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This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience-3/10/23

Bring your design ideas to life with champlevé!

About this class

Champlevé is a process of filling cells with enamel that dates back to the second century BC. These cells can be carved, etched, or pierced. In this class you will learn how to saw out your designs, solder, and enamel the pieces to create colorful pieces of jewelry.

We will be working in copper with opaque enamels.

Details

• A $35 materials fee is included in the cost of the class, which covers all materials needed. Students should bring photos for inspiration (see below).

• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.

Materials

Prerequisites

• Intro to Enameling: Opaques.

• Soldering skills are recommended but not required.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

• View BARN’s current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.

• For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about our Companion Program.

Instructor  

Karin Lee Luvaas is a Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler. With an art degree in encaustics, painting, and metal sculpture, Karin has studied under acclaimed jewelry masters Michael Boyd, Kent Raible, Petra Class, and Sarah Graham. She achieved graduate jeweler status under Alan Revere of the world-renowned Revere Academy of San Francisco. Karin is also a GIA certified graduate gemologist and holds a Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Technician certificate. Karin’s current work can be viewed on Instagram @karinluvaas.