About

This three-session class introduces you to the art of stone cutting.

Learn how to cut and polish cabochons from rough, using various cutting and polishing equipment in the process. All base materials are provided.

You're welcome to bring any stones of your own that you have questions about or want to try cutting.

Completion of this class gains you access to open studio time to use the lapidary equipment and is the prerequisite for all intermediate lapidary classes.

Details:

• Level: Beginner and beyond. No jewelry experience needed. 
• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/snacks. BARN has a refrigerator on the lower level to store your lunch.
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• 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 is a Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler with 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, Calif. Karin also is a GIA 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