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.
Make Glass Beads–Intro to Lampworking
$120.00Date and Time: 10/07/2023 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed.
NOTE: Participants must be at least 15 years old.
Wire Wrapping Stones: an Introduction
$72.00Date and Time: 10/08/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the basics of wire wrapping stones. Students will practice with copper wire to form a plan for a semi-precious stone, then move to sterling wire for the final project. Each stone is different, so each wrap is unique.
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 10/13/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with freshwater pearls and a sterling silver clasp.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee through Kirkwood/$38 materials fee at class time.
It’s Alive! Two-Drop Peyote Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 10/14/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Learn to use two-drop peyote to make this fun and colorful bracelet. Instead of embellishing after the bracelet is finished, embellish this piece as you bead with Czech pressed glass feather beads and Miyuki magatams (drop beads). This piece will spark conversations
New Class! Chevron Drop Earring
$72.00Date and Time: 10/15/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: Any wire working experience.
Learn to wrap thin round wire around square wire to create an armature. Shape your piece. Add a lovely bead at the bottom and create a loop at the top. Connect an ear wire and you have a lovely pair of earrings.
Picture coming soon!
Twisted Fringe Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 10/21/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the right touch to make your beaded fringe hang with just the right amount of dangle, yet have no thread showing. Then give it a little twist to give your fringe further dimension. You will use Toho seed beads and Swarovski crystals. This pair of earrings will focus on the fringe yet includes ladder stitch and wire work.
Feather Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 10/21/2023 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You’ve not worked daisy chain like this before. Use feather beads and crystals to make a flowing bracelet using a traditional daisy chain stitch (right angle weave). Then add a layer of embellishment.
Roaring Twenties Beaded Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 10/23/2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Discover an easy to learn seed bead netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties. No book or magazine uses this stitch in a project—it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch. You will create a graceful bracelet in no time at all.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$35 materials fee.
New Class! Friday Night Out: Pipe Cleaner Kumihimo Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 10/27/2023 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Turn traditional kumihimo braiding on its head. Using pipe cleaners, make a pair of hoop earrings. This fun spin on a technique will be fast and fun.
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New Class! Mini Beaded Ornament
$78.00Date and Time: 10/28/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 4
Instructor: Jim Emigh
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use netting stitch to create a beaded cover for mini glass holiday ornaments. These are so cute and small enough to wear as large earrings!
Picture coming soon!
Boro Beads
$120.00Date and Time: 09/30/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any lampworking experience.
This is an intermediate class for those with some lampworking experience. Use borosilicate glass to make glass beads.