beading class
Gyrls Night Out: Boho Bracelet with Ajustable Clasp
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/13/2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class uses a variety of materials. Take a large-holed focal bead, add leather (vegan option available), waxed linen, seed beads, and metal beads. Use various knotting techniques to put them all together, and viola, you have a boho bracelet. Add an adjustable clasp and it makes it a perfect fit for anyone.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Finish Line
$38.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/28/2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 10
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites:
Get assistance with your unfinished projects. Bring those almost done items and challenge Karen to remember details to get you back on track. Get to your finish line with support and encouragement. Optional dutch treat food and drink for those wanting to participate after class.
2-Hole Bead Components through Kirkwood Community College
Read moreDate and Time: 05/17/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a “sun” and a “gear” that can be used for earrings or a necklace slide using two types of 2-hole, 2mm fire polish pressed glass, and Toho seed beads. Discuss ways to use these two components, embellish them further and how to connect them to create finished jewelry pieces.
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/$28 materials fee.
Peyote Marquise Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/23/2019 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Peyote stitch basics.
Make one of a pair of three-dimensional oval-shaped earrings using peyote stitch and Delica seed beads. Embellish the edges with magatamas. This wonderful shape can also be used for a beaded pendant, chains or links.
Peyote Stitch Techniques–Flat and Tubular
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/11/2020 from 1:00 PM- 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Peyote stitch is a basic and incredibly versatile seed bead weaving technique. Beading magazines have many projects that utilize peyote stitch. This workshop will share flat and tubular peyote, even count, using Toho seed beads. Learn when to use each stitch and walk away with samples of each.
This class is a prerequisite for many Beadology Iowa classes, including Fancy Barbell Beaded Toggle on Jan. 18 & Peyote Slide on Twisted Herringbone on Feb. 21.
Gyrls Night Out: NEW CLASS!! Snowflake Earrings
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/18/2016 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using Czech pressed glass mini feathers, Super Duos, new Toho demi beads, and Toho seed beads, make quick and lovely snowflake earrings. Great gift item for friends and family.
Crochet and Beaded Wrapped Bracelet/Necklace
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/05/2016 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Here is another version of the $200 plus designer wrapped stone and linen bracelet. This is an incredibly versatile piece of jewelry. Use it as a longer necklace, a double stranded necklace, a necklace with lariat, or as a 3-5 strand wrapped bracelet. Learn to use a crochet hook to make a slip stitch with graduated sizes of Czech pressed glass or gemstone beads to make this highly functional piece.
This class serves as a prerequisite for the Sea Urchin class on November 8.
Peyote Stitch Basics
$58.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/24/2018 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Peyote stitch is a basic and incredibly versatile seed bead weaving technique. Beading magazines have many projects that utilize peyote stitch. This workshop will share flat and tubular peyote, even count, using Toho and Delica seed beads. Learn when to use each stitch and walk away with samples of each.
This class is a prerequisite for Color Gradient and Raised Triangle Earrings—both scheduled in April.
Twisted Sister Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Program
Read moreDate and Time: 10/24/2016 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn flat right angle weave with Czech peanut beads to make this easy beaded bracelet.Then add two different embellishment techniques with Toho round beads 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.
*$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.*
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.
Beadazzled Face Shield
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/18/2020 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alysaa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Everyone needs a variety of masks and shields to protect themselves and each other and remain fashionable. Make a blingy and colorful shield by beadazzling colorful and sparkly jewels onto the top. Shields are made locally at the Iowa City Fab Lab.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.