Cabrillo College Courses

Teaches basic metal arts and jewelry-making processes used in fabricating nonferrous metals. No casting. Attention paid to design, use of tools, supply sources, as well as development of technical ski

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Presents small scale metal/jewelry fabrication techniques, mechanisms construction, surface design, and nontraditional engineered settings. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Provides beginning-level instruction in clay processes covering wheel-forming methods only, glazing, decorating, and firing procedures. Explores creative design and technical problem-solving. Some of

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Continues the study of clay processes covering wheel-forming methods, ceramic surfaces, and kiln-firing procedures and practices. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arra

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Investigates concepts of color with metal and technical applications of color to metal. Color technologies may include patina, vitreous enamels, resins, felt pens, color pencil, and or combination of

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Focuses on a variety of nonferrous metal casting processes and related technologies. Covers safety practices, jewelry design applications, use of related tools, supply sources, as well as the developm

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Presents increased complexity in nonferrous small scale metals casting technologies. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). May be offered in a distance-lear

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduces art enameling processes on small scale metals and explores granular and liquid enamels and related technologies. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Teaches intermediate-level small-scale enameling processes on 3D and 2D metal formats with granular and liquid enamel applications. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Ar

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduces the practice and art of furniture making, including exploring the characteristics of wood as a material and use of woodworking tools. Emphasizes appropriate joinery techniques and designing

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Continues the study of concepts and techniques of furniture making covered in Beginning Woodworking/Furniture Design. Emphasizes explorations in mixed media and alternative materials in furniture maki

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Develops a complex investigation of design concepts and technical skills for woodworking and furniture making. Building on practices covered in Intermediate Woodworking/Furniture Design, this course e

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Teaches nonferrous metal decorative and structural fabrication processes through ancient and contemporary heat fusion technologies. Students will create projects using fusion fabrication techniques. S

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Teaches the basic skills and concepts of graphic design. Includes the process of the development of the idea to the production techniques using computer software. Discusses the history of traditional

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduces lettering techniques and typographic designs and use. Covers both traditional methods and contemporary applications. Includes a study of calligraphy from its beginnings in Ancient Rome to m

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course