I was thinking of getting into beadwork since I have some friends who do it.
Cool, it is the art or craft of string beads with a sewing needle or beading needle.
Does it have a long history?
I'm not sure but beads come in many different shapes and sizes as well as from different materials.
What kings of crafts can I make with beadwork?
You can make jewelry as well as other articles of personal adornment. Also wall hangings and sculptures.
I would not have thought of wall hangings or sculpture. That sounds complicated.
You can use looms and crochet to help make bead artwork. There is also stringing and knitting methods.