Metal Classes
We offer a variety of classes at The Twisted Bead and Rock Shop. We have metal work classes that include metal embossing and Precious Metal Clay (PMC). If you see a class you’re interested in, visit our class schedule to sign up for the next class. If there’s a class you’re interested in that’s not scheduled, call us at 410-956-5529 or fill out our contact form. Let us know which class you’re interested in and a couple of days you are available and we will schedule the class with you. Please include your name and contact information in your message.
Vintaj Metal
Join us in the fun class manipulating metal!
Using the Vintaj Big Kick you will emboss or etch your metal. Make components to create a bracelet, necklace or earrings. Punch holes, add a patina, connect and away you go.
Great class for beginner metal workers – instant gratification!!
Class fee: $35 + materials
Average class time: 2 hours
Reserve your class today!
Cold Connections: Level 1
We a
re so pleased to have local artist Michael Dennis to teach us how to work with 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. Mike’s meticulous finishing techniques are something to aspire too. Learn from a real expert!
Class fee: $40 + kit ($14)
Average class time: 2.5 hours
Cold Connections: Level 2
Cold Connections: Level 2 class works with base metals using a variety of cold connections. This class builds off information learned in Mike’s level 1 class using more complicated techniques and finishes.
Class will include folding, making jump rings, different riveting techniques, texturing and more complex assembling of pieces. We encourage you 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.
Bring your own tools marked with colored tape and/or your initials. Tool and material lists will be provided at time of registration. Please note that class size limited
Introduction to Metal Fusing
Join us and guest instructor Tricia Hall and learn the the process of Metal Fusing, the no-fuss version of Metalsmithing. Students will heat fine silver with a hand held torch to fuse the wire to create closed links. Link your links to create a unique bracelet. No prerequisites for this class. Great intro to metalsmithing techniques. Class time 3 hours.
Class fee: $60 + $30 material kit