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Lapidary Series: Points, Curves, and Facets

Be introduced to different intermediate cutting styles and get more time on the wheels perfecting your cabochons.

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Lapidary Series: Points, Curves, and Facets

Lapidary Series: Points, Curves, and Facets

Be introduced to different intermediate cutting styles and get more time on the wheels perfecting your cabochons.

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Learn how to cut and polish stones in new ways. Points, facets, flat surfaces, flat angles, non-traditional stone cuts, and integrating natural stone surfaces are covered.

Each person will have their own machine to work on during the class so you can go at your own pace.

Details

  • A $30 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers a couple pieces of material you will use.
  • Please bring stones of your own to cut with the new techniques learned in this class.

    Prerequisites

    Intro to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones

    Class Policies

    • Ages 14 and up are welcome. 
    • Wear closed-toe shoes and natural fiber clothing.
    • Do not wear loose or synthetic fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
    • Tie back long hair and beards.
    Instructor
    Karin Luvaas

    Karin Luvaas is a Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler with a degree in encaustics, painting, and metal sculpture. She has studied under numerous jewelry masters including Blaine Lewis, founder of New Approach School for Jewelers in Tennessee, 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 seen at karinluvaas.com

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