Raised Triangle Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 04/24/2021 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Peyote Stitch Basics. Call for a private tutorial.
This is a first step to learn how to make geometric beadwork using peyote stitch. These lovely raised triangle earrings use peyote and a bit of herringbone to make points and turn corners. Make your hanging loop on the point or in the middle of a straightaway—students’ choice.
Boro Pig–only 2 seats left!
$120.00Date and Time: 04/25/2021 from 1:00 PM- 4:00PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using borosilicate glass, learn to push, pull, and shape hard glass into a cute pig figure. The end product can be used as a piece of sculpture or add a bail to make a pendant. No experience needed.
New Class! Elastic Bracelet–kid friendly.
$28.00Date and Time: 05/01/2021 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this kid-friendly class, that is also great for adults, learn how to string a bracelet using elastic. A great Mother’s Day and everyday gift for yourself or a favorite Mom in your life.
Picture coming soon!
Mother’s Day Handmade Beaded Card & Envelope–for 8 yo and up
$60.00Date and Time: 05/01/2021 from 1:00 PM- 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this kid friendly class that is great for adults, too, learn to use folding techniques to make a handmade card with a matching envelope. Embellish your card with beads. Enjoy gifting this card to a Mom in your life.
Note the beads on the heart on the right.
New Class!! Grecian Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 05/02/2021 from noon - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
In this class students will hammer, spiral and learn two complimentary weaves. This will be a great way to increase your wire working skills. The project includes natural gemstone beads and copper wire.
Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/03/2021 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns. Make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well yet is not too loose. No 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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
This class serves as a pre-requisite for the Brick Diamond Earrings on May 22.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Kirkwood PrimeTime: Mug Rugs
Date and Time: 05/05/2021 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn or use your peyote stitch skills and size 6/0 Toho rounds to make a beaded coaster. Embellish the edges with feather beads that look like fringe to make your mug rug. No 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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Butterfly Dangle Earring through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/13/2021 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Take a laser cut metal pendant with an etched butterfly wing, and add a Swarovski butterfly bead on top. This is a quick project that gets you some wirework practice—a bail and a wrapped loop.
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: Domed Crescent Beaded Bead
$60.00Date and Time: 05/14/2021 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use a new CzechMates 2-hole bead shape, the crescent. Weave Czech pressed glass and Toho 11/0 seed beads to create a two-sided domed beaded bead. You will make two separate pieces and then sew them together. Each side can be a different color, making your bead reversible.
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing
$60.00Date and Time: 05/15/2021 from 10:00AM to noon
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Stringing beads is a fundamental jewelry making skill. This class places a focus on aesthetics, functionality, and security. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers. One bracelet will be made strung on nylon and the second on flexible wire. Both bracelets will be beautiful and secure.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$60.00Date and Time: 05/15/2021 from 1:00 PM- 3:00PM
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.
New Class!! Brick Stitch Diamond Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 05/22/2021 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic brick stitch skills. See Classic Fringe Earrings on May 22 or call to arrange a private class or tutorial.
Use your brick stitch skills to make a varied diamond shape. Learn to read a pattern and increase and decrease in brick stitch. Stitch in a soldered ring and make a dangle at the bottom. A fun project that results in either a symmetrical or asymmetrical pair of earrings.
New Class!! Wave Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 05/23/2021 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
Learn to weave a pattern that leaves exposed base wires to create a wave pattern. Once the basic pattern is learned, a repeating pattern will be used to create a bracelet. Techniques to finish the ends and create a hook closure will also be taught. There is plenty of repetition and direction changing to solidify these skills.
Peyote Bracelet in Color Gradient
$88.00Date and Time: 05/29/2021 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills. Call for a private class or tutorial.
Use Delicas in flat peyote stitch to make this lovely bracelet. In this class you will learn how to do beaded color grading in a simple, yet efficient manner. Then you will learn to finish the edges of this bracelet with a picot technique. Finally, learn to add a clasp with a loop closure. That’s three skills in one project!!
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.
Crochet and Beaded Wrapped Bracelet/Necklace through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 04/20/2021 from 1:00 PM- 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a crochet hook to make slip knots for this versatile piece of jewelry. It can be worn as three different styles of necklace or wrapped around your wrist multiple times. The beads are Chinese jade in three sizes on walnut brown waxed linen. Make it a bit longer and you have a cute belt for a summer dress. 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.