Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Authors, You Need this Class

Should you pursue a publisher or self-publish?


This Saturday, October 25: One-Day Workshop

Are you a fiction or non-fiction writer, artist or photographer? Ready to go to press or need a jumpstart to formulate a book idea? This Saturday, come learn the next steps to becoming a successful author, and the rewards and risks of self-publishing. Led by Greg Sharp, a publishing executive with 30 years in the industry.

“Publishing is about content, it’s about taking ideas, and bringing those ideas into reality.” – Greg Sharp



Watch our Look & Learn Video:

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This one-day workshop explores the many decisions you'll face as you endeavor to self-publish a book successfully. The  Includes discussions about pricing, marketing, publicity, and distribution.

DATE: Saturday, October 25
TIME:  
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
LOCATIONSchott Campus
COST: $95.00
Register Now
Watch our Look & Learn Video: 
How Many Books Should An Author Print? 

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Successful Self-Publishing - Strategies and Tactics to Avoid Pitfallswill give you an overview of everything you need to know about self-publishing: manuscript preparation, cover design, interior layout, digital and traditional printing, e-books, book sales and distribution.
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Greg Sharp


Greg Sharp has been president of Santa Barbara's Sea Hill Press since 1999. He has produced over 1,000 books for publication, from general fiction to specialty book projects - including history, quilting, cooking, art, fitness and children's books.
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Friday, October 10, 2014

Sell your Arts/Crafts at the CLL Arts & Crafts Fair

Showcase your work at the CLL Arts & Crafts Fair

Join CLL teachers and students at the 2nd Annual CLL Arts & Crafts Fair at the SBCC Wake Campus on Saturday, November 15th.

Here's YOUR chance to participate and join the CLL teachers and students who will be selling artwork and crafts created in CLL classes – just in time for the community to do their holiday shopping!  



To apply, you must fill-out an application and waiver form and submit with $30 application fee check to "Center for Lifelong Learning ". 
Pick up your application today at the Wake and Schott Campus.

 To apply for a table:
  1. Please complete the application form and waiver of liability, available at the Wake and Schott Campus.
  2. Submit forms with your check for $30 made out to “SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning."
  3. Leave your application in an envelope in the CLL Arts & Crafts Fair boxes in the Information / Registration Office at the Wake or Schott Campus.

See you November 15th!

Save the Date!
WHEN: Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
WHERE: SBCC Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Rd. in Santa Barbara

Join us for our 1st CLL Birthday Celebration!  Raffle and Birthday Cake at 3 p.m. 






Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Nurses, You Need this Class

Re-energize now:

Explore and celebrate the Soul of the Nurse


While maintaining the status as one of the most trusted professions, nurses have endured many stereotypes. 

Come re-energize while exploring the origins of the nursing profession and the influences at play around cultural views and expectations of this most noble – and complex - profession.
Please join us for this fascinating, re-energizing class or please share with a nurse in your life!
Nurse Hotlips Houlihan
Soul of the Nurse  
In Soul of the Nurse, explore the essence of nursing with nurse mythologist, Elizabeth Robinson, and find out why nurses have been represented in culture and film as sex objects or as women with cruel intentions.
  • 4 Wednesdays, beginning October 15th
  • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
  • CNA, RN/LVN contact hours: 8
Meet the teacher, Elizabeth Robinson, and explore the "Stereotypes and the Role of the Nurse" on the CLL's Youtube Channel!