Explore your creative side, this Summer at the CLL

Calling all artists and artisans! This summer, create lasting treasures while expanding your creative skills, with these unique upcoming Saturday classes.

Come learn from our expert, professional teachers and create side by side with a an encouraging community of other do-it-yourselfers, aspiring and professional artisans. 

These Saturday classes fill fast, so be sure to register early!

Saturday Stone Carving, Beginners to Intermediate
with Rebecca Davis
6 Saturdays, beginning July 11^th
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Enjoy learning the fundamentals of stone carving, focusing on the basic techniques of carving and the development of ideas and forms. Beginners use hand tools to carve alabaster. Intermediate carvers will work in a full range of stone using hand and power tools. Start with an idea and finish with a beautiful stone carving. Class Cost: $108
Register here.


New!
Make Your Own Metal Bowl: Techniques in Vessel Raising
with Carl Stanley
Saturday, July 11^th
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
'Vessel Raising' is the technique of raising a metal vessel from a flat sheet. Learn the steps involved in creating a basic bowl out of a flat copper sheet. Discover how to manipulate the tools used to form the bowl from sheet metal - a sandbag, hammers and some raising stakes. Class Cost: $75 Materials Cost: $55
Register here.

Got a minute?
Meet CLL Jewelry teacher Carl Stanley with the CLL’s video: “Meet Our Teacher: Carl Stanley”

Looking for something different? View ALL Summer classes 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!

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.

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

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.

Register for Fall Term Arts, Crafts, Performance

Registration is open for classes in: Arts, Crafts, Performance Register online or at the Schott and Wake Campus offices. What's New in Arts & Crafts? Role of Abstraction in Painting Create Your Own Hand Painted Furniture Stone, Stones and More Stones: Specialized Jewelry Techniques and many more! Preview Classes What's New in Music & Performing Arts?  The Urge to Act (Levels 1 & 2) How to be Killer at Karaoke Play the Mandolin and many more! Preview Classes Back by Popular Demand... Portrait Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Sep. 17: The face may be considered the hardest part of a person to draw, but you can learn the basic techniques really easily in this fun class for absolute beginners. Register Now Hundreds of Favorite Classes Songwriting Playshop Sept. 9: Open to students of all ages and levels! Come learn how to create songs and share them with others in a safe, non-judgmental space Register Now Something for Everyone Decorative Ceramics Sep. 11: Learn all about hand building techniques, wheel fundamentals, glazes, slips, stains, carving, patterns, textures, and decorative firing methods. Register Now

Remaining Summer Jewelry Classes

We hope you’re enjoying your summer at the CLL!



Did you know, there are two remaining jewelry-making classes this summer term?

Practice exciting jewelry-making techniques with Carl Stanley with his jewelry-making classes starting Wednesday, July 23^rd. 





 This Wednesday is the perfect time to:
  
✔ Learn or refine your jewelry-making skills!
✔ Create wearable art for yourself or as gift.
✔ Enjoy an experienced beginner or advanced jewelry making class!


Here’s what’s coming up:

Jewelry Soldering - Information, Focus, Practice 
with Carl Stanley 
4 Wednesdays, beginning July 23
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Designed for experienced beginners to advanced jewelry students who want to develop soldering and torch operation skills. A variety of soldering techniques, theories and set-ups are covered. Students will learn torch use and complex design issues that require many solder connections. Materials Cost: $25.00  Class Cost: $95.00 

Register HERE.


Jewelry Workshop
with Carl Stanley
4 Wednesdays, beginning July 23
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
This class allows experienced jewelry students to work on personal projects with instructor support. Demonstrations will be provided by the instructor in a variety of jewelry making techniques and methods pertaining to student’s individual needs. Materials will not be provided; students will be expected to provide materials for their own projects. Students should have completed beginning jewelry classes and be familiar with the use of the jewelry lab. This class is not structured for beginning students. Class Cost: $95.00 

Click HERE to register now.

Did you create jewelry at the CLL? 

Send us photos of your artwork to share on our website! 

Send photos to: sbcc.cll@gmail.com 

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Summer Term continues through August 23rd. Come choose from over 147 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.

Get Creative at the CLL

Don't wait for summer to advance your arts and crafts skills! 

Express yourself and get creative with these arts and crafts classes still accepting students this spring term at the CLL.  

You won’t want to miss the final Jewelry Workshop of the spring term!

One-Day Only!

Jewelry Workshop
with Keith Hale
Tuesday, June 3rd
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This class allows experienced jewelry students to work on personal projects with instructor support. Demonstrations will be provided by the instructor in a variety of jewelry making techniques and methods pertaining to student’s individual needs. