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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T193000
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CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T193622Z
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SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:12168-1723888800-1723896000@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-10/2024-08-17/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020416Z
UID:23813-1723032000-1723042800@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/2024-08-07/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:12037-1722972600-1722978000@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-5/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185132Z
UID:11857-1722679200-1722686400@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-9-2022-02-05/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20240624T201518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T192644Z
UID:19411-1722277800-1722290400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Shape Cabbing (Jul 29\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, July 29th – 6:30-10:00 PM\n\nCost:  Member Cost:  $100.00; Non-Member Cost:  $125.00 (Hint:  It may be cost effective to join HGMS at $40/year).\nLocation: Center Classroom and Lapidary Shop\nInstructor: Taught by Sharon Halton\, Shop Manager\n\n\nDescription: This is an advanced class to learn how to make 2-sided cabochons\, hearts\, crosses\, and square shaped cabochons. \n\nStudents must have completed the basic class previously to attend this class. (Must have completed CABS 101 Class previously).\n\nMember price – $100\, non-members – $125\n5 person limit for this class\nAll supplies & equipment are provided.\n\n   
URL:https://hgms.org/event/advanced-shape-cabbing-jul-29-2024/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hgms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Advanced-cabochons2-rotated.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T182359Z
UID:11827-1721763000-1721768400@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-4/2024-07-23/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:11818-1721469600-1721476800@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-10/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T020735Z
UID:11813-1721244600-1721250000@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/2024-07-17/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T175659Z
UID:11811-1721158200-1721163600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2024-07-16/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20240624T200608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T201606Z
UID:19406-1721154600-1721167200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Cabochon 101 (Jul 16\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, July 16th – 6:30-10:00 PM\n\nCost:  Member Cost:  $75.00; Non-Member Cost:  $100.00 (Hint:  It may be cost effective to join HGMS at $40/year).\nLocation: Center Classroom and Lapidary Shop\nInstructor: Taught by Sharon Halton\, Shop Manager\n\n\nDescription: \nWill be taught by Sharon Halton on Tuesday\, July 16th – 6:30-10:00 PM in the center classroom and Lapidary Shop.  This popular class covers the basic use of the Lapidary Shop equipment and teaches how to properly and efficiently cut\, shape\, and polish a cabochon.  The student will leave with one or two completed cabochons.  This class is highly recommended for anyone who wants to use the Lapidary Shop and it is a required class for the Advanced Shapes Class that is being newly introduced into HGMS Class listing.\n\nThere is a 5-person limit for this class; so\, sign up promptly as it is a popular class.\nAll supplies & equipment are provided.\n\n 
URL:https://hgms.org/event/cabochon-101-jul-16-2024/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hgms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cabochon-101-Student-Examples.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185132Z
UID:11784-1720260000-1720267200@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-9-2022-02-05/2024-07-06/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020416Z
UID:23812-1720008000-1720018800@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/2024-07-03/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:11770-1719948600-1719954000@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-5/2024-07-02/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T182359Z
UID:11754-1719343800-1719349200@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-4/2024-06-25/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T020735Z
UID:11722-1718825400-1718830800@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/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T175659Z
UID:11708-1718739000-1718744400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:11694-1718445600-1718452800@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-10/2024-06-15/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020407Z
UID:23811-1717588800-1717599600@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/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:11624-1717529400-1717534800@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-5/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185132Z
UID:11615-1717236000-1717243200@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-9-2022-02-05/2024-06-01/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T182359Z
UID:11604-1716924600-1716930000@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-4/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T175659Z
UID:11592-1716319800-1716325200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Section
DESCRIPTION:See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-section/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T185336Z
UID:11586-1716026400-1716033600@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-10/2024-05-18/
LOCATION:TX
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T020735Z
UID:11525-1715801400-1715806800@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/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T184140Z
UID:11404-1715110200-1715115600@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-5/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T000000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20240402T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T152909Z
UID:18964-1714233600-1714262400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:After Hours Tech Talk and LAN Saturday!
