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Wrapped Bracelet/Necklace with Stone Beads through Kirkwood Community College
<p> Use a crochet hook to make slip knots for this versatile piece of jewelry. It can be worn as three different styles of necklace or wrapped around your wrist multiple times. The beads are Chinese jade in three sizes on walnut brown waxed linen. Make it a bit longer and you have a cute belt for a summer dress. No experience needed.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=133003&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0"><em>Kirkwood.edu</em></a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>$</strong><strong>30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-01-27 16:00:00 -0600
2/21/231:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rosemary Chicken with Potato Kisses and Bacon-Wrapped Beans
<p>We are going to prepare a meal that could be served in any modern fine dining restaurant in Czech, Slovak, or central Europe. But no need to feel intimidated — we are going to take this meal step-by-step, so all will succeed. The result will be a succulent and flavor-boosted rosemary chicken breast served with decadent potato kisses, and rustic bacon-wrapped beans. </p> 2023-01-17 18:00:00 -06002/18/233:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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S-Link Chain Bracelet
<p>Make links that are interconnected to create a chain. This is a non-soldered chain making method using jewelry making tools and square wire. Add a clasp and you have a bracelet. No experience needed. Instructor Zanetta Hoehle.</p><p>Registration is $72 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p>Beading stations are distanced, and masks are required. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p><p><br></p> 2023-01-27 16:00:00 -0600
2/19/231:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
History of the U.S. Constitution - The Constitution, Amendments 11-27
<p>28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240</p><p>Room 302</p><p>Register online or call 319-356-5220</p><p>Presenter: Thomas McDonald</p><p>This series presents the history of the US Constitution, from the preceding Articles of Confederation to the ratification of the 27th Amendment. Attend any or all sessions; please register for each session you would like to attend. Membership required.</p><p>This presentation will wrap up the history of the US Constitution by looking at the content and history of the remaining 17 amendments. One interesting note is that the 27th amendment was originally proposed to be included in the Bill of Rights but did not make the cut. It took 201 years to get this amendment ratified. </p> 2023-02-01 15:00:00 -0600
2/28/232:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Peytoe Bracelet in Color Gradient
<p>Use Delicas in flat peyote stitch to make this lovely bracelet. In this class you will learn how to do beaded color grading in a simple, yet efficient manner. Then you will learn to finish the edges of this bracelet with a picot technique. Finally, learn to add a clasp with a loop closure. That's three skills in one project!!No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $88 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p>Beading stations are distanced, and masks are required. Demos projected onto a large screen.</p> 2023-01-27 16:00:00 -0600
2/11/2310:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City