About

This class has a prerequisite. Please see below.

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

Learn multiple ways to cut and polish matching earring pairs as well as how to safely drill holes into stone.

Drill bits and some lapidary material 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 also register for Lapidary Series: Cutting and Carving Stones 2 as this class will help you to create more dynamic earring pairs.

Details:

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Lapidary. We have a class beginning on Saturday, March 5th. Click here to read more and register.  Please log in 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
• $35 materials fee is included in the tuition.
• 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.
• 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.  For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program 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