Come learn from an award-winning, professional photographer how to stage your own scenes or capture your summer adventures.

Photography delights more than just the sense of sight – with expert guidance, your images will have the power to capture your personal experiences, and tell impactful stories of our community and the world beyond.
Don’t let your summer pass without taking one of these great classes. Register today!

Starting in June and July:


New!
Create Photographs With Impactwith Charles (Chuck) Place
5 Tuesdays, beginning June 30^th9 a.m.-12 Noon
Join an award winning professional photographer as you learn how to strengthen your compositions and create compelling photographs in any light source using a wide variety of techniques, including selective focus, motion blur, manipulation of light sources, backlighting, contrast, color saturation, rule of thirds, forced perspective and many more! Class Cost: $150 
Click here to register now! 



New!
Photography For Travelerswith Charles (Chuck) Place
5 Thursdays, beginning July 2^nd9 a.m.-12 Noon 
Discover the techniques professional travel photographers use to create dynamic, powerful images in any kind of situation. Make the images from your next trip captivating to both friends and family while transporting you back to the sights, sounds and smells of your favorite destinations! Class Cost: $150 
Register here. 

Another great class that welcomes your own special point of view! Come share in friendly discussion and debate about Hollywood and beyond with our “My Favorite Movie” film appreciation series, starting June 27^th! 

My Favorite Moviewith Fred Hofmann
6 Saturdays, beginning June 27^th1 p.m.-3 p.m. 
All of us have a favorite movie which has special meaning for us and about which we feel we have special insights. Why not share these insights about your favorite movie with other students? Discover great movies, and develop an appreciation of this great art along the way. Class Cost: $72
Register here.

Explore over 175 Summer Classes! Click here to browse our printed schedule. 

Want to be the first to find out about new classes and special CLL ‘insider’ info? Follow @sbccCLL on Facebook and Twitter!

Last Chance Winter Cooking Classes

We're cooking up a storm at the CLL!

This is your last chance to get cooking during CLL’s Winter Term – so be sure to register today.

Which came first?

Chicken and Egg

with Suzanne (Landry) Lemagie

2 Tuesdays, beginning March 10^th

6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Chicken and Egg - two of the most versatile ingredients for the simplest of healthy meals to the most elaborate. Save money by learning how to cut up whole chickens and filets, while learning knife skills and cooking techniques; simple home-made Chicken-Soup - for the soul; how to turn one chicken dish to several different meal and eggs beyond the breakfast food. We'll prepare many delicious recipes including appetizers, entrees and desserts. Class Cost: $62 Materials Cost: $24 Register here now!

Learn to make Tomato, Hollandaise, and Béchamel sauces, and more in….

Superb Sauces

with Michele Molony

2 Fridays, beginning March 13^th

6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Turn the ordinary into extraordinary with a one of a kind sauce. Technique is everything in the creation of an elegant sauce. You will gain hands-on experience applying the skills demonstrated in class on your own culinary creation. Let a master chef show you how to tackle the most daunting of sauces. Once you know how, these sauces will become part of your dining repertoire. Class Cost: $46 Materials Cost: $20

Click here to register. 

Got a minute?

Sit back and let CLL cooking teacher, Carlos Rodrigo Gimenez, talk ab out the proper way to select and cook meat in the CLL’s Look & Learn video: Communicating with Food. 

Friend or Fowl?

Friend or Fowl? 

Chickens have distinct personalities that are both entertaining and educational, while their eggs are just plain delicious!

Come learn the basics of raising and keeping backyard chickens, and how to prepare many delicious recipes with those fresh eggs!

Keeping Backyard Chickens
6 Saturdays, beginning February 7
9 a.m.-12 Noon

Come learn the basics of keeping backyard chickens, and introduce yourself to the myriad of benefits that just begins with fresh organic eggs. With small group projects and class discussions, you’ll quickly understand just how easy and enjoyable it is to keep chickens. Discover which breeds work for you, where to find them, how to keep them safe and healthy, and tips for safe egg handling. Class Cost: $90.00 Materials Cost: $5.00

Register here. 

Chicken and Egg

2 Tuesdays, beginning March 10

6 p.m.-9p.m.

Chicken and Egg - two of the most versatile ingredients for the simplest of healthy meals to the most elaborate. Save money by learning how to cut up whole chickens and filets, while learning knife skills and cooking techniques; simple home-made Chicken-Soup - for the soul; how to turn one chicken dish to several different meal and eggs beyond the breakfast food. Come learn many delicious recipes including appetizers, entrees and desserts. Class Cost: $62.00 Materials Cost: $24.00

Spaces are still open. Register here. 

CLL in the News: Santa Barbara News-Press

IN TODAY'S news-press, PG. A6/a7! 

Create Your Own Spa Experience at the CLL

Relax. Renew. Rejuvenate. September is national self-improvement month, and the CLL is here to help you relax and restore your mind, body and spirit. We have one-day workshops, evening and weekday classes for every schedule. So, no matter how busy you are, you can take time to re-energize this fall! "Touch for Health" Series Are you looking for a natural way to feel better? Touch for Health techniques have helped millions of people naturally renew their healing energies and achieve optimum health, function, and performance. These workshops are one-day only, don't miss out: Touch for Health Series: You Are What You Digest Touch for Health Series: Nervous System Confusion to Organization (Bonus for healthcare and mental health professionals: Touch for Health Series classes offer 2 CEUS for CNA/RN/LVN and MFT/LCSW) Register Now Stress Break Massage Series Stress can hinder healing, but utilizing massage can be beneficial and restorative. Whether practiced in a chair at work or during a hospital recovery, Stress Break massage techniques can reduce stress and promote healing. Explore gentle Swedish massage, therapeutic massage and trigger-point work. Stress Break: Massage Techniques for the Back (6 CEUS for CNA, RN/LVN) Stress Break: Massage Techniques for Professionals and Caregivers (6 CEUS for MFT/LCSW CNA, RN/LVN) Stress Break: Massage for Couples Stress Break: Massage Techniques for Shoulder, Neck and Face (6 CEUS for CNA, RN/LVN) Stress Break: Massage and Reflexology for the Feet (6 CEUS for CNA, RN/LVN) Register Now

More from Spa Scientific Nutrition Sep. 24: Discover how a correct diet can help people heal a variety of health related problems. Register Now More from Spa Focusing: A Pathway to Wellness Oct. 11: Learn to focus, a self-help technique that will help you to experience a deeper sense of the relationship between your body, mind, emotions and spirit. Register Now More from Spa Chinese Brush Painting and Meditation Oct. 21: Come and enjoy a quiet meditation to begin your creative process and learn the timeless beauty of an ancient art form. Register Now

Dinner Tonight at the CLL

Cheese and Tomato Tart Recipe
(Courtesy of CLL Cooking Instructor, Jill Yeomans)
Serves 6-8
Level: easy 
Prep time: 20 minutes 

Needed: Shallow fluted ceramic quiche or 9-inch metal tart pan.

INGREDIENTS:

For the crust: 

• 1 package Pâte Brisée (puff pastry), defrosted 

• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

For the filling: 

• 3 large eggs 

• 3 finely diced shallots 

• 3 gratings of fresh nutmeg 

• 6 drops Tabasco or Siracha Sauce

• 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence 

• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 

• 1-1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half 

• 1-1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese or Gruyère

• 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar 

• Salt & freshly ground pepper
  
  

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Fit Pâte Brisée into tart or quiche pan, squeezing the seams together. Flute the top by pinching, trim with small knife. Pastry must be chilled for at least 20 minutes, and can be covered and chilled for up to 3 days.
3. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 T Dijon mustard on the interior of the pastry.
4. Whisk eggs and milk together, add herbs, shallots and cheeses.
5. Pour mixture into tart pan, place sliced tomatoes on top.
6. Bake on a sheet pan for 20 minutes or until top looks browned. May be served warm, or at room temperature.

Enjoy! 

CLL in the News: Santa Barbara Sentinel

In Today's Sentinel, pg. 10! 

CLL in the News: Santa Barbara Independent

IN TODAY'S independent, PAGE 15!

Give Mom the Gift of Learning

Give the gift of learning: a class any Mother would love!

Mother’s Day is almost here - have you found that perfect gift for Mom?  Spending time with her family is the most memorable gift – there’s a cooking class at CLL for every type of Mama (Dads are welcome, too!).

Sign up together or give her a CLL gift card for the class of her choice!

Spice it Up with Chilies

with Michele Molony

2 Mondays, beginning May 12^th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Master the subtleties of chili selection and preparation. Learn where to purchase and how to identify chilies of all varieties and potency. You'll sample chilies and sauces while learning recipes. Experience the world of chilies and your dishes will never be the same. Class Cost: $35 Materials Cost: $15

Register here.

Latin American Cuisine 

with Monica de Alba

3 Mondays, beginning May 12^th
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Learn how to prepare homemade dishes such as Mexican Tamales wrapped in banana leaves, Mexican stews, Cuban-style Pork Roast, Peruvian Ceviche, Brazilian Moqueca (seafood stew with coconut milk) and Argentinean Empanadas. You will learn different cooking techniques and explore unique ingredients and new spices. Class Cost: $52 Materials Cost: $30
Register here.

