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Peyote Portraits: Marsha P. Johnson
$88.00Date and Time: 06/24/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity:
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
In this third class of our Pride Month celebration, create a beaded portrait of Marsha P. Johnson, an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Learn to follow a 2-drop peyote pattern and see this activist come to life. Look for more portrait classes in 2023.
Pride Month Chevron Beaded Bracelet–only 2 seats left!
$68.00Date and Time: 06/10/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This is the second of three Pride Month classes. You will learn to use seed beads to create 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 rainbow colors. The “V” shape is stunning.
Pride Point Pendant
$68.00Date and Time: 06/05/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Wrap a double terminated glass point with wire. Learn to embellish it. Add a bail. Wear your new pendant with Pride.
Friday Night Out: Reversible Beaded Bead
$68.00Date and Time: 06/13/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use a CzechMates 2-hole crescent bead. 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. No experience needed.
Riveted Earrings
$88.00Date and Time: 07/24/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Lonna Keller
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a pair of metal earrings without any soldering. Rivets are the “cold connection” used in this project. It’s a wonderful technique for those wanting to begin making metal jewelry. It is a fundamental technique for those who already are metal workers.
Shape Shifter Components
$78.00Date and Time: 01/29/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Tubular peyote stitch. Call for a private tutorial.
Learn to use two-hole tile beads and two-hole lentil beads with peyote stitch to make three different components that can be mixed and matched and/or sewn together. These colorful components are fun to make and allow you to design a larger project piece by piece.
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.
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–only 2 seats left!
$72.00Date and Time: 10/11/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
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.
Origami Jewlery Box–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 02/04/2023 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Choose lovely paper to make a fun origami jewelry box. Great for gift giving and storing special items.
Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction.
To get on the waiting list, please call us at 319 338-1566. When we have two people on the list, we will schedule another session.