Custom Designs-Virtual Studio Learning-Repair
Students will use two gauges of copper wire and flame stitch to create a beautiful woven cuff. Use a natural gemstone cabochon to set in the middle of your piece.
Big Picture Gallery and Studio teams up with Chereal Designs for professional instruction led by Cheryl Weatherford to learn how to make beaded accessories! August's session will begin with the fundamentals of making a wrapped loop for earrings and using a common stringing material, flexwire, to design their own beaded bracelet. The second day, students will wire their own gemstone beads to create a beaded chain bracelet. Finishing the three-day jewelry camp we will learn a Japanese braiding technique, Kumihimo. After camp, students will have the opportunity to take home written instructions for future projects.
Big Picture Gallery and Studio teams up with Chereal Designs for professional instruction led by Cheryl Weatherford to learn how to make beaded accessories! August's session will begin with the fundamentals of making a wrapped loop for earrings and using a common stringing material, flexwire, to design their own beaded bracelet. The second day, students will wire their own gemstone beads to create a beaded chain bracelet. Finishing the three-day jewelry camp we will learn a Japanese braiding technique, Kumihimo. After camp, students will have the opportunity to take home written instructions for future projects.
Come to The House of Dotł'izhi and learn how to create your very own knotted bracelets! This hands-on event will teach you different techniques to make unique and stylish bracelets that you can show off to your friends. No experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Chereal Designs will guide you through the process, providing all the materials you need to make your own masterpiece. Knotting between beads is a fundamental skill, this opportunity will unleash your inner artist and walk away with a beautiful handmade bracelet!
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now. We can't wait to see you there!
Agest 8+ recommended, email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com for any additional questions.
Kill the Doubt: Finding your Voice + Beaded Flowers
Imposter syndrome? Deand. Doubt? Dead. Fear of showing up fully? Dead. This month we’re burning down everything that told you you’re not enough—and building up the artist you already are. Plus, we’ll craft beaded wire flowers—raw, resilient, and rooted in your power.” with Lets build community – DOTŁ'IZHI and Chereal Designs.
Come join us at The House of Dotł'izhi for a magical event centered around creating your very own dragonfly pendant! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a unique pendant inspired by the beauty of nature using beads and wire. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Skills we will learn are also those for professional earrings and beaded chain. We can't wait to see the beautiful creations that will come to life during this event!
Agest 8+ recommended for this lesson. Email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com for any additional questions.
Register today by calling 319-338-1566 or by visiting beadologyiowa.com
Use commons household objects to make templates for three different styles of ear wires in copper. Then chose one to make one again with Argentium sterling wire. You’ll be able to custom make ear wires to match the materials used in your other handmade jewelry.
Big Picture Gallery and Studio teams up with Chereal Designs for professional instruction led by Cheryl Weatherford to learn how to make beaded accessories! July's session will begin with the fundamentals of making a wrapped loop for earrings and using a common stringing material, flexwire, to design their own beaded bracelet. The second day, students will wire their own gemstone beads to create a beaded crown. This piece can also be worn as a necklace. Finishing the three-day jewelry camp combines wire and string art for a netted cabochon pendant! After camp, students will have the opportunity to take home written instructions for future projects.
Big Picture Gallery and Studio teams up with Chereal Designs for professional instruction led by Cheryl Weatherford to learn how to make beaded accessories! July's session will begin with the fundamentals of making a wrapped loop for earrings and using a common stringing material, flexwire, to design their own beaded bracelet. The second day, students will wire their own gemstone beads to create a beaded crown. This piece can also be worn as a necklace. Finishing the three-day jewelry camp combines wire and string art for a netted cabochon pendant! After camp, students will have the opportunity to take home written instructions for future projects.
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Immersive installations. Blistering performances. Live painting.
Skate culture. DIY fashion. Zines. Stickers. Poetry. Noise.
A brand-new art and music festival igniting RiverLoop Amphitheatre on June 14, 2025.
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C63: A high-voltage space where underground creatives push boundaries, break barriers, and amplify their voices across the Midwest.
Big Picture Gallery and Studio teams up with Chereal Designs for professional instruction led by Cheryl Weatherford to learn how to make beaded jewelry! June's session will begin with the fundamentals of making a wrapped loop for earrings and using a common stringing material, flexwire, to design their own beaded bracelet. The second day, students will wire their own gemstone pendants using jewelry making tools. Finishing the three-day jewelry camp are beloved beaded creatures! After camp, students will have the opportunity to take home written instructions for future projects.
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.
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.
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 today with Big Picture Gallery and Studio!
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 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.
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.
In this improved version of this design, add freshwater pearls to copper wire. Wrap your wire around a sturdy armature. Learn to create a hook-n-eye clasp that comes organically from the piece.
Register with Beadology Iowa on their website or by calling 319-338-1566. Free street parking in Iowa City starting at 6pm available or park in the Harrison Parking lot for $2/hr
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
******PLEASE NOTE: These camps are open to entering 3rd grade - entering 12th grade.
Jewelry Making Camps will be led by Cheryl Weatherford, our Director of Pre School Education and 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.
Jewelry Making Camps will be led by Cheryl Weatherford, our Director of Pre School Education and 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!
Register with Beadology Iowa by calling 319-338-1566 or clicking here. 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.
Photo credit: Alyssa Jakowchuk, Beadology Iowa
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
******PLEASE NOTE: These camps are open to entering 3rd grade - entering 12th grade.
Jewelry Making Camps will be led by Cheryl Weatherford, our Director of Pre School Education and 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.
Jewelry Making Camps will be led by Cheryl Weatherford, our Director of Pre School Education and 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!
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
