The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop

Live Music on Main St. Saturday, August 13th, from 11 am to 2 pm.
2022-08-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Check out our center, grab some goody bags, and Spin to Win for prizes!

Chakra Introduction Workshop, October 10th at 1pm
2022-10-10 13:00 - 14:30 | MD
In this Chakra Introduction workshop, we will go over the 7 westernized chakras, learning how to connect with/identify/heal/direct them. We will talk about the origins of chakras and other related belief systems. Along with this, we will talk about crystals that are great for targeting a specific chakra and do some exercises to practice recognition/feeling each energy center. You will leave with a note packet and 2 clear quartz points! Call to join/schedule a workshop with us! 410-956-5529
Approximate class time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $30.00

Private Birthday Party - Birthday Parties are happy at The Twisted Bead!
2022-10-14 15:30 - 17:00 | The New Twisted Bead Design Studio, 159 Mitchell's Chance Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
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 12-15 people. You are welcome to bring cupcakes, beverages, balloons and presents to share in the studio. Please bring plates, napkins, or silverware as needed. The $30 studio fee includes the use of our studio, tools, proper sizing and a professional finish on each jewelry piece. A reservation and the studio fee are required for all parties. Please call 410-956-5529 with questions or to schedule your birthday party. At this time masks are required and food options may be limited. Please inquire about current recommendations.

Chakra Introduction Workshop, October 19th at 1pm
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037

MONSTERS ON MAIN STREET!
2022-10-29 11:00 - 14:00 | MD
Join us in our Main Street Shopping center on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM for trick or treating, a chance to win prizes, and make memories!
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Muddy Creek Artists Guild "Gifts from the Arts" Pop Up!
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-11 | Main Street Chopping Center, mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
December 2nd-4th & December 9th-11th!!

CHANGE IN STORE HOURS (the week of January 22nd-28th)
2023-01-22 - 2023-01-28 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
We have different hours for this week and this week only, our regular hours will resume the following week. We apologize for any inconvenience!
This week’s hours:
Monday: 11 am-3 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-4 pm
Wednesday 11 am-4 pm
Thursday: 11 am-4 pm
Friday: 11 am-4 pm
Saturday: 11 am- 3 pm
Sunday: Closed

Aura Light Photography, February 18th, 10am-3pm
2023-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Aura Photography event at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. Whether you desire a one-on-one session or the fun of enjoying sharing among a group of family and friends, the insights and ah-ha moments are both powerful and empowering.
An Aura session includes a short pretalk about our Chakra and Aura energies, followed by a hand sensor energy scan which creates a full-color printout. We will discuss the colors, charts, and graphs from an intuitive perspective then you will also receive an email containing your scanned pic and a multiple-page analysis generated by the software. Cost is $40
410 956 5529
Appointments are available Walk-ins welcome

Chakra Introduction Workshop, February 25th at 1pm
2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037

Sound Bath Healing Event February 25th at 3:30pm
2023-02-25 15:30 - 17:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Sound bath healing event: Join us for an intimate healing setting for a personalized sound bath experience. Jackie Kenedy is a trained sound healer who also specializes in intuitive reading and energy healing practices. Come release tension and stress in a peaceful auric bubble within the crystal heart space of the Twisted Bead!
There will be an opening meditation before the immersion of the crystal bowl tones washing away all unwanted energies, followed by deeper aura cleansing with a handheld Himalayan bowl for each person present.
The event will be closed out with a short meditation to set the tone for the rest of your week/month/new year.
Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, a yoga mat… whatever makes you feel most comfortable, we will also have chairs available for seating if preferred!
This sound bath session will last about 1.5 hour, depending on the number of participants.
This healing experience is $19.00 per person.
This event does have a maximum capacity of 20 people so reserve your spot by giving us a call at 410-956-5529.

St Patrick's event. Your in luck on Main Street Event!
2023-03-11 11:00 - 14:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
St Patrick’s event. Your in luck on Main Street South River Colony, Edgewater MD. Join us on Saturday, March 11th for a day full of little surprises around every corner. Come shop, dine and take in a full Main Street experience, complete with strolling leprechauns, live Irish music, leprechaun loot and prizes. Pick up your Grand Prize game card and get it stamped by participating merchants and grab a little gold to sweeten your pot. Your completed card will enter you to win a $250 Grand Prize gift card! You’re Always in Luck on Main Street!

