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Peyote Bracelet in Color Gradient
$88.00Date and Time: 02/11/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote stitch skills. Call for a private class or tutorial.
Use Delicas in flat peyote stitch to make this lovely bracelet. In this class you will learn how to do beaded color grading in a simple, yet efficient manner. Then you will learn to finish the edges of this bracelet with a picot technique. Finally, learn to add a clasp with a loop closure. That’s three skills in one project!!
Trillium CRAW Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 12/08/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic CRAW skills--see intro class on Nov. 10
Make these three-sided beaded earrings with Toho round beads using cubed right-angle weave. Get lots of practice changing direction and joining ends of CRAW together. Then embellish the outside edge for an extra degree of lovely.
Tulip Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 04/06/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This simple and lovely design from Isabella Lam’s book Beadwoven Glamour Crystal-Embellished Jewelry is a fast and fun project. The book outlines the project as a necklace—we have adapted it into a bracelet. Participants will use Gem Duos, Super Duos, Swarovski crystals, Czech fire polished beads and Toho seed beads.
Twined Chrysalis Pendant
$138.00Date and Time: 02/18/2018 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using small gauge wire, make a miniature wire basket turned upside down. The piece becomes a very lovely pendant. Explore color blending and working on a small scale while twining with very fine wires. This graceful pendant is a piece of wearable art. No experience needed.
Twined Tree Ornament/Pendant
$138.00Date and Time: 11/16/2019 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This tree motif is perfect as a winter holiday ornament or as a pendant. Explore wire twining with fine wire, blending color then embellishing to create lights on the tree.
Twisted Fringe Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 10/21/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the right touch to make your beaded fringe hang with just the right amount of dangle, yet have no thread showing. Then give it a little twist to give your fringe further dimension. You will use Toho seed beads and Swarovski crystals. This pair of earrings will focus on the fringe yet includes ladder stitch and wire work.
Twisted Sister Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/18/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn right angle weave to make this easy clasped bracelet. Then add a twist of embellishment and you have your finished look. Wear these alone or make a set and stack them. This technique is great to use as a lariat, too.
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 to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa
Twisted Sister Beaded Bracelet–only 1 seat left!
$68.00Date and Time: 08/19/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn right angle weave to make this easy clasped bracelet. Then add a twist of embellishment and you have your finished look. Wear these alone or make a set and stack them. This technique is great to use as a lariat, too.
Vagearrings
$78.00Date and Time: 10/30/2021 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
These earrings are meant to reclaim our sexual anatomy and derive power from the process. Use your peyote stitch skills to make a marquise base with Myuki Delica beads. Then use Toho beads to create ruffles. Add a pearl in just the right spot. Participants will make one earring in class.
Winter Bead Camp–Mug Rug and Paper Beads
$58.00Date and Time: 12/28/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a Mug Rug coaster using cylinder beads and a big eye needle. Then, make beads out of paper.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Winter Bead Camp: Beaded Spider and Message Pins
$58.00Date and Time: 12/28/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a beaded spider from seed beads, larger Czech pressed glass beads, and copper wire. Then make a pin using colors to create a special message.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Winter Bead Camp: Beaded Spider and Message Pins
$58.00Date and Time: 12/29/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a beaded spider from seed beads, larger Czech pressed glass beads, and copper wire. Then make a pin using colors to create a special message.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Winter Bead Camp: Mug Rug and Paper Beads
$58.00Date and Time: 12/29/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a Mug Rug coaster using cylinder beads and a big eye needle. Then, make beads out of paper.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 07/23/2016 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn wire-wrapping techniques using copper wire. Participants will make a very smart looking undulating bracelet with copper wire and beads.
Wire Wrapped Copper and Pearl Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 01/25/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn wire-wrapping techniques using copper wire. Participants will make a very smart looking undulating bracelet with copper wire and freshwater pearls.
Note: This class serves as a prerequisite for Wire Wrapping Stones 2.0 on Feb. 1.
Wave Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 02/18/2024 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wire working experience.
Learn to weave a pattern that leaves exposed base wires to create a wave pattern. Once the basic pattern is learned, a repeating pattern will be used to create a bracelet. Techniques to finish the ends and create a hook closure will also be taught. There is plenty of repetition and direction changing to solidify these skills.