Day Light Section
2026-04-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.

Open Shop - Thursday
2026-04-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.

Clubhouse Cleaning
2026-04-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 12:00 | TX
Our cleaning service comes every Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Please avoid scheduling any activities (committee activities, section meetings and classes) in the Club’s Main Meeting area.

Youth Section
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
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.

Open Shop - Saturdays
2026-04-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Open Shop - Sundays
2026-04-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Board Meeting
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 | TX
This meeting is virtual. Members who wish to observe the meeting may email president@hgms.org to receive the Zoom link.

Open Shop - Wednesday
2026-04-08 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 20:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Beading Section
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
See the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.

Beginning Wire-wrapped Pendant (Apr 11, 2026)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:30 | 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, 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.

Mineral Section
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 | TX
January 15th Meeting is Cancelled.
Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month and are hybrid, in person and via Zoom. To join Zoom Meeting, use link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4517997588?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 451 799 7588
Passcode: [REDACTED]
See the HGMS Events page for meeting topic.

Faceting Section
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
This meeting is currently virtual. Please email faceting@hgms.org for Zoom link.
See the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.

Youth Section
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | TX

Textured Stacking Rings (Apr 19, 2026)2
2026-04-19 12:00 - 17:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
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.

Lapidary Section
2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | HGMS Clubhouse Main Meeting Room, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, 77099, United States

Paleo Section
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
