Jewelry Making Camps will be led by Cheryl Weatherford, owner of Chereal Designs, LLC. Learn to work with a variety of materials, tools and techniques to design and produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and key chains. Materials such as varied beads, flexwire, copper wire, gemstones and clay will be used. Students will explore techniques including, knotting and stringing, creating wire cages for gemstones, Japanese round braiding, herringbone and wire design.
Jewelry Making camps will teach different projects each week, so students wishing to participate in both weeks will learn and create new things each day!

******PLEASE NOTE: These camps are open to entering 3rd grade - entering 12th grade.

Register today at Beadology Iowa by calling 319-338-1566 or clicking here.

Use varied sizes of wire, beads, and wire working tools, to create a fast and fun whorled, spiral pair of earrings.  These look so much more complicated in wearing than they are in the making.  No experience needed.

Register today on Eventbrite!

Hosted at The House of Dotł'izhi on Kirkwood Avenue in Iowa City, join Chereal Designs for a wire and beaded Tree of Life class from 6-8pm. Students will be able to choose their own beads to make their own pendant or earrings. Each DIY Jewelry Kit provided by Chereal Designs will include wire, beads and written instructions.

Ages 8+ are recommended to join, please reach out to Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com.

Register today online or call 319-338-1566

Date and Time: 05/04/2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Capacity: 6

Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford

Prerequisites: No experience needed.

Learn the art of using wire and beads using a French technique to create a variety of flowers and leaves.  Put them together for a small bouquet.

Learn to create swirls, rosettes and other filigree with wire, adding your own unique flair to your new wire-wrapped pendant using multiple wires.

Kits include a stone or opalite focal, copper wire, written instructions and professional instruction by Cheryl of Chereal Designs.

This class is for 8+, any questions can be directed to Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com

Recreate nature using stone beads and copper wire, to “grow” your own organic tree! Experiment with hard and soft shapes for this free-wheeling design; no two trees will be the same. Perfect for beginners! Kit includes all materials and written instructions!

$35 per student

Sunday, February 23rd from 2-4pm

Pre-registration available

on Eventbrite or pay on day

Join Chereal Designs for a class that's great for an introduction to wire weaving on Thursday Feb 20 from 9-12. The "Grecian Wire Woven Earring" combines copper wire, gemstone beads and wire weaving to complete this beginner's project.  We will use jewelry making tools and hammers to complete the look that is great for a pendant or earrings.  All kits come with materials and instructions for future projects.  Register today with Big Picture Gallery and Studio to join!  Ages 8+, email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com for any questions. 

Register with Beadology Iowa by calling 319-338-1566 or by clicking here

Prerequisites: No experience needed.

Using various thicknesses of wire, create a Celtic knot.  This serves as the centerpiece of a wire woven bracelet.  A great project to learn how to use jewelry making tools.

Use wire to create a hammered shape and wound wire for an organic design. Each participant will make a copper earring with an ear wire provided and leave with written instructions.  Ages 8 and up preferred or with an adult email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com for any questions

Create handmade jewelry with polymer clay in the Big Picture Gallery Studio on Sunday Feb 9th from 4-6!  Each student will make their own cane and speckled polymer clay mixes in color before creating shapes and attaching to wearable jewelry. Students can create earrings or pendants to celebrate love this Valentine's day, all materials and instruction included in DIY kits.

Register here with Beadology Iowa or call 319-338-1566 to join this beginner class! We will use wire to capture a stone using different shapes of wire. Participants will learn to coil and weave wires together for layers of embellishment.

Prerequisites: No experience needed.

Learn the technique of finger weaving with copper wire.  Then take your piece and form it into a pendant.  Embellish your pendant with Swarovski crystals and lucite flower to make a one-of-a-kind piece.

Class is held at Beadology Iowa on Sunday, December 1st from 12-4pm. Register here or call 319-338-1566

Knowing how to knot beads is a helpful skill to knot precious beads to make rosaries or malas and a timeless technique to protect pearls. Learn how to knot in-between beads with Chereal Designs at Big Picture Gallery and Studio on Sunday, November 17th from 2-4pm. Every kit comes with the materials needed to complete a bracelet with beads that you choose on the day of class, including gemstone, pearls and glass.

Create a Sunburst pendant with natural gemstone beads and copper wire at Big Picture Gallery & Studio! Participants will have two gemstone beads to choose from to create their own pendant. This design uses copper wire and string art technique to create a pentagram inside a gemstone crown. Perfect for beginners, bring eye wear for close up work if needed.

$35 per student

Sunday, August 25th from 2-4pm

Pre-registration available on Eventbrite or pay on day

Enjoy learning a new skill with materials, tools and excellent instruction provided by Chereal Designs! Each ticket is for one student at Big Picture Gallery and Studio from 2-4pm, during that time we will complete multiple pairs of earrings designed by you with instructions for future projects!

Students should bring supportive reading glasses or eyeglasses if needed for up-close work.

To connect with Chereal Designs email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com

Pre registration is open on or pay on the day of the event! Each ticket creates one elastic bracelet created and designed by you after choosing beads provided by Chereal Designs including stone, glass, pearls and other organic materials. Learn how to use a fibrous and sturdy elastic and finish like a pro!

This is our first kick off event to monthly beading classes for 8+ ages in this location. To learn about Jewelry summer camp visit:

https://www.bpgalleryandstudio.com/2024-summer-camps

Come design a beaded elastic bracelet on Sunday, June 23rd from 2-4pm at Big Picture Gallery and Studio! Each ticket creates one elastic bracelet created and designed by you after choosing beads provided by Chereal Designs including stone, glass, pearls and other organic materials. Learn how to use a fibrous and sturdy elastic and finish like a pro! Registration beforehand will ensure a kit is there waiting for you, participants can pay upon walking in. See you on Sunday!

Prerequisites: No experience needed.

Create waves with wire that are filled by varied stones and crystals.  Craft a simple, yet innovative hinge at the top from which to hang your ear wire.

Prerequisites: No experience needed.

Learn the basics of wire wrapping stones. Students will practice with copper wire to form a plan for a semi-precious stone, then move to sterling wire for the final project.  Each stone is different, so each wrap is unique.

Register today online by clicking here or by calling Beadology Iowa at 319-338-1566

In this class students will hammer, spiral and learn two complimentary weaves.  This will be a great way to increase your wire working skills.  The project includes natural gemstone beads and copper wire.

Register for class today by clicking here or calling 319-338-1566!

Learn to incorporate focal beads into a double 5-strand braid.  Techniques for keeping the work tight and under control will be emphasized.  Binding the ends for insertion into glue on magnetic clasps will finish the bracelet. 

Vegan options available with silk cord, let us know beforehand by calling 319-338-1566 or email info@beadologyiowa.com