Wednesday, July 28, 2010

We Still Have Room In Our Classes This Weekend



We still have room in our classes this weekend.


Freeform Wire Cuff
Friday, July 30 from 6:00 to 8:30


Beadgirl Bootcamp
Saturday or Sunday July 31 or Aug. 1, from 10:00 to 1:00


Crystal Spiral Rope Bracelet (photo above)
Saturday July 31 from 3:00 to 5:30


Star of India Bracelet
Sunday August 1 from 2 to 4:30


Sign up online at
www.caravanchicago.com or call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot!


Hope to see you soon!

This Weekend's Free Lesson

This weekend's free lesson is
"Caged Pendant on Leather"

This weekend you'll learn how to cage a pendant with wire. You'll finish it off by attaching it to a leather or cotton cord, and we'll show you how to make the adjustable knot.
Kit: $15.00

Saturday July 31 from 1:30 to 2:30
Sunday August from 1:30 to 2:30


Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for these classes.

*Since we offer you the instruction for free, we require that you purchase the kits for each lesson when you attend each class.

Please do not bring guests or children to class. In fairness to your fellow students we do not allow "observers." All participants must purchase a kit as the lesson is free!

Upcoming Trunk Shows!


PerlAmore & Fancy Beads Trunk Show

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 13, 14, & 15.

Italian craftsman built empires and captured our imaginations with refined design skills and quests for beauty. These commitments through the ages have earned Italy the reputation as the world leader in fashion and jewelry design.

PERLAMORE brings these traditions to the personal expression trend of modular jewelry. The results are nothing short of spectacular!

Find the finest Murano glass bead designs, lined with sterling silver or 18k gold, and unique birthstone crystal-set beads - to work with other popular brand pieces, or to create something entirely new. PERLAMORE offers many exclusive products, to make your creations uniquely and beautifully yours. PERLAMORE also offers popular styles, to provide a complete line for your creation or collection.

Semi-Precious Trunk Show


Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 30, 31 & Aug. 1.

Da Beads is showing off their new arrival of semi precious beads.
Lots of beautiful new sizes, colors, stones and shapes.

This weekend only...take 20% off all of our semi-precious strands including the semi-precious trunk show!

Our New Pearls Are Here At Caravan Beads

Our new shipment of pearls is here!
This weekend only take 15% off all pearl strands.


This weekend we are also receiving our long-awaited
Swarovski Crystals including 3mm bicones!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Visit Caravan Beads at the Great Lakes Bead Bonanza!

Don't miss Caravan Beads Chicago and Briolette Beads and More at the next Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild Bead Bonanza!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
10am - 5pm

The Bead Bonanza will be held at the Southfield Municipal Complex Pavilion in Southfield, MI, 26000 Evergreen Road. It is adjacent to the Southfield City and Police offices. It is convenient to the I-696 expressway and the Lodge Freeway (exit at Evergreen Road).

Seed beads and delicas, semi-precious stones, findings, pearls, and much, much more!

The Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild Bead Bonanza show is the largest of its kind in the Metro Detroit area. Admission is only $4.00 and parking is free! Bring a friend and look for those one of a kind treasures!

Pearls Trunk Show at Caravan Beads Chicago



Charlene was so excited when she unpacked the pearls for the Caravan Beads Chicago trunk show that she had to send out another email with photos.

We have so many wonderful shapes, sizes and colors. If you need pearls for your spring collection, you must come by the store and see what we have. And the prices are great, too!