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Metal Working 201: Earrings in Motion
$128.00Date and Time: 04/14/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills--see Simple Soldering on April 7.
Move your metal working skills to the next level by using a variety of techniques to make a pair of earrings. Learn how to create movement and depth by linking and layering elements. Explore a variety of cold connections and advanced soldering techniques, as well as making ear wires in sterling silver! Learn how to work in multiples to make the most of your creative time and increase your results.
New Class! Beaded Cocktail Ring
$58.00Date and Time: 11/11/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Use two-holed pyramid and super duos along with round seed beads to construct an elegant cocktail ring. This ring is built to suit, so if you are making this for someone else, be sure to bring their ring size. Many beaded rings are made with elastic–this ring is not.
Peas in a Pod–great gift idea
$68.00Date and Time: 09/20/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Use copper wire to learn to close two ends of a flat weave into a cylinder to form an open pod. Add crystals to the center of the pod, to finish one end with a loop and add an additional crystal, and to finish the other end with a bail so you can hang it from your favorite chain. This project lends itself to using birthstone colors and celebrating family.
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.
Gyrls Night Out: CRAW and Lampwork Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 09/25/2020 from -
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.
Gyrls Night Out: Caramel’s Acorn Earrings
$67.00Date and Time: 10/16/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic Peyote Skills
These seasonal earrings will be creating following a pattern by Marsha Wiest-Hines in the October issue of Bead & Button magazine. Use tubular peyote, with 2-hole crescent beads, Toho demis, and round seed beads. Be careful of squirrels following you when wearing these earrings.
The cost of this class includes the cost of the magazine. If you have the magazine, please call 319 338-1566 to register.
Take Flight Beaded Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 10/17/2020 from -
Capacity: 3
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
This bracelet by Starman’s Trendsetter Olga Haserodt is built by making 2 sections of beading in mirror images using GemDuos and Toho round beads. Then sew them together with 2-hole cabochons and Toho Demis. The kit comes with a base metal magnetic clasp.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: CRAW Circle Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 02/14/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW skills—see Intro to CRAW on Feb. 1.
Using two sizes of Toho round beads and Cubed Right Angle weave to make a curved piece. Connect it into a circle. Embellish the circle on the bottom with more CRAW units and the sides with stitchin’ in the ditch. This is a fun way to use your CRAW skills.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Fancy Beaded Earwires
$60.00Date and Time: 01/24/2020 from -
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.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Owl Bookmark
$60.00Date and Time: 03/20/2020 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Brick stitch is an off-loom seed bead weaving stitch that can be made into endless patterns. In this class, use Delica beads in brick stitch to create an owl motif. Then glue it onto a bookmark. A perfect combination for beading in the City of Literature. These owls make awesome earrings, too.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: CRAW Square Earrings–only 2 seats left!
$60.00Date and Time: 06/29/2018 from -
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! Peyote Slide on Spiral Herringbone
$72.00Date and Time: 02/22/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat peyote skills—see class on Jan. 11.
Students will learn or review spiral herringbone and make a lariat. A slide to connect two sides of the lariat will be made with Delicas with peyote stitch. The slide has to be just the right tension around the lariat—not too loose or it will slip, and not too tight or it won’t slide.
New Class! Roaring Twenties Necklace with Branched Fringe
$68.00Date and Time: 11/18/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Discover an easy to learn netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Toho seed beads. No book or magazine uses this stitch in a project—it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch. You will create a graceful lariat with frothy fringe embellished with Czech pressed glass.
New Class! Swarovski CRAW Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 03/21/2020 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Cubed Right-Angle Weave Skills
Swarovski crystals make this bracelet pure sparkle. Use your cubed right-angle weave skills to create a simple band. Then embellish it with Toho round seed beads. Finish your bracelet with a secure magnetic clasp.
New Event! Make-n-Take Bracelet
Date and Time: 05/20/2017 from -
Capacity:
Instructor:
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Come in at your leisure with friends and family to learn how to use flexible wire and beads to make a secure and lovely bracelet. A variety of materials will be on hand for your use. Beadology Iowa staff will be available to assist you in gaining this new-found skill.
$15/bracelet—family friendly.
Peyote Stitch Basics
$58.00Date and Time: 03/24/2018 from -
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.
Metal Bezels–only 2 seats left!
$98.00Date and Time: 11/19/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: simple soldering, see Soldering Sampler class earlier on November 19.
Use your soldering skills to make a bezel around a stone cabochon. Participants will make a simple pendant as a vehicle for learning metal bezeling skills. Students will be using a butane torch, so please wear natural fiber clothing.
Take both Soldering Sampler and Metal Bezels for double rewards points.