Description

Instructor: Shannon Bundschuh

Title of Class: NORDIC BELLS // A Charm Workshop

Date of Class:  Monday, February 1, 2027

Number of hours of class: 3

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Maximum number of students: 14 

Level:  Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

Type: Project

Class Fee: $110

Kit Fee: $TBD (payable to instructor at class time – Please bring CASH if possible)

Kit includes

Brass sheet metal, wire and components

Bell template

Detailed Handout

Sanding Cloth

Pro Polish Pad

Sheet Solder, flux

Logo’d “goodie” bag

Instructor will have the following for use in class:

Soldering stations – torches, fuel, solder, platforms, quench bowls, towels

Table protection

Pickle

LOS patina

Baking Soda for neutralizer

Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water

Flex shaft

A few extras of tools on student list

Student Supply List

MATERIALS

BRASS sheet metal and wire will be provided in your kit. You are welcome to bring your own sterling silver if you would prefer. I recommend 22 or 24 gauge sheet and 18 or 20 gauge wire.

REQUIRED TOOLS

PLIERS // Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Flat/Half Round, Flush Cutters

Center Punch

Dapping block set – There will only be a couple for use in class that will be shared. If you have one and can bring it, please do. This will be a rate limiting step. Bring an appropriate hammer to use with it as well.

Drill Bits (my preferred are Busch Twist Drills Size 0.80 MM)

HAMMERS // Rawhide or Nylon mallet

Steel Bench Block and rubber base

FILES // Cut #2 – flat, half round, Needle files, Square File

Miter Jig

Jewelers Saw & Blades (3/0, 4/0 or 5/0)

Bench Pin & Clamp

Cut Lube or Blade Butter

Solder Pick

Tweezers – for detail work and a pair for soldering

Measuring Tools // Ruler with MM, Digital Caliper

Foam sanding pads (3M) – Fine, Superfine

Sketchbook and/or pad of paper

Pencil and Fine Point Sharpie

Magnification // Optivisor (needed for detailed sawing)

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES

Ear protection/plugs

Work light and extension cord

Polishing and Sanding wheels to be used with the Flex Shaft

Your makers mark stamp or other stamps to add to the back of your pieces

Additional Class Comments

Please note that everyone works at their own pace, and not all students may complete the project during class time. That is completely normal and part of the learning process. Your kit includes a detailed handout with step-by-step guidance to help you finish your piece at home, as well as serve as a helpful reference when you return to your own studio.

Instructor Email Address: shanbun20@gmail.com

Instructor Website:  carry-a-torch.com

Class Description 

A tiny bell that rings with joy.

In this hands-on metalsmithing class, students will create their own Scandinavian-style bell charms—small, wearable pieces inspired by Nordic folk art and clean, timeless design. These miniature bells actually ring and are full of personality, making them a perfect mix of form and function.

You’ll learn to fabricate a small bell using sterling silver, cut and shape decorative motifs, and assemble the pieces into a dimensional charm with sound and movement. Whether worn as a pendant, added to a bracelet, or gifted to someone special, each bell tells its own story.

This is a playful, approachable project with a beautiful result—and a great way to expand your metalsmithing skill set in a joyful, creative setting.

Let it ring!

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