DESCRIPTION:April 27th\, 4:00 pm to Midnight –  Main Club Room\nI will Trial an “After Hours Tech Talk and LAN Saturday”\n$10 for club members and $20 for non-club visitors to attend “after-shop hours”\nPotluck – Bring Your Own Snacks or Chip in for Group Pizza & Snacks\n\nWe will focus on Technology for the night! Bring your technology questions\, issues\, and more.\n3D Printing\, CNC\, Networking and Server discussions\, Troubleshooting issues with your personal computers\, or just want to learn about computers in general. This is your chance to pick the IT person’s Brain!\n\nI will also host a BYOC-LAN. “BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Computer”\nBring your system to play games with us for the night. We will have several games to pick from the 90’s classics like Starcraft\, 2000’s fame of Minecraft and Overwatch\, to today’s latest release.\nList of Requirements to attend BYOC\n\n\nLaptop or Desktop\nKeyboard and Mouse (or Controler)\nMonitor\nMouse Pad\nHeadphones/Speakers\nGames Pre-Installed and Updated “Club has limited internet speed”\nWifi or 10′ foot Ethernet Cable
URL:https://hgms.org/event/after-hours-tech-talk-and-lan-saturday/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20240206T185242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T014329Z
UID:18551-1711195200-1711209600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Twisted Hoop Earrings Class (Mar 23\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, March 23rd\, Noon to 4 PM\n\nCost:  Member Cost:  $85.00; Non-Member Cost:  $100.00 (Tool box rental is included)\nLocation: Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.\nInstructor: Carmen Fraticelli\n\nBackground: I’ve been silversmithing for full time for 4 years\, part time for over 10. I supervise the Jewelry Studio several times a month to provide members with assistance in progressing their projects. \n\n\nDescription: 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. It does require the participant to have some basic experience in soldering.\n\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\n\nWe will discuss how to use these techniques to make other hoop earrings (simple or with twisted wire)\n\n\n\nMisc.: Max 6 students\, Min 2
URL:https://hgms.org/event/twisted-hoop-earrings-class-mar-23-2024/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hgms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/twisted-hoop-earrings.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205336
CREATED:20240206T184322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T184322Z
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SUMMARY:Pearl Knotting Class (Mar 21\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 21st Noon to 2 PM\n\nCost: Member Cost $35.00; Non-Member Cost $45.00 (Cost includes tool usage & materials)\nLocation: HGMS Clubhouse\nInstructor: Maggie Manley\n\nDescription:Learn the art of knotting between beads and how to properly finish a strand with findings for long-term wear.  Maggie Manley will teach you to knot a string of beads on silk thread and other types of thread sized properly according to the hole-size of specific beads.  We will practice on pearls with silk and several other types of beads with different threads.  Emphasis will be placed on selecting the correct thread to match the bead hole size\, consistent knot sizes and spacing\, and how to end the strand for long-term wear.  Practice beads will be provided; or\, you may bring your own beads.  This class will emphasize practicing the art of knotting\, rather than producing a finished strand\, depending on individual expertise.  Several methods of knotting will be demonstrated. \n\n\nMisc.: \n\nMinimum 2-students; Maximum 6-students\nThis is a beginner level to higher skill level class\nBring magnifiers and auxiliary light\, if desired
URL:https://hgms.org/event/pearl-knotting-class-mar-21-2024/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T190000
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SUMMARY:Wire Wrapping Tree of Life (Mar 18\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Monday\, March 18th 3:00 to 7:00 PM\n\nCost: Member Cost $50.00; Non-Member Cost $65.00 (includes tool usage & wire)\nLocation: HGMS Clubhouse\nInstructor: Maggie Manley\n\nDescription: Learn to wire wrap a Tree of Life on a cabochon to create a pendant on the cabochon of your choice.  Maggie Manley will teach you step by step through the process of creating this wire wrap sculpture.  You will leave with your pendant\, the knowledge to finish it (if not finished in class)\, written instructions\, and online resources.  Bring your own oval cabochon approximately 30 mm X 25 mm or a smaller practice cab will be provided\n\nMisc.: Minimum 2-students; Maximum 8-students. This project is between beginner level to moderate skill level \n 
URL:https://hgms.org/event/wire-wrapping-tree-of-life-mar-18-2024/
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
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