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New Class! Crystal Cluster Earrings–this class is full, please call to get on the waiting list.
Date and Time: 06/27/2020 from -
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. See Jazzy Linked Bracelet on June 20.
This class will perfect your wire wrapping skills. Make wrapped loops of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and precious metal beads. Then stack them to make a wild and sparkly cluster. A long ear wire will show off your work.
When we get two people on the waiting list, we will set up another session of this class. Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction.
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.
12-strand Ridge Spiral Bracelet: third workshop of Kumihimo Weekend Retreat
$168.00Date and Time: 04/28/2019 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Any kumihimo experience.
Join Master Beader and Beadology Iowa co-owner Laurel Kubby for 3 days of intensive and fun kumihimo braiding. Take one class or all three. Seating is limited to 12 people per class.
Are you ready to push yourself to the next level? This will be our first class using 12 cords to braid. If you are comfortable with kongo-gumi, you will be surprised at how easily you can make this braid. Again, we will use satin cord for ease of learning a new braiding skill.
This class is appropriate for advanced beginners using either the marudai or the disc.
Take one class for the price listed.
Take two classes for 10% off.
Take all three classes for $380—that’s 20% off.
To get these discounts, you will need to call the store at 319 338-1566 to register over the phone with a credit card or come for a visit.
Alternating Crystal Bracelet
$78.00Date and Time: 06/29/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Using Toho seed beads, make a ladder stitch base. Add Czech crystals in an alternating pattern to make a bracelet that is full of sparkle and elegance.
Bead Bezel a Swarovski Crystal
$68.00Date and Time: 09/09/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Tubular Peyote Stitch--see Peyote Techniques on September 2.
Learn to use peyote stitch to bezel a rivoli, a round Swarovski crystal with a point on the back. Once your beaded bezel is complete, you can embellish it, add a peyote bail, and you have a sparkly pendant that can be added to chain, leather, or a beaded lariat.
Take both Peyote Stitch Techniques and/or Bezel a Rivoli Crystal and/or Beaded Toggle and get double rewards points on all classes.
Beaded Toggle
$68.00Date and Time: 02/09/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat or Tubular Peyote Stitch
Use peyote stitch in new and innovative ways to make a beaded toggle clasp. Participants will learn to make a round ring and matching bar using Toho round and Miyuki Delica cylinder seed beads.
Beads & Brews at the Vue Rooftop
Date and Time: 04/14/2020 from -
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
Beginning Metal Working: Copper Pendant
$128.00Date and Time: 03/25/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this full day metalworking class, learn the fundamentals of metalworking: cutting, sawing, filing, drilling and other manipulation. Then design your pendant and put your new found or refreshed skills to work. This class serves as a prerequisite for many classes in our metalworking series.
Bezel a Stone
$105.00Date and Time: 03/10/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use a bezel cup to set a stone. Learn to set this stone professionally and solder it to another piece of metal to form a pendant.
Bojangles Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 04/13/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop skill.
Make a wire bracelet using sterling and copper wire and a variety of beads, including Swarovski crystal, stone, and Czech pressed glass. This project is not for those who love perfect symmetry. The end product is asymmetrical, fun, and beautiful–and different, every time you make one!
Brick Stitch Corn Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 07/27/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You can make endless figurative beaded pieces with brick stitch. Learn tricks to be successful. Make a pair of flat, brick stitched earrings in the shape of corn—just in time for sweet corn season.
Brick Stitch Earrings with Fringe
$58.00Date and Time: 02/03/2018 from -
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns. Make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well, yet is not too loose.
Bronze Clay Beads
$98.00Date and Time: 10/22/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use bronze clay by creating a set of beads that can be used in jewelry making. Techniques will be emphasized. Discussion on how to finish metal clay pieces will be discussed. Students’ work will be fired and tumble polished. Work can be picked up the following week.
Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 02/12/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn the basics of byzantine chain maille to make a bracelet. Chain maille is a technique of taking individual open jump rings and putting them together to form a mesh or chain. Proper tool handling and opening and closing of rings will be emphasized. No experience necessary.
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/$38 materials fee.
Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/23/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the basics of byzantine chain maille to make a bracelet. Chain maille is a technique of taking individual open jump rings and putting them together to form a mesh or chain. Proper tool handling and opening and closing of rings will be emphasized. 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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.
Byzantine Dangle Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 06/25/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using silver colorful aluminum open jump rings, learn byzantine—a fundamental chain maille weave. Make a short length of byzantine, add a charm and an ear wire, and voila, a lovely dangle earring. 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.
Russian Leaf Pendant
$60.00Date and Time: 07/14/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use your peyote skills to learn diagonal peyote with Delica seed beads. Embellish your leaf with Toho round seed beads. These leaves are wonderful as a pendant, earrings, or a branch full of them cascading down a lariat. Modifications to make them thinner, wider, and longer will be discussed.
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.