Jewelry & Fine Metals
Focused Open Studio - Enameling
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Thur, 10/5/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thur, 10/5/2023
Closed
About
This open studio provides an opportunity for BARN members and the jewelry community to pursue self-directed work in a collaborative environment - whether to finish class projects or work on independent projects.
This is not a class and no formal instruction will be given. A trained safety monitor is always on duty.
Some metals are available for purchase (please bring cash or check). Ask the studio monitor for assistance.
Due to the safety requirements for using dry enamel, enameling is not offered during regular open studio time.
Contact: Jewelry.Programming@BainbridgeBARN.org
Materials
- A $12 enamel consumables materials fee is included in your registration.
- To get the most out of this enameling open studio, it is recommended to prepare your metal in advance so you can focus on sifting techniques and kiln or torch use.
Prerequisites
- Students must have completed Intro to Enameling: Opaques.
- A skills card is required for all open studio participants. A Jewelry Studio card is acquired by attending a BARN introductory jewelry class such as Introduction to Jewelry Skills, Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch, Introduction to Lapidary, Introduction to Enamel, or Introduction to Beading Skills. Jewelers with previous experience can request a skills assessment by emailing jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights.
Instructors or Guides
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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