• Man shaping a sterling silver cuff with a nylon mallet on a steel mandrel during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Close-up of hands holding a finished sterling silver cuff beside a jewellery workbench after the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Close-up of hands using a jeweller’s saw to cut sterling silver for the Maker Cuff Workshop at a workbench in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Close-up of hands smoothing the ends of a sterling silver cuff wire with a file during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Close-up of a hammer shaping the ends of a sterling silver cuff wire during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Close-up of hands applying texture along the length of a sterling silver cuff during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Textured sterling silver wire with rounded ends resting on a jeweller’s workbench, held by hands during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Hands using a Foredom hanging motor to polish the ends of a sterling silver cuff wire during the Maker Cuff Workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Hands bending sterling silver wire around a steel mandrel to form the Maker Cuff during the jewellery workshop in Mt Eden, Auckland
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HerbertandWilks Jewellery

Maker Cuff Workshop – Create Your Own Sterling Silver Cuff

Maker Cuff Workshop – Create Your Own Sterling Silver Cuff

$240.00 NZD
$240.00 NZD
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Make, shape, and take home your own piece of silver — right here in Mt Eden, Auckland.

Step behind the bench and discover what it feels like to make something real.
In the Maker Cuff Workshop, you’ll craft your own sterling silver cuff from start to finish — measuring, cutting, texturing, and forming the metal into a cuff made perfectly for your wrist.

No experience is needed. You’ll be guided through each stage in a relaxed, small-group setting where every hammer mark tells your story.

What You’ll Do

  • Measure and cut your sterling silver strip to fit your wrist

  • File, smooth, and round the ends for comfort

  • Add texture using hammers or patterned tools

  • Wrap and form the cuff around a mandrel

  • Finish with sanding, polishing, and optional hallmark stamp

You’ll leave with a finished cuff — a solid, wearable reminder that you made it yourself.

Who It’s For

  • Anyone curious about metalwork or design

  • Couples, friends, or families looking for a shared creative experience

  • Gift-seekers wanting something more meaningful than another voucher

Every cuff looks a little different, because every maker brings their own touch.

What’s Included

  • All materials and tools provided (sterling silver, consumables, safety gear)

  • Two-hour session at my Mt Eden studio in Auckland

  • Small group size – maximum 4 people

  • Tea, coffee, and time to enjoy the process

Private or one-on-one sessions are also available — please get in touch for pricing and scheduling.

After Your Workshop

Your finished cuff will be ready to wear the same day — but the story continues.
If you’d rather have a heavier, studio-made version, explore the Maker Cuff – Hand-Forged Sterling Silver Cuff created right here in Mt Eden.
Each complements the other: one you make, one I forge — both with the same design DNA.

Details at a Glance

Duration 2 hours
Class Size Up to 4 participants
Location Herbert & Wilks Studio, Mt Eden – Auckland
Skill Level Beginner friendly
Availability Monthly sessions + private bookings


Join the Bench

Ready to make something that lasts?

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or Looking to gift the experience? → Shop Workshop Gift Vouchers


Cancellation & Class Policy

Sometimes plans change — we get it.
If you’re unable to make your workshop, please get in touch as soon as possible, and we’ll do our best to move you to another date.

Because each session is small and materials are prepared ahead of time, refunds aren’t available, but we’re happy to transfer your booking if you give at least 2 days’ notice.
This gives us a chance to offer your spot to someone else.

If something comes up at the last minute, you’re welcome to gift your place to a friend or flick us an email — we sometimes have people on standby who’d love to join.

If a class needs to be cancelled or postponed from our end, you’ll be offered a full refund or credit to use for a future workshop.

To rearrange or transfer your booking, email: sally.h@herbertandwilks.co.nz

 

Where We’ll Be

Workshops are held in my home-based jewellery studio in Mt Eden, Auckland, where you’ll have your own workspace and access to all tools and materials.
Each session runs for around two hours, though timing can vary slightly depending on the flow of the group. It’s relaxed, hands-on, and designed to give you plenty of time to finish your piece.

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