Beadology Iowa

Learn how to manipulate solid borosilicate glass.Participants will make a pawn, basic marble, and an icicle pendant. Instructor: Tyson Whitehill
This class serves as the prerequisite for other Boro 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: Fundamentals of Borosilicate Glass

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Fundamentals of Borosilicate Glass

Sunday April 28, 2024: Learn how to manipulate solid borosilicate glass.Participants will make a pawn, basic marble, and an icicle pendant. ...

Alyssa has been crafting one thing or another all their life. Their obsession with color drives them to find new palettes to experiment with, which they find intensely exciting. In their free time they write, draw, crochet, make cards, and, of course, bead.

Local Event: May's Featured Artist at Beadology Iowa:  Alyssa Jakowchuk

May's Featured Artist at Beadology Iowa: ...

Wednesday May 1, 2024: Alyssa has been crafting one thing or another all their life. Their obsession with color drives them to find new...

May's Featured Artist at Beadology Iowa:  Alyssa Jakowchuk

This kid friendly class is great way to prepare gifts for Mother’s Day--use wire and pearls, stones, or crystal to create a quick and beautiful bird’s nest filled with “eggs”. Make a smaller version on your own for earrings. Use birth stone colors to represent children in a family as a precious gift. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Emma Hodges.
Registration is $48 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: Bird's Nest Wire Pendant:  Kid Friendly & Great Mother's Day Gift

Bird's Nest Wire Pendant:  Kid Friendly & Great...

Saturday May 4, 2024: This kid friendly class is great way to prepare gifts for Mother’s Day--use wire and pearls, stones, or crystal to...

Bird's Nest Wire Pendant:  Kid Friendly & Great Mother's Day Gift

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

Local Event: Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Saturday May 4, 2024: Learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk (or bring your own marudai) using pinch beads.  The...

Learn to use copper wire and gemstone chips to create a pendant with a tree of life symbol.  This project will be slightly different each time you do it.  You can choose to make a circle, an oval, or a heart as the outside shape of your pendant. This project makes a great gift item for friends and family.  No experience necessary.  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: Tree of Life Pendant

Tree of Life Pendant

Sunday May 5, 2024: Learn to use copper wire and gemstone chips to create a pendant with a tree of life symbol.  This project will be...

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. 
$30 instructor fee/$35 materials fee

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

Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through...

Thursday May 9, 2024: Stringing beads is a fundamental jewelry making skill.  This class focuses on aesthetics, functionality, and...

Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing through Kirkwood Community College

Johnson County Fairgrounds

Gardening enthusiasts call your friends to let them know the Johnson County Master Gardeners (JCMG) will host its 15th annual Plant Sale &amp; Flea Market on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buildings B &amp; C. 
“Mark your calendars gardeners won’t want to miss this opportunity to purchase beautiful plants for your home and garden. The biggest draw for shoppers is the plants grown exclusively by Master Gardeners,” said Emil Rinderspacher, sale coordinator. “Our volunteers plan and work for weeks in advance of the sale to start vegetables and get their plants ready for the sale. It is our biggest event of the year — hundreds of hours are involved in the preparation. 
“The timing of the sale is also important — the day before Mother’s Day — is intentional,” he adds. “Shoppers will find a wide range of perennial flowers, vegetables and herbs, shrubs and woody plants as well as the Flea Market items and gift selections at the sale. The sale and market now operate out of two buildings at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.”
The popular Flea Market offers a generous supply of reasonably priced garden items including previously owned garden tools, plant containers, equipment, yard art, and other items. 
Rinderspacher said area residents can donate used garden items to the Master Gardeners program for the Flea Market. “All items must be clean and in working order and we do not accept chemicals.” Flea Market donations can be dropped off on Thursday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the south entrance to Building C at the Fairgrounds. Iowa City residents are encouraged to contact city officials about the Swap Shop for partially-consumed or unopened products such as paint, cleaning supplies, and auto fluids. 
Proceeds from the annual JCMG Plant Sale &amp; Flea Market support JCMG programs and operations, Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Scholarships and 4-H Awards. 
Organized in 1982, Johnson County Master Gardeners is an educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University and Johnson County Extension and Outreach. The JCMG program provides current, research-based, home horticulture information, education and service to Iowa residents through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.

