Wire-wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Class (May 11, 2026)
2026-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
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 6-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)

Cabochon 101 (May 29, 2026)
2026-05-29 12:00 - 16:00
Class: CABS 101
Date: Friday, May 29th, 12:00PM – 4:00PM
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.

Upon prior arrangement with Sharon Halton (sharon4hgms@gmail.com), she will teach an individual or small party (2-3 participants) class in shop safety & cabochon creation at the price of $85. per person.
Description is the same as the Cabochon 101 class.
Payable by Check made out to HGMS.

Cabochon 101 (May 30, 2026)
2026-05-30 15:30 - 19:30
Class: CABS 101
Date: Saturday, May 30th, 3:30PM – 7:30PM
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.

Upon prior arrangement with Sharon Halton (sharon4hgms@gmail.com), she will teach an individual or small party (2-3 participants) class in shop safety & cabochon creation at the price of $85. per person.
Description is the same as the Cabochon 101 class.
Payable by Check made out to HGMS.

Textured Stacking Rings (Jul 12, 2026)
2026-07-12 12:00 - 18:00
Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch. The class will cover creating rings, applying texture 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.

Date: July 12, 2026 (Deadline to sign up July 8)
6 hour class (12:00 – 6:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4
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.

Wide Band Textured Rings Class (Jul 26, 2026)
2026-07-26 12:00 - 18:00
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: Jul 26, 2026 (Deadline July 22)
6 hour class (12:00 – 6:00pm)
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.
