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Feather Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 10/21/2023 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You’ve not worked daisy chain like this before. Use feather beads and crystals to make a flowing bracelet using a traditional daisy chain stitch (right angle weave). Then add a layer of embellishment.
Encasing Glass Beads–only one seat left!
$105.00Date and Time: 03/20/2021 from -
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
This is an intermediate lampworking class for those who have some experience and are looking for assistance taking their glass work to the next level. Learn to encase beads with transparent colors using three different methods—with a large gather, by overlapping layers from one side to the other, and a hybrid strategy.
Basket Weave Cuff
$88.00Date and Time: 03/21/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: wirework experience--see Wire Heart Pendant on May 26.
This is the last of a 3-part series of wirework projects using basket weave. Use 7 base wires and 3 simultaneous weaving wires to create the pattern for this cuff bracelet. Tips and tricks for controlling long lengths of wire will be shared. Learn how to end the weaving wires, finish the ends and shape the cuff.
Superduo Leaf Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/23/2021 from -
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a two-needle beading technique and 2-hole Super Duo beads to create a beaded leaf. Pull tight for more dimension to your leaf. Add an ear wire and you are ready to go. This is a challenging, yet delightful and very doable project. You will love the results. No experience needed.
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/$30 materials fee.
Gyrls Night Out: Star Light, Star Bright Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 05/12/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This star pattern component can be used as earrings or a pendant, beaded together for a bracelet, and hung from a window or tree as an ornament. Use a combination of 2-hole beads, Czech pressed glass, and Toho round and Demi seed beads for this fast and fun project. This pattern is by TrendSetter Olga Haserodt.
Barrette Making
$60.00Date and Time: 03/27/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to cover a barrette with ultra suede and add Toho beads and embellishments to make your own hair piece. The result is something lovely that looks finished on all sides. Make many on your own to match your jewelry wardrobe.
Cupped Copper Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/23/2023 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Participants will learn to stamp and dap copper disks into earrings of their design. Some may choose to keep their copper bright or oxidize it for a different look. Beads will be added to the center and/or the bottom. This is an active, fun, and loud class. This is a great intro metal working class.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
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/$38 materials fee.
CRAW Bubble Earring
$68.00Date and Time: 04/03/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic cubed right angle weave skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
Use your cubed right angle weave skills to make a dimensional “bubble”. You will use 3 sizes of Toho seed beads to create a curved piece that you then connect into a tight circle. Add an ear wire and you are ready to go.
Punani Pendant
$72.00Date and Time: 04/04/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use different gauges of wire and Toho seed beads to create your own Punani pendant. Participants will learn herringbone weave in wire. Add beads to mimic the style of French beaded flowers and a chance to play with color for your own Punani representation.
Lampwork Headpins–3 Strategies
$105.00Date and Time: 09/24/2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking experience. Call for a private class.
Learn 3 different strategies for making glass headpins: beading making strategy, twisted headpins, and using a shaped marver. Glass will be added to copper wire. After class, make a unique piece of jewelry from your new collection of lampwork headpins.
Wire Wrapped Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 04/05/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Take sterling wire, Swarovski crystals, and a hammered silver ring to make a pair of earrings. Learn wire wrapping techniques to create this contemporary style of earring. Fast and fun.
Gyrls Night Out: S Hook Earrings–only 1 seat left!
$68.00Date and Time: 04/16/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Whip stitch beads around an armature. Add a few brick stitch rows. Secure a dangle. Attach an ear wire. Viola! You have a unique pair of earrings.
Sunflower Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 04/17/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: Pre-requisite: flat even count peyote skills. Call for a private tutorial.
Using the pattern from Holly Kurzman’s book, two-drop Peyote Patterns, make this springy wide sunflower bracelet. Learn how to do two-drop peyote stitch, read a pattern, and add a plated tube clasp. Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk.
Beaded Wrapped Bracelet/Necklace with Stone Beads through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 04/28/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a crochet hook to make slip knots for this versatile piece of jewelry. It can be worn as three different styles of necklace or wrapped around your wrist multiple times. The beads are Chinese jade in three sizes on walnut brown waxed linen. Make it a bit longer and you have a cute belt for a summer dress.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
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/$38 materials fee.
Raised Triangle Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 04/24/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Peyote Stitch Basics. Call for a private tutorial.
This is a first step to learn how to make geometric beadwork using peyote stitch. These lovely raised triangle earrings use peyote and a bit of herringbone to make points and turn corners. Make your hanging loop on the point or in the middle of a straightaway—students’ choice.
Pearl & Peyote Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 03/26/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills. See Peyote Techniques class on March 12 or call for a private tutorial.
Using peyote stitch, make an embellished ring. Learn an innovative technique to dangle a freshwater pearl in the center of the ring. Add some matching pearls on top and an ear wire and you are ready to wear your new earrings.