2026-2027
Remember: No meeting November 25th due to Thanksgiving! The end of the year is fast approaching! No class in December, but we’ll have make up time on December 2nd, 2-5p. The holiday party will be on December 9th , at 4:30p at Theresa’s home. Watch for email.
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 Pumpkin Earrings class and haven’t made yours yet or picked up your kit, there’s 1 more opportunity: October 28th, 2-5p.
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.
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.
Remaining 2026 Class
November: Square Cab with Hidden Prong Setting. Wrap a square cabochon using round copper wire or silver craft wire. Choose wire only or wire w/beads (see photo at left). If you haven’t picked your stone with Judy yet, you can pick it in class. Choices are: Natural Falcon’s Eye, Biggs Jasper, Oyster Turquoise Orange-Blue-White, Natural Black Rutile (Rutilated Quartz), and Oyster Turquoise Pink-Blue-Orange. Kit $5.
Nov 4th & 18th: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Nov 11th: 2 – 5p, class.
Current Classes-2027
January: Braided Wire Bracelet with Beads. Kit $5. Create a bracelet by braiding square copper wire and wiring beads where the square wires cross.
Jan 6th & 20th: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Jan 13th & 27th: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
February: Celtic Diamond Pendant. Kit $9. Note: Kits are limited. Reserve yours early. Create a chainmaille pendant using silver EC rings and green crystals.
Feb 3th & 17th: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Feb 10th & 24th: 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.
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