Register Now for Fall Classes

Click on any class name for details and registration information!

Class NameMeetingsFirst MeetingTime
Beginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry2xWedSep 256-9pm
Make a Fused Glass Sushi Plate1xFriSep 276-9pm
Make Glass Garden Art or Clock1xSunSep 2910am-1pm
Make a Large Fused Glass Bowl1xTueOct 086-9pm
Metal Clay Meets Mother Nature 1xThuOct 106-9pm
Autumn Colors: Fused Glass Platter1xSatOct 129am-noon
Beginning Fused Glass3xTueOct 226-9pm
Silver Metal Clay Rings2xWedOct 236-9pm
One-of-a-Kind Textures for Metal Clay Jewelry 3xSatNov 0210am-1pm
Metal Clay Prong Settings for Rocks, Seaglass and More (New)2xThuNov 076-9pm
Fused Glass Pattern Bar Platter2xTueNov 121-4pm
Silver Metal Clay Origami 1xWedNov 2010:30am-1:30pm
Fused Glass Wall Vase1xSunNov 249am-noon
Fused Glass Gifts1xSunDec 019am-noon
More Silver Metal Clay Rings (New)2xWedDec 046-9pm
Silver Metal Clay Beads (New)2xThuDec 056-9pm
Fused Dichroic Glass Jewelry 2xSatDec 0710am-1pm
Torch Fired Enamel Earrings1xWedDec 186-9pm

Multi-meeting classes meet weekly
All information is subject to change without notice.

Summertime is Your Time!

Take a break from the sun and warm up your creative spirit with classes in jewelry, silver metal clay, niobium anodizing, and fused glass.

All classes are held at Creator Haven in Watsonville (near the airport). Registration is through Cabrillo Extension. Click on any class name to go to the Cabrillo Extension website for more information and registration.

Class PictureRainbow Colors 1: Anodizing Niobium Jewelry
May 8 — 10:30a-2:30p

Anodizing niobium metal creates a rainbow of vibrant colors for hypoallergenic jewelry.
Class PictureOne-of-a-Kind Textures for Metal Clay Jewelry
May 9, May 16 & May 23 — 10:30a-1:30p

Create unique patterns, texture plates, and stamps for your metal clay designs.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
May 12 — 9:00a-12:00p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.
Class PictureBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
May 15 & May 22 — 6:00p-9:00p

Create two personalized fine silver projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Class PictureFused Glass Triangle Pattern Bars
May 18 & May 25 — 9:00a-12:00p

Learn to create mandala-like patterns with glass triangle pattern bars.
Class PictureLarge Fused Glass Bowl
May 21 — 6:00p-9:00p

Make a beautiful 11 inch fused glass bowl of your unique design.
Class PictureTorch Fired Enamel Earrings
May 30 — 1:30p-4:30p

Learn to create vibrant colored earrings with torch fired enamels on copper.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
Jun 2 — 9:00a-12:00p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay Rings
Jun 6 & Jun 13 — 6:00p-9:00p

Use fine silver metal clay (.999 pure silver) to make two beautiful rings sized for you or as a gift for someone you love.
Class PictureFused Glass Sushi Plate
Jun 9 — 10:00a-1:00p

Learn the magic of fused glass while making a unique, personalized fused glass hammock shaped plate.
Class PictureSetting Pearls in Silver Metal Clay
Jun 12 — 10:30a-1:30p

Add a special touch to your silver metal clay jewelry with a special setting technique for pearls.
Class PictureGlass Wall Vase
Jun 16 — 10:00a-1:00p

Showcase fresh cut or dried flowers with this great first fused glass project.
Class PictureWeaving with Fused Glass
Jun 18 & Jun 25 — 6:00p-9:00p

These stunning pieces look like a flat woven basket but are made with colorful glass.
Class PictureMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
Jun 19 — 6:00p-9:00p

As magical as Mother Nature herself, metal clay paste lets you make pure silver, exact replicas of delicate leaves, quirky twigs, and elegant seed pods in one short class.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay with Resin and Alcohol Inks
Jun 20 & Jun 27 — 6:00p-9:00p

