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![Channeled-stone-earrings_Beadology-Iowa_01 New Class! Channeled Stone Earrings](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Channeled-stone-earrings_Beadology-Iowa_01-300x399.jpg)
New Class! Channeled Stone Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 06/29/2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Emma Folsom
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call 319 338-1566 for a private tutorial.
Using wire and stone beads that have a channel carved on the perimeter, create fun and one-of-a-kind earrings. Design your dangles, maybe make each earring unique, and enjoy wearing these unusual stone earrings. This technique takes some hand strength, so be ready to work hard.
![Kumihimo-2-lane_bracelet_Beadology-Iowa_01 New Class! 2-Lane Kumihimo Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kumihimo-2-lane_bracelet_Beadology-Iowa_01-300x300.jpg)
New Class! 2-Lane Kumihimo Bracelet
$72.00 – $92.00Date and Time: 06/29/2024 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to create a two-lane braid with beads on the side and cord in the middle on a kumihimo foam disk (or bring your own marudai). The result is beautiful. This bracelet ends with a button closure.
Tools needed are a kumihimo disk and 8 weighted bobbins.
![Granada-bracelet_Deborah-Hodoyer_Beadology-Iowa_01 New Class! Granada Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Granada-bracelet_Deborah-Hodoyer_Beadology-Iowa_01-300x399.jpg)
![Granada-bracelet_Deborah-Hodoyer_duet-closeup_Beadology-Iowa New Class! Granada Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Granada-bracelet_Deborah-Hodoyer_duet-closeup_Beadology-Iowa-300x310.jpg)
New Class! Granada Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 06/22/2024 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
In this 2-hole bead design by Deborah Hodoyer, create square components out of GemDuos, Toho round seed beads, and fire polish beads. Bead them together to make a bracelet. This component makes great earrings, too!
![top-cluster-earrings_beadology-iowa_01 New Class! Top Cluster Earrings](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/top-cluster-earrings_beadology-iowa_01-300x399.jpg)
New Class! Top Cluster Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 07/13/2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call 319 338-1566 for a private tutorial.
Use and hone your wrapped loop and bail making skills in this project. Materials include a jade top drilled stone, fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals and precious metals.
![wire-wrapped-earrings-with-dangles_cheryl-weatherford_beadology-iowa New Class! Wire Wrapped Earring with Dangles](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wire-wrapped-earrings-with-dangles_cheryl-weatherford_beadology-iowa-300x399.jpg)
New Class! Wire Wrapped Earring with Dangles
$72.00Date and Time: 07/07/2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call 319 338-1566 for a private tutorial.
Learn to wrap and secure a focal bead to create the body of an earring. Create loops for smaller dangles to hand from the bottom. This technique can be made smaller for a smaller set of earrings, or larger and/or longer for a dramatic pair.
![Branched-Fringe-Earrings-Kit_Beadology-Iowa Branched Fringe Earrings: Intro to Peyote Stitch--only two seats left!](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Branched-Fringe-Earrings-Kit_Beadology-Iowa-1-300x399.jpg)
Branched Fringe Earrings: Intro to Peyote Stitch–only two seats left!
$68.00Date and Time: 01/13/2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This project teaches you flat peyote stitch that you “zip” up to form a tube. Add branched fringe that is fun to make and even more fun to wear. This class serves as a prerequisite for many Beadology Iowa classes.
![dragonfly_pendant-beadology-iowa Dragonfly Pendant](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dragonfly_pendant-beadology-iowa-300x399.jpg)
Dragonfly Pendant
$68.00Date and Time: 04/12/2024 from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Get creative with right angle weave (RAW) to make the upper body of a dragonfly using Swarovski crystals, Toho seed beads, and pressed glass. The upper body is a beaded bead. String this bead on a headpin with other beads to make the segmented lower body of the dragonfly.
![Fleur-De-Lis-Component-Bracelet_beadology-iowa Fleur-de-lis Component Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Fleur-De-Lis-Component-Bracelet_beadology-iowa-300x399.jpg)
Fleur-de-lis Component Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 09/09/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using Crescent and Gem Duo two-holed Czech beads and Toho seed beads, create a fleur-de-lis component. Make as many links as needed to make a bracelet. This component also makes great earrings!
