Friday, May 15, 2009

I am so sorry that I could not post this before. Please join our e-mail list in order to see what is the next event or free workshop. The best way to attend to these classes is by calling in advance, but this time you are more than welcome to show up.

I will see you there tomorrow Sat. and Sun.


Our class schedule is now complete and online or in the store.

We have also just restocked our Swarovski crystal and

chain sections.



This weekend's free class is
called the "Carousel Earrings"


In this workshop you will learn the wire wrap technique to

create this gorgeous pair of earrings.
Kit fee: $13.00
Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17 from 11:00 to 12:00
or 3:30 to 4:30


Ana

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Happy Mother's day!

Make mom some jewelry this weekend at
Caravan Beads!


We will be offering 4, yes, 4 free classes this weekend just

in time for Mother's Day! Make something pretty for mom

or make something together. Either way, mom will love

something handmade by you.

I also just returned from a show and brought back some

goodies for the store. We now have a bunch of new beads

in garnet, moonstone, carnelian, iolite, blue goldstone,


sunstone and more. Get them while they last!
My Queen's Bracelet

Learn how to use crimping pliers, and make aspectacular bracelet for your mom.
Kit fee: $17.00Sat & Sun May 9 &1011:00 - 12:00



Spring Fling Earrings

This wonderful pair of earrings are wire wrapped.Join us and have fun creating a great gift for your mom.
Kit fee $10.00Sat & Sun May 9 & 1012:30 to 1:30




Berry Delightful Necklace

Use crimp beads and cable to create a
floating double strand necklace. Mom will love it!

Kit fee $22.00Sat & Sun May 9 & 102:00 to 3:00
There are three colors to choose from



Button Bracelet

Make a beautiful unique bracelet using our
Czech glass buttons. A real attention grabber! Kit fee $15.00Sat & Sun May 9 & 103:30 to 4:30

Friday, May 1, 2009

A fun project for you this weekend...


The free class this weekend is:

THE SUMMER DREAM NECKLACE



Make something fun for mom this weekend!

You'll learn several wire techniques to create

this light and airy necklace.


Kit fee: $24.00

Saturday May 2 from 11:00 to 12:00

Sunday May 3 from 1:30 to 2:30



We are also preparing an special for Mother's Day.

Be prepared and start the gifts soon. We will gladly help you

to put together a project for your lovely mom.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Free Workshop


This weekend's free class is a wrapped stick pendant


Learn this easy wire wrapping technique in only an hour!
You can dress it up or down depending on the beads you choose.
When it's finished, you can hand it on a leather cord.
Kit fee: $15.00
Sat. & Sun. April 26 & 27

From 11:00 to 12:00
Our Crystal Trunk Show is going to be really good.
I will see you there this Saturday April 25.
Ana

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thank You Mr. David King.!

Hello fellow beader's. We where recently written about in a small article on April 2nd 2009, in the website of Mr. David King; a freelance journalist who has written for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, Chicago magazine, and TimeOut Chicago magazine.
The Staff at Caravan beads would like to thank Mr. King for his kind words, and for feautring us in his site. We where all delighted with how well it was put together that we want to share it with you all. Hope you all enjoy it, as much as we did.
Fellow beader,
~Alex Agudo~
http://www.lifeinchicago.net/

Friday, April 17, 2009

Join our next workshop...

FREE WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND

BERRY DELIGHTFUL NECKLACE


Use some crimp beads to create a nice floating look of a two strand necklace.
It will be so much fun.


Instructor: Ana
Kit fee: $22.00
Sat & Sun April 18 and 19
11:00 -12:00

There are three colors to choose from

In order to take the class you need to get
the kit in the store before the class.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Good News

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL TRUNK SHOW


One day only, Saturday April 25 from 11 am to 6 pm


Strands of beautiful Swarovski crystals at amazing prices!3,4 and 6 mm bicones in regular colors for just $5.00 per strand. Special coatings and effects for $6.00 per strand8mm bicones in regular colors for $6.00 per strand. Special coatings and effects for $7.00 per strandCubes for $7.00 per strandBe sure to shop early for the best selection! As with most shows, we cannot offer any further discounts on the crystals.


We will be closed on Sunday April 12 due to Easter Day.

This Saturday's free workshop is our lovely Right Angle Weave Crystal Bracelet

Kit fee $28.00
Saturday April 11
11:00-12:00
In order to take the class you need to buy the kit before the class.