things to do in Iowa City
Gyrls Night Out: Cosmic Flora Earrings
$66.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/25/2019 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create diamond shaped earrings out of CzechMate crescents, superduos, Delicas, 2 sizes of Toho seed beads, and a Swarovski pearl. This pattern is by Estelita Mayac Chiles and uses circular netting. This session helps people follow the pattern published in the Dec 2018/Jan 2019 Beadwork magazine. Participants must have or purchase a copy of the magazine to register.
If you have the magazine already and wish to register, please call or come in to the store. The registration fee if you bring your own magazine is $60.
Seed Bead Weaving 101
$105.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/12/2019 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Participants in this full day workshop will learn about the materials and techniques used in off loom seed bead weaving. 3 fundamental stitches will be explored: peyote, herringbone, and netting. This class will be a supportive emersion into this slightly addictive art form.
Customer Choice
Read MoreDate and Time: 11/24/2018 from 10am to 4pm
Capacity:
Instructor: Karen Kubby, Cheryl Weatherford, Kaami William
Prerequisites:
Pick your staff person, pick your time, and pick the skill you want to learn or refresh. Brainstorm with our expert staff on how to begin or finish a project. Get some on-on-one time for anything we know how to do. Sessions are 45 minutes and begin on the hour.
You’ll need to call or come in to register for a time slot or slots.
Beaded Holiday Ornament–this class is full–call to get on a waiting list
Read MoreDate and Time: 12/02/2018 from noon to 4pm
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Jim Emigh
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Join new guest instructor Jim Emigh in making a 2-color holiday ornament. Use Toho seed beads in two colors using a netting stitch. Careful, you’ll want to make more of these. This is a lovely project that makes a great gift.
Registration is $60.
Since this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Trillium CRAW Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/08/2018 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic CRAW skills--see intro class on Nov. 10
Make these three-sided beaded earrings with Toho round beads using cubed right-angle weave. Get lots of practice changing direction and joining ends of CRAW together. Then embellish the outside edge for an extra degree of lovely.
Wire Wrapping Stones 2.0
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/15/2018 from 10am to 1:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Wire Wrapping Stones--see class on Nov. 10.
This is the second in a series of wire wrapped stone classes. Use wire to capture a stone using different shapes of wire. Participants will learn to coil and weave wires together for layers of embellishment.
CRAW I Am Woman Pendant with Stone Beads
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/17/2018 from Noon to 6:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubb
Prerequisites: basic cubed right angle weave skills--see intro class on Nov. 10.
Use your cubed right angle (CRAW) weave skills to create a woman symbol pendant. You will have a choice between spinel and amazonite 3mm cut beads. This pattern is easily transferable to any size glass beads.
Beaded Bead on Glass
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/16/2018 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic peyote skills
Make a peyote strip, zip it together, and learn to make a rounded end. Then use this peyote bead and Swarvoski crystals to embellish a lampwork headpin to make a beautiful pair of earrings.
Wood Wine Bottle Holder: Intro to Wood Working
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/14/2018 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Katie Freeman, from Freeman Furnishings
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to use hand tools to create a balanced wine bottle holder and use food coloring and vinegar to add a bit of color to your project. A great introduction to wood working. Makes a lovely gift.
Delicate Dangle Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/26/2019 from 10am to 1pm
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop--see Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 19.
Use your wrapped loop skills to create graduated delicate dangles that are strung between seed beads on a wire loop to create a beautiful pair of earrings. Add a Swarovski crystal on the top and you are ready to wear.