Beginning Wire-wrapped Pendant (Dec 15, 2025)
2025-12-15 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Instructor: Susan Burch (25 years of Wire-Wrapping)
Location: HGMS Clubhouse – Small Classroom
Cost: $52.00 + $5.00, if tool rental is needed
Dates: Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM or
Monday, December 15th from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES TO BRING: (or rent tools @ $5.00/student)

Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Flush wire cutter
6” or 12” ruler
File
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
*Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)

MATERIALS PROVIDED: (Included in cost)

Small polishing cloth (provided)
18 X 25 mm stone (provided, or you can bring your own)
22 ga. square copper wire. (provided)
20 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (provided)
1/2” masking tape (provided)

NOTE: *Wires and stones are small, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty, please take that into
account when booking your spot. Tool Rental, if needed is $5.00/student.

Cabochon 101 (Jan 9, 2026)
2026-01-09 17:00 - 21:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Friday, January 9th, 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop
Instructor: Sharon Halton
Cost: Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00
Minimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students
NOTE: Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14, exception with approval of instructor ONLY)
All participants must wear closed toed shoes

This class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development. Sharon Halton, Shop Manager, will provide each student with a pre-cut, preformed, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process. Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline. Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them, if they have not completed them in class. Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.

Cabochon 101 (Jan 13, 2026)
2026-01-13 10:00 - 14:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Tues, January 13th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop
Instructor: Sharon Halton
Cost: Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00
Minimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students
NOTE: Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14, exception with approval of instructor ONLY)
All participants must wear closed toed shoes

This class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development. Sharon Halton, Shop Manager, will provide each student with a pre-cut, preformed, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process. Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline. Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them, if they have not completed them in class. Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.

Small Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring (Jan 17, 2026)
2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:30
Small Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring Class
Instructor: Susan Burch
Intermediate Level (Due to size of stone)
This is a very adaptable design, swirls are not necessary for your finished project in class. For your future design, you can add more wires and change the size/shape of the stone.
Date: January 17th, 10:00AM – 2:30PM
Tools and Supplies needed:

Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers (small, narrow nose needed)
Round-nose pliers
Flush wire cutter
6” or 12” ruler
File or sandpaper
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
Metal sized ring mandrel
8 mm round stone (provided, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)
22 ga. square copper wire. (21-24” provided)
22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (32” provided)
1/4” masking tape (provided)
~Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)

Member Cost: $52 , $57 with tool rental
Non-Member Cost: $60 , $65 with tool rental

Classes will be held in the small classroom at the HGMS clubhouse unless another location is needed.

*If you don’t have your own tools, you may rent a set when booking the class, or at the time of the class for $5 from the instructor. There are also some tools available for purchase at the class location.
*Wires and stones are small, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty with very small things, please take that into account when booking your spot.
*All materials are included in cost.
Maximum is 6 students

Cabochon 101 (Jan 30, 2026)
2026-01-30 14:00 - 18:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Tues, January 30th, 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop
Instructor: Sharon Halton
Cost: Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00
Minimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students
NOTE: Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14, exception with approval of instructor ONLY)
All participants must wear closed toed shoes

This class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development. Sharon Halton, Shop Manager, will provide each student with a pre-cut, preformed, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process. Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline. Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them, if they have not completed them in class. Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.

Cabochon 101 (Mar 6, 2026)
2026-03-06 14:00 - 17:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Friday, March 6th, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop
Instructor: Sharon Halton
Cost: Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00
Minimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students
NOTE: Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14, exception with approval of instructor ONLY)
All participants must wear closed toed shoes

This class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development. Sharon Halton, Shop Manager, will provide each student with a pre-cut, preformed, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process. Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline. Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them, if they have not completed them in class. Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.

Cabochon 101 (Mar 29, 2026)
2026-03-29 15:00 - 19:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Sunday, March 29th, 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, Center Classroom/Lapidary Shop
Instructor: Sharon Halton
Cost: Member Cost $65.00; Non-Member Cost $85.00
Minimum: 3-students; Maximum: 5-students
NOTE: Students must be at least 15 years old (special arrangements for children 12-14, exception with approval of instructor ONLY)
All participants must wear closed toed shoes
This class includes a discussion of how to create cabochons and examples of cabs in various stages of development. Sharon Halton, Shop Manager, will provide each student with a pre-cut, preformed, and dopped cabochon to shape while their chosen slab is curing from the dopping process. Students will select a slab and learn how to use a template to outline the cab shape and use the trim saw to roughly shape the cabochon outline. Each student will leave with 2-cabochons and the knowledge to finish them, if they have not completed them in class. Students will learn the best way to use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop so that they can work semi-independently and confidently in the shop afterwards with oversight from Shop Managers. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to utilize the Lapidary Shop.

Beginning Wire-wrapped Pendant (Apr 11, 2026)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:30
Instructor: Susan Burch (25 years of Wire-Wrapping)
Location: HGMS Clubhouse – Small Classroom
Cost: $52.00 (+$5.00, if tool rental is needed)
Dates: Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM or

Bringing 25+ years of experience, the teacher of this class will show you how to frame a stone for a stunning wire-wrapped pendant. You can learn the basics of wire-wrapping, how to measure, cut and wrap wire to create a basic pendant.
Added tips and tricks will be presented to help your design flow. The skills learned in this class can easily translate to elaborate or simple design, and to other pieces of jewelry beyond pendants. It’s so much more than just the basics.
Tools and Supplies needed:
Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers (small, narrow nose needed)
Round-nose pliers
bail making pliers (optional, but they help)
Flush wire cutter
Ruler between 6-12”
File or sandpaper
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
*Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)
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18 X 25 mm oval stone (provided, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)
22 ga. square copper wire. (32” provided)
22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (12” provided)
1/4” masking tape (provided)

Cost $52 which includes the CC processing and HGMS class fees

Classes will be held in the small classroom at the HGMS clubhouse unless another location is needed.

