Freeform Intarsia: Demystifying Lapidary and Inlay

Class Description

Taught by Fati Genese

5 Day intensive (10am - 5pm)

In this five day intensive course, students will learn how to cut, carve, fit, and fuse colorful stone layouts.

The class will start with a discussion around the process of lapidary and inlay, where you will learn about the history and materials of the method. You will then be introduced to stone cutting and carving for intarsia, the process of cutting and inlaying stones to create images and patterns. The class will cover basic color theory, urging you to think about how to use different types of adhesives and colorants to create your pieces. You will practice cutting, carving and gluing the stones, and finally, go over the specifics of polishing pieces with different materials and hardness. By the end of the intensive, you will have learned how to take a one dimensional inlay sketch, and turn it into a complex, finished stone motif. Students will use cabbing machines, flat laps, trim saws, among other tools. 

This course will be engaging for students of all skill levels. If you are an advanced student who is looking for more of a challenge, we can work together to increase the scale and complexity of your intarsia pieces. 

Maximum class size is 12 students. 

Rough stone material will be available for purchase from $3-$15 for each color.

All students receive a 50% discount on hourly bench rentals throughout the duration of their course.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.