beaded earrings
Herringbone Beaded Bead Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/09/2019 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Herringbone stitch basics.
Use herringbone stitch using Miyuki Delica cylinder seed beads to make beaded beads. Use these beads along with Swarovski crystals to make a pair of earrings.
Trillium CRAW Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/08/2018 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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.
Beaded Bead on Glass
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/16/2018 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic peyote skills
Make a peyote strip, zip it together, and learn to make a rounded end. Then use this peyote bead and Swarvoski crystals to embellish a lampwork headpin to make a beautiful pair of earrings.
Gyrls Night Out: Flip It! Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/12/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Many want to flip the House of Representatives to Democratic Control. We want you to learn to use brick stitch, Toho seed beads, and a rubber ring to make a pair of earrings that use two high contrast colors that are “flipped” on each half of the earring. Optional dutch treat cocktails and snacks after class.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: CRAW Square Earrings–only 2 seats left!
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/29/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use or gain cubed right angle weave (CRAW) skills to make a square made up of 4 cubes using 6/0 Toho round beads. Then use this square as a bead and add spacers and a larger piece of Czech pressed glass to make a lovely pair of earrings. Dutch treat snacks and drinks downtown for those who want to participate.
New Class! Vagearrings
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 05/12/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat or tubular peyote stitch.
These earrings are meant to celebrate female sexual anatomy. 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.
Pretty Posts Beaded Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/04/2018 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to embroider with beads using running stitch. Participants will then make a set of post earrings using ultra suede and silver plated flat backed posts.
Twisted Fringe Earrings
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/31/2018 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 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.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood Community College
Read MoreDate and Time: 03/06/2019 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
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: 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
Lace Earrings
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/23/2019 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Learn to net on both sides of a beaded spine to make incredible lace earrings. Instruction on color grading will be provided. Embellish the tips of the lace to really create some flare. We will be using size 11° and 15° seed beads. If magnification is required, students must bring their own equipment.