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Meeting Location: RCJ Room (Rm 110) in the HGMS Ed Center, 7901 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville.
Important: Don’t forget to enter your ID number at the security checkpoint.
RCJ is open to all HGMS members 16 and older. All skill levels are welcome! No certification is required but experience using basic jewelry tools is a plus. We offer one class a month with 4 opportunities to finish the project. Note: If you’re signed up for the Wire Woven Ribbon Bracelet class and haven’t made yours yet, there’s 2 more opportunities: July 22nd, 2-5p and July 29th, 2-5p.
How to Sign Up for Classes
Be sure to sign up at least a month before class. Please pay one month in advance so check in goes smoothly, and we can start class on time. To sign up for a class, please email Theresa at rocketcityjewelers@gmail.com at least a month before class. Include your name, contact info, the class(es) you want, and the dates (if you know them) you plan to take them. Or you can sign up at RCJ meetings and monthly HGMS meetings.
Current Classes
August: Turkish Round Maille Bracelet. Make a bracelet in the Turkish Round chainmaille weave using silver rings. This is a new weave for us! Kit $18 (includes beads between weaving). You will need 2 small flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, and flush cutters.
August 5 & 19: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
August 12 & 26: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
September: Layered Metal Earrings X (LME X): Rolled Patterns. Bring any beads you’d like to add to your earrings or project. LME class instructions always include a skill or process for you to try. Our tools will be out, and you can make whatever you like! Note that September has a 5th Wednesday.
Sept 2 & 16: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Sept 9, 23, & 30: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
October: Pumpkin Earrings. Make a pair of cute pumpkin earrings using an easy chainmaille weave. Kit $5.
Oct 7 & 21: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Oct 14 & 28: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
Note: Should severe weather occur on any RCJ meeting day, the meeting will be canceled, and members will be notified.
