Beadology Iowa

Using 2-hole cabochon beads and SuperDuos, learn to create an oval component. The components include Toho round seed beads and Czech fire polish beads. Create the next component off of the previous one to get to your desired length for this beautiful, beaded bracelet. No experience needed.
$35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$38 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.

Local Event: Baroque Cabochon Bracelet

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Baroque Cabochon Bracelet

Using 2-hole cabochon beads and SuperDuos, learn to create an oval component.  The components include Toho round seed beads and...

Bezel a round Czech glass bead with Toho seed beads for the center of this fast-moving earring. Then create picots, stitch in SuperDous and fire polish beads to make this lovely pair of beaded earrings. Pattern design by Nela Kábelová. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
Prerequisite:
Any seed bead weaving experience.
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: Kashmir Earrings

Kashmir Earrings

Bezel a round Czech glass bead with Toho seed beads for the center of this fast-moving earring.  Then create picots, stitch in...

This is a great introduction to needle felting. Take 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. Instructor: Charlie Jakowchuk.
Note: This class serves as a pre-requisite for many Felting with Charlie classes.
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: Felting with Charlie: Bead Making

Felting with Charlie: Bead Making

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

Use your soldering skills to make a ring band. Then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band. A fascinating piece of jewelry to help you through the stress of the day. Instructor: Maggie Joynt.
Pre-requisite: Basic soldering skills.
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: Spinner Ring

Spinner Ring

Use your soldering skills to make a ring band.  Then make a smaller ring that will spin freely around the band.  A fascinating...

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 $35 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.
$35/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...

bead

Dec. 26 through Thur., Jan. 8, regular business hours: Pre-inventory Sale
 Help us reduce our inventory to make way for new beauties by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works, Swarovski crystals, Essentials, Saki, Pearls Galore, and precious metals. Hurray for the new year!

Local Event: Pre-inventory Sale

Pre-inventory Sale

Dec. 26 through Thur., Jan. 8, regular business hours: Pre-inventory Sale
        Help us reduce our inventory to make way for...

Iowa City Public Library

Bur Oak Land Trust: Strategies in Environmental Conservation
IOWA CITY — In 1978, after the sale of land that might have expanded Iowa City’s Hickory Hill Park, community leader Nancy Seiberling mobilized a group of citizens to form what became the Johnson County Heritage Trust. Its purpose: to protect local natural areas from development.
The public is invited to hear from Bur Oak Land Trust Executive Director Jason Taylor, who will present “Strategies in Environmental Conservation” at the Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Iowa City Public Library. The program begins at 2 p.m.
The Trust’s first protected property, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, was donated in 1981. In 2015, the organization adopted the name Bur Oak Land Trust to reflect its mission of responsible land management and to dispel the misconception that its work was limited to Johnson County or that its interests were limited to antiques found in attics.
The nonprofit land trust accepts donations of land from property owners who want their natural areas permanently protected. Its conservation options include establishing and holding conservation easements, facilitating transfers of land from private to public ownership, and advising landowners on land donation, sale, and long-term conservation.
Taylor has been a strong advocate for land conservation throughout the region, expanding efforts to safeguard natural habitats for future generations. His leadership demonstrates a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.&nbsp;
Project GREEN garden forums are free and open to the public. The presentation will also stream live on the Iowa City Public Library’s YouTube channel at The Library Channel.
Project GREEN and the Iowa City Public Library have partnered for many years to offer these educational forums. Attendance qualifies Iowa State University Extension Master Gardeners for continuing education hours.

Local Event: Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum 2026

Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum 2026

Bur Oak Land Trust: Strategies in Environmental Conservation
IOWA CITY — In 1978, after the sale of land that might have...

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