Come join Laurel Kubby, instructor

Laurel Kubby is a seed bead and kumihimo artist, with a special interest in 3-dimensional, geometric work. Her background in mathematics & science has influenced her beadwork. Laurel's jewelry and sculptures are frequently inspired by nature – flora, viruses, and mathematical shapes.
Laurel is inspired to motivate others. This seemed like a natural progression to her: first a high school teacher, then a bead store co-owner and beadwork/kumihimo instructor.

Dates: CLASSES POSTPONED Stay tuned for further news.

Projects - Puffy Triangle with toggle; Cosmic Horn Earrings, Layered Rivoli Earrings

Prerequistes: Students should feel very comfortable with flat & tubular peyote stitch.  Experience with herringbone stitch is helpful, but not required.

Materials are NOT included. Materials needed list will be provided to registered students (nominally Delcas).

Friday 2/10/22 Puffy Triangle with Toggle Clasp.

5-6 Hours  2-7pm  Dinner must be purchased at IHOP

This class explores the triangular shape.  Make multiple 3-dimensional triangles in different patterns.  These will then be used as beads to make a showstopping necklace of your own creation.  A beaded toggle will also included.  A necklace will not be made in class. 
Experience in peyote stitch is required.  Experience in herringbone stitch is useful, but not necessary.

Saturday 2/11 Cosmic Horn Earrings

6 hr,  10-4:30pm, Must buy a lunch

Create a pair of 3-dimensional earrings inspired by the horns & wings of the Contemporary Geometric Beadwork movement.  You will make 2 components that fit together with an almost invisible join. 
Experience with peyote stitch is required to take this class.  Some knowledge of herringbone stitch is helpful, but not required.

Sunday 2/12 3 Layered Rivoli Earrings

6 hr,  10-4:30PM Must buy a lunch

This workshop takes bezeling rivolis to the next level.  Using peyote stitch and brick stitch, layers of beadwork create a 3-dimensional, complex earring with depth and interest.  Experience with both peyote and brick stitch are required to take this class.

More about Laurel Kubby

Exhibits:
2010 Finalist, Bead & Button Show BeadDreams
2013 Finalist, Bead & Button Show BeadDreams
2016 3rd Place, Bead & Button Show BeadDreams
2016 Winner, Toho Bead Challenge
2019 Winner, American Kumihimo Society Gathering contest
Books:
Contemporary Geometric Beadwork I
Contemporary Geometric Beadwork II
Woven Beads & Wire Jewelry by Dallas Lovett
Bead Crochet Basics by Mary Libby Neiman
Magazines:
Bead & Button Magazine
Beadwork Magazine