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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
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UID:23123-1778320800-1778338800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T192957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T192957Z
UID:26327-1778320800-1778331600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Beading Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/beading-section-2-2023-10-21/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:19182-1778227200-1778241600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23329-1778148000-1778166000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020422Z
UID:23834-1778068800-1778079600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Day Light Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/day-light-section/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150153Z
UID:22894-1778061600-1778097600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:19174-1778009400-1778014800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is virtual.  Members who wish to observe the meeting may email president@hgms.org to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/board-meeting-5/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23042-1777806000-1777824000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23122-1777716000-1777734000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185132Z
UID:19162-1777716000-1777723200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMasks REQUIRED for all participants and observers. \nSee HGMS Events for additional program details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-9-2022-02-05/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:19139-1777622400-1777636800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23327-1777543200-1777561200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150153Z
UID:22893-1777456800-1777492800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T182359Z
UID:19104-1777404600-1777410000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to members and visitors.  It occurs the 4th Tuesday of each month.  Check our Events page for monthly topics. \nHGMS Events \n 
URL:https://hgms.org/event/general-meeting-4/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20260319T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195715Z
UID:26556-1777204800-1777219200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Twisted Hoop Earrings Class (Apr 26\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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). \n\nDate:  Sunday\, April 26th; Noon to 4:00 PM (Signup Deadline April 22)\n4-hour class (12:00 – 4:00pm)\nMax 6 students\, min 4\nCost – $115 members\, $144 non-member – Adults only\nClass will be held in the Jewelry Studio\, overlapping open clubhouse hours\nWe will discuss how to use these techniques to make other hoop earrings (simple or with twisted wire)
URL:https://hgms.org/event/twisted-hoop-earrings-apr-26-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23039-1777201200-1777219200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23120-1777111200-1777129200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:19091-1777017600-1777032000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23326-1776938400-1776956400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T150153Z
UID:22892-1776852000-1776888000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-wednesday/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T193622Z
UID:19080-1776799800-1776805200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T151411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T151411Z
UID:26349-1776711600-1776718800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Lapidary Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/lapidary-section/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse Main Meeting Room\, 10805 Brooklet\, Houston\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20260320T205410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T205619Z
UID:26565-1776600000-1776618000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Textured Stacking Rings (Apr 19\, 2026)2
DESCRIPTION: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.\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\n 5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)\nMax 6 students\, min 4 (sign up deadline is April 15)\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-apr-19-20262/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hgms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Text-Stacking-Rings-zoom.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145402Z
UID:23036-1776596400-1776614400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-sundays/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145518Z
UID:23117-1776506400-1776524400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-saturdays/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:19063-1776506400-1776513600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMasks REQUIRED for all participants and observers. \nSee HGMS Events for additional program details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-10/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20220805T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T220835Z
UID:19061-1776412800-1776427200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Cleaning
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/clubhouse-cleaning/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T193300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T014956Z
UID:24480-1776362400-1776369600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Faceting Section
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is currently virtual.  Please email faceting@hgms.org for Zoom link. \nSee the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/faceting-section-2022-04-13/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20250319T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145607Z
UID:23324-1776333600-1776351600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Open Shop - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-thursday/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172633
CREATED:20211224T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T020741Z
UID:19050-1776281400-1776286800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Mineral Section
DESCRIPTION:January 15th Meeting is Cancelled. \nMeetings are on the third Wednesday of the month and are hybrid\, in person and via Zoom. To join Zoom Meeting\, use link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4517997588?pwd=SnZjckZBTnRMbHRxZitScE9WU3RWUT09 \nMeeting ID: 451 799 7588\nPasscode: 623955 \nSee the HGMS Events page for meeting topic.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/mineral-section/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
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