The James Theater

It's glamorous, it's gorey, it's BAWDY HORROR, Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha's annual Halloween burlesque &amp; variety show—hosted by the legendary Boss of Burlesque, Foxy Tann from Minneapolis! This show is running both Friday, October 30 AND Saturday, October 31, so we're pulling out all the stops for Halloweekend and bringing you the Vamp Fatale La Reina from New Orleans and chair dancing cosplayer extraordinaire Reality Rose from Denver alongside all your favorite Bawdy Babes like Matt Adore, Catty Wompass, Anita Sativa, and many more! Doors 7PM, show 8PM. 18+. Come in costume to win a prize &amp; stay after the show for a FREE Halloween dance party by DJ Dino DK!&nbsp;
VIP tickets include front-row cabaret table seating, special host and performer interaction, and a free, professionally-edited photo by Madame Ether Studios. 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. We raise money for a local organization at every show, so don your Halloween costume &amp; come witness an amazing show while supporting a good cause!&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors 7PM, show 8PM. 18+. VIP tickets include front-row cabaret table seating, special host and performer interaction, free raffle tickets, 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Bawdy Horror!!

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Bawdy Horror!!

It's glamorous, it's gorey, it's BAWDY HORROR, Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha's annual Halloween burlesque & variety show—hosted by the...

Beadology Iowa

In this innovative class by designer Cheryl Weatherford, create waves with wire that are filled by varied stones and crystals. Craft a simple, yet innovative hinge at the top from which to hang your ear wire. 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: Triple Tiered Wave Earrings

Triple Tiered Wave Earrings

In this innovative class by designer Cheryl Weatherford, create waves with wire that are filled by varied stones and crystals....

This is a great introduction to needle felting.T ake wool, a needle, and a bit of sweat equity and make a felted bead. Learn how to make a hole in your felted wool, how to add color, and how to increase the density of your bead. No experience needed.&nbsp;Note: This class serves as a pre-requisite for many Felting with Charlie classes.$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood and $30 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Felting with Charlie: Bead Making through Kirkwood

Felting with Charlie: Bead Making through Kirkwood

This is a great introduction to needle felting.T ake wool, a needle, and a bit of sweat equity and make a felted bead. Learn...

In this metal working class, learn some precision sawing techniques to create negative space. Take the shape just sawed out and solder it on the pendant to create texture. Your pendant will be one-of-a-kind. A great project for honing your sawing and soldering skills. No experience needed. Instructor: Maggie Joynt.Registration is $88 and includes all materials, instruction, and use of tools during class. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Sawing & Soldering

Sawing & Soldering

In this metal working class, learn some precision sawing techniques to create negative space. Take the shape just sawed out and...

Learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk using pinch beads.The result is beautiful. This bracelet ends with bead caps and a lobster or spring ring.No experience needed.Tools needed are a kumihimo disk and 8 weighted bobbins. No experience needed.Instructor: Emma Folsom.$72 if you bring your own tools/$92 if you need tools supplied (you keep them!).

Local Event: Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk using pinch beads.The result is beautiful.  This bracelet...

This is an intermediate lampworking class. Participants will be encasing with clear, creating a pattern with layers of dots, and raking this pattern into a plume. Varied shapes of beads will be explored using this same pattern.&nbsp; 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: Plumes in Glass

Plumes in Glass

This is an intermediate lampworking class. Participants will be encasing with clear, creating a pattern with layers of dots,...

Learn to manipulate hollow boro glass to make a pendant. Create a blown bulb that you will decorate. Then “implode” it to create a lens that will magnify your embellishment. Instructor: Dakota Osegera.
Prerequisite: Basic hollow glass skills.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: Next Steps in Boro Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant

Next Steps in Boro Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant

Learn to manipulate hollow boro glass to make a pendant.  Create a blown bulb that you will  decorate.  Then “implode” it to...

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 later.No experience needed.$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Quilt Square Beaded Earrings through Kirkwood

Quilt Square Beaded Earrings through Kirkwood

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

The collar band is made from a 1920’s netting stitch. We will add short fringe around the collar for some additional artistry. You can make a lovely bracelet from this stitch as well. o experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.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: Twenties Weave Fringed Collar

Twenties Weave Fringed Collar

The collar band is made from a 1920’s netting stitch. We will add short fringe around the collar for some additional artistry....

A great project for not only learning this weave. This class is an opportunity to hone your wrapped loop skills. Design ombre fringes that is incorporated into the weave of the hoop. Create a beautiful pair of earrings. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle.
Prerequisite: Ability to make a wrapped loop. 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: Ombre Fringed Wrapped Hoops

Ombre Fringed Wrapped Hoops

A great project for not only learning this weave. This class is an opportunity to hone your wrapped loop skills. Design ombre...

Pick your staff person, pick your time, and pick the skill you want to learn or refresh. Brainstorm with our expert staff on how to begin or finish a project. Get some one-on-one time for anything we know how to do. Sessions are $40 each per person, are 45 minutes long, and begin on the hour. Materials are extra or bring your own.
You'll need to call 319 338-1566 or come in to register for a time slot or slots.$40/person/45-minute session.

Local Event: Customer Choice

Customer Choice

Pick your staff person, pick your time, and pick the skill you want to learn or refresh. Brainstorm with our expert staff on...

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