp and jumprings.
One Ticket

Triangle Waves Bracelet
Friday, May 31st
3pm to 4pm
Learn introductory peyote stitch on this enchanting bracelet.
One Ticket


Aphrodite Earrings
Saturday, June 1st
11am to 12pm
Learn the fundamentals of making earrings.
One Ticket

Juno Bracelet
Saturday, June 1st
3pm to 4pm
Learn how to make durable clasped jewelry with this bracelet project.
One Ticket


Bella Braid Necklace
Friday, June 7th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to work with C-lon Cord and finish a multi-strand necklace.
One Ticket

Cascading Pearl Earrings
Saturday, June 8th
11am to 12pm
Learn to make basic earrings with headpins and chain.
One Ticket


Wildflower Bracelet
Saturday, June 8th
3pm to 4pm
Make this simple but lovely multi-strand bracelet on leather.
One Ticket

Royal Rivoli Earrings
Friday, June 14th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to cage a crystal rivoli with basic beadweaving.
One Ticket


Phoenix Feather Earrings
Saturday, June 15th
11am to 12pm
Make these spritely earrings using thread and long magatama beads.
One Ticket

Bittersweet Necklace
Saturday, June 15th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to crimp and end a 2-strand necklace on beading wire.
One Ticket


Notorious Necklace
Friday, June 21st
3pm to 4pm
Learn intermediate level beaded lace with a needle and thread.
One Ticket

Half-Tila Circle Earrings
Saturday, June 22nd
11am to 12pm
Absolute intro to beadweaving with needle and thread.
One Ticket


Magic Mala Necklace
Saturday, June 22nd
3pm to 4pm
Learn to make a C-lon tassel and mala necklace.
One Ticket

Beaded Mask Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
June 29th & 30th
Guest Artist Melissa Shippee teaches at the Museum of Beadwork
Purchase Through Museum Website


Beaded Mask Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
July 13th & 14th
Guest Artist Melissa Shippee teaches at the Museum of Beadwork
Purchase Through Museum Website

Silk Knotting Class
Friday, July 19th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
One Ticket


Fluttering Fringe Earrings
Saturday, July 20th
11am to 12pm
Master earring making with these cute dangles.
One Ticket

Sea Charmer Necklace
Saturday, July 20th
3pm to 4pm
Learn to work with chain and add a clasp and jumprings.
One Ticket