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Spring Break Kids’ Class: Mug Rug Coaster Creations
$60.00Date and Time: 03/14/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn methods of bead stitching and design while creating a one-of-a-kind coaster. Kids will design their own patterns out of perler beads and bring their creation to life using the peyote stitch and a big eye needle. Make a second mug rug from glass beads. Show your creative expression and create your own Mug Rugs!
Spring Break Kids’ Class: Beaded Bugs
$60.00Date and Time: 03/16/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn methods of 3-D glass bead design to create a scary, yet fun spider! Kids will use Czech pressed glass beads and wire and follow a tutorial to make their own sculpture. Then design your own bug—real or imagined. Become an expert beadologist creating one-of-a-kind art pieces!
Square Woven Copper Wire Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 05/07/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn a 5-loop braid using copper wire to create this classic 2 strand cuff. Participants will be using their fingers and minimal materials to make this substantial piece.
Steampunk Chain Necklace–only 2 seats left!
$72.00Date and Time: 11/24/2024 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this no solder chain making class, use square wire and jewelry making tools to create copper links. There is lots of repetition, so you will build muscle memory and hone your wire working skills. Walk away with a close-up light weight chain.
Textured Two-drop Peyote Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 09/17/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Two-drop peyote stitch is an off-loom weaving technique that moves very fast, as you place two beads at a time. This bracelet is embellished as it is woven. The embellishment creates texture and pops up a bit as it hugs the curve of your wrist. Add a special bead for a clasp.
Tips & Tricks to Creating Asymmetrical Jewelry
$68.00Date and Time: 04/09/2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This workshop will be a combination of lecturettes, demonstrations, and experiential learning about the various tips and techniques for designing and creating asymmetrical jewelry pieces. Participants are encouraged to bring asymmetrical pieces in their collection—those that work and those that don’t—to be incorporated into the conversation.
Upcycle Recycled Blooms
$60.00Date and Time: 08/13/2022 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Have you ever dreamed of taking old objects that would normally be thrown in the trash and making them beautiful and functional? In this workshop, we’ll be making bouquets of flowers out of aluminum cans. Learn aluminum cutting techniques and how to layer and bind them to create dazzling bangles for pendants, earrings, bags or headbands! Turn your creations into a piece of jewelry during class.
Wire Herringbone with Stone
$68.00Date and Time: 05/08/2023 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to wrap around a center bead using a herringbone technique. Wrap both side of the stone to make a fast and lovely pair of earrings.
Wrapped Charm Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 08/29/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Designed and taught by Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed
Wrap thinner wire around thicker pieces to make a lovely bracelet pattern. Create secure loops as you go to later add charms of your choice to this bracelet. No experience needed. Designed and taught by Zanetta Hoehle.
Gyrls Night Out: S Curve Beaded Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 04/16/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Whip stitch beads around an armature. Add a few brick stitch rows. Secure a dangle. Attach an ear wire. Viola! You have a unique pair of earrings.
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CRAW Earrings with Lampwork
$58.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
Capacity:
Instructor:
Prerequisites:
Little cubed right angle weave beads are accentuated by contrasting thread color. They sit upon a handmade lampwork beads. Made by Karen Kubby. See the matching necklace.
Russian Leaf Pendant
$60.00Date and Time: 05/28/2022 from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote skills. Call for a private tutorial.
Use your peyote skills to learn diagonal peyote with Delica seed beads. Embellish your leaf with Toho round seed beads. These leaves are wonderful as a pendant, earrings, or a branch full of them cascading down a lariat. Modifications to make them thinner, wider, and longer will be discussed.
Herringbone & Swarovski Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 08/10/2021 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a herringbone graduated tube using 3 sizes of Toho round seed beads. Add Swarovski crystals and the herringbone tube on a headpin and make 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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Friday Night Out: Herringbone & Swarovski Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 03/14/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a herringbone graduated tube using 3 sizes of Toho round seed beads. Add Swarovski crystals and the herringbone tube on a headpin and make a wrapped loop. Optional dutch treat snacks and drinks at a downtown venue of the group’s choice.
Jazzy Linked Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 07/03/2021 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
What better way to celebrate Jazz Fest in downtown Iowa City! Learn to create consistent wrapped loops and link them to form your own beaded chain long enough to wear as a bracelet. This bracelet class will incorporate a variety of materials into each bracelet. Walk away with a jazzy new piece to add to your collection.
Spiral Twist Earrings–Only one seat left!
$72.00Date and Time: 12/16/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
Learn techniques to use wire to create a macrame spiral knot. You will make a pair of drop earrings using a Swarovski crystal and the spiral knot. These earrings are elegant in their simplicity. They look close to a DNA strand.