Workshops
Join me for either in-person or virtual instruction and practice making unique beadwork designs. Each workshop is hosted by a different venue or organizer. In a workshop, you’ll learn the techniques necessary to complete the project, and will practice your new skills by stitching several parts of the project. You’ll be able to finish up after the workshop on your own time, by accessing online video demonstrations which show every step.
Kits are offered for most workshop projects in multiple colorways.
Browse the schedule below and follow the links or contact information to sign up for a workshop.
Organizers: Please download my 2025 catalog HERE
My next catalog for 2026-2027 will be released in January 2026
Upcoming Workshops
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Club Bead
February 6-10, 2025
In person workshop
Club Med, Ixtapa, MX
Project Coming Soon!
To learn more, visit https://www.sfjag.org/club-bead-2025/ -
Plumeria Lariat
April 26, 2025
In-Person Workshop
Bead Chroma, East Providence RI
Visit https://www.beadchroma.com/classes for more info or to sign up! -
Bead Weaving Basics
May 10, 2025
Club Med Ixtapa, MX
Email Melissa for details -
Arboreal Bauble
May 30, 2025
In-Person/Zoom Hybrid Workshop"
Bead Soup, Savage MD
To learn more, visit https://www.bead-soup.com/upcoming-classes/aborealbaublemelissashippee2025 -
Rhapsody Necklace
May 31, 2025
In-Person/Zoom Hybrid Workshop
Bead Soup, Savage MD
To learn more, visit https://www.bead-soup.com/upcoming-classes/rhapsodynecklacemelissashippee2025 -
Plumage Necklace
June 1, 2025
In-Person/Zoom Hybrid Workshop
Bead Soup, Savage MD
To learn more, visit https://www.bead-soup.com/upcoming-classes/plumagenecklacemelissashippee2025 -
Faerie Wristlet
June 14, 2025
In-Person Workshop
Bead Chroma, East Providence RI
To learn more, visit https://www.beadchroma.com/classes -
Enchanted Lightbloom Pendant
June 28, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by SocialBeadia
To learn more, visit https://www.socialbeadia.com/melissa-shippee -
Straight Line Curves Bracelet
July 18, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Creative Castle
To learn more, visit https://creativecastle.com/Creatives/Grakowsky/MGS_Straight%20Line%20Curves%20Bracelet.htm -
Orlando Bead Retreat
Four New Projects
July 30-August 3, 2025
Lake Mary, FL
For more info, https://www.beadsocietyofcentralflorida.com/2024-orlando-bead-retreat/ -
Faerie Wristlet
August 17, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by The Bead Network
To learn more, visit The Bead Network Facebook Page -
Portugal Bead Retreat
August 28-31, 2025
Projects Coming Soon!
In Person/Zoom Hybrid Workshops
Porches, Portugal
To learn more, contact Kathy at help@bead-soup.com -
Adrift Necklace
September 20, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Creative Castle
To learn more, visit https://creativecastle.com/Creatives/Grakowsky/MGS_Adrift.htm -
Owl Be Beading
September 27-28, 2025
Inner Light Mandala & Straight Line Curves Bracelet
Hybrid Workshops at Owl Be Beading
Lancaster, PA
Info will be up soon at https://owlbebeading.square.site/shop/classes/42 -
Faerie Wristlet
October 4, 2025 12pm-4pm EST
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Creative Castle
For more information or to sign up, visit https://www.creativecastle.com/ -
Les Fleurs Anciennes
October 9-12, 2025
San Francisco Beader’s Dream Retreat
To learn more or sign up, visit https://www.beadersdreamretreat.com -
In Bloom Necklace
November 1, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Lisa Vale
To learn more or sign up, email Lisa Vale -
Inner Light Mandala
November 7, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Lisa Vale
To learn more or sign up, email Lisa Vale -
Enchanted Lightbloom Pendant
December 6, 2025
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Lisa Vale
To learn more or sign up, email Lisa Vale -
Arboreal Bauble
December 13, 2025 12pm-4pm EST
Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Creative Castle
For more information, visit www.creativecastle.com -
Bead Cruise 2026
February 21-March 1, 2026
Bead Cruise to the Caribbean
Hosted by Beki Haley/Beaders Dream Retreat/Bead Cruise
To learn more or sign up, visit https://www.beadcruise.com -
Central California Bead Society
September 25-27, 2026
In Person Workshops, TBD
For more information, visit https://centralcabeadsociety.org/ -
Blue Cruise Retreat
September 1-12, 2027
Bead Cruise to England, Portugal, Spain
Hosted by Olympia Retreats
To learn more, visit https://www.olympiaretreats.com/blue-cruise-retreat