Local Event: Johnson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Flea Market 2024

Johnson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale &...

Saturday May 11, 2024: Gardening enthusiasts call your friends to let them know the Johnson County Master Gardeners (JCMG) will host its...

Johnson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Flea Market 2024

Gardening enthusiasts call your friends to let them know the Johnson County Master Gardeners (JCMG) will host its 15th annual Plant Sale &amp; Flea Market on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buildings B &amp; C. 
“Mark your calendars gardeners won’t want to miss this opportunity to purchase beautiful plants for your home and garden. The biggest draw for shoppers is the plants grown exclusively by Master Gardeners,” said Emil Rinderspacher, sale coordinator. “Our volunteers plan and work for weeks in advance of the sale to start vegetables and get their plants ready for the sale. It is our biggest event of the year — hundreds of hours are involved in the preparation. 
“The timing of the sale is also important — the day before Mother’s Day — is intentional,” he adds. “Shoppers will find a wide range of perennial flowers, vegetables and herbs, shrubs and woody plants as well as the Flea Market items and gift selections at the sale. The sale and market now operate out of two buildings at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.”
The popular Flea Market offers a generous supply of reasonably priced garden items including previously owned garden tools, plant containers, equipment, yard art, and other items. 
Rinderspacher said area residents can donate used garden items to the Master Gardeners program for the Flea Market. “All items must be clean and in working order and we do not accept chemicals.” Flea Market donations can be dropped off on Thursday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the south entrance to Building C at the Fairgrounds. Iowa City residents are encouraged to contact city officials about the Swap Shop for partially-consumed or unopened products such as paint, cleaning supplies, and auto fluids. 
Proceeds from the annual JCMG Plant Sale &amp; Flea Market support JCMG programs and operations, Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Scholarships and 4-H Awards. 
Organized in 1982, Johnson County Master Gardeners is an educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University and Johnson County Extension and Outreach. The JCMG program provides current, research-based, home horticulture information, education and service to Iowa residents through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.

Local Event: JCMG Plant Sale & Flea Market 2024

JCMG Plant Sale & Flea Market 2024

Use Toho seed beads, GemDuos, and SuperDuos to create a beaded bezel around a Swarovski crystal rivoli. This pattern by Barbara Lepak is sure to broaden your seed bead weaving skills. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Prerequisite: Any seed bead weaving experience.
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: Hidden Gems Earrings

Hidden Gems Earrings

Saturday May 11, 2024: Use Toho seed beads, GemDuos, and SuperDuos to create a beaded bezel around a Swarovski crystal rivoli.  This pattern...

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Join Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha for RIDICULESQUE, a collection of the most ridiculously hot &amp; hilarious burlesque from the Midwest and beyond! Speaking of beyond—we are BEYOND thrilled to announce that this show will be headlined by international comedy burlesque star JEEZ LOUEEZ from New Orleans, voted the #1 Burlesque Performer in the WORLD for 2 consecutive years!

Local Event: RIDICULESQUE- A Comedy Themed Burlesque and Variety Show!

RIDICULESQUE- A Comedy Themed Burlesque and...

Saturday May 11, 2024: Join Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha for RIDICULESQUE, a collection of the most ridiculously hot &amp; hilarious burlesque from the...

RIDICULESQUE- A Comedy Themed Burlesque and Variety Show!

Wednesday May 15, 2024: Alyssa has been crafting one thing or another all their life. Their obsession with color drives them to find new...

Use SuperDuos and 3 sizes of round Toho beads to create a beaded bezel around a Swarovski rivoli. This is an innovative pattern by Barbara Lepak that is secure and beautiful on both the front and the back. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Prerequisite: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Registration is $72 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: Oriana Pendant:  Bezeling with SuperDuos

Oriana Pendant:  Bezeling with SuperDuos

Saturday May 18, 2024: Use SuperDuos and 3 sizes of round Toho beads to create a beaded bezel around a Swarovski rivoli.  This is an...

