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Intro to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones

Learn how to cut and polish cabochons (gemstones) in this introduction to the art of stone cutting.

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Intro to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones

Intro to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones

Learn how to cut and polish cabochons (gemstones) in this introduction to the art of stone cutting.

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Class canceled by instructor/studio 4/7/23-CR

This two-session class will introduce you to the art of stone cutting.

About this Class

Learn how to cut and polish cabochons from rough, using various cutting and polishing equipment in the process.

Students are welcome to bring any stones of their own that they have questions about or want to try cutting. All base materials will be provided.

Completion of this introductory class gains you access to open studio time to use the lapidary equipment. This class also is the prerequisite for all intermediate lapidary classes.

Details

  • Level: Beginner and beyond. No jewelry experience needed. 
  • 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.

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Instructor: 

Karin Luvaas is a Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler with an art degree in encaustics, painting, and metal sculpture. She has studied under acclaimed jewelry masters Michael Boyd, Kent Raible, Petra Class, and Sarah Graham and achieved Graduate Jeweler status under Alan Revere of the world-renowned Revere Academy of San Francisco. Karin also is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and holds a Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Technician certificate. Her current work can be viewed at karinluvaas.com.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org

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