HGMS - Houston Gem & Mineral Society

JEWELRY DESIGN (EVENING CLASS) Oct 6, 2023
2023-10-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
JEWELRY DESIGN (EVENING CLASS)
Date: Friday, October 6th Time: 5:00 to 9:00 pm
This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design issues before you start fabricating.
During the four-hour class we’ll learn about design principles, look at a lot of jewelry designs and practice the kind of activities you can use to create your own designs at home. Students should bring a pair of scissors, a 12” ruler and a fine line black marker like an ultra-fine Sharpie. A class handout will be provided online after class but feel free to bring note-taking materials with you.
These principles are applicable to all areas of jewelry making: beading, wire wrapping, metalsmithing, lapidary and mixed media.
Cost: $35
Location: Middle Classroom or General Meeting Room, depending on enrollment

Textured Rings Class (Sept 30, 2023)
2023-09-30 12:30 - 17:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli – Saturday, September 30th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM
Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. 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 1-2 rings and a set of basic finishing tools.
• 5 hour class (12:30 – 5:30pm)
• Max 4 students, min 2
• Cost – $85/student for HGMS members and $100 for non-members
• Students will leave with 1-2 finished rings, brass and/or sterling silver, and a set of finishing/polishing tools
Learning to:
▪ Calculate length needed for ring size
▪ Form & solder ring band
▪ Polishing & finishing using a flex shaft
▪ Texturing using hammers, chisels, and burs
▪ A toolbox rental is included with the class. No additional tools are required.
• Materials, polishing and texturing tools provided by instructor
• Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.

Carmen Fraticelli has been silversmithing full-time for 3 years, and part-time for over 10. She supervises the Jewelry Studio several times a month to provide members with assistance in progressing their projects.

JEWELRY DESIGN (DAY CLASS) Sept 29, 2023
2023-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
JEWELRY DESIGN (DAY CLASS)
Date: Friday, September 29th Time: Noon to 4:00 pm
This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design issues before you start fabricating.
During the four-hour class we’ll learn about design principles, look at a lot of jewelry designs and practice the kind of activities you can use to create your own designs at home. Students should bring a pair of scissors, a 12” ruler and a fine line black marker like an ultra-fine Sharpie. A class handout will be provided online after class but feel free to bring note-taking materials with you.
These principles are applicable to all areas of jewelry making: beading, wire wrapping, metalsmithing, lapidary and mixed media.
Cost: $35
Location: Middle Classroom or General Meeting Room, depending on enrollment

Beaded Bezel Cabochon (Sept 27, 2023)
2023-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Wednesday, September 27th from Noon to 4:00 PM
BEADED BEZEL CABOCHON: Learn to create a beaded bezel on on one of your own cabochons. You will use Peyote stitch with small seed beads to surround your cabochon in colors designed to complement individual cabochons. This is a beginner to moderate level class. Beads, needles, and thread, bead mats and tool usage are included. Bring your own cabochon; or, you may purchase one at the class (prices vary). Bring magnification. This simple and fast method creates beautiful and unique settings for your cabochons in just a few hours. Examples of Peyote projects will be available for understanding the versatility of this popular beading stitch. Oval cabochons are recommended for beginners; however, this technique can be used on many shapes with a little experience. Wednesday, September 27th from Noon to 4:00 PM.
COST: $45.00 for HGMS members, $55.00 for non-members.
Cost includes Beads, thread, and needle.
Cabochon provided by student, or you may purchase a cabochon at the class.
Maximum of 8-students.
Class taught by Maggie Manley.

Cabochon 101 (Sept 26, 2023)
2023-09-26 14:00 - 18:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 26nd from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Learn to shape and polish a beautiful cabochon in our newly renovated Lapidary Shop with Sharon Halton, Shop Manager. You will leave with a completed, polished cabochon of high quality. Sharon is offering two classes in September.
Cost: $45 member and $60 non-member
All materials are provided.
Minimum age is 14.
Maximum of 5-students.

Textured Rings Class (Sept 16, 2023)
2023-09-16 12:30 - 17:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli – Saturday, September 16th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM
Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. 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 1-2 rings and a set of basic finishing tools.
• 5 hour class (12:30 – 5:30pm)
• Max 4 students, min 2
• Cost – $85/student for HGMS members and $100 for non-members
• Students will leave with 1-2 finished rings, brass and/or sterling silver, and a set of finishing/polishing tools
Learning to:
▪ Calculate length needed for ring size
▪ Form & solder ring band
▪ Polishing & finishing using a flex shaft
▪ Texturing using hammers, chisels, and burs
▪ A toolbox rental is included with the class. No additional tools are required.
• Materials, polishing and texturing tools provided by instructor
• Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.