Add bright color to your silver metal clay jewelry using alcohol inks and UV resin.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay Origami
Jun 26 — 10:30a-12:30p

Use Metal Clay Paper to explore traditional Japanese origami while creating your own piece of fine silver jewelry.
Class PictureBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Jul 11 & Jul 18 — 6:00p-9:00p

Create two personalized fine silver projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Class PictureSetting Cabochons in Silver Metal Clay
Jul 24 & Jul 31 — 6:00p-9:00p

Learn to bezel set gemstones in silver metal clay as you create a unique pure silver pendant.
Class PictureGold Two Ways with Metal Clay
Aug 1 & Aug 8 — 10:30a-1:30p

Learn two ways to add 22-23 karat gold to your silver metal clay creations: gold paste and keum boo (gold foil).
Class PictureTorch Fired Enamel Earrings
Aug 3 — 1:30p-4:30p

Learn to create vibrant colored earrings with torch fired enamels on copper.
Class PictureFused Dichroic Glass Jewelry
Aug 7 & Aug 14 — 6:00p-9:00p

Make several different fused jewelry pieces using dichroic glass – a luminous, sparkling glass that changes color depending on how you look at it.
Class PictureFused Glass Pattern Bar Platter
Aug 13 & Aug 20 — 6:00p-9:00p

Build a colorful glass pattern bar then use slices of it to create a finished tray or platter.
Class PictureIntermediate Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Aug 15 & Aug 22 — 6:00p-9:00p

Make one or more personalized projects while taking your metal clay skills to the next level.
Class PictureRainbow Colors 1: Anodizing Niobium Jewelry
Aug 28 — 10:30a-2:30p

Anodizing niobium metal creates a rainbow of vibrant colors for hypoallergenic jewelry.

Creator Haven LLC, 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076

Added Classes

Due to popular demand, we have added a few more classes to the schedule!

Click on any class title below to open a tab on Cabrillo Extension’s website where you will find a more detailed class description and registration information!

Class PictureIntermediate Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Wed, Mar 6 & 13 — 6p-9p

Make one or more personalized projects while taking your metal clay skills to the next level.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay Landscapes
Thu, Mar 21 & 28 — 10:30a-1:30p

Recreate your favorite landscape as a Fine Silver pendant with new metal clay techniques.
Class PictureGlass Wall Vase
Wed, Mar 27 — 6p-9p

Showcase fresh cut or dried flowers with this great first fused glass project.
Class PictureFused Glass Rectangle Pattern Bars
Sat, Apr 13 & 20 — 9a-12p

Build a colorful glass pattern bar then use slices of it to create a finished tray or platter.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay with Resin and Alcohol Inks
Wed, Apr 17 & 24 — 6p-9p

Add bright color to your silver metal clay jewelry using alcohol inks and UV resin.
Class PictureRainbow Colors 1: Anodizing Niobium Jewelry
Thu, Apr 18 — 10:30a-2:30p

Anodizing niobium metal creates a rainbow of vibrant colors for hypoallergenic jewelry.
Class PictureGlass Weaving
Tue, Apr 23 & 30 — 10a-1p

These stunning pieces look like a flat woven basket but are made with colorful glass.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay and Dichroic Glass Fusion Jewelry
Wed, May 1 — 6p-9p

Combine the magic of silver metal clay and dichroic glass to create a unique pendant or pair of earrings.
Class PictureOne-of-a-Kind Textures for Metal Clay Jewelry
Thu, May 9, 16 & 23 — 10:30a-1:30p

Create unique patterns, texture plates, and stamps for your metal clay designs.
Class PictureRainbow Colors 2: Anodizing Niobium with Rivets, Tabs and Folds
Sat, May 11 — 10a-2p

Take your anodized jewelry up a notch with cold connections and basic fold-forming techniques.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
Sun, May 12 — 9a-12p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.
Class PictureBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Wed, May 15 & 22 — 6p-9p

Create two personalized fine silver projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Class PictureFused Glass Triangle Pattern Bars
Sat, May 18 & 25 — 9a-12p

Learn to create mandala-like patterns with glass triangle pattern bars.
Class PictureLarge Fused Glass Bowl
Tue, May 21 — 6p-9p

Make a beautiful 11 inch fused glass bowl of your unique design.
Class PictureTorch Fired Enamel Earrings
Thu, May 30 — 1:30p-4:30p

Learn to create vibrant colored earrings with torch fired enamels on copper.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
Sun, Jun 2 — 9a-12p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.

