seed bead weaving class
Beaded Chain Bootcamp
Read moreDate and Time: 04/25/2020 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites:
This workshop will share 7 stitches that can be used in a beaded chain or lariat. Learn the stitch, practice a few inches and end up with a sampler style necklace of all the options presented. Discussion will include how to decide which stitch may best suit your purpose.
Class cost is $138 and includes all materials and instructions. However, due to the COVID-19 and the uncertainty of travel plans for the instructor, we are taking registrations, yet not asking for payment. Once we know more we will be in contact with you about the status of the class and the registration fee. Please call us at 319 338-1566 to register.
Saturn Beaded Bead
Read moreDate and Time: 04/11/2020 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Tublular Peyote Stitch
Use peyote stitch to cover a wooden bead. Learn to decrease with peyote stitch by using different bead sizes and by reducing the number of beads in each row. Embellish around the equator of bead to form the “Saturn” rings. These beads make wonderful focal pieces for a necklace and a smaller version is great for earrings.
Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instructions.
Due to the Governor’s order closing all non-essential businesses, we do not know when we will re-open for classes. You can register via phone at 319 338-1566 without payment and we will be in touch.
You can also order the kit with instructions for $38 by phone. Look to see when we have this added to the web site on the kit page at https://beadologyiowa.com/product-category/kits/
Gyrls Night Out: Herringbone & Swarovski Earrings
Read moreDate and Time: 04/10/2020 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
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.
Due to the Governor’s order closing all non-essential businesses, we do not know when we will re-open for classes. You can register via phone at 319 338-1566 without payment and we will be in touch.
You can also order the kit with instructions for $30 by phone. Look to see when we have this added to the web site on the kit page at https://beadologyiowa.com/product-category/kits/
New Class! Swarovski CRAW Bracelet
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/21/2020 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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 Class! Gyrls Night Out: Owl Bookmark
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/20/2020 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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! Raised Diamond Bracelet
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/07/2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat even count peyote stitch skills
Put your flat even count peyote stitch skills to the test. Use a background of Delicas and 3 sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a repeating pattern that undulates beautifully. The focus of this class will be about following a pattern and pulling tight to synch down when decreasing. Participants will likely not finish this project and the beaded toggle is not part of the class, although the kit will have enough beads in it to make one.
New Class! Peyote Slide on Spiral Herringbone
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/22/2020 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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! Designing with CRAW Chain
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/15/2020 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic CRAW skills—see Intro to CRAW on Feb. 1.
Participants will make a long cubed right angle weave chain with one size of round Toho beads. Decisions on where to stitch the chain together will be determined by the student. There are endless ways to use this strategy to complete a unique piece. Tips and tricks for this decision making will be shared.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: CRAW Circle Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/14/2020 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
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.
Peyote with a Twist Slide
Read moreDate and Time: 04/26/2020 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Peytoe Stitch
Bead crochet not your thing? Learn to use peyote stitch to mimic single stitch bead crochet. We will do a simple pattern in order to learn the technique introduced in 2017 by Gerlinde Lenz. Be prepared to want more after learning this clever, addictive variation of peyote stitch. The end product is a slide to add to a lariat of your choice.
Class cost is $138 and includes all materials and instruction. However, due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty of travel plans for the instructor, we are taking registrations, yet not asking for payment. Once we know more, we will be in contact with you about the status of the class and the registration fee. Please call us at 319 338-1566 to register.