Carmen Fraticelli has been silversmithing full-time for 3 years, and part-time for over 10. She supervises the Jewelry Studio several times a month to provide members with assistance in progressing their projects.

Cabochon 101 (Sept 15, 2023)
2023-09-15 12:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Friday, September 15th from Noon to 4:00 PM
Learn to shape and polish a beautiful cabochon in our newly renovated Lapidary Shop with Sharon Halton, Shop Manager. You will leave with a completed, polished cabochon of high quality. Sharon is offering two classes in September. Choose Friday, September 15th from Noon to 4:00PM or Friday, September 22nd from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Cost: $45 member and $60 non-member
All materials are provided.
Minimum age is 14.
Maximum of 5-students.

Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Pendant (Sept 13, 2023)
2023-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Wednesday, September 13th from Noon to 4:00 PM.
WIRE WRAPPING – TREE OF LIFE PENDANT: Learn to create a wire-wrapped tree-of-life onto a cabochon. Maggie Manley will teach you step-by-step to create a bezel / tree-of-life on a cabochon, as shown on the attached photos. With just a little patience and beginning wire wrapping skills you will be thrilled with your pendant.
COST: $45.00 for HGMS members, $55.00 for non-members + cost of cabochon, if desired.
Maximum of 6-students.
Wire is and tool usage is included.
Cabochon provided by student, or may be purchased at the class.

Clubhouse Closed for Construction
2023-07-03 - 2023-08-06 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
For safety, the clubhouse will be closed during construction.

Textured Stacked Rings (June 17, 2023)
2023-06-17 14:00 - 18:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Saturday, June 17, 2023 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Instructor: Carmen Fraticelli

Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for more experienced silversmiths who wish to expand their knowledge of basic ring making. 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 2 to 4 rings and a set of basic finishing tools. Rings will be in both brass and sterling silver.
You will learn to calculate wire length; form & solder ring band; polish & finish piece(s) using a flex-shaft; texturing ring bands using hammers, chisels, and burs.
Cost: $70/student for HGMS Members; $90/student for Non-Members (Cost includes all materials and tools)
Teacher Bio: Carmen Fraticelli supervises the Jewelry Shop several times each month where she provides members with assistance in progressing their projects. She has been silversmithing full-time for 3 years and part-time for over 10 years.

Cabochon 201 (May 16, 2023)
2023-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16th 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Sharon Halton, Shop Manager
Sharon Halton will be teaching Cabochon 201 – This is for expanding your skills for making cabochons of different size or shapes. All supplies will be provided.

Cabochon 101 is a prerequisite to take this class.

Cost is $50.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members
Minimum of 3-students and maximum of 5 students.
Class is held in the Lapidary Shop and Center Classroom.

Flame Agate Cabochon Class (April 27, 2023)
2023-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Thursday, April 27th, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor: Sharon Halton, Shop Manager
Flame Agate Cabochon class April 27th, 6 pm-9:00. Flame Agate material provided as part of the class.
Attendance of the Cab 101 class required for registration.

Cost is $60.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members
Minimum of 3-students and maximum of 5 students.
Class is held in the Lapidary Shop and Center Classroom.

Cabochon 101 (April 24, 2023)
2023-04-24 11:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24th 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Sharon Halton, Shop Manager
Cab 101 class is offered from 11 am-3 pm on April 24th. This is a beginners class and will cover all the information that you need to become proficient in making cabochons. Stone will be provided and close supervision to aid in becoming proficient in the creation of your own.

Must be age greater than 10 years old to take the class.

No previous experience is needed. This class is highly recommended for those wishing to learn how to properly shape and polish a cabochon and use the equipment in the Lapidary Shop.
Cost is $45.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members
Includes all materials; or, you may bring your own stone slab.
Minimum of 3-students and maximum of 5 students.
Class is held in the Lapidary Shop and Center Classroom.
Cabochons from rough to finished cab

Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Pendant
2023-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Dates & Time: Monday March 20th, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Maggie will teach you to wire wrap a Tree of Life figure onto a cabochon to create a pendant. We will string your pendant onto 36 inches of 1.5 mm round leather to create an adjustable necklace for a finished piece that you will proud to wear. Students may choose between silver, brass, or copper colored craft wire to complement the cabochon of their choice. Cabochons will be available for purchase starting at $8.00 each. Students may also bring their own cabs to wrap. You will leave with written instructions and resources to recreate these pendants at home.
Maximum of 6 Students
LOCATION: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX 77099 (in Silversmith Shop)
TEACHER: Maggie Manley
COST: $45.00 Includes wire and tool usage & written instructions plus the Cost of cabochon to be selected by student. Students may provide their own cabochon in lieu of purchasing one. Cabochons should measure about 1-3/8” wide by 2” high
NOTE:
This is an advanced beginner to intermediate level project. Students should be comfortable with using needle-nose & round tip pliers a creating at least one simple wire wrapped project.
Class registration is first-come/first-serve, no cash refunds.

Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Pendant
2023-02-23 12:00 - 15:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Dates & Time: Thursday, February 23 Noon to 3:30 PM
Maggie will teach you to wire wrap a Tree of Life figure onto a cabochon to create a pendant. We will string your pendant onto 36 inches of 1.5 mm round leather to create an adjustable necklace for a finished piece that you will proud to wear. Students may choose between silver, brass, or copper colored craft wire to complement the cabochon of their choice. Cabochons will be available for purchase starting at $8.00 each. Students may also bring their own cabs to wrap. You will leave with written instructions and resources to recreate these pendants at home.
Maximum of 6 Students; Minimum of 2 Students required
LOCATION: HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX 77099 (in Silversmith Shop)
TEACHER: Maggie Manley
COST: $45.00 Includes wire and tool usage & written instructions plus the Cost of cabochon to be selected by student. Students may provide their own cabochon in lieu of purchasing one. Cabochons should measure about 1-3/8” wide by 2” high
NOTE:
This is an advanced beginner to intermediate level project. Students should be comfortable with using needle-nose & round tip pliers a creating at least one simple wire wrapped project.
Class registration is first-come/first-serve, no cash refunds.

Jewelry Fabrication – Restring / Redo your treasured necklace
2023-02-16 12:00 - 15:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Dates & Time: Thursday, February 16th, 2023 Noon to 3:30 PM
Do you have a treasured but broken piece of jewelry that needs repair or re-styling? Do you have some favorite beads that you want to string but need design expertise to start? From knotting pearls to designing a new strand from your loose beads, Maggie will help you fabricate a finished necklace or bracelet from your materials. You provide the beads and Maggie will provide the stringing material and accessories (listed above) to finish your project in a professional manner. Students will leave with resources for material purchase of additional materials and a finished piece of jewelry.
Level: This is a beginner Jewelry Fabrication Class. No previous experience needed. Students provide the beads or broken jewelry for restringing / redesign and the clasp.
# Students: Maximum # 6; Minimum #2
Teacher: Maggie Manley
Cost: $35.00 Includes stringing material, crimp beads, clam shells, jump rings, spacer beads, and tool usage. Student provides broken jewelry to be restrung and the clasp.

BEADED BOY OR GIRL
2022-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
by Maggie Manley, Education & Beading Section Chair
Maggie will teach you to make an approximately 2-1/2” tall beaded ballerina or a beaded boy that can be used as a pendant, purse charm, zipper pull, bookmark, etc. This beautifully detailed little figurine is custom designed by Maggie for HGMS as a unique and memorable holiday gift. Children and adults love them! You will learn to work with wire and beads in this lesson. Pendant can be added to an adjustable cord or bookmark for $3.00. Figures are poseable. These are not toys. Kits can be purchased at workshop w/directions.
LOCATION: Main meeting room
COST: $18.00 Includes materials & tool usage
DURATION: 1.5-hour
DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Intermediate Level
AGE: 14 years, plus
MINIMUM/MAX: 1/6

TWO STERLING STACKING RINGS
2022-12-04 13:30 - 15:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
1:30 to 3:30 PM
by Jeanean Slamen
In this class you’ll learn to use a jeweler’s saw and a small butane torch to make two sterling silver stacking rings similar to the photo, from beautiful patterned wire. Jeanean Slamen is the teacher.
LOCATION: Metalsmithing Shop
COST: $50.00 Includes all materials and tool usage
DURATION: 1-1/2-hours
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Intermediate
AGE: 18 years +

