The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop

Illuminate Frederick Oct 20, 11-6
2018-10-20 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | clarion inn event center, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD, 21703, United States
E X P L O R E aisles filled with practitioners & vendors to sample a range of holistic services.
I N D U L G E in mini-sessions of modern and ancient modalities to enhance your sense of well-being.
C O N N E C T with experienced and respected holistic practitioners.
F I N D unique, beautiful gifts, as well as local and natural personal and household products, too!

KarmaFest The Gathering Oct 5-8, 2018
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-08 | Patuxent 4-H, Upper Marlboro, MD
Local gathering right here in our backyard. Well just about. The Patuxent 4-H is located just down route 214 about 10 miles from The Twisted Bead. Check out their website if you are looking for something to do this holiday weekend.

Private Ladies Party Aug 9, 4:30pm
2018-08-09 16:30 - 18:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Your private ladies party can be held at The Twisted Bead. Gather some friends, brings some snacks and beverages and make some jewelry that you can keep for yourself or give away as a gift to someone special. Make a traditional beaded bracelet with a clasp or the favorite stretchy bracelet. Other good instructional techniques for groups are Kumihimo or Ice Resin. Browse our list of classes for other options (not all techniques are suitable for groups of 4 or more). We customize the parties to suit a variety of skill levels. Our design studio is bright and spacious. Give us a call to discuss your event and studio availability. Fees are based on the desired technique to be taught.

Peyote Stitch on Carrier Beads July 28, 10:30am
2018-07-28 10:30 - 12:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
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 design! General knowledge of peyote stitch is required. Class length: 1-1.5 hours. Class Fee: $25 + your choice of materials

Chakra Crystal Workshop, April 14, 1-3pm
2018-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
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 to clear & care for your crystals and an
overview of gemstones to support each chakra. The
information given is PRACTICAL and accessible,
intended for you to apply in your everyday life. Cost: $30
Pre-registration is required. Please stop in or give us a call
410-956-5529

Natural Living Expo, March 25 College Park Marriott
2018-03-25 10:00 - 19:00 | MD
2018 Natural Living Expo
Enjoy 150 Exhibitors Who Heal, Entertain, Enlighten and Offer Lots Of Wonderful Products.
Choose From 56 Dynamic, Creative Mind, Body, Spirit Workshops
All Included in the $10 price of admission (with coupon)
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center,
3501 University Blvd., East, Hyattsville, MD 20783
We are back on the University of Maryland Campus! • Free Indoor Parking

PMC Precious Metal Clay advanced class
2018-03-24 08:30 - 16:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Precious Metal Clay advanced class: Join us in our design studio, with guest instructor Barb Hance, for another great PMC class! Barb has been crafting precious metal clay designs for many years and as a returning instructor we are delighted to see this new advanced class. Prior PMC experience is a pre-requisite to make a stunning 2 sided pendant. As always we highly encourage our students to make your piece an original. Techniques taught will include carving into dry metal clay and bezel setting.
This is an all day class. There is a short break at lunch, at which time your pieces will be fired in our kiln. You are welcome to bring your lunch and whatever beverage you may want through the day. Please arrive on time and be sure to bring any necessary eye glasses. Class starts promptly @ 8;30 am.
Class Fee: $195.00 (includes PMC3)

Private Beading Class Sept 21, 1pm
2017-09-21 13:00 - 14:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Need individual instruction on a certain project or technique? Call us to schedule one-on-one time with one of our instructors. Fee depends on technique or difficulty of instruction.

Labor Day Closed for holiday
2017-09-04 | MD
Wishing all a peaceful holiday weekend.

Paint & Pour Class Aug 26, 3pm
2017-08-26 15:00 - 16:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Paint & Pour Class: Think you aren’t crafty! Come join us for a paint pouring class. It’s lots of fun and you’ll go home with two unique pieces of art. Class time is 1.5 hours. Class fee is $22.50 and includes materials. Please call us to register for this class. Space is limited. Recommended to not wear your best clothes as you will be working with paint!

