Wire Wrapping Stones through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/23/2019 from 1:00PM-4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the basics of wire wrapping stones. Students will practice with copper wire to form a plan for a semi-precious stone, then move to sterling wire for the final project. No experience needed.
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/$38 materials fee.
Gyrls Night Out: Embellished Felt Beads
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/26/2019 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use vintage sequins and glass seed beads to embellish felt round beads. The beads can then be used however you want. The sequins and beads can be layered for some very fun effects.
Option dutch treat drinks and snacks in downtown Iowa City after class.
Brick Stitch Corn Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/27/2019 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You can make endless figurative beaded pieces with brick stitch. Learn tricks to be successful. Make a pair of flat, brick stitched earrings in the shape of corn—just in time for sweet corn season.
Brick Stitch Earrings with Fringe
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/03/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using Toho round seed beads and Swarovski crystal bicones, make a pair of classic, yet trendy fringe earrings. This is a great project whether you are new to brick stitch or want to enhance your skills. Tips and tricks for perfect fringe will be highlighted.
Flower Power: Glass Flower Disks
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/10/2019 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Intro to Lampworking or equivalent skills.
Learn to make a disk with layers of colors. Spot heating will allow you to use tools to manipulate the glass into a flower. These beads are great for making pendants, earrings, and can be used as a clasp.
Double Terminated Point Pendant
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/10/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wirework experience.
Take your wirework skills to the next level by using wire to create a woven cage and bail onto a double terminated stone point. An amazonite point will be used with copper wire.
Chenille Stitch Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/15/2019 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
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/$30 materials fee.
Handmade Beaded Card & Envelope
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/17/2019 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use folding techniques to make a handmade card with a matching envelope. Embellish your card with beads. Enjoy gifting this card to someone special.
Note the beaded Big Dipper on the card to the left and the beaded heart on the one to the right.
Feather Bracelet
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/17/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You’ve not worked daisy chain like this before. Use feather beads and crystals to make a flowing bracelet using a traditional daisy chain stitch (right angle weave). Then add a layer of embellishment.
Byzantine Dangle Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 08/19/2019 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using silver colorful aluminum open jump rings, learn byzantine—a fundamental chain maille weave. Make a short length of byzantine, add a charm and an ear wire, and voila, a lovely dangle earring. No experience needed.
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/$30 materials fee.
Gyrls Night Out: Centerline™ Adjustable Scallop Cuff
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/23/2019 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a new product out on the bead market—an adjustable cuff bracelet. Learn to weave Miyuki Delic 11/0 beads into the cuff. This is a beautiful, fun and fast weaving project. No experience needed. Option dutch treat drinks and snacks in downtown Iowa City after class.
Picture with beads in the cuff coming soon!
CRAW Starburst Pendant
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/24/2019 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Cubed Right-Angle Weave.
Use Cubed Right Angle Weave (CRAW) and Toho seed beads to create a curved armature as the base of the pendant. Then embellish with layers of Swarovski crystals. This project can easily be made bigger for a larger pendant and done twice to create a pair of earrings.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/31/2019 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to use jewelry making tools to make a wrapped loop. This skill allows you to make dangles for earrings or pendants that are beautiful and secure. A second skill taught is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to a closed loop such as a chain. You will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
NOTE: This class serves as a prerequisite for many wirework classes.
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/31/2019 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class places a focus on professional stringing and design techniques. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic glass beads and sterling silver. Two different stringing strategies will be taught: nylon finished with bead tips and flexible wire finished with crimp beads. Both bracelets will be secure and beautiful.
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.
Hemp Knotted Bracelet
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/20/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use softened hemp and a basic macramé knot to make a smart bracelet. Embellish with large-hole beads as you knot. Learn to make a lovely loop to go over a unique button closure.