WIRE-WRAPPED EARRINGS AND PENDANT
2022-12-04 13:00 - 14:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
1:00 to 2:30 PM
By Susan Burch
Susan will teach you to create one or more components, depending on the amount of time you wish to spend in this session. You will choose copper or sterling silver wire and genuine stone or high-quality glass beads for your kit. You will learn to wrap and curl wire along with making loops to attach beads and use as your bail. Once you have the basics, you can use this component later to make an ornament to add to other projects, entire chain or even a bracelet to match your pendant and earrings. Susan has 22 years of experience in wire-wrapping. She teaches beginning and intermediate level classes for HGMS.
LOCATION: Main meeting room
COST: Includes materials & tool usage

Copper: Pendant and Earrings $16.00
Sterling: Pendant and Earrings $22.00

DURATION: 1.5 hours
DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Intermediate Level
AGE: 16 years +
MINIMUM / MAX: 2 / 6
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS ONLINE:

CLASS 8B-COPPER-SB OR CLASS 8B-STERLING-SB from 1:00 to 2:30 PM

WIRE-WRAPPED EARRINGS AND PENDANT
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
10:30 TO Noon
By Susan Burch
Susan will teach you to create one or more components, depending on the amount of time you wish to spend in this session. You will choose copper or sterling silver wire and genuine stone or high-quality glass beads for your kit. You will learn to wrap and curl wire along with making loops to attach beads and use as your bail. Once you have the basics, you can use this component later to make an ornament to add to other projects, entire chain or even a bracelet to match your pendant and earrings. Susan has 22 years of experience in wire-wrapping. She teaches beginning and intermediate level classes for HGMS.
LOCATION: Main meeting room
COST: Includes materials & tool usage

Copper: Pendant and Earrings $16.00
Sterling: Pendant and Earrings $22.00

DURATION: 1.5 hours
DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Intermediate Level
AGE: 16 years +
MINIMUM / MAX: 2 / 6
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS ONLINE:

CLASS 8A-COPPER-SB OR CLASS 8A-STERLING-SB from 10:30 TO Noon

POLISH A CABOCHON
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
10:30 AM to Noon
by Michele Marsel
Michele, HGMS Shop Supervisor, will teach you to polish a cabochon in the HGMS Lapidary Shop. You will be provided with a prepared cabochon preform that has been cut, shaped, and dopped to streamline the process. You will polish the stone on the machines in the Lapidary Shop. You will leave with a polished cabochon. Photo shows stages of polishing from rough slab to polished cabochon. It is highly recommended that you take Sharon Halton’s CABS 101 class for complete instruction when it is offered again, if you enjoy this short introductory class.
LOCATION: Lapidary Shop
COST: $10.00 Includes instruction and materials
DURATION: 1.5 to 2-housr
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM PER SESSION: 1-student minimum; 4 students maximum
AGE: 14 years to adult. Any student under 18 must be accompanied by a parent on premises.
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS ONLINE:

Class 4A-120422-RR 10:30 AM to Noon

SHIBORI TEA TOWELS
2022-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us for a fun, slightly messy class to learn the Shibori tying and clamping method and dye 26” square cotton tea towels in an indigo dyebath. Each student will have time to dye 4 or 5 tea towels during class (depending on the number of students). Indigo is a beautiful and historic dye; your towels will have many uses in the kitchen and at the table.
TEACHER: Jeanean Slamen
LOCATION: Start in the main meeting room and soak, dye, rinse & line dry in yard lawn area. In case of rain, garage will be utilized.
COST: $48.00 All tools and materials included, except for protective rubber gloves to be provided by the student for proper fit.
DURATION: 2 to 2.5 hours (Depending on number of students)
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM PER SESSION: 4 Minimum/Maximum 10 per session
AGE: Ages 14 and up. Any student under 18 must be accompanied by a parent on premises.

PREPARATON OF FOSSILS
2022-12-04 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
10:00 to 10:30 AM, 11:00 to 11:30 AM, 1:00 to 1:30 PM, 2:00 to 2:30 PM
Taught by Neal Immega, PHD Paleontologist & Museum Docent
Neal will teach you to prepare fossils by removing matrix using pneumatic tools and micro sandblasters. Dress to get dusty. You will leave with a fossil and knowledge of how to prepare fossils.
LOCATION: HGMS – Air Tools Room (off garage)
COST: Free; Pre-Registration is required
DURATION: 15 to 30 minutes; 2-students maximum per session. Pre-registration required.
MAXIMUM PER SESSION: 2
AGE: 16 years to adult
REGISTER FOR ONE OF SESSIONS ONLINE: (Max. of 2-students/session)