Paint & Pour Class Aug 9, 6pm
2017-08-09 18:00 - 19:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Paint & Pour Class: Think you aren’t crafty? Come join us for a paint pouring class. It’s lots of fun and you’ll go home with two unique pieces of art. Class time is 1.5 hours. Class fee is $22.50 and includes materials. Please call us to register for this class. Space is limited. Recommended to not wear your best clothes as you will be working with paint!

Free Open Studio: Bring Your Own Project - BYOP
2017-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Free Open Studio: Bring Your Own Project: Each Wednesday from 1-3 pm our studio is open for you to come start or finish that project that has been sitting on your table or in your to-do list. Studio space is available starting at 1 pm. You are welcome to bring your own tools, snack and beverage of your choice. The studio space for this time period is free of charge.

Beaded Rosary Class
2017-04-08 11:00 - 12:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Rosary Necklace Class: Select your beads to create a meaningful rosary for yourself or a friend. In the Catholic tradition, the sacrament of confirmation is almost as meaningful as that of Baptism. This day is when a Catholic consciously awakens to his or her faith by his or her own accord. The rosary is traditionally used to provide a physical method of keeping count of the number of prayers. The fingers are moved along the beads as the prayers are recited. Class fee is $ 25 + materials. Class time is about 1.5-2 hours. Basic beading knowledge helpful but not required.

Cold Connections Level 2
2017-03-24 14:00 - 16:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Guest Instructor: Mike Dennis
Cold Connections Level 2: This class builds off information learned in Mike’s level 1 class using more complicated techniques and finishes. Class will include but not be limited to folding, making jump rings (using jewelers saw), different riveting techniques, texturing and more complex assembling of pieces. You are encouraged to bring at least one project you are working on or would like to do that requires the “how do I put this thing together now?” Design is one aspect of jewelry making, how to put it together is a whole other ball of wax!
Completion of the Level 1 cold connections class and some experience working with jewelry tools is encouraged. You will bring your own tools to class. Tool and material lists will be provided at time of registration.
Class Time: 2 1/2 hours. Cost $48

Working with Metal and Cold Connections
2017-03-24 10:00 - 12:30 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Unique Designs by artist Michael Dennis
We are so pleased to have local artist Michael Dennis to teach us how to create using cold connections and metal. Learn to use rivets, eyelets and jump rings with the appropriate tools. Cut your metal, texture and apply a patina to your finished piece. Discussions to include various metal finishing and texturing techniques . We will provide tools for your use or you are welcome to bring your own. Class size is limited. Please call to register. Class Fee: $40 + kit
Class Time: 2.5 hours

Advanced Kumihimo with beads
2016-12-17 10:30 - 13:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
New Class: Build on your Kumihimo with beads technique and use up some of your leftover beads. Choose a color scheme, bring a selection of beads to this class and you will learn to set up your disc and start your bracelet. Bead suggestions include drops, daggers, 4-6mm gemstones, pips, magatamas and more. This class is for experienced Kumihimo braiders. You must have experience with Kumihimo using beads. Class Fee: $35, Class Time: 2 – 2.5 hours. You may need to finish your bracelet outside of class time.

Peyote Bezel Stitch Class
2016-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | The Twisted Bead Design Studio, 9 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
New class: Peyote Bezel Stitch: Students will apply even count peyote stitch using 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to encase a round or oval cabochon of your choice. Students should have experience with peyote stitch, as this is an intermediate class. Class time: 4 hours, Class fee: $45 + materials. Please call to register for this class. Guest Instructor: Elizabeth Knack

Summer Camps Grades 3-5
2016-08-09 10:00 - 2016-08-11 11:30 | MD
Campers will encase small objects with Ice Resin encapsulating them forever in a wearable piece of art. Each camper should bring an assortment of tiny treasures to include in their two pendants.* Campers will then learn how to braid a Kumihimo necklace for their pendants using rattail cord and a braiding disk. Campers will design and string their own beaded bracelet or anklet with a clasp.
* Tiny treasures for Ice Resin may be photos, beads, crystals, glass, glitter, sequins, ribbon, buttons, dried flowers, leaves, grass, four leaf clovers, twigs, sand, shells, pearls, pebbles, feathers, hair, metal, wire, screws, nuts, watch parts, keys, and more.
Session Two: August 9-11
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Cost $120 / All materials included
