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NEW CLASS!! Swarovski Wire Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 12/10/2016 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use jewelry making tools and wire wrapping techniques to make earrings that dangle and sparkle. Use Swarovski crystals in birth stone colors to make lovely holiday gifts. After class, take these techniques and explore your own designs.
NEW CLASS!! Victorian Lace Wire Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 05/21/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This lacy bracelet which is reminiscent of something from the Victorian age, is simple yet elegant and can be made using a simple knitting stitch. Make it as wide or narrow as you prefer. This piece uses fine wire in the color of your choice,Toho seed beads, and a crochet hook to knit your bracelet.
NEW CLASS!! Wine Charm Sets–Great Holiday/Hostess Gift
$48.00Date and Time: 12/03/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make wine charms sets that help guests mark their glasses (or beer bottles) at your next gathering. Use memory wire and a variety of Czech pressed glass and Toho seed beads to make themed sets. Wine charm sets make great holiday and host gifts.
New Event! Make-n-Take Bracelet
Date and Time: 05/20/2017 from -
Capacity:
Instructor:
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Come in at your leisure with friends and family to learn how to use flexible wire and beads to make a secure and lovely bracelet. A variety of materials will be on hand for your use. Beadology Iowa staff will be available to assist you in gaining this new-found skill.
$15/bracelet—family friendly.
Next Steps in Boro Glass Work: Wings-n-Things
$105.00Date and Time: 11/10/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on Nov. 3
Take your nexts steps in manipulating boro glass. Learn to shape, sculpt, and carve glass to make wings and things.
Next Steps in Boro: Marble Making
$98.00Date and Time: 04/09/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on April 2 or demonstrated equivalent skill set
Use solid boro glass rods to create marbles. This is a “next steps” class that will give participants a deeper understanding of the techniques needed to be successful in marble making. Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower.
Take both Intro to Boro and Marble Making for double rewards points.
Next Steps in Hollow Boro Glass: Blown Spheres
$105.00Date and Time: 03/15/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: UI Scientific Glass Blower Benjamin Revis
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on March 1.
Learn to manipulate and blow hollow tubing to create a sphere. Then learn to make a bail (loop) so you can hang your spheres.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass Work: Tubular Triangle
$105.00Date and Time: 09/16/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on Sept. 9 or equivalent skills.
Now that you know how to manipulate a hollow tube into a sphere, here is your next step. Learn to gently manipulate hollow boro glass into a triangle. Add it to your percussion instrument collection or call everyone in for dinner.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant
$120.00Date and Time: 04/23/2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on April 2 or equivalent.
Learn to manipulate and embellish hollow glass to make a floral implosion pendant.
Next Steps in Lampworking: Hollow Beads
$120.00Date and Time: 03/23/2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking skills.
Hollow beads are a challenge as you need heat to melt the glass, yet too much heat contracts the glass and you lose the hollow nature of your bead. Learn tips and tricks to making hollow beads. Try making a bead inside your hollow bead.
Next Steps in Soft Glass: Florals Under Glass–1 seat left!
$105.00Date and Time: 09/30/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Wendy Ford
Prerequisites: Flame I or equivalent flamework skills.
Learn to layer effetre glass and make floral images under a clear encasing. Students will review making a solid core bead, making your own stringers, and making flowers with dots, stringers, plunging, and twisting. The final step will be to encase this embellished bead with clear glass. The result is a bouquet under glass.
Kaleidoscope Pendant
$60.00Date and Time: 04/01/2023 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
The project is fast and fun. It is a round donut shape made from pearls, crystals, and seed beads. Participants will create a pendant. This project is easily adapted for making a pair of earrings on your own.
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 11/16/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with freshwater pearls and a sterling silver clasp. No previous experience necessary.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
Blooming Flower Pendant–only 2 seats left!
$78.00Date and Time: 02/10/2024 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using a pattern by Justyna Szlezak, create this lovely and light weight floral pendant. Participants will be guided in the use of her instructions. Use herringbone and peyote stitch to build this form that will twist and turn its way into a lovely flower at the last minute.
Blooming Flower Pendant–This class is full. Call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist.
Date and Time: 03/29/2024 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using a pattern by Justyna Szlezak, create this lovely and light weight floral pendant. Participants will be guided in the use of her instructions. Use herringbone and peyote stitch to build this form that will twist and turn its way into a lovely flower at the last minute.
This class is full. Please call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist. When there are two people on the list we will work to schedule another session.
NEW CLASS!! Spiral Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 12/17/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using instructions from the new book Learn to Use Two Hole Beads, make this spiral bracelet using Super Duos, Swarovski pearls, and Toho seed beads. This is a fun technique to learn with lots of repetition to solidify your new skills.