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CONTOURED CUFF // Metal + Leather Workshop

with Shannon Bundschuh

Intermediate
CONTOURED CUFF: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027

    8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Intermediate
Class type
Project
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
8 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
14 students

Fees

Class fee
$255
Kit fee
$115, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

Payable to instructor at class time. Please bring cash if possible. Precious Metal Pricing: Kit fees that include silver or other precious metals are subject to market fluctuations. Final pricing will be established and locked in on the date the instructor purchases the metals

About this class

Join us for a creative hands-on class where metalsmithing meets modern wearable design. In Contoured Cuff, students will learn how to create a contemporary cuff bracelet that combines sterling silver with flat leather for a finished piece that is as comfortable as it is striking. This is not your typical rigid cuff that sits unworn in a drawer. This is one you’ll reach for again and again. Throughout the workshop, students will explore techniques for sawing, shaping, refining, and forming sterling silver into a curved centerpiece designed to follow the natural shape of the wrist. You’ll also learn how to measure, cut, and assemble leather cuff material, then complete the project with a clean and functional button rivet closure. Inspired by Scandinavian textile motifs and quilt-like geometry, this project offers a wonderful balance of structure, softness, and style. Along the way, we’ll discuss design choices, fit, finishing details, and construction tips that can be applied to future jewelry projects. This class is ideal for students who enjoy learning new techniques, working with mixed materials, and leaving with fresh skills plus a finished bracelet made by hand. Expect a fun, supportive environment and a project you’ll be proud to wear.

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • ALL STERLING required to complete the project
  • Leather cording and components for closure
  • Designs
  • Detailed Handout
  • Sanding Cloth
  • Pro Polish Pad
  • Sheet Solder, flux
  • Logo’d “goodie" bag

Tools the instructor brings

Shared in class. You do not need to pack these.

  • 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
  • Bracelet Mandrel
  • Leather Tools
  • A few extras of tools on student list

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • PLIERS // Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Flat/Half Round, Flush Cutters
  • Center Punch
  • 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)
  • Work light and extension cord

Optional supplies

  • Bracelet Mandrel
  • Ear plugs
  • 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 piece

Safety and preparation

Before class
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.

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