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This two-session introduction to the art of inlay covers traditional techniques to create modern, contemporary designs.

Make a pendant of sterling silver and learn how to cut lapidary material for inlay. You have several pendant shapes to choose from. We'll discuss what goes into creating an inlay design, and learn setting and polishing techniques.

Your kit will include enough sterling silver to make three small pendants or one or two larger pendants. If you only finish one in class, you will have enough material left to practice during future open studios.

Day 1: Fabrication. Because you already know how to fabricate bezels, a quick/ lite version of a demo is offered. Then you start your inlay - cutting and assembling.

Day 2: Continue inlay work and finish your new pendant.

Materials Needed:

• Please bring a selection of rocks to use in your work. Rocks are not  provided in your materials kit.
• Think about color combinations you want to use.
• Try and pick rock material that is around the same hardness on the MOHS scale.

Prerequisite: 

• Lapidary Series: Points, Curves, & Facets. A class begins Jan. 12.
• Intermediate soldering and fabrication skills. We have several fabrication classes on the schedule to sharpen your skills and speed in advance.

Details:

• Level: Intermediate
• A $45 materials fee is included in the price of the class. 
• We take one 15- to 30-minute break if you want to bring food/snacks. BARN has a refrigerator on the lower level to store your lunch.
• 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 Luvaas - This island artist and jeweler has 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 is a GIA-certified Graduate Gemologist and holds a Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Technician certificate. 

Karin’s current work can be viewed at karinluvaas.com

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org