Seriously Twisted

Saturday, May 23, 2026; 10:00AM - 5:00PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sunday, May 24, 2026; 10:00AM - 5:00PM PT (Pacific Time)

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Cost: $505


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Online


Cost: $425


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The humble twist can add so much detail to your jewelry designs. When you look at jewelry, you can see twists overlaid as patterns on ring shanks, wrapping around stone settings, spiraling down from ears, and wrapping around wrists as bracelets. Twists have been a part of jewelry since its early days. Once wire was made, it was twisted into mighty torque necklaces and cuffs, for example. In this class we will explore the fundamentals of twisting, and invite experimentation to push the twist as a design element. 

Seriously Twisted teaches the following: 
• Combinations of simple twists using different shapes and alloys of wire
• Twisting wire in different directions
• Creating compound twists with soldering
• Modifying twists
• Unraveling twists
• Adding elements after twisting
• Forging and rolling twists into patterned sheet
• Inlay twists into wire
• Demonstrations of using twists to make earrings, rings, and bangles. 

 

A kit of materials is included with this class.


A full color handout is included with the class.
Create your own workbook with the beautiful handout that is downloadable for this workshop. Handouts include instructions for techniques and projects, reference charts and lots of information to support your learning. In person students receive a printed copy.

 

Online Student Tool List
Online students will need to have their own tools (see the list of tools below). Students taking this class in person at our school have sets of tools to use, with each student having their own bench to use during class.  

A pdf of the supplies list is sent to registrants with additional information right after registration, and it includes links to the tools and recommended suppliers. Please refer to this list when buying supplies so that you get what the teacher recommends for class. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Required Tools:
In addition to these tools, you’ll need basic jewelry fabrication tools, like the tools listed for Jewelry 1 - Basics.

• Vise (3-4” jaws, table or bench mount, recommend with swivel base)
• Vise grips  (7-10”) or draw tongs or similar large pliers
• Non-marring pliers for adjusting twists, like plastic, or nylon jawed or wrap the jaws with painter’s tape
• Parallel jaw chain or flat nose pliers 
• Hard wire cutting pliers or inexpensive pliers you don’t mind notching the cutters
• Tapered or stepped bracelet mandrel in wood or steel (or make a ring instead with a ring mandrel)
• wet dry sandpaper 320 grit 1 sheet
• wet dry sandpaper 600 grit
• Sterling solder wire: Hard, medium and easy, 1 foot each
• A computer, phone or tablet to use the free Zoom app for class

Prerequisites:

Previous experience with basic jewelry fabrication skills, like soldering, sawing, filing and polishing. Successful completion of our Jewelry 1 - Basics workshop would satisfy this prerequisite.  

Instructor:

Joe Silvera

If a class is online, or is a combination online and in-person session, all students receive a link to a recording of the class demonstrations. In-person only workshops are not recorded. For staff instructor classes, students have access to the recordings for one year. For guest instructors, access is 30 days. 

If a kit is included with the class, online students will have them mailed to them. Kits for in-person students are delivered at the beginning of the first class. More information about the kit is included with the supplies list which is emailed after registration.

International students may be charged an additional amount for shipping, because of the increased cost to ship abroad. Also, shipments to other countries may incur a tariff payable by the student. International students are welcome to contact us re: these costs and options for their materials. Please be sure that the address with your payment is the correct one for shipping.

If there is an in person section for this class, in person students each have a bench and a complete set of tools to use, including torches, flex shaft, and more. 

If this class is offered online, it uses the Zoom app/website. Through Zoom, you’ll be able to see demos and follow instructions, ask questions and interact with your instructor. Zoom is easy to use and free for students to use for class, and works on most devices, like phones (iPhone, Android, etc), tablets (iPads, etc), and computers (Mac or PC).

Your instructor is also available during free Zoom office hours for questions and help.

For classes that include work time, online students work at home or in their studio. All of our recommended tools and the kit materials are chosen to be home studio friendly. Links to preferred vendors are provided in the supplies list sent after registration. Some classes, like our short demo only classes, don't require tools or materials to attend. 

And now the fine print. Payment in full for class fees is due at the time of registration to reserve your place. Our online registration system accepts credit cards and other methods. Checks and cash are accepted only if you register at school. If you mail a check, your registration is not processed until it clears and the class may fill during the wait. 

If the workshop is canceled by our school for any reason, all class fees will be refunded, or you can transfer to another class, or you can keep a credit on account with us for future classes or purchases, 

Students can cancel, receive a credit or refund, or transfer to another class up to 21 days before a workshop, whether it is online or in person. No cancellations are accepted after the 21-day deadline, however, we will do what we can to try and sell your place to a qualified student. If we can sell your place, you can receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee, keep a credit on account with us, or apply your fees towards a transfer to another class. 

If you can’t make it to class, you may send a participant who has the necessary prerequisites in your place. Please call or email us immediately with any changes in the student participant information. If a class includes an online section, your class will be recorded and you can watch later to make up a class you miss. 

Students must be at least 15 years old to attend a class, and students under 18 must have a legal guardian sign our liability waiver form. We have had younger students attend classes, on a case by case basis. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, please call or email us. 

If you sign up for a class and fail to have the required prerequisites as listed in the class description, you are still subject to the 21-day cancellation policy, listed above.

Lodging and meals are not included for in person classes.

If you don't come to class, there are no refunds, credits or transfers.