"Let's Twist Again" Twist Cuff Bracelets with Alex Boyd: May 23

This class is all about variations of the classic blacksmithing technique known as a pineapple twist miniaturized for jewelry scale metalsmithing.  I’ll show you how to take square rod and turn it into an almost unlimited variety of patterns by twisting, forging, and milling.  By the end of the class you’ll have a variety of samples in copper as well as a silver cuff and ring. 

Details:

• Saturday, May 23 from 9:30-5:30
• 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette CO
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Tools are provided
• Materials kit fee will be determined on market rate of silver and gold at time of class and depending on the stone of your choice. Chain is not included. Chains are for sale at the store for an additional charge.  Fee is due at the beginning of class and is paid directly to the instructor via cash, check, or Venmo.
• Prerequisite: Metals 1 or equivalent 

The last day to cancel for a refund or credit ($25 transfer fee applies) is March 23, 2026. Because this is a Master Series workshop, there are no exceptions to this rule.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

About the instructor, Alex Boyd

When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja.  That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me,"  the raven cawed.  "I don't know what you’re talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back.  "No matter.  It is your problem now.  The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her.  He has been making jewelry ever since.