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New Class! Whorled Wire Earrings–this class is full. Call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist
Date and Time: 06/01/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites:
Use varied sizes of wire, beads, and wire working tools, to create a fast and fun whorled, spiral pair of earrings. These look so much more complicated in wearing than they are in the making. No experience needed.
This class is full. Call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist. Once there are two names on the list, a new session can be scheduled.
New Class! Winged Star Ornament–2 session class
$98.00Date and Time: 10/26/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Jim Emigh
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills. Call 319 338-1566 to schedule a private tutorial.
Your peyote skills will get a workout with this star made of six peyote sections. In the first session, learn how to make the wing star with six “wings”. If you don’t get them all made, you will have homework! In the second session on Sun. Nov. 2, also from noon to 4pm, assemble your components into a winged star ornament.
New Class! Wire & Leather Kumihimo Bracelet I–only 2 seats left!
Price range: $72.00 through $78.00Date and Time: 09/20/2025 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cindy Johnson
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Join first time guest instructor Cindy Johnson for an innovative kumihimo project. With a foam disk, use 22-gauge wire and 2mm leather to make a flat braid. Learn to finish it with bead caps and a toggle clasp. This class will be repeated on Friday, Sept. 26 from 1-4pm.
A round or square foam kumihimo disk is the tool needed.
New Class! Wire & Leather Kumihimo Bracelet II–only 1 seat left!
Price range: $72.00 through $78.00Date and Time: 09/26/2025 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cindy Johnson
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Join first time guest instructor Cindy Johnson for an innovative kumihimo project. With a foam disk, use 22-gauge wire and 2mm leather to make a flat braid. Learn to finish it with bead caps and a toggle clasp.
A round or square kumihimo disk is the tool needed.
New Class! Wire Wrapped & Beaded Fan Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 09/14/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create an armature with a larger gauge wire. Then wrap this with thinner wire and string beads across the armature. Use round seed beads and Czech pressed glass feather beads to create a lovely pair of earrings.
New Class! Zipper Pull or Bag Accessory
$60.00Date and Time: 01/24/2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Charlie Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make a wrapped loop using three fundamental jewelry making tools. Design a bauble for the bottom of a chain and connect it with wire work. A wrapped loop is stronger and more secure than an open loop—perfect for zipper pulls or bag accessories that need durability. Each participant will make two pulls and/or accessories.
New Class! Zodiac Series: Aries Horn Curl Bracelet
$60.00Date and Time: 03/22/2025 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In the fourth of a yearlong series, make jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign. March’s sign is Aries. In this class, you will design a multi-strand memory wire bracelet to symbolize the curling horn of a ram. Tune in each month for the next Zodiac project. Collect them all.
New Class! Zodiac Series: CRAW Crab Pendant
$72.00Date and Time: 06/21/2025 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowhcuk
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW beading skills.
Make this 3-D crab pendant using cubed right angle weave (CRAW), brick stitch, and ladder stitch. This is the seventh of a yearlong series, making jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign. Cancer is the sign for those with birthdays June 21 through July 22. Tune in each month for the next Zodiac project. Collect them all.
New Class! Zodiac Series: The Two Faces of Gemini Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 05/10/2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Employ two-drop peyote stitch to create this pair of mirrored image earrings. This is the sixth of a yearlong series, making jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign. Gemini is the sign for those with birthdays May 22 through June 21.
New Class!! Crown Bail Pendant
$78.00Date and Time: 11/09/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Wire weaving (not just wrapping) experience. Call for a private tutorial.
Make a wire woven bail around a rectangle piece of mixed goldstone using a combination of square and half round wire. Secure it in place with horizontal wires. Then make a fancy “crown” bail so you can hang this wire woven pendant from a chain or cord.
New Class!! Curved CRAW Pendant
$78.00Date and Time: 11/08/2025 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW skills. See CRAW Pendant class on 11/1/2025
Create curved lines using 3 sizes of Toho round seed beads to form a beaded pendant. This class will really hone your cubed right angle weave skills. Note the extra-long class hours!
New Class!! Diamond Fringe Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 01/17/2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use whip stitch and brick stitch to hang fringe from a diamond shaped armature. Learn tips and tricks for fringe that hangs just right. Add a few dangles in the middle of the diamond and you have a classic yet contemporary pair of earrings.
Spinner Ring
$88.00Date and Time: 12/21/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Maggie Joynt
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills.
Use your soldering skills to make a ring band. Then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band. A fascinating piece of jewelry to help you through the stress of the day. Click for more information and a video!
Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 11/07/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use SuperDuos and a variety of sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a beaded bead that looks like a stained-glass window. Then add embellishment beads to a headpin and you have got yourself an unusual pair of earrings.
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.
$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
Stained Glass Earrings through Kirkwood (Copy)
Date and Time: 11/13/2025 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use SuperDuos and a variety of sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a beaded bead that looks like a stained-glass window. Then add embellishment beads to a headpin and you have got yourself an unusual pair of earrings.
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.
$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
New Class! Stripes and Dots
$120.00Date and Time: 04/26/2025 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking skills. See the intro class on April 5.
This intermediate lampworking class incorporates many basic skills into one beautiful bead. Create a bicone, make stripes with stringers and add layers of dots. This bead has movement, layers of embellishment, and hones your glass skills.