Chenille Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/04/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn one of the newest stitches to hit the bead world. Developed by a French designer, this stitch is reminiscent of herringbone and netting, yet has a flavor all its own. No previous experience is 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.
Wire Wrapped Ring 2.0
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/09/2018 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This is the second in a series of wire wrapped rings classes. Use wire to capture beads by wrapping them strategically. Learn to fit your ring to size. You will make 2 rings in this class.
Fundamentals of Hollow Glass
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/10/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to manipulate borosilicate glass tubing. Participants will learn to stretch, blow, and embellish tube glass.
*Note this bargain: also register for the Next Steps in Hollow Glass: Triangle Tube and get both classes for double rewards points.
Soldering Sampler
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/10/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
This workshop involves beginner and intermediate soldering. Learn and hone a variety of soldering skills—connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more. Leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills.
This class serves as a pre-requisite for many metal working classes, including the chain making class on June 24 . Take both classes for double rewards points.
Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/15/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Making glass beads is great fun and an opportunity to play with fire in a controlled and supportive environment. This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting Italian Effetre glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed.
*NOTE:Participants must be at least 15 years old.*
Pride Fest Make and Take: Rainbow Chain Maille Bracelet
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/16/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Drop in to make this Pride Fest bracelet. Using a simple form of chain maille, hook rings together to form a bracelet. You will use anodized aluminum rings and a plated clasp. Learn to use jewelry making tools. This is a fast and fun technique and a great way to show your pride. No experience necessary. No pre-registration necessary. No appointment necessary.
$15/person
Artifactory’s Life Drawing Drop-in Session
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/17/2018 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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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. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
$10/person, bring exact change if you can.
Russian Leaves through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/19/2018 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. Dutch treat snacks and drinks downtown for those who want to participate.
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.
Metal Chain Making and “S” Hook
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/24/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Soldering skills--see Soldering Sampler on June 10.
Learn to form, cut, and close your own jump rings that are consistent in size and shape. Then use your soldering skills to make them into a chain. You will also learn to make an “S” hook clasp for your chain.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass Work: Tubular Triangle
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/24/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on June 10 or equivalent skills.
Now that you know how to manipulate a hollow tube into a sphere, here is your next step. Learn to gently manipulate hollow boro glass into a triangle. Add it to your percussion instrument collection or call everyone in for dinner.
Double Braided Copper Wire Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/29/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 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.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: CRAW Square Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/29/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use or gain cubed right angle weave (CRAW) skills to make a square made up of 4 cubes using 6/0 Toho round beads. Then use this square as a bead and add spacers and a larger piece of Czech pressed glass to make a lovely pair of earrings. Dutch treat snacks and drinks downtown for those who want to participate.
New Class! 2-hole Cabochon Beaded Bracelet
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/30/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
These new 2-hole cabochon beads are perfect for bracelet making, as they sit so flat on your wrist. Learn a netting stitch with Toho round beads, Superduos, and the 2-hole cabochons.
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.
New Class! Wire Woven Bracelet
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/02/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: wirework experience--see Wire Heart Pendant on May 26.
Learn to weave wire around multiple larger base wire to create a wide cuff. Tips and tricks for controlling long lengths of wire will be shared. Make your cuff to size.