This class places a focus on professional stringing and design techniques.  You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic glass beads and sterling silver.  Two different stringing strategies will be taught:  nylon finished with bead tips and flexible wire finished with crimp beads. Both bracelets will be secure and beautiful. Registration is through Kirkwood Community […]

This project is made from a peyote-based component that incorporates GemDuo duets.  The cube is made up of 6 components connected to each other.  Add a bail to use this piece as a pendant.  Make a second one for a pair of earrings!

This workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering. Learn and hone a variety of soldering skills—connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more.  Practice both sweat and spot soldering.  Leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills. This class serves as a prerequisite for many metalworking classes. […]

Learn to make a Chinese slip knot with leather or stain cord onto a metal keychain.  Add large hole beads to create fringe.  Variations on the design will be offered.  Each participant will make 2 keychains.  A great quick class for family, friends, and couples.   $48.00 Date and Time: 02/14/2026 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 […]

Create twisted wire for your armature.  Then take smaller gauge wire to wrap your armature to make these earrings with loads of texture.   $78.00 Date and Time: 02/15/2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 6 Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle Prerequisites: No experience needed.

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 will make great matching earrings.   $88.00 Date and Time: 02/21/2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 6 Instructor: Karen Kubby Prerequisites: Basic peyote […]

Use clear solid boro glass rods to create marbles. The first will be a swirl marble, to perfect the technique used in the intro class. Then move on to a vortex design. Participants will make multiple marbles. $128.00 Date and Time: 02/22/2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 5 Instructor: Tyson Whitehill Prerequisites: Any boro glass experience.

Brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns.  Make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well yet is not too loose.  No experience necessary. Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at: www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor […]

Participants will learn to stamp and dap copper disks into earrings of their design.  Some may choose to keep their copper bright or oxidize it for a different look. Beads will be added to the center and/or the bottom. This is an active, fun, and loud class.   $60.00 Date and Time: 02/27/2026 from 5:30 PM […]