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Tricks & Tips for Creating Asymmetrical Jewelry
$78.00Date and Time: 11/07/2020 from -
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 pieces. Participants are encouraged to bring asymmetrical pieces from their collection—those that work and those that don’t—to be incorporated into the conversation.
Triple Braid Wire Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 11/08/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use copper wire to braid a 3-stranded bracelet. Learn to connect them cleanly and create a unique clasp. This class has some repetition, so you build your wirework skills.
CRAW Links
$78.00Date and Time: 11/14/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic cubed right angle weave skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
Make cubed right angle weave (CRAW) frames and learn to connect them with peyote and brick stitch to make a negative space bracelet. Two different embellishment techniques make this a great project for learning how to combine different beading stitches and three bead sizes to create a fun and wearable bracelet. This bracelet can be made into a bangle or attach a clasp.
Make Amazing Earrings–Great Gift!: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 12/10/2021 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to use jewelry making tools to make a wrapped loop. This skill allows you to make dangles for earrings or pendants that are beautiful and secure. A second skill taught is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to a closed loop such as a chain. You will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee
Asymmetrical Pearl Bracelet and Earrings Set
$72.00Date and Time: 11/28/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn or improve your pearl knotting skills by making an asymmetrical bracelet. Then use your wireworking skills to make a pair of matching earrings. Great for gifting and wearing.
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 10/13/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 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.
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.
$30 instructor fee through Kirkwood/$38 materials fee at class time.
2-hole Cabochon Beaded Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 09/30/2023 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
These 2-hole cabochon beads are perfect for bracelet making, as they sit so flat on your wrist. Learn a netting stitch with Toho round beads, Superduos, and the 2-hole cabochons.
Coiling a Cabochon
$98.00Date and Time: 08/07/2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
This intricate-looking project is great for wire weaving beginners and focuses on the coiled wire decoration that sits along the edge of a gemstone cabochon. Students will get a fundamental understanding of weaving with decorative bands, create a double spiral and learn how to use household tools to make the wire weaving process easier. A multi-speed drill demonstration will be provided during class on how to pre-coil wire for future projects.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Snowflake Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 12/11/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use peyote stitch and a pattern to make these seasonal earrings. You will use Delica 11/0 seed beads and a 2.5mm Swarovski crystal bead for the pattern. Make these longer for a great bookmark. Participants will learn how to decrease in peyote stitch.
Gyrls Night Out: Chevron Beaded Bracelet–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 07/15/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads to learn 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 three colors. The “V” shape is stunning.
$60 registration fee covers all materials and instruction.
When we get two people on the waiting list, we will schedule another session.
Capped Wire Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 04/24/2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Join guest instructor Zanetta Hoehle in another of her monthly classes. This one used copper wire, Delica beads, and pressed glass drops to make an adorable pair of earrings. Learn or and perfect your wirework skills.
Knock Off Wrapped Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 12/16/2020 from -
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Wrapped bracelets are all the rage and can cost up to $225. Learn to make these fashion icon pieces yourself out of leather, stone beads, and Fireline. Vegan option available. These pieces are fun to make and are great for gifting.
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/$35 materials fee.
Double St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet–This Class Is Full. Call To Get On A Waiting List.
Date and Time: 09/24/2022 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This stitch originated in Russia. This class will get you familiar with the double version of this stitch with lots of repetition to create a bracelet. This stitch is great for making leaf motifs, too. You will use Toho seed beads and pressed glass from the Czech Republic.
Class is FULL. Call 319-338-1566 to be put on a waiting list.
Braided Leather Bracelet–only 1 seat left!
$78.00Date and Time: 08/06/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to incorporate focal beads into a double 5-strand braid. Techniques for keeping the work tight and under control will be emphasized. Binding the ends for insertion into glue on magnetic clasps will finish the bracelet. Vegan options available.
New Class! Wire Snowflake Ornament/Pendant
$128.00Date and Time: 01/08/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: Basic crochet skills--not necessarily bead crochet.
Join nationally known basket maker and wire jewelry artist Marilyn Moore in a new class. Using a crochet hook and wire, make a lovely snowflake ornament or pendant incorporating beads and fine colored wire. These are light enough to wear as earrings.
Tree of Life Pendant
$78.00Date and Time: 05/05/2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use copper wire and gemstone chips to create a pendant with a tree of life motif. This project will be slightly different each time you do it. You can choose to make a circle, an oval, or a heart as the outside shape of your pendant. Great gift item for friends and family.