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New Class! Twin Tracks Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 07/29/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
This wide and undulating bracelet is made with CzechMates lentil beads, Czech fire polish beads, and Toho round seed beads. You can repeat this pattern using Superduos or Bricks for a completely different look. The pattern comes from Anna Elizabeth Draeger‘s book Jewelry Designs with Czechmates Beads and is taught with permission from the publisher. This book is available at the store.
NEW CLASS!! Victorian Lace Wire Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 05/21/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This lacy bracelet which is reminiscent of something from the Victorian age, is simple yet elegant and can be made using a simple knitting stitch. Make it as wide or narrow as you prefer. This piece uses fine wire in the color of your choice,Toho seed beads, and a crochet hook to knit your bracelet.
New Event! Make-n-Take Bracelet
Date and Time: 05/20/2017 from -
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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.
Next Steps in Boro Glass Work: Wings-n-Things
$105.00Date and Time: 11/10/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on Nov. 3
Take your nexts steps in manipulating boro glass. Learn to shape, sculpt, and carve glass to make wings and things.
Next Steps in Boro: Marble Making
$98.00Date and Time: 04/09/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on April 2 or demonstrated equivalent skill set
Use solid boro glass rods to create marbles. This is a “next steps” class that will give participants a deeper understanding of the techniques needed to be successful in marble making. Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower.
Take both Intro to Boro and Marble Making for double rewards points.
Next Steps in Hollow Boro Glass: Blown Spheres
$105.00Date and Time: 03/15/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: UI Scientific Glass Blower Benjamin Revis
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on March 1.
Learn to manipulate and blow hollow tubing to create a sphere. Then learn to make a bail (loop) so you can hang your spheres.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass Work: Tubular Triangle
$105.00Date and Time: 09/16/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on Sept. 9 or equivalent skills.
Now that you know how to manipulate a hollow tube into a sphere, here is your next step. Learn to gently manipulate hollow boro glass into a triangle. Add it to your percussion instrument collection or call everyone in for dinner.
Next Steps in Soft Glass: Florals Under Glass–1 seat left!
$105.00Date and Time: 09/30/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Wendy Ford
Prerequisites: Flame I or equivalent flamework skills.
Learn to layer effetre glass and make floral images under a clear encasing. Students will review making a solid core bead, making your own stringers, and making flowers with dots, stringers, plunging, and twisting. The final step will be to encase this embellished bead with clear glass. The result is a bouquet under glass.
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.
Peyote Stitch Beaded Beads through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/20/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Weaving with beads isn’t has complicated as it looks. Peyote stitch is a versatile and often used seed bead weaving technique. Students will make beads by beading a rectangle, embellishing it if you choose, then folding and zipping it closed to make a tight and seamless tube. Samples of finished jewelry using peyote stitch will be available.
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.
Peyote Stitch Beaded Beads through Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Program
Date and Time: 04/18/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Weaving with beads isn’t has complicated as it looks. Peyote stitch is a versatile and often used seed bead weaving technique. Students will make beads by beading a rectangle then folding it up and zipping it closed to make a tight and seamless tube. Fancy your bead up by adding layers of embellishment. Samples of finished jewelry using peyote stitch will be available with discussion on the techniques used to construct them.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College or on site–follow this link to register and look for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search.
On site registrations will be taken but not counted towards the minimum class size in order for the class to take place.
Peyote Stitch Napkin Ring through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 04/27/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the fundamentals of tubular even count peyote stitch by making a beaded napkin ring. Then make a whole set for entertaining and gifting. You will use Toho 11/0 round seed beads and Miyuki magatamas in this project.
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/$28 materials fee.
Peyote Stitch Napkin Ring through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/25/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the fundamentals of tubular even count peyote stitch by making a beaded napkin ring. Then make a whole set for entertaining and gifting. You will use Toho 11/0 round seed beads and Miyuki magatamas in this project. 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/$28 materials fee.
Pride Fest Make and Take: Rainbow Chain Maille Bracelet
Date and Time: 06/16/2018 from -
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Drop in to make this Pride Fest bracelet. Using a simple form of chain maille, hook rings together to form a bracelet. You will use anodized aluminum rings and a plated clasp. Learn to use jewelry making tools. This is a fast and fun technique and a great way to show your pride. No experience necessary. No pre-registration necessary. No appointment necessary.
$15/person
Radiant Floral Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/04/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using Czech pressed glass mini feathers, trendy Super Duos 2-hole beads, new Toho demi beads, and Toho seed beads, make quick and lovely round woven earrings. Great gift item for friends and family. 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/$28 materials fee.
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.