Class #1A-120422-NI 10:00 to 10:30 AM
Class #1B-120422-NI 11:00 to 11:30 AM
Class #1C-120422-NI 1:00 to 1:30 PM
Class #1D-120422-NI 2:00 to 2:30 PM

ADJUSTABLE KNOTTED NECKLACE & TASSEL
2022-12-04 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
by Maggie Manley, Educ. & Beading Chair
Maggie will teach you to make an adjustable knotted necklace with tassel. You will knot beads onto waxed cord and create a fancy tassel with bead cap. This necklace adjusts from approximately 19” to approximately 38” in length, plus the tassel. Skills learned in this class can be used to create many different necklaces and tassels. Examples of similar projects will be presented. This necklace will be a well-loved, hand-crafted gift for someone special; or, that special you. Kits will be available for purchase at workshop with directions, if you cannot take the class.
LOCATION: Main meeting room
COST: $20.00 Includes materials and tool usage
DURATION: 1.5 hours
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Beginner Level
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM PER SESSION: Minimum 1, Maximum 6
AGE: 16 years plus
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS ONLINE:

Class 5A-120422-MM- 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Class 5B-120422-MM 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

HOLIDAY EARRINGS
2022-12-04 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
11:00 AM to Noon, 12:00 PM to 1 PM
by Nancy Searle and Charlie Holden, Day Light Section
Nancy and Charlie will teach you to make two pair of holiday earrings or a pair of earrings and a Christmas/Hanukkah snowflake decoration. These will be great stocking stuffers for the holidays. Earring kits will be available with directions for sale at the show. Pre-made snowflakes will also be available for purchase at the workshop at a cost of $8.00.
LOCATION: HGMS Main meeting room
COST: $10.00 Includes instruction, materials and use of tools
DURATION: 30 minutes to 1-hour
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Beginner Level
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM PER SESSION: Minimum 5; Maximum 12
AGE: 12 years +
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS ONLINE:

Class 3A-120422-NS 11:00 AM to Noon
Class 3B-120422-NS 12:00 PM to 1 PM

Youth Section
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse. Particpants must be active HGMS Youth Members or included in an active HGMS Family membership.
Masks REQUIRED for all participants and observers.
See HGMS Events for additional program details.

SPIRAL CHAIN NECKLACE
2022-11-13 15:00 - 17:30 | Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Dates & Time: Sunday, November 13th from 3:00PM to 5:30PM
In this class Maggie Manley will teach you to make an approximately 18” long spiral chain using 8/0 seed beads with a clasp.
Cost is $40.00. Fee includes all materials and tool usage.
Duration 2-1/2 hours. Minimum age is 16. This is an excellent beginner level beading project.
Maggie will provide examples showing the versatility of this elegant beaded chain combining a variety of colors and bead sizes.
Location: Humble Civic Center, main corridor, adjacent to West entry.

BEADED WIRE WRAP RING
2022-11-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Dates & Time: Sunday, November 13th from Noon to 2:00PM
In this class Maggie Manley will teach you to make a simple, but elegant wire wrapped ring with gemstone heishi beads. This is a beginner level wire wrapping project.
Cost $30.00; Fee includes all materials and use of tools; Duration 2-hours.
Minimum age is 16. Bring ring size if this is intended for another person.
Location: Humble Civic Center, main corridor, adjacent to West entry.

THREE SILVER STACKING RINGS
2022-11-12 15:00 - 17:30 | Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Dates & Time: Saturday, November 12th from 3:00PM to 5:30PM
In this class you’ll learn to use a jeweler’s saw and a small butane torch to make at least three sterling silver stacking rings from beautiful patterned wire. Rings will be similar to those shown in the photo. This class has a minimum of 3-students and maximum of 4-students. Jeanean Slamen is the teacher. Cost is $70.00; Fee includes all materials and tool usage; Duration is 2-1/2 hours. Minimum age is 18 years.
Location: Humble Civic Center, main corridor, adjacent to West entry.

CELTIC KNOT LEATHER BRACELET
2022-11-12 12:30 - 14:30 | Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Dates & Time: Saturday, November 12th from 12:30PM to 2:30PM
In this class Maggie Manley will teach you to make a unisex leather knot bracelet.
Cost is $50.00. Fee includes all materials and tools.
Duration 2-hours. Minimum age is 16.
Bring the actual wrist measurement if this bracelet is intended for another person.
This is a beginner level class.
Location: Humble Civic Center, main corridor, adjacent to West entry.