All classes are held at Creator Haven LLC, 41-B Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076

Please note that Cabrillo’s policy does not allow make-up classes for missed class meetings.

Please note that Creator Haven’s policy requires all visitors to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Winter-Spring 2024 Classes

Now that you made it through the holidays, it’s time to schedule some rejuvenation time and nourish your creative spirit at Creator Haven!

Click on any class title below to open a tab on Cabrillo Extension’s website where you will find a more detailed class description and registration information!

Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
Jan 21 — 9a-12p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.
Class PictureBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Jan 24 & 31 — 10:30a-1:30p

Create two personalized fine silver projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Class PictureFused Dichroic Glass Jewelry
Jan 25 & Feb 1 — 10:30a-1:30p

Make multiple jewelry pieces using luminous, sparkling dichroic glass that changes color with the light.
Class PictureGlass Heart Bowls or Suncatchers
Feb 2 — 6p-9p

Create two colorful fused glass hearts shaped into bowls or ready to hang in a window.
Class PictureFused Glass Explorations
Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25 — 9a-12p

Learn basic techniques and complete multiple projects during this 4 week intro to fused glass.
Class PictureMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
Feb 7 — 10:30a-1:30p

Make pure silver, exact replicas of delicate leaves, quirky twigs, and elegant seed pods.
Class PictureTorch Fired Enamel Earrings
Feb 15 — 1:30p-4:30p

Learn to create vibrant colored earrings with torch fired enamels on copper.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay Rings
Feb 21 & 28 — 6p-9p

Make two beautiful fine silver rings for you or someone you love.
Class PictureLarge Fused Glass Bowl
Feb 22 — 6p-9p

Make a beautiful 11 inch fused glass bowl of your unique design.
Class PictureNext Level Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry
Feb 24 & Mar 2 — 10:30a-1:30p

Expand your dichroic glass fusing expertise with next level techniques.
Class PictureMore Fused Glass Explorations
Mar 3, 10, 17 & 24 — 9a-12p

Expand your fused glass skills during this 4 week intermediate level class.
Class PictureIntermediate Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
Mar 6 & 13 — 6p-9p

Make one or more personalized projects while taking your metal clay skills to the next level.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay Landscapes
Mar 21 & 28 — 10:30a-1:30p

Recreate your favorite landscape as a Fine Silver pendant with new metal clay techniques.
Class PictureGlass Wall Vase
Mar 27 — 6p-9p

Showcase fresh cut or dried flowers with this great first fused glass project.
Class PictureFused Glass Rectangle Pattern Bars
Apr 13 & 20 — 9a-12p

Build a colorful glass pattern bar then use slices of it to create a finished tray or platter.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay with Resin and Alcohol Inks
Apr 17 & 24 — 6p-9p

Add bright color to your silver metal clay jewelry using alcohol inks and UV resin.
Class PictureRainbow Colors 1: Anodizing Niobium Jewelry
Apr 18 — 10:30a-2:30p

Anodizing niobium metal creates a rainbow of vibrant colors for hypoallergenic jewelry.
Class PictureGlass Weaving
Apr 23 & 30 — 10a-1p

These stunning pieces look like a flat woven basket but are made with colorful glass.
Class PictureSilver Metal Clay and Dichroic Glass Fusion Jewelry
May 1 — 6p-9p

Combine the magic of silver metal clay and dichroic glass to create a unique pendant or pair of earrings.
Class PictureOne-of-a-Kind Textures for Metal Clay Jewelry
May 9, 16 & 23 — 10:30a-1:30p