Paleo Cooking for Everyone

with Suzanne Lemagie
2 Thursdays, beginning May 15^th
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
This class will explain the concept of emphasizing fresh foods that are nutrient dense, with lots of naturally-occurring vitamins and minerals and avoids foods that are processed and less nutritional. Learn how to prepare delicious dishes that fit the Paleo dietary plan, including dessert! Class Cost: $53 Materials Cost: $20
Register here.

Grilling Beyond the BBQ

with Suzanne Lemagie

2 Tuesdays, beginning May 27^th
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Roast, grill and bake veggies, fruit desserts, salads, biscuits, soup (yes, soup) and protein entrees! Think beyond the 'hunk of meat' BBQ and explore the many ways of the grill. Learn about marinades and rubs too. You will also learn how to prepare fabulous picnic salad sides to satisfy both the meat lovers and the vegans! Class Cost: $53 Materials Cost: $20
Register here.

Superb Sauces

with Michele Molony

Friday, June 6^th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Turn the ordinary into extraordinary with a one of a kind sauce. Technique is everything in the creation of an elegant sauce. You will gain hands-on experience applying the skills demonstrated in class on your own culinary creation. Let a master chef show you how to tackle the most daunting of sauces. Class Cost: $23 Materials Cost: $10

Register here.

Fish, the Whole Fish and Nothing but the Fish

with Michele Molony

Friday, June 13^th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Never fear fish again. Learn how to take a whole fish and prepare it into a variety of cuts then discover wonderful methods to turn your grouper into a gourmet delicacy. Tips, tricks and lots of hands-on experience mastering the denizens of the deep. Class Cost: $23 Materials Cost: $10

Register here.

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Spring Term continues through June 14. Come choose from over 330 evening, weekday and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. Register today at www.sbcc.edu/CLL.

CLL in the News: EdHat Santa Barbara

Posted on EdHat Santa Barbara on Jan 19, 2014

Ashleigh Brilliant Education Class Presentation

By Mark McDonald

Ashleigh Brilliant with support volunteer Judi Shor, Betty Hatch, founder

of SB Council for Self-Esteem, and Willa Young, instructor 

for Self-Esteem: Seek It and Keep It. 

Local epigram writer Ashleigh Brilliant took "Pot Shots" at "Living with Insanity" during his presentation Friday for the Adult Education class, "Self- Esteem: Seek It and Keep It" co-sponsored by the SBCC Center for Life Long Learning and the SB Council for Self-Esteem.

His "Pot Shots" are clever, cunning and sometimes cutting, 17-words- or-less epigrams of philosophical insight which he has been publishing since 1967 starting with: "Wait, come back, there's a part of my face you haven't stepped on yet." He has a PhD. in history, received a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and the Wall Street Journal described him as "History's only full time, professional published epigrammatist."

During the presentation of his life stories, he projected a number of "Pot Shots" illustrations and gave examples of insanity he has observed in the world. He said one of the standard tests for insanity--hearing voices in your head-was applied when "Joan of Arc had done that, then went out and conquered the enemy, and France burned her at the stake for being a witch. Now she is honored as a saint. Where's the sanity in that?"

In one example, he told the audience of 100 attendees, "You can't have insane people running a war or fighting one," and mentioned the movie "Catch 22" where the Air Force pilot attempts to refuse flying a mission because he feels it would be insane. Eventually, he is judged to be sane, because only an insane person would want to fly an insane mission.

He related a personal experience about being judged sane or insane, after a pedestrian-vs-car accident where he was the pedestrian and suffered a broken leg and head injury. He said in recovery he was questioned by medical personnel to see if he was in his right mind. They asked if he knew his name, where he lived, and similar questions. He said, "You can answer all those questions, but can still be a lunatic!"

Born in 1933, Brilliant celebrated his 80th birthday at Franchesci Park last month with an open invitation to the community where he gave everyone a signed epigram card. A long-time resident of Santa Barbara, he has twice run for City Council (he didn't win.) In a personal campaign, he successfully thwarted noisy leaf-blowers within city limits when his got them banned.

He is happy having made his career writing epigrams about the crazy life (he has written over 10,000 of them) and says he wants to one day be elected Santa Barbara Poet Laureate.

His take-away thought was: "What counts is what you think of yourself, not the opinion of others."

Ashleigh Brilliant with support volunteer Judi Shor, Betty Hatch, founder of SB Council for Self-Esteem, and Willa Young, instructor Self-Esteem: Seek It and Keep It.