New Class! 12-Strand Kumihimo Sampler Necklace
$126.00 – $144.00Date and Time: 10/08/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Any kumihimo experience.
This necklace is an introduction to 12-strand braiding. It is made of 5 different patterns, 2 of them involve the same braid made both clockwise and counterclockwise. One is a rectangular braid. The class will include how to transition from one braid to the next.
Tools needed to bring or purchase include a kumihimo disk or marudai and 12 70 gram weighted tamas or thread lockers. If you already have these tools, please choose the corresponding drop down choice.
Call 319-338-1566 to sign up for all three of Laurel’s classes for $315, or $333 if you need tools provided.
Cosmic Horn Earrings–This class is full.
Date and Time: 10/09/2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 1
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Peyote stitch skills. Call for a private tutorial.
This class combines peyote-based geometric forms to create a pair of 3-dimensional earrings. You will learn to make two components as well as how to connect them.
Registration is $126 and includes all materials and instruction.
Wire Wrapped Rings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 10/14/2022 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use wire to capture beads by wrapping them strategically. Learn to fit your ring to size. Participants will make up to 3 rings. Great for gifts!
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
I Am Woman Pendant with Stone Beads
$88.00Date and Time: 10/15/2022 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic cubed right angle weave skills. Call for a private tutorial.
Use your cubed right angle (CRAW) weave skills to create a woman symbol pendant. You will bead with 3mm amazonite faceted beads. This pattern is easily transferable to any size glass beads.
Make a Mala with Optional Guided Meditation
$52.00Date and Time: 10/15/2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Make your own prayer bracelet, called a Mala, using elastic, beads, and a tassel. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited when praying or meditating. Many religious practices use a form of mala. This mala will be in the Buddhist/Hindu tradition of 27 beads. For those who choose to participate, a guided meditation using your newly constructed mala will take place at the end of class.
New Class! Ruffles Galore Earrings 2.0
$88.00Date and Time: 10/22/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Participants will use brick stitch round a sterling silver tube hoop with hinged clasp to create these exquisite earrings. The flatness of the Delica beads helps create contrast to the round beads that make the ruffles.
New Class! SuperDuo Flower Ornament
$88.00Date and Time: 10/29/2022 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Jim Emigh
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
This is a 2 Part class with the second session on Sunday, November 6, from noon to 4pm.
Part 1 of this class will focus on creating 14 flower components for this great holiday ornament. Participants will use SuperDuo and Toho round seed beads. Some components may need to be made in between Parts 1 & 2 of this class—yes, there is homework. Part 2 of this class will place a focus on connecting components around the ornament.
New Class! Pronoun Earrings
Date and Time: 10/29/2022 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Choose your pronouns and place them on a pair of cupped copper earrings. Participants will learn to stamp and dap copper disks into earrings of their design. Some may choose to keep their copper bright or oxidize it for a different look. Beads will be added to the center and/or the bottom. This is an active and loud class. This is a great intro metal working class.
Spiral Twist Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 10/30/2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
Learn techniques to use wire to create a macrame spiral knot. You will make a pair of drop earrings using a Swarovski crystal and the spiral knot. These earrings are elegant in their simplicity. They look close to a DNA strand.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 11/04/2022 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This is a great introduction to wirework. Two skills are learned and practiced—making a closed wrapped loop and making this loop into another closed loop. This set of skills allows you go make secure earrings, pendants, and chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
Note: This class serves as a pre-requisite for many of our classes. It is a handy skill.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$35 materials fee.
Large Beaded Bead
$72.00Date and Time: 11/05/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Cubed Right Angle Weave Skills--call for a private tutorial.
Use your CRAW skills to make a large hole beaded bead. Then transition to even count peyote stitch to make fluted ends on your beaded bead. Embellish your creation with two kinds of beads.
New Class! Wire Herringbone with Stone
$68.00Date and Time: 11/07/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to wrap around a center bead using a herringbone technique. Wrap both side of the stone to make a fast and lovely pair of earrings.
Picture coming soon!
Embellished Crystal Beaded Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 11/12/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Tubular peyote stitch.
Bezel a Swarovski Rivoli with Toho seed beads. Learn new and innovative embellishment techniques using Swarovski pearls. Even the back of these earrings looks great.
Wire Wrapping Stones 2.0
$72.00Date and Time: 11/13/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Pre-requisite: ability to make a wrapped loop. See Jazzy Linked Bracelet on July 3, OR wire wrapping stone on July 6.
This is a “next steps” class in wire wrapping stones. Use wire to capture a stone using different shapes of wire. Participants will learn to coil and weave wires together for layers of embellishment.
Double Wrapped Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 11/15/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Wrapped bracelets are all the rage and can cost up to $225. Learn to make these fashion icon pieces yourself out of leather, stone beads, and Fireline. Vegan option available. These pieces are fun to make and are great for gifting.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
Gyrls Night Out: Make Paper Beads
$60.00Date and Time: 11/18/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use magazines, wrapping paper, folding paper music sheets, and any other type of paper to make lovely paper beads. Learn how to make various shapes, add some structure, and how to dry them for later use. This is a kid friendly class and is really fun.
New Class! CRAW Horseshow with Pearl Dangles
$72.00Date and Time: 11/19/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Cubed Right Angle Weave skills--call for a private tutorial.
Using varied sizes of Toho seed beads, make a horseshoe shape. Insert dangles in the negative space and another on the bottom, and you have created an unusual lightweight earring with high impact.
Picture coming soon!
Customer Choice
Date and Time: 11/26/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity:
Instructor: Karen Kubby, Alyssa Jakowchuk, Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites:
Pick your staff person, pick your time, and pick the skill you want to learn or refresh. Brainstorm with our expert staff on how to begin or finish a project. Get some one-on-one time for anything we know how to do. Sessions are $35 each, are 45 minutes long, and begin on the hour. Materials extra or bring your own.
You’ll need to call or come in to register for a time slot or slots. 319 338-1566.
Class Cancellation Policy
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 refund.
Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet
$98.00 – $116.00Date and Time: 10/07/2022 from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Learn beaded kumihimo or expand your finishing skills beyond glue-in endcaps. Learn how to finish your Kongoh Gumi (round braid) bracelet with cones, a wire wrapped loop, and a lobster clasp. Tools needed to bring or purchase include a kumihimo foam disk and 8 weighted thread lockers or a marudai and 8 70 gram tamas.
This class serves as a prerequisite for the Saturday’s class. If you take both Friday and Saturday classes and don’t have tools, you just need to purchase one set of tools.
Call 319 338-1566 if you want to sign up for all three of Laurel’s classes for $315, or $333 if you need tools provided.