Pearl and Gemstone Knotting
Learn pearl knotting techniques and walk out with a new pearl necklace for yourself or to give as a gift.
Details
Materials
- A $35 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all materials needed.
- You should bring magnifying glasses (or wear ones available in the studio).
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
- Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, scarves, or ties.
- Do not wear dangling jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets.
- Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.
Instructor
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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