Dragonfly Pendant
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/21/2018 from 10:00 AM - noon
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Wrapped loop—Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on July 14.
Use wire, Czech feather beads, and Swarovski crystals to create your own dragonfly. Use it as a pendant, make another for earrings, or hang it in a sunny window.
*Sign up for Make 3 Pairs of Earrings and Dragonfly Pendant for double rewards points.*
Next Steps in Boro Glass Work: Wings-n-Things
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/22/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on July 15.
Take your nexts steps in manipulating boro glass. Learn to shape, sculpt, and carve glass to make wings and things.
Note this bargain: Register for both classes for double rewards points.
Russian Leaves through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/26/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites:
Use your peyote skills to learn diagonal peyote with Delica seed beads. Embellish your leaves with Toho round seed beads. These leaves are wonderful as a pendant, earrings, or a branch full of them cascading down a lariat. Modifications to make them thinner, wider, and longer will be discussed. Dutch treat snacks and drinks downtown for those who want to participate.
Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
End of Day Lampwork Headpins
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/27/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any lampworking or scientific glass blowing experience.
Take glass scraps from your lampworking session and turn them into a glass headpin. Techniques for adding glass, ensuring the top of the headpin is well rounded, and pulling the glass will be emphasized.
Triple Treat Herringbone Bracelet
$70.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/28/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Making this herringbone bracelet teaches you how to move from a larger base to three individual strips of beading using Toho 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads. Connect these three strips back into a larger base on the other end. This bracelet can be worn as a flat three stranded bracelet or twisted for a different look.
Pretty Posts Beaded Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/04/2018 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to embroider with beads using running stitch. Participants will then make a set of post earrings using ultra suede and silver plated flat backed posts.
Double Braided Copper Wire Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/07/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Take yards of copper wire and learn a fast and fun braiding technique. Make two braids and insert them into cones and add a clasp. A fast and furious class.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
Gyrls Night Out: Where the Rubber Meets the Ear
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/10/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Use Toho seed beads in a combination of brick stitch, right angle weave, and cubed right angle weave (CRAW) with a rubber ring to make a fun pair of light earrings. In this project, the high contrast thread and the ring are part of the design. Optional dutch treat snacks and cocktails downtown after class.
Carrier Bead Earrings
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/11/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat peyote stitch skills
Use peyote stitch to cover the new 2-hole carrier beads with a simple pattern with Delica beads. Embellish them with Swarovski crystals using basic wirework skills for a dynamic pair of earrings.
Summer Bead Camp: Mug Rug & Beaded Bookmark
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/16/2018 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a Mug Rug coaster using cylinder beads and a big eye needle. Then learn to use flex wire and crimp beads to make a bookmark.
Each day there is a morning and afternoon session. Each session has two projects and is $60/session. For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $52/session. There are two seats per session available at a self-determined sliding scale (minimum $8). These discounts cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get these discounts.
Summer Bead Camp: Bead Buddy Emojis & Safety Pin Jewelry
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/16/2018 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Learn to weave beads with waxed linen into an emojis. Then stack beads on safety pins to make jewelry. Both can be attached to a backpack.
Each day there is a morning and afternoon session. Each session has two projects and is $60/session. For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $52/session. There are two seats per session available at a self-determined sliding scale (minimum $8). These discounts cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get these discounts.
Summer Bead Camp: Mug Rug & Beaded Bookmark
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/17/2018 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a Mug Rug coaster using cylinder beads and a big eye needle. Then learn to use flex wire and crimp beads to make a bookmark.
Each day there is a morning and afternoon session. Each session has two projects and is $60/session. For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $52/session. There are two seats per session available at a self-determined sliding scale (minimum $8). These discounts cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get these discounts.
Wire Wrapping Stones
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/18/2018 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the basics of wrapping stones with wire. Students will practice with copper wire to form a plan for a particular semi-precious stone, then move to sterling wire for the final project.
Pearl Knotting
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/18/2018 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with fresh water pearls and a sterling silver clasp.
Artifactory’s Life Drawing Drop-in Session
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/19/2018 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Capacity: 30
Instructor:
Prerequisites:
Drawing the figure is captivating and challenging. The figure may later inhabit our landscapes and scenes. Bring your drawing and sketching supplies for this monthly session of life drawing with a live model sponsored by Artifactory. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
$10/person
Wire Wrapped Spider through Kirkwood Community College–Family Friendly Class
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/20/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Prepare yourself early for Halloween by making a scary, yet fun spider using Czech pressed glass beads and wire. This class is appropriate for all ages. Those under 8 years of age should be accompanied by adult supervision. Price is for up to 3 people per family. No previous experience necessary.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
Peyote Stitch Bracelet with Peanut Beads
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/25/2018 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the peyote stitch, a fundamental off loom weaving technique used in many projects in contemporary beading magazines and books. Participants will create a bracelet with peanut beads, which is like making something two layers thick with only one layer of actual beading. The bracelet is a substantial piece of jewelry that looks great on your wrist. Learn how to finish an edge and add a clasp.
Catch of the Day–Twined Fish Pendant
$128.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/26/2018 from noon to 4PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using multiple strands of super thin wire, twine around armatures to create your “catch of the day”, a fish pendant. This twining technique can be adapted to many shapes. Learn to add wire and to color grade the wire for an ombre effect.
Russian Leaves through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/31/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use your peyote skills to learn diagonal peyote with Delica seed beads. Embellish your leaves with Toho round seed beads. These leaves are wonderful as a pendant, earrings, or a branch full of them cascading down a lariat. Modifications to make them thinner, wider, and longer will be discussed.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
Class fees are due at time of registration. Cancellations must be made at least 5 days in advance of class in order to receive store credit. There are no cash refunds for cancellations issued by the student.
If Beadology Iowa cancels a class, the student can choose to transfer registration to another class, receive store credit, or receive a cash refund.
With a completed class, participants will receive a single-use card good for double rewards points on an entire purchase within 10 days of the class.
Gyrls Night Out: Snake Weave Bracelet
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/20/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zannetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use three base wires and one weaving wire to create the snake weave pattern. Embellish with Swarovski crystals into the pattern. They will finish off the ends will loops and make their own S hook clasp.