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Jazzy Linked Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 07/03/2021 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
What better way to celebrate Jazz Fest in downtown Iowa City! Learn to create consistent wrapped loops and link them to form your own beaded chain long enough to wear as a bracelet. This bracelet class will incorporate a variety of materials into each bracelet. Walk away with a jazzy new piece to add to your collection.
New Class! Crystal Cluster Earrings–this class is full, please call to get on the waiting list.
Date and Time: 06/27/2020 from -
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. See Jazzy Linked Bracelet on June 20.
This class will perfect your wire wrapping skills. Make wrapped loops of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and precious metal beads. Then stack them to make a wild and sparkly cluster. A long ear wire will show off your work.
When we get two people on the waiting list, we will set up another session of this class. Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 4 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Make a Pendulum
$72.00Date and Time: 06/12/2021 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call for a private tutorial.
What better way to celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice than to make a pendulum? Using stone, chain, and wire, students will create beautiful hanging points. Students will utilize a sampling of important fundamental skills–stringing, crimping, wrapped loops, and wire bails–and learn to use them together to make a swinging pendulum. It can be used for metaphysical practices, play, or simply as a pretty sun catcher. A discussion on how to use them will follow.
Copper Chandelier Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 02/27/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alysaa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 16 or call for a private tutorial.
Use a chandelier armature to hang wrapped loops of increasing lengths to make a pair of dangly earrings. You will get lots of practice with your wire working skills.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$60.00Date and Time: 07/24/2021 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This is a great introduction to wirework. Two skills are learned and practiced—making a closed wrapped loop and making this loop into another closed loop. This set of skills allows you go make secure earrings, pendants, and chains. You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
Note: This class serves as a pre-requisite for many of our classes. It is a handy skill.
New Class! Netted Cabochon Pendant
$78.00Date and Time: 08/01/2021 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call for a private tutorial.
Take your wirework skills to the next level with this project. Capture a stone pendant in a web of wire and smaller beads. Make an intricate bail on top.