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Gyrls Night Out: Exploring Resin
$68.00Date and Time: 09/13/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This pendant will incorporate a found object, that participants will bring, into a resin pendant. Learn how to apply enamel and how to mix and apply clear resin in a pendant. Objects should be no larger than ½” x 1 ½” and be fairly flat. Paper items can be cut to fit. Flat bugs and wings are great for this project.
Friday Night Out: Gemstone Circle Earrings–this class is full, call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 04/11/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Tubular Peyote skills. Call 319 338-1566 to schedule a private tutorial.
Use your peyote skills to a make a ring. Combine Toho round seed beads with small gemstone beads to add an extra dimension not frequently found in the bead world. Optional dutch treat snacks and drinks at a downtown venue of the group’s choice.
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 of this class.
Gyrls Night Out: Metal Star Holiday Ornament
$88.00Date and Time: 10/25/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Maggie Joynt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using a pre-cut star, the focus of this class will be on embellishing this ornament by stamping patterns or words. Give your piece a touch of patina to enhance the stamping. Add a jump ring and ribbon for hanging and you are ready to go. A great gift idea.
Gyrls Night Out: NEW CLASS!! Snowflake Earrings
$58.00Date and Time: 11/18/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using Czech pressed glass mini feathers, Super Duos, new Toho demi beads, and Toho seed beads, make quick and lovely snowflake earrings. Great gift item for friends and family.
Snake Weave Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 02/27/2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Zannetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use three base wires and one weaving wire to create the snake weave pattern. Embellish with Swarovski crystals into the pattern. They will finish off the ends will loops and make their own S hook clasp.
Note: This class serves as a pre-requisite for the Prong Set Pendant class on March 27.
Gyrls Night Out: Beaded Eye Glass Holder
$48.00Date and Time: 07/15/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Learn how to use flexwire and crimp beads by making an eyeglass holder. The design considerations for how this is different than the strategy for a necklace will be discussed. Create your piece with seed beads and Czech pressed glass pieces. You’ll be able to make bracelets and necklaces with your new skill.
New Class! Gem Duo Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 07/25/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Incorporate the new Cymbal findings into this new earring pattern. These findings are built specifically for two-holed beads. These elegant earrings will steal the show.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Filled Ornament Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 09/16/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using the pattern from designer Connie, create earrings from the tassels in her La Petite Bouteille Necklace. These earrings use small glass bulbs, bugle and round beads, and herringbone stitch to make these filled ornament earrings. You must purchase and bring this tutorial to participate in this class ($7.99 downloadable, call if you need help with printing).
Russian Leaf Pendant through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 08/03/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
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.
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/$28 materials fee to be paid before class. Class conducted in room 054 of the Kirkwood Regional Center on the UI Campus at 2301 Oakdale Blvd, in Coralville.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
All the Right Angles Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 08/08/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Cubed Right-angle Weave skills
Learn to create cubed right-angle shapes and make connections with cubed right-angle weave to make a pair of elegant earrings. A special technique to make the bottom of the earring will be shared. This project is using size 11/0 true cuts. Be sure to bring your reading glasses with you! Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Prerequisite: cubed right-angle weave skills.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Gyrls Night Out: Boho Bracelet with Ajustable Clasp
$58.00Date and Time: 10/13/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class uses a variety of materials. Take a large-holed focal bead, add leather (vegan option available), waxed linen, seed beads, and metal beads. Use various knotting techniques to put them all together, and viola, you have a boho bracelet. Add an adjustable clasp and it makes it a perfect fit for anyone.
Gyrls Night Out: Beaded Ring
$60.00Date and Time: 12/16/2022 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Stitch a patterned ring with Delica beads using flat peyote stitch. Learn to follow a simple pattern. Get a perfect fit before zipping up your ring. Make and take!
Snake Weave Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 06/10/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use three base wires and one weaving wire to create the snake weave pattern. Learn to shape your weave and attach an ear wire.
Gyrls Night Out: Cluster Dangle Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 05/10/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop.
Use your wrapped loop skills to make a pair of earrings that dangle and sparkle. Use colorful USA woman-made furnace glass, Italian glass swirls, and Swarovski crystals to make these earrings. Optional dutch-treat snacks somewhere downtown after class.
Drukin’ Kumihimo Bracelet
$115.00Date and Time: 08/28/2020 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic Kumihimo
Use 4mm druks (Czech round glass beads) and Toho 11/0s in a kongoh gumi (round) variation. You will learn to move non-paired beads, creating a rope that does not appear to spiral in the traditional way. This braid can be made on both a disc and marudai.
You can bring your own foam disk and weighted bobbins, or purchase them as part of the class fee for an additional $20. Please call to register if you need the tool kit.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Gyrls Night Out: Embellished Felt Beads
$60.00Date and Time: 07/26/2019 from -
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.