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Netted Cabochon Pendant–only one seat left!
$78.00Date and Time: 02/05/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call for a private tutorial.
Looks are deceiving in this design, it’s a great project for beginners getting curious about wire work. The kit for the Netted Cabochon class includes; copper wire, hematite beads and a natural gemstone cabochon to create an intricate-looking pendant.
New Class! Calla Lily Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 05/14/2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic flat peyote stitch skills. Call for a private tutorial.
Combine seed bead weaving and simple wire working skills to make these lovely earrings. Make a hi-lo cone with peyote stitch for the flower petals. Embellish the inside with a cascade of dangles using wire work and a bit of metal pounding.
New Class! S-Link Chain
$72.00Date and Time: 02/19/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Make links that are interconnected to create a chain. This is a non-soldered chain making method using jewelry making tools and square wire. Add a clasp and you have a bracelet.
New Class! Wire Wrapped Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 01/15/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use wire to create a hammered shape and wind wire around this armature for an organic design. Students will use household items for tools to make their shape and handmade ear wires.
NEW CLASS!! Swarovski Wire Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 12/10/2016 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use jewelry making tools and wire wrapping techniques to make earrings that dangle and sparkle. Use Swarovski crystals in birth stone colors to make lovely holiday gifts. After class, take these techniques and explore your own designs.
Coiling a Cabochon
$98.00Date and Time: 08/07/2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
This intricate-looking project is great for wire weaving beginners and focuses on the coiled wire decoration that sits along the edge of a gemstone cabochon. Students will get a fundamental understanding of weaving with decorative bands, create a double spiral and learn how to use household tools to make the wire weaving process easier. A multi-speed drill demonstration will be provided during class on how to pre-coil wire for future projects.
Winter Bead Camp: Beaded Spider and Message Pins
$58.00Date and Time: 12/28/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a beaded spider from seed beads, larger Czech pressed glass beads, and copper wire. Then make a pin using colors to create a special message.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Winter Bead Camp: Beaded Spider and Message Pins
$58.00Date and Time: 12/29/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford and Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
For kids 8 years old and up. Make a beaded spider from seed beads, larger Czech pressed glass beads, and copper wire. Then make a pin using colors to create a special message.
For those wanting more than one session, the cost goes down to $49/session. This discount cannot be offered on line. Please call or come to the store to get this discount.
Wire Wrapped Spider through Kirkwood Community College–Family Friendly Class
Date and Time: 07/16/2018 from -
Capacity: 9
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Prepare yourself early for Halloween by making a scary, yet fun spider using Czech pressed glass beads and wire. This class is appropriate for all ages. Those under 8 years of age should be accompanied by adult supervision. Price is for up to 3 people per family. No previous 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: Kaami William.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
Pearl and Copper Wrapped Bracelet
$52.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Measuring 7.5″, this piece is a gorgeous mix of delicate pearls and structural copper wire. The two play off each other beautifully in the wavy shapes, ending with a hook clasp.