Create unique patterns, texture plates, and stamps for your metal clay designs.
Class PictureRainbow Colors 2: Anodizing Niobium with Rivets, Tabs and Folds
May 11 — 10a-2p

Take your anodized jewelry up a notch with cold connections and basic fold-forming techniques.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
May 12 — 9a-12p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.
Class PictureFused Glass Triangle Pattern Bars
May 18 & 25 — 9a-12p

Learn to create mandala-like patterns with glass triangle pattern bars.
Class PictureLarge Fused Glass Bowl
May 21 — 6p-9p

Make a beautiful 11 inch fused glass bowl of your unique design.
Class PictureGlass Garden Art or Clock
Jun 2 — 9a-12p

Make a colorful fused glass wall clock or whimsical piece of garden art to brighten your spirit.

All classes are held at Creator Haven LLC, 41-B Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076

Please note that Cabrillo’s policy does not allow make-up classes for missed class meetings.*

Please note that Creator Haven’s policy requires all visitors to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

(* corrected 1/5/2024)

Happy New Year!

Thank you to all our clients, members, students, suppliers and partners for a great 2023! We look forward to being with you again in 2024!

Glenn Evans Glass Upcoming Events

Glenn will be showing many of his Fused Glass creations at several upcoming events. For more information, click on any of the titles below and you will be taken to their website or email glenn@creatorhaven.com

Art on the Square Holiday Show

Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers or splurges, you’ll find perfect gifts for everyone on your list by more than 25 artists selling their distinctive creations under the museum’s spectacular stained glass dome. 

San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
Saturday, November 18, 10AM to 4PM

Art in the Cellars

Enjoy a weekend filled with Art and Wine. Shop over 30+ Local Artists and Food Vendors.

Bargetto Winery, 3535 North Main St, Soquel
Saturday/Sunday, December 2 &3, 11AM-5PM

Mother Lode Exhibition

A long-time tradition for Placerville Arts Associates (PAA), the Mother Lode Show is the crescendo for their year. Last year filled both floors of the Gallery including Paintings, Ceramics, Gourds, Baskets, Photography, Sculptures, Pastels, Glass and much more.

The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center (MACC), 10191 Mills Station Rd, Rancho Cordova
November 2-18, Thursdays & Fridays 2-7PM, Saturdays 11AM-4PM

To see more of Glenn’s Fused Glass Creations, click HERE

Fall 2023 Class Registration

Registration for Fall 2023 classes is now open on the Cabrillo Extension Website. Click on any class below for more information. Classes fill quickly, so don’t delay!

NEW Torch Fired Enamel Earrings
Intermediate Fused Glass
NEW Setting Pearls in Silver Metal Clay
ClassStart DateTime# Meetings
Beginning Silver Metal Clay JewelryThu, 10/056 – 9pm2
Beginning Fused Glass ExplorationsFri, 10/066 – 9pm4
Fused Glass Garden Art or ClockSun, 10/089am – 12pm1
Rainbow Colors 1: Anodizing Niobium JewelryWed, 10/1112:30 – 4:30pm1
Silver Metal Clay RingsWed, 10/186 – 9pm2
Enamel on Silver Metal ClayThu, 10/1910am – 1pm2
Fused Glass WeavingSun, 10/229am – 12pm2
NEW Torch Fired Enamel EarringsWed, 11/016 – 9pm1
Mother Nature Meets Metal ClayThu, 11/026 – 9pm1
Intermediate Fused GlassFri, 11/036 – 9pm4
Fused Dichroic Glass JewelryTue, 11/076 – 9pm2
NEW Rainbow Colors 2: Anodizing Niobium with Rivets, Tabs and FoldsWed, 11/0812:30 – 4:30pm1
NEW Colorful Silver Metal Clay EarringsThu, 11/096 – 9pm2
Handmade Fused Glass GiftsSun, 11/269am – 12pm1
NEW Setting Pearls in Silver Metal ClayWed, 11/2910am – 1pm1
Setting Cabochons in Metal ClayThu, 11/306 – 9pm2
Fused Glass Garden Art or ClockSun, 12/039am – 12pm1
Gold 2 Ways in Metal ClayWed, 12/0610am – 1pm2
Large Fused Glass BowlFri, 12/086 – 9pm1
Handmade Fused Glass GiftsSun, 12/109am – 12pm1

Summer Classes – Register Now!

