Classes Caravan Beads Chicago is known for its top quality classes and personalized customer service. Classes are held in our brick and mortar shop at 3339 N Lincoln Avenue.
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Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training is an intensive jump start for your beading skills. If you've always wanted to make a necklace or pair of earrings, this is the workshop to get you started! You will learn all the techniques in the Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings classes. You will learn about different stringing materials, wire gauges, and all sorts of findings to prepare you for your beading adventure. At the end of the workshop, you can proudly display a pair of earrings and a beaded necklace (see photos below)!
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $65.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This is one the hottest bracelets on the market. Come and learn an easy way to make this multi-row bracelet. The loom technique will be used although you do not need to have one. Also learn to incorporate coin beads as button closures with a great wire technique. $35 2 1/2 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Ana will teach you the basic techniques of crochet to make this beautiful pendant. You will start with a Tierracast ring and crochet wire around it. You'll complete the pendant by embellishing the ring with your desired stone.
$30, 1 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This bracelet looks complicated but it's very easy to make. It's a simple spiral stitch technique. The crystals make it sparkly and unique. But watch out...all your friends will want one! $35, 2 hrs., materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
We’ll teach you the basic techniques involved to create earrings with head pins, eye pins and ear wires. You’ll make two pairs of earrings, one with dangle. A few other earring styles will be demonstrated as well.
$30, 1 hr, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This project will be full of different techniques, such as twisting wire, coiling, shaping and making your own clasp, and an introduction to herringbone weave with wire. Use a mixture of small and bigger beads to create a one of a kind cuff. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners and More Fun With Wire
Instructor: Ana $35, 2 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This beautiful bracelet is designed by our own Ana Pizarro! She will teach you how to use right angle weave with two needles and netting stitch to complete the bracelet. Using crystals and seed beads, this simple technique looks more complicated than it is. Beginners welcome. $35, 2 1/2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Hoops never go out of style! Make your own pair by shaping and hammering wire. Add a bead and you've got your own unique pair! Pre-requisite: You must have taken Easy Earrings for Beginners or know how to make earrings with headpins.
$35 1 1/2 hours, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
In this class you will learn a type of weaving called the ladder stitch. This bracelet is very trendy and you can customize your own using different types of stones and cords. Make one for yourself and several for gifts! 1 1/2 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This is a great class to learn the basics of stringing simple necklaces or bracelets. We’ll teach you all about the various tools, bead stringing cords and findings. You’ll learn how to finish your pieces using clasps and crimp beads, wire guardians and crimp covers. You'll also learn about the variety of findings available for different fibers. By the end of class you will have completed a necklace and have all the skills you need to make that perfect accessory!
$35,2 hrs.,Materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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This cuff was featured in the June 2012 edition of the Bead & Button MagazineI as the Wonder Woman Cuff by Ana V Pizarro. She is proud to teach this amazing class. You will learn how to cut and shape a copper sheet into an amazing cuff bracelet. You will learn how to use a metal hole punch, how to file, stamp and hammer metal. then you will weave wire and beads to complete your project. A great way to get started with metals! *Pre-requisite: Any wire class. $35, 2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana V Pizarro
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This class will cover the basics of metalsmithing. You will learn how to cut metal, stamp letters, texture, dome metal, and rivet. We will also cover different ways to oxidize metal to help bring out all the details you have just made on your piece, and also incorporate beads and wire. You will have the artistic freedom to make either a necklace or bracelet. This class is for ages 16 and up. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners
Instructor: Alex $60, 3 hrs., materials included
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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