About

This class has a prerequisite. Please see below before registering.

This two-session class will introduce you to different types of intermediate cutting styles and get you more time on the wheels perfecting your cabochons! 

Learn how to cut and polish stones in new ways. Points, facets, flat surfaces, and integrating natural stone surfaces will be covered.

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

You may want to further your skills by attending the Intro to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones class check here for schedule.

Details:

• Prerequisite: Intro to Lapidary. Please login to your BARN account, click on your profile name and check the link "My event registrations" to ensure you have completed this prerequisite class.
• Level: Beginner / Intermediate
• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/ snacks. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.

• Masks are required for all activities in the Jewelry studio. 

• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class. Please learn about BARN's Companion Program here for those who might need physical assistance here.

Instructor:  

Karin Lee Luvaas is a local 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 and achieved Graduate Jeweler status under Alan Revere of the world renowned Revere Academy of San Francisco, California.  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.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org