Don’t delay — Early Bird registration discounts end June 2!

Click on any class name to open the information and registration page on the Cabrillo website. See you in class!

All classes meet at Creator Haven, 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville.

DatesDayTimeClass Name (Click for Details)
6/6 & 6/18Tue6-9pmFused Glass Dichroic Jewelry
6/7 & 6/14Tue6-9pmBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
6/8Thu10am-1pmMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
6/9Fri6-9pmFused Glass Square Plates
6/15Thu12:30-4:30pmRainbow Colors: Anodizing Niobium Jewelry
6/18Sun9am-NoonFused Glass Garden Art or Clock
6/21 & 6/28Wed10am-1pmSetting Cabochons in Silver Metal Clay
6/21Wed6-9pmFused Glass Bowl
6/27Tue1-4pmFused Glass Pocket Vase
6/29 & 7/6Thu6-9pmSilver Clay Rings
7/9Sun9am-NoonFused Glass Coral Bowl
7/11 & 7/18Tue1-4pmEtching, Layering, and Shaping – Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry
7/12 & 7/19Wed10am-1pmSilver Metal Clay Castle or Fairy Cottage Pendant
7/13 & 7/20Thu6-9pmGold Two Ways with Metal Clay
7/19Wed6-9pmFused Glass Garden Art or Clock
7/25Tue6-9pmSilver Metal Clay and Dichroic Glass Fusion Jewelry
7/28 & 8/4Fri6-9pmFused Glass Triangular Pattern Bar Tray
8/1 & 8/8Tue6-9pmFused Glass Weaving
8/2 & 8/9Wed6-9pmSculpting Silver Metal Clay Jewelry for Non-Sculptors
8/16Wed10am-1pmMetal Clay Open Studio
8/16Wed6-9pmMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
8/17 & 8/24Thu6-9pmBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
8/18Fri6-9pmFused Glass Tray or Sushi Plate
8/20Sun9am-NoonFused Glass Garden Art or Clock
8/25Fri6-9pmFused Glass Bowl
8/27Sun10am-2pmFlex Shaft and Dremel Techniques for Jewelry

Seconds Sale – May 7

Creator Haven Owners Pat and Glenn, members Michael Sopkin and Himani Natu, and over 50 other artists will be selling their glass, jewelry, and pottery artwork at the Seconds Sale on May 7 from 10am to 2pm.

This event draws a large audience where artists sell overstock, experiments and seconds at bargain prices!

The event is held on the top level of the Cabrillo College main parking garage (where the Farmers Market operates on Saturdays).

For more info: check out www.seconds-sale.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/potteryglasssale/

Spring Classes – Register Now!

Click on any class name to open the information and registration page on the Cabrillo webs-site. See you in class!

3/22Wed10a-1pMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
3/23Thu6-9pSilver Metal Clay and Dichro Glass Fusion Jewelry
4/7Fri6-9pFused Glass Clock
4/11,182xTue6-9pIntroduction to Weaving Glass
4/12,192xWed6-9pBeginning Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
4/15-5/64xSat10a-12:30pIntermediate Fused Glass
4/26Wed9a-NoonFused Glass Bowl
4/26Wed6-9pMetal Clay Meets Mother Nature
5/4,112xThu6-9pSilver Clay Rings
5/9,162xTue1-4pFused Glass Pattern Bar Platter
5/14Sun9a-NoonFused Glass Garden Art
5/18,252xThu6-9pSilver Metal Clay Landscapes
5/23Tue6-9pFused Glass Garden Art
5/30,6/62xTue1-4pFused Glass Triangle Pattern Bars