Almost a Bangle Bracelet Stitch Class on March 17 at 11am
2023-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The Twisted Bead & Rock Shop, 159 Mitchell's Chance Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037
In this stitch class, make this beautiful, almost a bangle stitched bracelet using Super-Duos, Preciosa crystals, Size 11 and 15 seed beads. Select colors and clasp of your choice. Requires some stitching experience. Class Time: 2 hours Class Fee: $30.00 + materials, Instructor: Erika Pross
Original Design by Jill Wiseman

Leather wrap Bracelet Class April 8th from 1pm to 2:30pm
2023-04-08 13:00 - 14:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Leather Wrap Bracelet Class
In this Leather Wrap Bracelet Class, you get to create this high-fashion wrap bracelet in the style of Vietnamese designer Chan Luu. Students may use gemstones, wood/bone, or glass beads, and their choice of leather in various sizes and colors. Choose from a single, double, or triple wrap bracelet. A single wrap will be finished in class. If you choose to do more than one wrap the bracelet will be completed outside of the allotted class time of 1.5 hours. Class Fee: $35 + materials

Wire Wrapped Bird Nest class: pendant and earrings, April 29th, 10:30
2023-04-29 10:30 - 12:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
In this wire wrapped bird nest class, you will learn how to create a beautiful pendant with a matching set of earrings. Using wire and a few beads of your choice you will learn to encapsulate the beads in the wire to create your own bird nest. Select beads to represent your children, grandchildren or siblings. Or you can select a variety of beads to match your favorite outfit. No experience is necessary to join this class.
Class Time 1 hour, Class Fee $25 + materials (beads of your choice)

Health and Wellness Mothers Day event on Main Street at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop May 6, 11am to 2pm
2023-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Please join us for our Mother’s Day celebration on Main Street at South River Colony shopping center. The theme for this event is health and wellness. Come into The Twisted bead and Rock Shop for a unique shopping experience. Make and take a bracelet for Mom, select a new crystal for her collection or sign up for a class. Large selection of locally made jewelry to choose from. Lots of gift giving ideas for Mom at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. For each purchase of $50 we will be giving out $5 gift cards for a future purchase.

Wire Wrapped Cabochon class June 23rd at 11am
2023-06-23 11:00 - 13:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
In our wire wrapped cabochon class you will learn to wire wrap a cabochon and advance beyond the basic wire-wrapping techniques. You may select sterling silver or solid copper wire to learn how to do this hidden-end bail wrap. You will use square and half-round wire to wrap a cabochon of your choice. You may bring your own cabochon or pick one at the store to wrap for your project.
Pre-requisite: Basic Wire Wrapping class or some experience working with wire.
Class Time: 2.5 hours. Class Fee: $ 65 + materials. $ 20 deposit is required at the time of registration.
A material list will be provided.

PMC Precious Metal Clay Class
2023-09-28 09:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
This PMC, precious metal clay class, is designed to offer basic instruction in metal clay techniques. In this PMC calss you will learn to roll, cut and texture your jewelry components to create your own unique pendant. You will attach your bail and inlay a CZ of your choice. Your precious metal clay pieces will be kiln fired, tumbled to a high shine, and then add a patina to highlight the design elements of your pendant. There is a 45-minute break during the firing time which you may have your lunch. The class starts at 9:00 and will finish around 2 pm.
This is a perfect opportunity to get your hands into precious metal clay, and have fun creating your one-of-a-kind jewelry piece!
Alterations to the particular pieces made are at the instructor’s discretion. Barb is a very experienced metal clay artist and always has something new to bring to our classes!
Certified Guest Instructor: Barb Hance
The instructor will provide the Use of tools and paste.
Class fee: $185 (includes 1 Package PMC3); $50 deposit required at time of registration
Optional supplies: leather cord, or silver chain.
Average class time: 5 hours

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild Studio Tour
2023-10-21 11:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00 | MD
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild Studio Tour. The Muddy Creek Artists Guild is a roving band of intrepid artists whose mission is to support and promote the original art of southern Anne Arundel County artists. The annual fall studio tour provides a great opportunity to engage with local artists in their studios. Each studio’s “open house” will host one or more artists and offer visitors a chance to learn about each artist’s work from the artists themselves. The studios will have a selection of original art and prints for sale, and some will also offer hands-on demonstrations and art-making activities.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, including an interactive map of studio locations, photos of the artists’ work, and tips for planning a fun drive through South County, click here.

Traveling Studio Event with Mike Dennis, Dec 2nd 10-3pm
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Traveling studio event with Mike Dennis at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. Join us in welcoming metalsmith and member of the Muddy Creek Artist’s Guild, Mike Dennis! Mike will be at our store demonstrating how he creates his art, explaining how he puts together his intricate pieces. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet a local artist and gain insight into his creative process, as well as a great way to learn more about metal arts!

Kids Crystal Quest workshop on Dec 27, 1pm
2023-12-27 13:00 - 14:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Join our Kids Crystal Quest workshop at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. Come on a quest through our planet’s history and learn about what makes Earth unique. This crystal quest is an hour long interactive class that will delve into facts about Earth’s geologic history. Adventurers will learn about the different kinds of rocks, how the Earth was formed, and about the fun creatures paleontologists have found. This class is intended to be highly interactive, with kids getting hands on experience with all sorts of rocks, gems, and fossils. Payment for the class is required upon reservation, and the class is geared for a maximum of 8 students ages 8 to 12 years old. Cost is $25 per adventurer and includes a grab bag of rocks!

