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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join us for our Crystal Grid workshop with the wonderfully intuitive Christalene. We will be hosting this workshop on the ins and outs of creating and using crystal grids! Christalene will guide you through making your own grid with specific crystals and will utilize her own crystal oracle cards to enrich this spiritual experience. Crystal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join our introduction to Peyote stitch weaving class. With your choice of beads, , you will learn how to do even and odd count peyote stitch. You will learn how to add a second cord and also how to add a clasp to finish a bracelet. No bead weaving experience necessary. Class time is approximately [...]
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 [...]