girls night out
Gyrls Night Out: CRAW and Lampwork Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/25/2020 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW skills
Use your CRAW skills to make a layered beaded bead. Then switch to your wireworking skills to create a lovely pair of earrings that end with a handmade glass bead.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings 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. Demos done through Zoom.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Tassel Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/17/2020 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use or get herringbone stitch skills to make a lovely pair of tassel earring. You’ll stitch a beaded bead and stack large beads to stabilize your beaded bead on a headpin. Make a wrapped loop and add an ear wire and you are ready to wear.
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 after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Beads & Brews at the Vue Rooftop
Read moreDate and Time: 04/14/2020 from 6:30PM to 8:30pm
Capacity: 20
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You’ll receive a bracelet making kit, provided by Beadology Iowa, containing Czech pressed glass beads and a sterling silver clasp. You’ll learn a few beading techniques and then be free to get creative with your beading! While you bead enjoy beers on tap and socializing with your girls.
Registration is $40 and includes beading class, Czech glass bead and sterling silver clasp kit, beer flight, and snacks. Tickets available at: www.vuerooftop-ic.com/ladiesnight
Gyrls Night Out: Herringbone & Swarovski Earrings–this class is full–please call to get on a waiting list!
Read moreDate and Time: 06/19/2020 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create a herringbone graduated tube using 3 sizes of Toho round seed beads. Add Swarovski crystals and the herringbone tube on a headpin and make a wrapped loop. Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction.
Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction. Please call to get on the waiting list. We will schedule another session of this class when we have 2 people on the waiting list.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 4 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 after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Fancy Beaded Earwires
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/24/2020 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using resin flowers, chain, and a dangle, design an earring where the ear wire is part of the design. Participants will manipulate sterling wire to shape the earwire, harden the wire,, and file the end to ensure smooth entry into your ear.
Gyrls Night Out: Exploring Resin
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/13/2019 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This pendant will incorporate a found object, that participants will bring, into a resin pendant. Learn how to apply enamel and how to mix and apply clear resin in a pendant. Objects should be no larger than ½” x 1 ½” and be fairly flat. Paper items can be cut to fit. Flat bugs and wings are great for this project.
Gyrls Night Out: Embellished Felt Beads
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/26/2019 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use vintage sequins and glass seed beads to embellish felt round beads. The beads can then be used however you want. The sequins and beads can be layered for some very fun effects.
Option dutch treat drinks and snacks in downtown Iowa City after class.
Gyrls Night Out: Swarovski Cubed Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 04/12/2019 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic cubed right angle weave skills.
Use your cubed right angle weave (CRAW) skills to make one unit using Swarovski crystals. Embellish your crystal cube and fashion them into earrings.
Gryls Night Out: Wine Charm Sets–great Holiday/Hostess Gift
$48.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/10/2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make wine charms sets that help guests mark their glasses (or bottles) at your next social gathering. Use memory wire and a variety of Czech pressed glass and Toho seed beads to make themed sets. Wine charm sets make great holiday and host gifts. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Must be 21 years old to have alcohol.
Gyrls Night Out: Butterfly Dangle Earring
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/13/2020 from 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
Take a laser cut metal pendant with an etched butterfly wing, and add a Swarovski butterfly bead on top. This is a quick project that gets you some wirework practice—a bail and a wrapped loop.