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Peyote Stitch Bracelet with Peanut Beads through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 07/20/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the peyote stitch, a fundamental off loom weaving technique used in many projects in contemporary beading magazines and books. Participants will create a bracelet with peanut beads, which is like making something two layers thick with only one layer of actual beading. The bracelet is a substantial piece of jewelry that looks great on your wrist. Learn how to finish an edge and add a clasp.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Tubular Herringbone Bracelet through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 07/24/2025 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn or hone your tubular herringbone skills to create this slightly undulating bracelet. Varied sizes of Toho beads and colors will be stitched to accentuate the ins and outs of the pattern. Your beading will go faster than you think, as you will be stitching 2 beads at a time.
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.
$35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee.
Tubular Herringbone Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 06/20/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn or hone your tubular herringbone skills to create this slightly undulating bracelet. Varied sizes of Toho beads and colors will be stitched to accentuate the ins and outs of the pattern. Your beading will go faster than you think, as you will be stitching 2 beads at a time. 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.
$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
Cupped Copper Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/23/2023 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Participants will learn to stamp and dap copper disks into earrings of their design. Some may choose to keep their copper bright or oxidize it for a different look. Beads will be added to the center and/or the bottom. This is an active, fun, and loud class. This is a great intro metal working class.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
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.
Beaded Wrapped Bracelet/Necklace with Stone Beads through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 04/28/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a crochet hook to make slip knots for this versatile piece of jewelry. It can be worn as three different styles of necklace or wrapped around your wrist multiple times. The beads are Chinese jade in three sizes on walnut brown waxed linen. Make it a bit longer and you have a cute belt for a summer dress.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.
Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 09/01/2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
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. 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.Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Kirkwood PrimeTime: Mug Rugs
Date and Time: 05/07/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn or use your peyote stitch skills and size 6/0 Toho rounds to make a beaded coaster. Embellish the edges with feather beads that look like fringe to make your mug rug. 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. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Reversible Beaded Bead
$60.00Date and Time: 10/19/2021 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use a CzechMates 2-hole bead shape, the crescent. Weave Czech pressed glass and Toho 11/0 seed beads to create a two-sided domed beaded bead. You will make two separate pieces and then sew them together. Each side can be a different color, making your bead reversible. No experience needed.
Twisted Sister Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/18/2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Learn right angle weave to make this easy clasped bracelet. Then add a twist of embellishment 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.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa
Swarovski Wrapped Earrings through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 08/22/2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Take sterling wire, Swarovski crystals, and a hammered silver ring to make a pair of earrings. Learn wire wrapping techniques to create this contemporary style of earring. Fast and fun.
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.
$35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee
Peyote Stitch Bracelet with Peanut Beads through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 06/09/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the peyote stitch, a fundamental off loom weaving technique used in many projects in contemporary beading magazines and books. Participants will create a bracelet with peanut beads, which is like making something two layers thick with only one layer of actual beading. The bracelet is a substantial piece of jewelry that looks great on your wrist. Learn how to finish an edge and add a clasp.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.