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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
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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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SUMMARY:Wide Band Textured Rings Class (May 9\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required. \n\nDate: May 9\, 2026 (sign up deadline is May 6)\n5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)\nMax 6 students\, min 4\nCost: $130 member; $163 nonmember – ADULT ONLY\nStudents will learn to\n\nCalculate length needed for ring size\nForm & solder ring band\nPolishing & finishing\nTexturing using various tools\n\n\nMaterials provided by instructor\nClass 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.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/wide-band-textured-rings-class-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
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SUMMARY:Forged Dangle Earrings (May 17\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday May 17\, 12:00 – 5:00 pm\nMax 6 students\, min 4  (sign up deadline is May 13)\nCost: $94 member; $117.50 nonmember – Adults Only\nLocation: HGMS Clubhouse jewelry studio\n\nLearn to make a pair of dangle earrings using blacksmith forging techniques modified for jewelry making! The class will cover creating intricate patterns with brass rods and using those to create simple dangle earrings. By using brass rods and gold-filled ear wires we will get the look of gold\, without the expense! Each student will create pair of earrings in their chosen length (from ½” to 2”).\n\nThis class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith. No prior metalsmithing knowledge is required. We will use the torch extensively\, but no soldering will be performed.\n\nStudents will learn to\no Forge patterns in wire rods\no Filling\, sawing and drilling\no Polishing\nMaterials provided by instructor\nClass to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but\nwill extend into after hours.\nStudents must bring a mask (N95 or KN95) – this is to protect your lungs\nfrom metal dust.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/forged-dangle-earrings-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
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