Pearl Knotting
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 05/27/2017 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with fresh water pearls and a sterling silver clasp.
New Class! Make Paper Beads
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/03/2017 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William-Hinton
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to roll paper commonly found and specialty paper to make a variety of different shapes of beads. Finish your beads with diamond glaze to make them sturdy and highly functional. Beads will be left overnight to dry. Create your own piece of jewelry with your handmade paper beads. No one will believe these beads are paper.
Fundamentals of Borosilicate Glass
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/04/2017 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 solid borosilicate glass.Participants will make a pawn, basic marble, and an icicle pendant.
This class serves as the prerequisite for the Making Marbles class on June 11. Take both classes for double rewards points.
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Member class: Make a Bracelet: Intro to Stringing and Crimping
$28.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/07/2017 from 6:00pm to 7:30PM
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 techniques. You will make one bracelet using Czech Republic
pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers and clasp. This piece will be strung on flexible
wire using crimp beads with instruction on the proper use of crimping pliers. Your piece will be
secure and beautiful.
Registration is through the Center. Call 319 356-5220 to register. Registration is $28 and includes all materials and instruction. Payment is made on site at the time of class.
Make a Mala with Optional Guided Meditation
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/10/2017 from 10AM - noon
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
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.
Next Steps in Boro: Marble Making
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/11/2017 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on June 4 or demonstrated equivalent skill set. *Take both classes for double rewards points.*
Use solid boro glass rods to create marbles. This is a “next steps” class that will give participants a deeper understanding of the techniques needed to be successful in marble making.
Artifactory’s Life Drawing Drop-in Session
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/18/2017 from 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Capacity: 30
Instructor: None
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. $8 per person–bring exact change if you can.
Wire Wrapped Copper and Pearl Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/21/2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn wire-wrapping techniques using copper wire. Participants will make a very smart looking undulating bracelet with copper wire and freshwater pearls.
$35 instructor fee/$35 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.
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Member Class: Make Glass Beads–Intro to Lampworking
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/22/2017 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting
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.
Registration is $98 and includes all materials, use of studio and tools, and instruction. Register through the Center by calling 319 356-5220. Payment is made on site at the time of class.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Domed Crescent Beaded Bead
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/23/2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
New Class! On the Edge Bracelet
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/24/2017 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
This wide, yet supple cuff bracelet is made with CzechMates lentil beads, Czech fire polish beads, Toho demis, and Toho round seed beads. 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.
Downtown Block Party Make-n-Take Bracelets
$15.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/24/2017 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Capacity:
Instructor:
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Experience the biggest block party in Iowa City. Food, music, games, activities, open containers—all within the block party area. Retailers will be open until 8pm.
Come in at your leisure with friends and family to learn how to use flexible wire and beads to make a secure and lovely bracelet. A variety of materials will be on hand for your use. Beadology Iowa staff will be available to assist you in gaining this new-found skill.
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.
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.
NEW CLASS!! Tree of Life Pendant
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 05/27/2017 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use copper and sterling wire and gemstone chips to create a pendant. This project will be slightly different each time you do it. Great gift item for friends and family.