Precious Metal Clay (PMC) class with Guest instructor Barbara Hance. Curious about Metal Clay? This class is designed to offer basic instruction in metal clay techniques. Roll, cut and texture your own unique pendant. Your piece will be kiln fired during your lunch break. Tumble for a high shine and add a patina, if desired. [...]
Celebrate your Birthday at The Twisted Bead! We can customize your birthday party for most any age group and size. Guests will create their own project depending on your budget, age group, and size of group. Our studio is large enough to accommodate up to 20 people. You are welcome to bring cupcakes, beverages, balloons [...]
Wire Wrapped Cabochon Class: We learned The Omega Bail pendant wrap from Char Jorgensen and with her permission are able to offer this advanced wire wrapping class. Choose from one of our 40mm cabochons and sterling silver or solid copper wire, and learn how to do this hidden-end bail wrap. Pre-requisite: Basic Wire Wrapping class [...]
Basic Wire Wrapping Class: In this introductory wire wrapping class, we will cover the basic fundamentals of wire wrapping objects without a hole. Learn everything you need to make the right decisions about which wire to use for your project. Class includes an overview of wire gauge, characteristics and tools needed to wrap your new [...]
Basic Beading Class: While creating a professionally finished bracelet, students will receive an overview of the basic tools, findings, design techniques, and the proper way to crimp. In addition, students will learn to do quick and easy stretchy bracelets. We highly encourage and assist you with picking out your own materials to design your own [...]
If you are a stitching fan of Jill Wiseman, you will know that Carrier Beads are "all the rage" right now. In this bead weaving class you will learn how to make the peyote stitch strips to cover the carrier beads. You will learn how to read a chart and maybe even create your own [...]
Earrings Class: In our earrings class you will use chain nose pliers, round nose pliers and wire cutters to create one pair of cluster, or 3 pairs of drop earrings while learning the loop-and-wrap technique. This technique may also be used to make pendants, bracelets, necklaces, dangles and much more. This is THE class to [...]
Gemstones seem to be all the rage these days. Are you curious about the deeper meaning of the stones you wear? Are you drawn to a particular crystal or stone, but don’t know why? This is a pseudo introductory class for anyone interested in learning more about the healing properties of gemstones. Topics covered include-how [...]
In this pearl knotting class, you will learn the method used for centuries to traditionally knot freshwater pearls with silk cord. Beads are not limited to just pearls. You can knot most any bead. The class size is limited to one or two students. Please call to schedule this class. Class Fee:$30 Class Time: 1.5 [...]
Illusion Necklace Class: Students will create a unique, one-of-a kind, 3 strand illusion necklace using a mono-filament without the use of crimps. Select from a wide range of light-weight materials. This is a great class for learning the design principles and using up those odd pierces in your stash. Please arrive at least 20 - [...]
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