Open Shop - Saturdays
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Shop available for HGMS Member Use Only – additional shop usage fees apply.

Open Shop - Sundays
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

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
See the HGMS Events page for monthly topic and additional details.

Paleo Section
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
See the HGMS Events page for monthly topics and additional details.

Open Shop - Wednesday
2026-04-22 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 20:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Open Shop - Thursday
2026-04-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Clubhouse Cleaning
2026-04-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 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.

Twisted Hoop Earrings Class (Apr 26, 2026)
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
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.
The 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).

Date: Sunday, April 26th; Noon to 4:00 PM (Signup Deadline April 22)
4-hour class (12:00 – 4:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4
Cost – $115 members, $144 non-member – Adults only
Class will be held in the Jewelry Studio, overlapping open clubhouse hours
We will discuss how to use these techniques to make other hoop earrings (simple or with twisted wire)

General Meeting
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 | TX
This meeting is open to members and visitors. It occurs the 4th Tuesday of each month. Check our Events page for monthly topics.
HGMS Events

Youth Section
2026-05-02 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.

Board Meeting
2026-05-05 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.

Day Light Section
2026-05-06 12:00 - 15:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Beading Section
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States

Wire-wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Class (May 9, 2026)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:30 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
WIRE-WRAPPED TREE OF LIFE PENDANT CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 1:30 PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $42.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00.
Cost includes all materials needed to make this pendant.
Misc.: Minimum 2-students; Maximum 6-students. This project is between beginner level to moderate skill level

Wide Band Textured Rings Class (May 9, 2026)
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
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.
This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required.

Date: May 9, 2026 (sign up deadline is May 6)
5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)
Max 6 students, min 4
Cost: $130 member; $163 nonmember – ADULT ONLY
Students will learn to

Calculate length needed for ring size
Form & solder ring band
Polishing & finishing
Texturing using various tools

Materials provided by instructor
Class 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.

Wire-wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Class (May 11, 2026)
2026-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
WIRE-WRAPPED TREE OF LIFE PENDANT CLASS will be taught by Susan Burch on Monday, May 11th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Center Classroom.
Member cost is $42.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00 or non-member cost of $52.00 plus tool rental, if required at $5.00.
Cost includes all materials needed to make this pendant.
Misc.: Minimum 2-students; Maximum 6-students. This project is between beginner level to moderate skill level