*If you don’t have your own tools, you may rent a set when booking the class, or at the time of the class for $5 from the instructor.
*Wires and stones are small, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty with small things, please take that into account when booking your spot.

Textured Stacking Rings (Apr 19, 2026)2
2026-04-19 12:00 - 17:00
Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals of finishing a piece (the key to making it look professional). Each student will leave with 1 ring.
This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing experience is required.

5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4 (sign up deadline is April 15)
Cost – $110 member; $138 nonmember – Adults Only
Students will learn to
o Calculate length needed for ring size
o Form & solder ring band
o Polishing & finishing
o Texturing using various tools
Materials provided by instructor; tools provided by HGMS
Class is to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.
Students must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs from metal dust
This class is for adults only.

Twisted Hoop Earrings Class (Apr 26, 2026)
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00
Learn to make a pair of twisted hoop earrings from scratch! This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic silversmithing. Prior experience with silver soldering is highly recommended.
The class will cover the fundamentals of creating twists in square wire, forming hoops, and soldering earring posts. All pieces will be in sterling silver. Each student will leave with a pair of hoop earrings in the size of their choice (up to 5.5” length total).

Date: Sunday, April 26th; Noon to 4:00 PM (Signup Deadline April 22)
4-hour class (12:00 – 4:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4
Cost – $115 members, $144 non-member – Adults only
Class will be held in the Jewelry Studio, overlapping open clubhouse hours
We will discuss how to use these techniques to make other hoop earrings (simple or with twisted wire)

Wire-wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Class (May 9, 2026)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:30
WIRE-WRAPPED TREE OF LIFE PENDANT CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 1:30 PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $42.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00.
Cost includes all materials needed to make this pendant.
Misc.: Minimum 2-students; Maximum 8-students. This project is between beginner level to moderate skill level

Wide Band Textured Rings Class (May 9, 2026)
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00
Learn to make and texture a 6mm wide band ring from scratch. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals of finishing a piece (the key to making it look professional). If you’ve taken the Textured Stacking Rings class, you’ll see how different working with a wide band from sheet is. Each student will create 1 silver ring.
This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required.

Date: May 9, 2026 (sign up deadline is May 6)
5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4
Cost: $130 member; $163 nonmember – ADULT ONLY
Students will learn to

Calculate length needed for ring size
Form & solder ring band
Polishing & finishing
Texturing using various tools

Materials provided by instructor
Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.
Students must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs from metal dust.

Wire-wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Class (May 11, 2026)
2026-05-11 16:00 - 19:00
WIRE-WRAPPED TREE OF LIFE PENDANT CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Monday, May 11th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $42.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00.
Cost includes all materials needed to make this pendant.
Misc.: Minimum 2-students; Maximum 8-students. This project is between beginner level to moderate skill level

Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring (May 16, 2026)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:30
CABOCHON WIRE-WRAPPED RING CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Saturday, May 16th from 10 AM to 2:30 PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $62.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00. Cost includes wire, cabochon, and fees.
You will learn to incorporate small cabochons from 8 mm round to 10 X 14 mm oval into a wire wrapped ring.
Maximum is 6 students
Tools and Supplies needed:

Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers (small, narrow nose needed)
Round-nose pliers
Flush wire cutter
6” or 12” ruler
File or sandpaper
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
Metal sized ring mandrel
8 mm round stone (provided, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)
22 ga. square copper wire. (21-24” provided)
22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (32” provided)
1/4” masking tape (provided)
~Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)

Forged Dangle Earrings (May 17, 2026)
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00
Date: Sunday May 17, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Max 6 students, min 4 (sign up deadline is May 13)
Cost: $94 member; $117.50 nonmember – Adults Only
Location: HGMS Clubhouse jewelry studio

Learn to make a pair of dangle earrings using blacksmith forging techniques modified for jewelry making! The class will cover creating intricate patterns with brass rods and using those to create simple dangle earrings. By using brass rods and gold-filled ear wires we will get the look of gold, without the expense! Each student will create pair of earrings in their chosen length (from ½” to 2”).

This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required. We will use the torch extensively, but no soldering will be performed.

Students will learn to
o Forge patterns in wire rods
o Filling, sawing and drilling
o Polishing
Materials provided by instructor
Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but
will extend into after hours.
Students must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs
from metal dust.

Cabochon Wire-Wrapped Ring (May 18, 2026)
2026-05-18 16:00 - 19:00
CABOCHON WIRE-WRAPPED RING CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Monday, May 18th from 4PM to 7PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $62.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00. Cost includes wire, cabochon, and fees.
You will learn to incorporate small cabochons from 8 mm round to 10 X 14 mm oval into a wire wrapped ring.
Maximum is 6 students
Tools and Supplies needed:

Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers (small, narrow nose needed)
Round-nose pliers
Flush wire cutter
6” or 12” ruler
File or sandpaper
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
Metal sized ring mandrel
8 mm round stone (provided, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)
22 ga. square copper wire. (21-24” provided)
22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (32” provided)
1/4” masking tape (provided)
~Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)
