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2026 Beading Classes

at Caravan Beads, 915 Forest Ave, Portland

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.


NEW! Schedule a private class for 1 to 12 students.


July 2026


Friday, July 10th


Half-Tila Circle Earrings
11am to 12pm
Absolute intro to beadweaving with needle and thread.
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Orion's Belt Necklace
3pm to 4pm
Get started with basic beadweaving using a needle and thread.
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Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
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Saturday, July 11th


Orion's Belt Necklace
11am to 12pm
Get started with basic beadweaving using a needle and thread.
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Half-Tila Circle Earrings
3pm to 4pm
Absolute intro to beadweaving with needle and thread.
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Kids Class
4pm to 5pm
Sit down with a teacher and make one of our choker, necklace or bracelet kid's kits.
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Friday, July 17th


Marrakesh Necklace
11am to 12pm
Learn how to crimp beading wire with this easy necklace.
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Silk Knotting Class
3pm to 4pm
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
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Bead Together
4pm-6pm
Free weekly community crafting time, bring a project and a friend!
Book Now


Saturday, July 18th


Silk Knotting Class
11am to 12pm
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
Book Now

Marrakesh Necklace
3pm to 4pm
Learn how to crimp beading wire with this easy necklace.
Book Now

Kids Class
4pm to 5pm
Sit down with a teacher and make one of our choker, necklace or bracelet kid's kits.
Book Now


Saturday, July 25th


Museum of Beadwork Virtual class
10am to 5pm
Buzz Bracelet with Kinga Bledsoe
For More Details and Registration


Sunday, July 26th


Museum of Beadwork Virtual class
10am to 5pm
Party Animal Pendant with Kinga Bledsoe
For More Details and Registration


October 2026


Saturday, October 10th


Ava Motherwell Trunk Show
10am to 5pm
Ava Motherwell will be here with a selection of beads!


Saturday, October 24th


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



All current private class options:

NEW! Schedule online for 1 to 12 students.


Aphrodite Earrings
These simple and elegant earrings are a wonderful intro to jewelry-making.
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Ariel Wire Wrapped Pendant
Learn basic wire wrapping with a designer sea glass pendant.
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Bittersweet Necklace
Learn to crimp c-flex beading wire and make a clasped necklace.
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Candy Dot Bracelet
Learn to use shapes in peyote stitch for a 3d effect.
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Cascading Pearl Earrings
Learn how to build earrings by looping headpins.
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Denali Summit Earrings
Brick stitch earrings with square beads.
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Fluttering Fringe Earrings
Master earring making with these cute dangles.
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Half-Tila Circle Earrings
Absolute intro to beadweaving with needle and thread.
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Juno Bracelet
Learn to use beading wire to make a bracelet with a clasp.
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Looplicity Earrings
Learn brick stitch and draped loops with these fun earrings.
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Maine Earrings
Learn to make earrings with a Maine seaglass charm.
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Marrakesh Necklace
Learn how to crimp beading wire with this easy necklace.
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Notorious Necklace
Learn intermediate level beaded lace with a needle and thread.
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Royal Rivoli Earrings
Learn to cage a crystal rivoli with basic beadweaving.
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Orion's Belt Necklace
Get started with basic beadweaving using a needle and thread.
Schedule Online

Phoenix Feather Earrings
Make these spritely earrings using thread and long magatama beads.
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Repair Workshop
Learn to do basic repairs on your broken jewelry. Bring your broken items in to fix.
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Sea Charmer Necklace
Learn to work with chain and add a clasp and jumprings.
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Silk Knotting Class
Learn to knot with tweezers between beads on silk thread.
Schedule Online

Triangle Waves Bracelet
This bracelet is the best for learning introductory peyote stitch.
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Three Stones of Wonder Earrings
Learn the basics of earring making with a metal charm and semiprecious stones.
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Wildflower Bracelet
Basic stringing project with leather cord.
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Snowman Earrings
Learn to make earrings with this festive project.
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Block Party Earrings
Learn to make bead woven and colorblocked earrings.
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