Kids Fossil Quest event at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop, February 19th at 11am
2024-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037

Sound bath event on May 4th at 4pm
2024-05-04 16:00 - 17:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Sound bath event at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. Join us for this sound bath event, as we welcome John East as your guide through your healing journey, with the use of singing bowls. John has honed his craft as a holistic guide, with years of spiritual and educational exploration. John is a Cosmic Diamond Light Reiki practitioner, Sound Healer, Certified Life Coach, and holder of a BA in Psychology. His practice is rooted in a holistic approach that integrates ancient wisdom with modern techniques, designed to support your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. This experience cost is $20 per person. Bath time length is 90 minutes.
Reserve your sound bath event here.
“I am John East, and I’m thrilled to be here to guide you on your spiritual journey. As the founder of The Well-Worn Soul, my mission is to help you ascend to higher levels of consciousness and unlock your full potential. I believe that each of us has a unique purpose, and it’s my passion to help you discover and embrace yours.”

Crystal Journey workshop June 1st at 11:00 am
2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Join us for a crystal journey workshop filled with self-fulfillment and knowledge, as you learn about the different metaphysical meanings behind your favorite crystals. This workshop is meant to be an introductory course to crystal work, the 7 chakras, and the mystical historic origins of the well loved stones that have been used for centuries! Payment for the class is required upon registration and is geared for a maximum of 10 people! Class fee is $25 and expected duration of time is 1 and 1/2 hour.
Reserve your space here.

Tarot Card Readings at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop by appointment
2024-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Tarot card readings at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. We are very excited to offer one on one tarot readings in the privacy of our studio. We are pleased to have Maura Sherman as our insightful reader. Maura has been a seeker of truth from a very early age. She began her Tarot journey over ten years ago and is also a certified life coach and Reiki Master. Maura will be available by appointment. Please call us at 410-956-5529 to schedule your reading. A one hour reading is $50.
“Having the amazing opportunity to help others through readings has been powerful, as Spirit never disappoints with the messages that come through. Spirit has guided me to The Twisted Bead. I am looking forward to working with those who are seeking guidance and direction on their life’s journey.”
Purchase your reading.

Kids Geology Quest workshop on June 14th 11:00 am
2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Kids Geology Quest workshop. Adventurers, Come on a quest through our planet’s history and learn about what makes Earth unique! This crystal quest is an hour long interactive class that will delve into facts about Earth’s geologic history! Adventurers will learn about the different kinds of rocks, how the Earth was formed, and about the fun creatures paleontologists have found. This class is intended to be highly interactive, with kids getting hands on experience with all sorts of rocks, gems, and fossils! Payment for the class is required upon reservation, and the class is geared for a maximum of 8 students ages 7-9. Class fee is $25 and the expected duration is one hour.
Reserve you geology event here.

Basic Kumihimo Braiding Class July 3rd at 1:00 pm
2024-07-03 13:00 - 14:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Basic Kumihimo Braiding class. In this jewelry class students will learn to do Kumihimo, a fun and easy Japanese braiding technique using silk, rat-tail, or yarn. Once familiar with the process, you may choose to incorporate seed beads and continue with the advanced Kumihimo class. We will explore different options for finishing your piece and how to incorporate charms or a pendant. Take advantage of this quick and versatile technique to add to your skill set. This class is great for all ages, no experience is necessary and is a great group class. Class fee is $20 + materials. Average class time is 1.5 hours. Reserve your class today!

We will be closed July 4th for the holiday
2024-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
We will be closed on July 4th for the holiday. Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th. Please be kind to others.

Basic Beading Class, August 13th at 1:00 pm
2024-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Basic Beading jewelry making class: In our basic beading class, you will receive an overview of the basic tools, findings, design techniques, and the proper way to crimp, to create a professionally finished bracelet. 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 unique bracelet. Students will leave with a finished project. No jewelry making experience necessary. Please plan to arrive early to select your materials. Class fee is $30 + your choice of materials. Average working class time is 1.5 hour.
If you are interested in taking this class and the scheduled date or time does not work into your schedule. Please call us at 410-956-5529 to schedule another class time.
Register for your class here.

Wire Crochet class August 31 at 10:30am
2024-08-31 10:30 - 12:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Wire Crochet bracelet class: This is a great project to use those mix and match beads. Using 28 gauge wire, a selection of beads, and the basic crochet stitch, students will create their own beautiful, one-of-a-kind bracelet. Knowing how to loop and wrap is a plus, but not required. Please plan to arrive early to select your materials.
Class fee: $30 + materials, Average class time: 1.5-2 hours

Labor Day, We will be closed today, Sept 2nd
2024-09-02 | 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater MD 21037, 159 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
The Twisted Bead & Rock Shop will be closed Labor Day, Sept 2nd