![Fleur-De-Lis-Component-Bracelet_beadology-iowa_01 Friday Night Out: Fleur-de-lis Earrings](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fleur-De-Lis-Component-Bracelet_beadology-iowa_01-300x300.jpg)
Friday Night Out: Fleur-de-lis Earrings
$48.00Date and Time: 07/26/2024 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using Crescent and Gem Duo two-holed Czech beads and Toho seed beads, create a fleur-de-lis component. Add an ear wire and you are ready to go! This component also makes a great bracelet! Optional dutch treat drinks and snacks after class.
![square-wire-bracelet-chain-with-beads_zanetta-hoehle_beadology-iowa Friday Night Out: Square Wire Bracelet Chain with Beads--this class is full. Please call to get on the waiting list.](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/square-wire-bracelet-chain-with-beads_zanetta-hoehle_beadology-iowa-300x300.jpg)
Friday Night Out: Square Wire Bracelet Chain with Beads–this class is full. Please call to get on the waiting list.
Date and Time: 12/15/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use square copper wire to create rounded chain links. Add beads to some, add links to each other. Then make a compatible clasp and you are ready to wear. A fun project for a Friday night.
Please call 319 338-1566 to get on the waiting list. When there are two people on the waiting list, we will scheduled another session of this class.
Registration is $72 and includes all materials and instruction.
![celini-pendant-wirh-superduos_beadology-iowa Friday Night Out—Cellini Pendant with SuperDuos--only two seats left! Notice new date, too.](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/celini-pendant-wirh-superduos_beadology-iowa-300x399.jpg)
Friday Night Out—Cellini Pendant with SuperDuos–only two seats left! Notice new date, too.
$68.00Date and Time: 01/19/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills.
Use your tubular peyote stitch skills with varied sizes of beads to make this spiral pendant. Incorporate 2-hole SuperDuos into this modification of peyote stitch for a pendant with lots of movement and depth.
![morse-code-wrap-bracelet_beadology-iowa_01 Morse Code Wrap Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/morse-code-wrap-bracelet_beadology-iowa_01-300x225.jpg)
![morse-code-wrap-bracelet_beadology-iowa_02 Morse Code Wrap Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/morse-code-wrap-bracelet_beadology-iowa_02-300x225.jpg)
Morse Code Wrap Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 05/18/2024 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Design a message with Morse Code and incorporate it into a wrap bracelet. Send a note to someone or to the world with this fashion piece. Participants will pick from the materials provided.
The message in the bracelet shown is “I love you Beadology Iowa Bead Squad”.
![oval-component-brracelet_beadology-iowa New Class! 2-hole Bead Oval Component Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oval-component-brracelet_beadology-iowa-300x300.jpg)
New Class! 2-hole Bead Oval Component Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 04/20/2024 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using 2-hole cabochon beads and SuperDuos, learn to create an oval component. The components include Toho round seed beads and Czech fire polish beads. Sew components together to form a beautiful bracelet.
![Zanetta-Hoehle_arrow-plait-bracelet_beadology-iowa New Class! Arrow Plait Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Zanetta-Hoehle_arrow-plait-bracelet_beadology-iowa-300x300.jpg)
New Class! Arrow Plait Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 03/04/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity:
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using weaving techniques typically used on wheat, plait copper wire and shape it into a bracelet. The weave is different on two sides, so you can decide which pattern you want to show on top. Create a matching hook clasp. No experience needed. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle.
![maggie-joynt_etched-charm-bracelet_beaedology-iowa New Class! Etched Charm Bracelet](https://beadologyiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/maggie-joynt_etched-charm-bracelet_beaedology-iowa-300x225.jpg)
New Class! Etched Charm Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 11/19/2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Maggie Joynt
Prerequisites: Basic Soldering Skills--see Simple Soldering on Oct. 22
Learn the process of acid etching metal. Each participant will make a set of charms and create a chain with rings from which to hang your charms. This project will hone your spot soldering skills.
Friday Night Out: Ring Keeper
$74.00Date and Time: 06/21/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using copper wire and small spacer beads, create a “ring keeper.” This piece is a lovely piece of jewelry that doubles as a place to keep a ring safe from gardening, dish washing, or wrestling. It is a bit magical. It doubles as a place to put your eyeglasses. The kit comes with an 18” copper chain.