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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.
3rd quarter classes are here! Be sure to sign up at least a month before class. Note: If you’re taking the Celtic Visions RWB Pendant class, and haven’t made yours yet, there’s 1 more opportunity on May 27th, 2-5p.
Meeting Location: RCJ Room in the HGMS Ed Center, 7901 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville.
How to Sign Up for Classes
You can sign up one quarter at a time, or for the whole year. 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 2nd Quarter Class
June: LME IX – Layered Metal Earrings Paddled Drops. Create wire woven earrings with green stones and decorative paddled wire drops. This is an example. Kit $5.
June 3 & 17: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
June 10 & 24: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
3rd Quarter Classes
July: Wire Woven Ribbon Bracelet and Wire & Bead Christmas Tree Pendant. It’s Christmas in July! Weave a ribbon bracelet with wire and/or create a Christmas tree pendant with wire and beads. Kit $8 (includes beads). Note 5thWednesday.
July 1 & 15: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
July 8, 22, & 29: 2 – 5p, class and make up.
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 $5 (includes beads between weaving). If you’d like to make a second strand to add to this bracelet (see Judy’s sample), bring gemstone chips and beads. Beading wire, crimps, and thimbles (wire guards) will be provided.
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 5th Wednesday.
Sept 2 & 16: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Sept 9, 23, & 30: 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.