Design a message with Morse Code and incorporate it into a wrap bracelet. Send a note to someone or to the world with this fashion piece. Participants will pick from the materials provided. No experience needed. Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk.
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.
The message on the bracelet pictured is, "I love you Beadology Iowa Bead Squad."

Local Event: Morse Code Wrap Bracelet

Morse Code Wrap Bracelet

Saturday May 18, 2024: Design a message with Morse Code and incorporate it into a wrap bracelet.  Send a note to someone or to the world...

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. 
$50 instructor fee/$80 materials fee

Local Event: Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking through Kirkwood Community College

Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking...

Tuesday May 21, 2024: This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create...

Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking through Kirkwood Community College

Using stone beads, create CRAW squares and tubes. Embellish your work with Swarovski crystals. Stack these components on a headpin in opposite ways to create earrings that are asymmetrical and perfectly balanced. Instructor: Karen Kubby. 
Prerequisite: Basic cubed right angle weave skills. Call for 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: Embellished CRAW Asymmetrical Earrings

Embellished CRAW Asymmetrical Earrings

Saturday May 25, 2024: Using stone beads, create CRAW squares and tubes.  Embellish your work with Swarovski crystals.  Stack these...

Learn to texturize brass and sterling. You will learn how to size your ring to fit properly. Get or hone your soldering skills to complete your ring. Learn good clean up techniques. Make a few to stack. This is a great intro to soldering. No experience needed. Instructor: Maggie Joynt.
This class serves as a soldering prerequisite for next steps metalworking classes by Maggie.
Registration is $88 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.

Local Event: Stacked Textured Rings

Stacked Textured Rings

Sunday May 26, 2024: Learn to texturize brass and sterling.  You will learn how to size your ring to fit properly.  Get or hone your...

Friday May 31, 2024: Alyssa has been crafting one thing or another all their life. Their obsession with color drives them to find new...

Make beaded beads using Czech pressed glass beads and varied sizes of Toho round seed beads using a pattern by Barbara Lepak. The way these beads become stiff and solid is very innovative. Then add a drop to create a unique earring. 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:  Farah Beaded Bead Earrings

Friday Night Out:  Farah Beaded Bead Earrings

Friday May 31, 2024: Make beaded beads using Czech pressed glass beads and varied sizes of Toho round seed beads using a pattern by...

🌿 Join Us for Project GREEN's Garden Party!
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Celebrate with us at our Garden Party, honoring the tireless efforts of Project GREEN volunteers in beautifying our community!
📅 Date: Saturday, June 22
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 820 Park Road, Iowa City
This fun activity will feature:
🌺 Garden Tours: Explore the lush beauty of our namesake gardens with guided tours.
🎶 Live Music: Get into the groove with the soulful tunes of SloMoBop, a cool jazz band, performing in the pergola.
SloMoBop infuses classic jazz pieces and rock music with their unique style, unencumbered by traditional notions of scholarly sophistication or technical virtuosity. Band members include:
<ul>
 <li>Paul Bethke on Bass</li>
</ul>
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 <li>Douglas Bissell on Drums and Vocals</li>
</ul>
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 <li>Bob Montgomery on Sax</li>
</ul>
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 <li>Tim Schulte on Guitar (and perhaps a recorder, kazoo, or lute if he's not watched too closely!)</li>
</ul>
Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, music, and natural beauty as we celebrate the spirit of community and environmental stewardship!
For more information, check our social media and website at <a href="https://projectgreen.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://projectgreen.org</a>.

Local Event: Celebrate Project GREEN Gardens 

Celebrate Project GREEN Gardens 

Saturday June 22, 2024: 🌿 Join Us for Project GREEN's Garden Party!
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Celebrate with us at our Garden Party, honoring the tireless efforts of...

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Local Event: Project GREEN Open Gardens Weekend 2024

Project GREEN Open Gardens Weekend 2024

Saturday July 13, 2024: SAVE-the-DATE. Details to follow.

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