toho
Showing 33–42 of 42 results
Peyote Stitch Techniques–Flat and Tubular
$60.00Date and Time: 03/12/2022 from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Peyote stitch is a basic and incredibly versatile seed bead weaving technique. Beading books and on-line resources have many projects that utilize peyote stitch. This workshop will share flat and tubular peyote, even count, using Toho seed beads. Learn when to use each stitch and walk away with samples of each.
This class is a prerequisite for many Beadology Iowa classes, including Fancy Barbell Beaded Toggle later on March 12.
2-hole Cabochon Beaded Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 09/30/2023 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
These 2-hole cabochon beads are perfect for bracelet making, as they sit so flat on your wrist. Learn a netting stitch with Toho round beads, Superduos, and the 2-hole cabochons.
Gyrls Night Out: Chevron Beaded Bracelet–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 07/15/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads to learn ladder stitch and chevron stitch to make a quick and simple bracelet that has high impact. You will use one color of larger beads for the base and then embellish it with slightly smaller beads in three colors. The “V” shape is stunning.
$60 registration fee covers all materials and instruction.
When we get two people on the waiting list, we will schedule another session.
Double St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet–This Class Is Full. Call To Get On A Waiting List.
Date and Time: 09/24/2022 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This stitch originated in Russia. This class will get you familiar with the double version of this stitch with lots of repetition to create a bracelet. This stitch is great for making leaf motifs, too. You will use Toho seed beads and pressed glass from the Czech Republic.
Class is FULL. Call 319-338-1566 to be put on a waiting list.
Tubular Herringbone Bracelet through Kirkwood
Date and Time: 01/29/2021 from -
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.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Netted Helix Necklace
$72.00Date and Time: 02/06/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Learn to use Toho seed beads and Toho bugle beads to make this elegant helix necklace. Based on knowledge of other beading stitches, participants will choose how to finish the necklace by stringing beads, using Ndebele (herringbone), or cubed right angle weave (CRAW).
Barrette Making
$60.00Date and Time: 03/27/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to cover a barrette with ultra suede and add Toho beads and embellishments to make your own hair piece. The result is something lovely that looks finished on all sides. Make many on your own to match your jewelry wardrobe.
CRAW Bubble Earring
$68.00Date and Time: 04/03/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic cubed right angle weave skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
Use your cubed right angle weave skills to make a dimensional “bubble”. You will use 3 sizes of Toho seed beads to create a curved piece that you then connect into a tight circle. Add an ear wire and you are ready to go.
Vagearrings
$78.00Date and Time: 10/30/2021 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic peyote skills. Call to schedule a private tutorial.
These earrings are meant to reclaim our sexual anatomy and derive power from the process. Use your peyote stitch skills to make a marquise base with Myuki Delica beads. Then use Toho beads to create ruffles. Add a pearl in just the right spot. Participants will make one earring in class.
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.