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Do you love rocks and things that sparkle? 

Learn how to cut and shape a druzy for a ring or pendant.

This three-hour class will give you a taste of how fun and easy lapidary can be! Learn cutting techniques and how to shape a druzy on the lapidary equipment.

Details:

• No jewelry experience needed for this class. 

• A $25 materials fee is included in the tuition. This covers one druzy that can be cut into multiple pieces. 
  
• Provided durzy pieces are fairly large so you could cut in half or thirds and swap with other students to get several different colors and textures!
  
• Please wear closed-toe shoes. Wear hearing protectors when warranted and safety glasses; bring your own or use BARN's. Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry; roll up sleeves.
  
• 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 Luvaas is a 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, Calif. Karin is also a GIA Graduate Gemologist and holds a Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Technician certificate.

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

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org