Thursday, August 1, 2013

CLL Blog Special Edition: Viva la Fiesta!

Ready  to "Viva la Fiesta" all year long? Here's how, at the Center for Lifelong Learning!

photograph "Fiesta in Santa Barbara" circa early 20th centure
Courtesy of Black Gold Cooperative Library System
"Fiesta in Santa Barbara" circa early 20th century

Fall registration starts August 19th. Here's a sneak peek at some upcoming CLL classes sure to keep you in the Fiesta spirit!

Viva la Cooking!

Latin American Cuisine
Learn how to make a variety of exciting dishes from Latin America. This hands-on class will feature delicious foods from Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy preparing homemade dishes suchas Mexican Tamales wrapped in banana leaves, Mexican stews, Cuban-style Pork Roast, Peruvian Ceviche, Brazilian Moqueca (seafood stew with coconut milk) and Argentinean Empanadas. Students will learn different cooking techniques and explore unique ingredients and new spices. Students of all skill levels welcome.
(Course number: 606383)

Viva la Music & Dance!

Playing the Guitar for Beginners
This course teaches students simple accompaniment for songs as well as chords, rhythm techniques and left-hand and right-hand coordination.
(Course number: 301190)

World Dance Workout
This exercise class uses dance styles and music from around the world including Latin, Middle Eastern, Irish, Balkan and African, giving students an energizing workout. Movements are easy to follow for both beginning and experienced dancers.
(Course number: 608617)

Viva la Language

Conversational Spanish 
CLL has Conversational Spanish classes for everyone, from First Steps to Advanced, and just about every level in between! 
(Various course numbers)

Viva la Dress Up (design your own Fiesta costume)!

NEW! Drop Dead Gorgeous: Costume Design and Construction for the Enthusiast
Do you love ‘Downton Abbey’ or the BBC ‘Sherlock’? Are you a Comic-Con or ‘Star Wars II’ fan? Come explore the intricacies of costume design and construction for theatre, film and TV. Or make your child’s Halloween costume wishes come true. Make your own custom dress form or bum roll. Draft, drape or adapt a commercial
pattern for your own fantastic costume, evening gown or bridal project. Information provided for a self-guided trip to the Los Angeles Garment district resources, materials and supplies.
(Course number: 603132)

¡Viva la Familia! 

Our popular Parenting Education classes include "Music Times" with 4 different sections for parents of six-month up to five-year-old children!

Music Times I
For Parents Of Babies Aged 6 - 12 Months (Course number: 251293)
Music Times II
For Parents of Walkers Aged 12–18 Months (Course number: 251310)
Music Times III
For Parents of Children Aged 18–30 months (Course number: 251294)
Music Times IV
For Parents of Children aged 2.5–5 years (Course number: 251293)

Class explores the power of rhythm, melody, tonality and beat. Students learn how music nurtures children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development while strengthening the bond between parent and child. Participants are exposed to various genres of music, play a variety of instruments, listen to stories with
dramatization and puppets, and learn songs, rhymes, sign language and finger plays in an interactive environment. Students also learn how music can be used as a tool to guide daily routines and transitions.

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