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SUMMARY:Textured Stacking Rings (Jul 12\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing experience is required. \n\nDate: July 12\, 2026 (Deadline to sign up July 8)\n 6 hour class (12:00 – 6:00pm)\nMax 6 students\, min 4\nCost – $110 member; $138 nonmember – Adults Only\nStudents will learn to\no Calculate length needed for ring size\no Form & solder ring band\no Polishing & finishing\no Texturing using various tools\nMaterials provided by instructor; tools provided by HGMS\nClass is to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.\nStudents must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs from metal dust\nThis class is for adults only.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/textured-stacking-rings-jul-12-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wide Band Textured Rings Class (Jul 26\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required. \n\nDate: Jul 26\, 2026 (Deadline July 22)\n6 hour class (12:00 – 6:00pm)\nMax 6 students\, min 4\nCost: $130 member; $163 nonmember – ADULT ONLY\nStudents will learn to\n\nCalculate length needed for ring size\nForm & solder ring band\nPolishing & finishing\nTexturing using various tools\n\n\nMaterials provided by instructor\nClass to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.\nStudents must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs from metal dust.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/wide-band-textured-rings-class-jul-26-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
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