Workshops
Workshops
We are committed to educating, inspiring, and supporting new and evolving artists. Our Guest Artist will often offer a variety of special workshops and classes which encourage learning and exploration, as well as demonstrate their unique style of beadwork.
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Riverrun Bracelet
Materials kit included
Details and registration here.
Based on the medieval 3 Hare symbol, this unique bead embroidered necklace is created with semi-precious stones and a true one of a kind experience.
This will likely be in-person and virtual, but we will announce that just as soon as we get all the materials together.
Mark your calendars!
Betsy Youngquist 2-Day workshop!
September 6th & 7th, 10-5pm, lunch break.
In-Person class only
Details coming soon!
(roughly $550-$650, this may change as we are working out material needs now.)
Laura Cole
As Laura is part of the Maine Bead Society Bead Retreat, there will only be a few extra spaces for Museum guest to join in on these two workshops.
October 4th
A brand new design made specifically in an Art Deco theme to go along with our Art Deco Gala later this month (October). Keep checking back for more information!
October 5th 
South Beach Bracelet
Details coming soon!
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Beading at the Museum of Beadwork with Betsy Youngquist and Nancy Josephson
October 21st-28th, 2023
Join internationally recognized teachers/artists Betsy Youngquist and Nancy Josephson for an exciting week turning unadorned substrates into magical, evocative works of art. We'll teach you every technique we know to create your own piece of art using various glues, adhesives, bits and pieces and, of course, BEADS! In this no sew workshop you'll leave having learned (and mastered) our very particular ways of adhering beads to any surface you can think of. The artwork you create during the week will be the training wheels for what's next as you take what you've learned back out into the big wide world.
Kumihimo with Rebecca Combs
April 6th, 2024 10am
Oasis Bracelet
All levels & Beginner friendly
6 hour class
April 7th, 2024 10am
Water Dancer Necklace and Earrings
All level / Adventurous Beginner
4 hour class
April 7th, 2024 3:30pm
Kumihimo Math
(lecture/workshop, learn to create your own Kumihimo patterns)
Intermediate / Advanced
2 hour lecture
June 29th & 30th, 2024
July 13th &14th, 2024
Mask workshop with Melissa Shippee (2-day class)
Join renowned artist Melissa Shippee for a 2-day workshop of technique and design to create your own Beaded Mask! You will learn the ins and outs of constructing masks and bringing your imagined concept to life. Materials are not included, as you will be creating your design individually (with help) before the class.
Details and tickets here.
August 3rd & 4th, 2024
Laura McCabe Class
Includes class and material kit
In this two-day workshop, learn how to make this captivating little creature using multiple bead stitches combined in innovative ways to create an intricate and surreal beaded sculpture. The doll’s eyes and cast aluminum duck foot lend life and whimsy to this comical creature!
Bead Embroidery with Holly Bean
September 28th, 10am
Bead Embroidery Gator Bracelet with Holly Bean
In-Person, 6 hour class.
Includes class and material kit.
September 29th, 10am
Tatsu Japanese Dragon Necklace
In-Person, 6 hour class.
Includes class and material kit.