NEW CLASS!! Netted Helix Necklace
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/01/2017 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Learn to use Toho seed beads and Toho bugle beads to make this elegant helix necklace. Based on knowledge of other beading stitches, participants will choose how to finish the necklace by stringing beads, using Ndebele (herringbone), or cubed right angle weave (CRAW).
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/08/2017 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Who doesn’t need a new pair of earrings?Learn to make earrings for yourself or as gifts. Two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings. The first skill is making a closed wrapped loop that allows you to make earrings and pendants. The second skill is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
Solid instruction on the use of jewelry tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings. You will receive encouragement in discovering simple yet elegant earring designs.
Note this Bargain: Also sign up for Make 2 Bracelets and receive double rewards points.
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/08/2017 from 10:00 AM - noon
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Bracelets are big this season. Wearing multiple bracelets at once is even better. This class places a focus on professional stringing and design techniques. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers. Each will use different stringing materials. One bracelet will be made strung on nylon and the second bracelet will be strung on flexible wire. You will learn how to use crimp beads to finish the second bracelet. Both bracelets will be secure and beautiful.
Note this Bargain: Also sign up for Make 3 Pairs of Earrings and receive double rewards points.
Fundamentals of Hollow Glass
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/09/2017 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 Implosion Pendant July 16 and get both classes for double rewards points.
Chevron Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/10/2017 from 6:00pm to 9:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads to learn ladder stitch and chevron stitch to make a quick and simple bracelet that has high impact. You will use one color of larger beads for the base and then embellish it with slightly smaller beads in three colors. The “V” shape is stunning. 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 through Kirkwood/$28 materials fee at class time.
New Class! Metals Smorgasbord
$128.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/15/2017 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Holland Houdek
Prerequisites: Soldering skills
Holland Houdek, our metals instructor, is leaving to head up a metals department at a university in another state. This will be her last class and will be a full day of soldering, sawing, filing, drilling, bezeling, and etching. Come for a full day of metalworking review.
Artifactory’s Life Drawing Drop-In
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/16/2017 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.
No pre-registration necessary. $8 at the door.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/16/2017 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on July 9.
Learn to manipulate and embellish hollow glass to make a floral implosion pendant.
*Note: Take both Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on July 9 and Implosion Pendant for double rewards.
Cupped Copper Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/21/2017 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed. Ability to make a wrapped loop helpful, not necessary.
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 or bottom. This is an active, fun, and loud 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.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Finish Line
$38.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/28/2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 10
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites:
Get assistance with your unfinished projects. Bring those almost done items and challenge Karen to remember details to get you back on track. Get to your finish line with support and encouragement. Optional dutch treat food and drink for those wanting to participate after class.
New Class! Twin Tracks Bracelet
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/29/2017 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
This wide and undulating bracelet is made with CzechMates lentil beads, Czech fire polish beads, and Toho round seed beads. You can repeat this pattern using Superduos or Bricks for a completely different look. The pattern comes from Anna Elizabeth Draeger‘s book Jewelry Designs with Czechmates Beads and is taught with permission from the publisher. This book is available at the store.
New Class! Flamework Headpins with National Guest Instructor Patty Lakinsmith
$138.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/06/2017 from 9AM to 5PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Patty Lakinsmith
Prerequisites: Make Glass Beads or Advanced Beginner Experience
Are you ready to take our headpins to the next level? Or maybe you haven’t tried them and you need a few tips to get started. This in-depth full day workshop will have you making beautiful, well-matched intricate headpin elements perfect for earrings or focal pendants. You will start with simple designs and end with more advanced styles. Participants will learn heat control, how glass moves, and how to make two identically sized headpins sequentially, all while learning over half a dozen designs.
Summer Bead Camp–Make a Bracelet and Recycled Blooms
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/08/2017 from 9:00AM to noon
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William-Hinton
Prerequisites: none
Bead Camp is for kids 8 years old and up. This morning session includes two projects. The first project is making a bracelet using Czech pressed glass on flexible wire. No needle, easy to finish, and strong. The second project uses soda, tea, and other aluminum beverage containers to make flowers.
For those wanting more than one session of Bead Camp, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call to get this discount. Each session of Bead Camp needs a minimum of 4 participants.
Summer Bead Camp: Bead Buddies and Painting with Beads
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/08/2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William-Hinton
Prerequisites: None
Bead Camp is for kids 8 years old and up. This afternoon session includes two projects. The first project is making “bead buddies” animal keychains made with beads and thread. The second project is “painting with beads”. Each person will have a wooden star. Using white glue, beads will be added to “paint” the star. There is a hole at the top so this piece can be a pendant.
For those wanting more than one session of Bead Camp, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call to get this discount. Each session of Bead Camp needs a minimum of 4 participants.
Summer Bead Camp: Make a Bracelet and Recycled Blooms
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/09/2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William-Hinton
Prerequisites: None
Bead Camp is for kids 8 years old and up. This afternoon session includes two projects. The first project is making a bracelet using Czech pressed glass on flexible wire. No needle, easy to finish, and strong. The second project uses soda, tea, and other aluminum beverage containers to make flowers.
For those wanting more than one session of Bead Camp, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call to get this discount. Each session of Bead Camp needs a minimum of 4 participants.
Summer Bead Camp: Bead Buddies and Painting with Beads
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/09/2017 from 9:00AM to noon
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William-Hinton
Prerequisites: None
Bead Camp is for kids 8 years old and up. This morning session includes two projects. The first project is making “bead buddies” animal key chains made with beads and thread. The second project is “painting with beads”. Each person will have a wooden star. Using white glue, beads will be added to “paint” the star. There is a hole at the top so this piece can be a pendant.
For those wanting more than one session of Bead Camp, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call to get this discount. Each session of Bead Camp needs a minimum of 4 participants.
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.
Chevron Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/29/2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads to learn ladder stitch and chevron stitch to make a quick and simple bracelet that has high impact. You will use one color of larger beads for the base and then embellish it with slightly smaller beads in three colors. The “V” shape is stunning.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee
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.