Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Don't miss our Black Friday Specials
We will be opening at 10 am this Friday to start our sale.
10 am to 11 am......take 25% off your purchase
11 am to 12 pm......take 20% off your purchase
12 pm to 1 pm.......take 15% off your purchase
1 pm to 7 pm.........take 10% off your purchase

All day.....buy 2 czech hanks get 1 more for FREE!
The earlier you shop, the better your savings!
*Discounts cannot be combined with sale items or coupons.Consignment items
and classes do not receive discounts.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our artist's Holiday Faire last Saturday. It was great to see all the wonderful pieces that our staff created. We all had alot of fun, too!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The Caravan Beads crew

We're getting in the Holiday spirit with this weekend's
free class. Make a pair of cute snowmen earrings.

snowmen earrings

These guys are fancy...we used Swarovski crystals for their bodies.
Make a couple pair, they're great gifts, too!

Kit fee approximately: $8.00
Saturday November 28 from 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Don't miss our Bead Therapy night this Wednesday
from 6 to 8 pm. We will be offering a free workshop as well to give you a head start on your Holiday gifts. This is our last week for the Lakeview Pantry Food Drive. If you can, please bring in a non-perishable food item for our bin!
And don't forget....this Saturday is the Holiday Gift Faire sponsored by the artists of Caravan Beads and Briolette Beads. We will be open until 8 pm and refreshments will be served from 6 to 8 pm.

We are offering our free workshop tomorrow during Bead Therapy night and on Saturday and Sunday.

We will be making our always popular

"Crystal Drop Earrings."

crystal wrapped earrings

These earrings are always a hit and very fun to make. Learn several

wire working techniques to complete the project. A great gift, too!
Kit fee approximately: $18.00
Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30 to 7:30
Saturday November 21 from 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 22 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.

Friday, November 13, 2009

We are getting new items everyday to get ready for the Holidays. We are restocked on findings, tools, wire, more semi-precious, and will be receiving lots of Chinese crystal in a variety of colors and shapes early next week. Remember to SHOP LOCAL this holiday season. Small businesses like us count on you to survive and we really appreciate your support. We'll do our best to have what you need to make this holiday season a happy and affordable one!

This weekend's free class is our
"Multi-Techniques Necklace."

Learn or practice multiple techniques when you make this beautiful necklace.
We've combined labradorite, garnet and sterling silver wire and chain using several
wire working techniques. Also makes a nice gift for the holidays!

Kit fee: $25.00
Saturday November 14: 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 15: from 3:00 to 4:00
Please call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot.

Friday, November 6, 2009

This weekend's free class is our

"Harvest Bracelet."

This fun salute to Fall combines Czech glass and Japanese seed beadswith a copper clasp.

Learn to string multiple strands on one clasp and howto use focal beads on bracelets for a balanced design.

Kit fee: $15.00

Saturday November 7: 2:00 to 3:00

Sunday November 8: from 4:00 to 5:00
Call to reserve your spot
773 248-9555

Monday, November 2, 2009

Join our Bead Theraphy Night

Wednesday Nov. 4

From 6:00 to 8:00


We are having a Free Bead Weaving Lesson

"Pearl and Crystal Woven Bracelet"





Learn how to make right angle weave and embellish the pearls with the cross weave by using Swarovsky crystals and seed beads. Beginners welcome. This could be a good holiday gift.
Kit fee $25.0
Please bring your glasses as we will be working with small beads.

This is a great way to get familiar with beadweaving techniques.

Call to reserve your spot 773 248-9555

or e-mail us caravanchicago@gmail.com