Do it yourself, at the CLL

Discover your creative genius, at the CLL! Whether furniture flipping, jewelry making or creating that perfect container for your favorite plant, let the CLL guide your do-it-yourself project this summer.

These classes fill fast, so be sure to register early.

Decorative Painting and Application Techniques That Will Transform Your Furnishings
with Maryvonne LaParliére
6 Thursdays, beginning June 25^th
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Transform your furniture into beautiful functional art that will have you smiling from ear to ear. From preparation to a variety of application techniques students will transform their forgotten piece into a showpiece. Class Cost: $108 Materials Cost: $25

Register here.

The Art of Jewelry Making - Level 1
with Keith Hale
8 Tuesdays, beginning June 23^rd
6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Learn how to make silver rings, earrings, pins, and pendants in this beginner class. Students will explore techniques and applications in using jewelry tools, working with materials, setting gemstones, and more! Class Cost: $214 Materials Cost: $60

This class fills fast. Register now!


Creating Ceramic Containers
with Bernard Sayers
7 Fridays, beginning June 26^th

Stop looking for the right decorative pot and make your own! Students will explore the techniques of hand building and wheel throwing to create containers especially for fresh cut flowers and potted plants. No experience required! Class Cost: $159 Materials Cost: $15

Don’t forget to register here.


Got a minute?

Sit back and let CLL teacher, Maryvonne LaParliére tells us what to look for when choosing furniture for painting in the CLL’s Look & Learn video: “Choosing Furniture for Your Painting Project”.

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

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CLL Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday

Join us this Saturday, November 15 at the CLL Arts & Crafts Fair

Admission is free and the Fair will feature fine arts, ceramics, jewelry, fabric arts, glass art and other handcrafted gifts created by CLL teachers and students… PLUS live music and more.

Get started on your holiday shopping, and experience the art of the CLL!

  

THIS SATURDAY!

  

WHEN: 
Saturday, November 15^th 
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

WHERE: 
SBCC Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Rd. in Santa Barbara

Don’t miss our 1^st CLL Birthday Celebration!
(Raffle and Birthday Cake at 3 p.m.)

CLL EXHIBIT HALL

All CLL students are welcome to display their arts and crafts, even if they are not a vendor.

If you would like to exhibit something you've made in the "CLL Exhibit Hall"—  please e-mail John Barron at barronj@sbcc.edu

Simply arrange to drop of your item(s) on Saturday morning and pick it up on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.

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: Please complete the application form and waiver of liability, available at the Wake and Schott Campus. Submit forms with your check for $30 made out to “SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning." 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.

Making Art in Paradise

Do you want to make the world a more beautiful and fascinating place? 

This fall, try your hand at something creative. The CLL offers Santa Barbara’s best variety of art classes.

Want to paint or draw? We have classes in watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic, charcoal and more!

Want to sculpt? Choose your favorite medium: clay, stone, glass, wood and porcelain.

We’ll even teach you how to create your own hand painted furniture!
   
Experience the joy of the creative process and cultivate your unique technique – this fall at the CLL.

Curious about Portrait Drawing? MEET OUR TEACHER, Lauren Manzo

Shhh... Here’s a Sneak Peek at some of our upcoming fall Arts Classes (registration opens week of August 18^th)


NEW!

• Whimsical Characters and Creatures in Wood and Mixed Media
• Create Your Own Hand Painted Furniture
• Alla Prima Figure Painting
  
  

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:

• Chinese Brush Painting and Meditation
• Botanical Illustration and Nature's Gems
• Expressive Figure Drawing
• Abstract Painting
• and many more!

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Summer Term continues through August 23^rd. Registration for Fall Term begins August 18^th. Come choose from evening, weekday and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. Register today at www.sbcc.edu/CLL.

Get Crafting the First Week of Summer Term at the CLL

Did you know, the CLL summer term begins June 23 and runs through August 23?

Treat yourself this summer, and experience all the CLL has to offer!

Why not dive right in to lifelong learning with these crafty classes, starting next week:

Glass Fusing

with Carolyn Holguin

6 Tuesdays, beginning June 24^th

12:30 p.m.  – 4 p.m.

OR 6 Wednesdays, beginning June 25^th

5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Students will learn basic skills to create several fused glass pieces. Emphasis will be placed on creating functional, yet artistic pieces, including a small plate or bowl. The class will be taught at a relaxed pace with emphasis on artistry and fun. Students will experience the wonderfully equipped glass studio. Class Cost: $155.00   Materials Cost: $10.00 Register Here.

Enameling: Glass on Metal 

with David Rosen

9 Thursdays, beginning June 26^th

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

This course on the art of enameling on metal begins by exploring the basic principles of enameling through the melting of powdered glass on the surface of copper or silver sheet metal in artistic patterns. Students also learn a variety of more advanced techniques including the use of silver or gold foils and cloisonné. Class Cost: $160.00   Materials Cost: $35.00

Register Here.

Creating Ceramic Containers

with Bernard Sayers

7 Fridays, beginning June 27^th 

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
You would like just the right decorative pot for that certain spot in your home. Stop looking and make your own! In this class you will explore the techniques of hand building and wheel throwing to create containers especially for fresh cut flowers and potted plants. No experience is needed to complete these ceramic projects, just a desire to create something beautiful with your own hands. All skill levels will benefit from demonstrations and then choose to complete their project by hand building or wheel throwing. Class Cost: $136.00   Materials Cost: $25.00

Register here.

You may also be interested in: Jewelry Workshop, Lost Wax Casting and Decorative Ceramics.

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Summer Term begins June 23. 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.