2026
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 taking the Captured Weave Bracelet class, there’s 2 more sessions available: February 18th, 6-9p and February 25th, 2-5p.
HGMS Library Display
You’re encouraged to contribute jewelry to the HGMS display in the main Huntsville library in March! Contributions can be wire-wrapped pendants, wire woven bracelets, LME (Layered Metal Earrings) items, chainmaille, or jewelry you were inspired to create. The display case is locked at all times and library security is nearby. Please place your jewelry in a self-seal bag with your name on it, and bring it to RCJ on February 18th or 25th. Your jewelry will be returned to you the next time you attend RCJ after March 31st.
Book Recommendation
If you’re new to chainmaille, please consider purchasing Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop by Karen Karon. You can order online for in-store pickup at Barnes & Noble, or order online for home delivery at amazon.com.
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 you plan to take them. Or, you can sign up at RCJ meetings and monthly HGMS meetings.
1st Quarter 2026 classes
February: Captured Chainmaille Weave (Variation) Bracelet. Copper rings and round beads. Kit $5.
Feb 18: 6 – 9p, make up.
Feb 25: 2 – 5p, make up.
March: Woven Cuff. Copper wire and seed beads. Kit $5. Note: You can still sign up for this class, but you’ll need to provide your own size 8º seed beads (approximately 30).
Mar 4 & 18: 6 – 9p, class and make up.
Mar 11 & 25: 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.
Did You Know?
February: Amethyst-The purple variety of the mineral quartz, amethyst often forms large, six-sided crystals. Fine velvety-colored gems come from African and South American mines. Amethyst is beautiful enough for crown jewels yet affordable enough for class rings and mineral specimens. Source: