We’ve just finished posting a ton of new classes including some that we have never offered before. So whether you want to make jewelry in fine silver, fuse glass art, make a Mardi Gras mask or pour acrylic paints in messy but artistic ways, check out our current class listing.
And, as always, if you want a class that you don’t see on the calendar, just give a yell! We can almost always work something out.
Whether for last minute handmade gifts, a break from holiday stress or a post-holiday diversion, check out our newest class postings and sign-up today! <CLASSES>
And from all of us to all of you and yours, we wish you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
Saturday, December 7 is the annual Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale — be sure to visit us that day for great deals on our members’ jewelry, fused glass and other creations. And of course special offers on our classes. You are sure to find many perfect holiday gifts or grab a gift certificate!
It’s been a busy fall with the addition of even more Cabrillo Community College Extension courses. There are lots more coming so watch for the Winter/Spring 2020 courses to be published here soon. Or ask a about private or group classes which can be scheduled on demand.
We’ve been a little lax about keeping this website up to date due to crazy busy times at Creator Haven. Pat’s been teaching up a storm expanding to paint pouring and Dia de los Muertos Painted Skulls classes in addition to silver metal clay, Kuem Boo and fused glass classes. She is currently creating the next schedule of classes which will be posted on Cabrillo Extension’s website as well as here as soon as they are finalized.
Glenn has been consumed with fused glass fever and we’ll be adding more fused glass classes, too. Please check out some of his latest creations in the new Glenn’s Glass Gallery
In the meantime, there are still a few classes before Christmas and, as always, we are ready to schedule a private or small group class at a time that works for you. Just let us know!
Charles will present a free lecture and exhibit of his work
Friday, August 16, 7-9 pm at Creator Haven, 41-B Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076.
Fold-forming uses sheet material, folds it, works it and then unfolds it. Fold forming is a quick, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools. It emphasizes forming using the metal’s characteristics. Shaping is extremely efficient and rapid (many are 3-7 minutes working time). Tools are simple; fingers, hammers, anvil and mill. Complex relief forms are made from sheets of metal often on one annealing.
Charles Lewton-Brain invented fold-forming, a completely new way of quickly forming sheet metal into wonderful 3-D shapes and textures, most from single sheets of metal without any soldering.
Students of Creator Haven can now register with Rio Grande under the Rio for Schools program to receive discounts.
“The Rio for Schools program invests in future designers, metalsmiths and makers by providing extra savings on products and services, educational resources and industry knowledge to educators, mentors, apprentices and students of jewelry design.“
To learn more and to register with Rio, go to Rio for Schools and sign up today!
Master metal clay artist Pam East has created a hinged box project focusing on intricate, delicate details. This challenging, multi-layered project will greatly expand your metal clay skill set as you build a hinged box featuring tiny scenes, tiny gemstones, and tight, unobtrusive hinges with smooth action. The precise work will include rolling, texturing and cutting the clay; sanding and prepping greenware elements; creating and fitting mitered corners; and building small, functional components like hinges, cotter pins, and clasp elements. You’ll also be flush setting tiny stones, designing and constructing an open bail, and learning how to mask stamps and texture plates for unique results. You’ll personalize your box with Pam’s collection of texture plates and design molds!
This workshop is intended for students with recent successful metal clay experience, including rolling clay to an even thickness, working with stamps and templates, and proficiency with greenware finishing and using syringe. We’re providing all the tools, equipment and materials you’ll need to complete the projects, so you just have to bring eye magnification and settle in to have fun and learn with a master!
Silver metal clay is like magic! It starts in clay form and then fires to pure fine silver. Create two personalized projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Learn to shape and texture with simple tools to make solid silver jewelry without solder, saws or toxic chemicals. Then learn to fire and finish your beautiful creations.
Students will take one pendant home at the end of class, and pick the other up one week after class to allow for firing.
Thursdays, May 2 & 9 11 am – 2 pm At Creator Haven, 41-B Hangar Way, Watsonville $110 Plus $60 materials fee
Creator Haven is a community of artists supporting and inspiring each other in the design and fabrication of jewelry, silver clay, fused glass, enameling and traditional small metal art. Internationally renowned artists including Pam East, Charles Lewton-Brain and Ricky Frank will all be teaching here again in 2019. Multiple workshops are offered through Cabrillo Community College’s Extension Program. Private and semi-private classes can be designed to meet your personal area of interest, schedule and skill level.
Our members enjoy full access to our extensively equipped studio for one low monthly fee. Hand tools, rolling mill, kilns, torches, metal shear, polishing and grinding machines, glass saws, lapping wheel and more are waiting for you. Check our hours, check our classes and check us out!
