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Macrame & Beaded Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 03/01/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Emma Folsom
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this repetitive project, you will use clove hitches, Toho seed beads, and Chinese knotting cord. Create a sliding closure using a series of square knots for an adjustable fit.
New Class! CRAW Trillium Pendant
$78.00Date and Time: 06/14/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW beading skills.
Use your CRAW skills to create arches with 3 sizes of Toho seed beads. Learn an innovative skill of making the next arch off the previous one. Connect your three arches and bead a bail. This trillium makes a lovely pendant. They are lightweight enough to wear as earrings.
New Class! Herringbone Link Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 08/16/2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a circle of herringbone and cinch it together with a ladder stitch band to form a figure 8 link. Add a special bead on the bottom and you have a lovely pair of beaded earrings. Interlock these links to make a beaded chain.
New Class! Kumihimo Loop Earrings
$72.00 – $92.00Date and Time: 08/23/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Emma Folsom
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Braid a kumihimo rope and form it into loops that are inserted into a bead cap as the top of the earring. Making an 8-strand braid, called Kongo-Gumi, with varied colored cord really shows off your work. This is a great class for those wanting to learn kumihimo as well as for those who already know how to do this traditional Japanese braiding technique.
Tools needed are a kumihimo disk and 8 weighted bobbins.
New Class! Pinwheel Bracelet & Earrings Set
$88.00Date and Time: 03/15/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make a pinwheel component with 2-hole SuperDuos and Toho round seed beads. Link them together to form a bracelet. Add a bauble on the bottom of one to make an earring.
New Class! Scales of Justice Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 09/05/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Celebrate the Libra in all of us as you make a scale of justice pair of earrings. Using copper disks, learn to stamp, texturize, and dap them into cups. Use chain to hang balance the scales and you are ready to wear a unique pair of earrings.
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New Class! Spinner Ring–only 2 seats left!
$88.00Date and Time: 04/13/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Maggie Joynt
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills.
Use your soldering skills to make a ring band. Then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band. A fascinating piece of jewelry to help you through the stress of the day. Click for more information and a video!
New Class! Textured Toggle Pendant with Stone–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 08/03/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Maggie Joynt
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills.
Use many metal working skills to make this highly functional and aesthetic pendant that doubles as a toggle clasp. Saw out a hole, create a rivet, texturize your metal, and create a bezel for your stone. This is a classy piece and you get to hone your skills in the making.
To get on the waiting list, call 319 338-1566. When we have two people on the list, we will schedule another session.
Registration is $98 and includes all materials, instruction, and use of tools and supplies during class.
New Class! Watermelon Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 07/12/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Emma Folsom
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills.
Use peyote stitch to create two sides of a watermelon slice—seeds and all. Then learn to create your own flat pad and post, including the security notch at the end. Sew your watermelon slices together around your flat pad and add an ear nut. Ready for a picnic!
New Class! Woven Infinity Ring
$78.00Date and Time: 03/30/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wire weaving (not just wirework) experience.
This ring is a great intermediate wire weaving project. Use different shapes, sizes, and colors of wires to weave a substantial wire ring. Learn to size a ring to fit just right. You’ll want to make one of these rings for everyone you know.
New Class! Beaded Bead on Beaded Chain
$78.00Date and Time: 04/19/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a beaded bead with SuperDuos and Toho round seed beads. Then create an interlocking chain that goes through the bead.
New Class! Blowing and Using Shards–this class is full. Please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 06/21/2025 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any lampworking experience.
This intermediate lampworking class has you blowing glass bubbles using a hollow mandrel. Break up your bubble and use that glass to embellish a bead. There will be lots of experimentation, using glass, silver foil, enamel powers, and frit.
This class is full. Please call 319 338-1566 to get on a waiting list. When we have two people on the list, we will schedule another session.
New Class! Branched Fringe Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 05/24/2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create the top of the earring with brick stitch. Then learn tips and tricks for making frothy fringe that sits tight yet has a lot of movement. Embellish the earring with larger beads.
New Class! GemDuo Collar
$88.00Date and Time: 07/05/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This Egyptian inspired collar uses GemDuo two holed beads, feather beads, and Toho round seed beads. The center piece is longer and has a lot of focal fringes with dangles.
New Class! Lion’s Mane Collar
$78.00Date and Time: 07/26/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowhcuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use traditional and unique netting stitches along with bright Toho seed bead colors to create a collar reminiscent of a lion’s mane. Wear it with pride.
GoldCap Education–Beadology Blooms! Kid’s Day Camp
Date and Time: 03/07/2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This collaborative workshop combines sustainability with artistry, guiding participants in transforming aluminum cans into stunning floral creations. Using paper punches, you’ll craft unique flower shapes, then stack, rivet, or connect them with brads to bring your designs to life. Celebrate upcycling! The adventure continues with GoldCap exploring the PedMall and local businesses with a scavenger hunt and other fun activities on the move (weather pending).
Registration is $85 for the full day through GoldCap Education.