Beadology Iowa

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

Johnson County

Iowa City

Iowa

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...

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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Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through Kirkwood

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Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Raised Pagoda Bracelet

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10:00 AM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Bead Embroidery with a Cabochon

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10:00 AM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood

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5:30 PM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Friday Night Out GemDuo Earrings

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5:03 PM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Felting with Charlie: Portraits & Landscapes

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10:00 AM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

2-Lane Kumihimo Bracelet

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10:00 AM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

Cold Connections: Riveted Dangle Earrings

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12:00 PM

Beadology Iowa, 355 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA