Classes
2-hole Cabochon Beaded Bracelet
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/22/2019 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
These new 2-hole cabochon beads are perfect for bracelet making, as they sit so flat on your wrist. Learn a netting stitch with Toho round beads, Superduos, and the 2-hole cabochons.
Byzantine Dangle Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 06/25/2019 from 1:00PM-3:00PM
Capacity: 8
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.
Alternating Crystal Bracelet
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/29/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Using Toho seed beads, make a ladder stitch base. Add Czech crystals in an alternating pattern to make a bracelet that is full of sparkle and elegance.
Super Sparkle Earrings
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/06/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic CRAW skills
Use your cubed right angle weave skills to make a square with Toho seed beads. Then use vintage montees (crystals with a cross channel backing) to embellish the front and sides of your square.
Chenille Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 07/12/2019 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
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.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Dragonfly Pendant
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/13/2019 from 10:00 AM - noon
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop.
Use wire, Czech feather beads, and Swarovski crystals to create your own dragonfly. Use it as a pendant, make another for earrings, or hang it in a sunny window.
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.
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.
Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking–only one seat left!
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/21/2019 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Making glass beads is great fun and an opportunity to play with fire in a controlled and supportive environment. This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting Effetre glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your handmade beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed.
NOTE: Participants must be at least 15 years old.
This class serves as a pre-requisite for use of Beadology Iowa's flame studio and next steps glass classes.