Beadology Iowa

April 20, 5:30-8:30pm:--$78
In this no solder chain making class, use square wire and jewelry making tools to create copper links. There is lots of repetition, so you will build muscle memory and hone your wire working skills. Walk away with a close-up lightweight chain. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle.Registration is $78 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Local Event: Steampunk Chain Bracelet

Johnson County

Iowa City

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Steampunk Chain Bracelet

April 20, 5:30-8:30pm:--$78
In this no solder chain making class, use square wire and jewelry making tools to create copper...

Use GemDuos, SuperDuos, Czech fire polish, and Toho seed beads to make this lovely bracelet. This is a fun and fast project. This pattern makes for a beautiful close-up necklace as well. No experience needed.$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Prairie Bracelet through Kirkwood

Prairie Bracelet through Kirkwood

Use GemDuos, SuperDuos, Czech fire polish, and Toho seed beads to make this lovely bracelet. This is a fun and fast project....

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.No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.NOTE: Participants must be at least 15 years old.
 
This class serves as a prerequisite for other lampworking classes.Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing.Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Friday Night Out: Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking

Friday Night Out: Make Glass Beads...

This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various...

Friday Night Out: Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking

In this “next steps” lampworking class, learn how to make a bead that looks like a giant bee.Skills included are shaping, encasing, pulling, and adding glass.There will be lots of time to experiment with color and technique to build your hive.Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Pre-requisite: Basic lampworking skills.Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing.Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Bee Bead

Bee Bead

In this “next steps” lampworking class, learn how to make a bead that looks like a giant bee.Skills included are shaping,...

This project uses peyote and herringbone stitches to create square earrings that look like a classic Ohio Stars quilt square.Practice following a beading pattern.The earrings are finished with a wire guard.You can invert the colors on the second square for a mismatched yet perfectly balanced look. Instructor: Emma Folsom.
Prerequisite: Basic peyote stitch skills.Call for a private tutorial.Registration is $78 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Local Event: Quilt Square Earrings

Quilt Square Earrings

This project uses peyote and herringbone stitches to create square earrings that look like a classic Ohio Stars quilt...

Create an armature with a larger gauge wire. Then wrap this with thinner wire and string beads across the armature. Use round seed beads and Czech pressed glass feather beads to create a lovely pair of earrings.No experience needed.Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.Registration is $78 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Local Event: Wire Wrapped & Beaded Fan Earrings

Wire Wrapped & Beaded Fan Earrings

 Create an armature with a larger gauge wire.  Then wrap this with thinner wire and string beads across the armature.  Use...

Welcome new boro instructor Stefan Dodds!Learn how to make chain links from solid borosilicate glass.Each link is made inside of the previous link, resulting in a solid chain.Instructor: Stefan Dodds.
Prerequisite:Any boro glass experience.You must be 15 years old to register.Registration is $128 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing.Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Glass Chain

Glass Chain

Welcome new boro instructor Stefan Dodds!Learn how to make chain links from solid borosilicate glass.Each link is made inside...

Stringing beads is a fundamental jewelry making skill.This class focuses on aesthetics, functionality, and security.You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers.One bracelet will be strung on nylon and the second on flexible wire.No previous experience is needed.$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$30 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through Kirkwood

Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through...

Stringing beads is a fundamental jewelry making skill.This class focuses on aesthetics, functionality, and security.You will...

Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through Kirkwood

Use a combination of peyote and herringbone stitches to create a curvy sided square with Delica beads. Then develop a pattern using peyote stitch for the bracelet band. The pattern for the bracelet’s center makes great matching earrings.Instructor: Karen Kubby.

Prerequisite: Flat peyote stitch skills.Call 319 338-1566 to arrange a private tutorial.Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Local Event: Raised Pagoda Bracelet

Raised Pagoda Bracelet

Use a combination of peyote and herringbone stitches to create a curvy sided square with Delica beads. Then develop a pattern...

Participants will make a pendant using Toho seed beads, montee crystals, Ultrasuede, and a stone or glass cabochon.Bezeling the cabochon and how to do running stitch will be the core of this class.Your piece will be beautifully finished on the backside. You will leave with fundamental bead embroidery skills to design your own project.Instructor: Karen KubbyRegistration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Prerequisite: Any seed bead weaving experience.

Local Event: Bead Embroidery with a Cabochon

Bead Embroidery with a Cabochon

Participants will make a pendant using Toho seed beads, montee crystals, Ultrasuede, and a stone or glass cabochon.Bezeling the...

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.No previous experience necessary.$30 instructor fee to
Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood

Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood

Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy.Each person...

Have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture.It looks like a traditional quilt square.Use this pattern to make a matching bracelet.No experience needed.Instructor: Karen Kubby.Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line. Demos projected onto a large screen.

Local Event: Friday Night Out GemDuo Earrings

Friday Night Out GemDuo Earrings

Have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture.It looks like a traditional...

Hone your needle felting skills by crafting a dimensional picture.Choose between a woman with flowing hair or a landscape.Create texture and dimension by adding layers of wool.Instructor: Charlie Jakowchuk.
Prerequisite: Basic needle felting skills.Call (319) 338-1566 to arrange a private tutorial.Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Felting with Charlie: Portraits & Landscapes

Felting with Charlie: Portraits & Landscapes

Hone your needle felting skills by crafting a dimensional picture.Choose between a woman with flowing hair or a...

The James Theater

Join Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha for DIRTY JOKES, a hodgepodge of hot &amp; hilarious comedy burlesque from across the Midwest starring the Darling Dynamo of Burlesque, Kitson Sass! Hosted by our beloved crackpot who's going to make you crack up--Varla! This is a one-night-only show and WILL sell out, so get your tickets early.
This show also features Eva La Feva, Karma Carnelian, and Mars Violet from Chicago, Katniss Everqueer from Vermont, Plezher Ssssea from Wisconsin, and all your favorite Bawdy Babes. At every Bawdy show, we raise money and awareness for a local community organization. This show, we're raising money for the Iowa City Bike Library!
Doors 7PM, show 8PM. 18+. VIP tickets include front-row cabaret table seating, special host and performer interaction, and a free, professionally-edited photo by Madame Ether Photography! The James Theater has reserved seating, so be sure to "Select Your Own Seats" if you want to choose your seats or sit with friends. &nbsp;

Local Event: Dirty Jokes!! A Comedy & Burlesque Show!

Dirty Jokes!! A Comedy & Burlesque Show!

Join Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha for DIRTY JOKES, a hodgepodge of hot & hilarious comedy burlesque from across the Midwest starring the...

Learn how to create a two-lane braid with beads on the side and cord in the middle on a kumihimo foam disk.The result is beautiful. This bracelet ends with a button closure.No experience needed.Instructor: Emma Folsom.
Tools needed are a kumihimo disk and 6 bobbins.$72 bring your own tools/$92 if you need to purchase tools.

Local Event: 2-Lane Kumihimo Bracelet

2-Lane Kumihimo Bracelet

Learn how to create a two-lane braid with beads on the side and cord in the middle on a kumihimo foam disk.The result is...

Learn to manipulate brass and copper by adding rivets and other cold connections.Some design decisions will be in the hands of the participant.Add texture through hammering and/or stamping.Make a lovely pair of metal earrings with lots of movement.No experience needed.Instructor: Maggie Joynt.Registration is $128 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools.Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Cold Connections: Riveted Dangle Earrings

Cold Connections: Riveted Dangle Earrings

Learn to manipulate brass and copper by adding rivets and other cold connections.Some design decisions will be in the hands of...

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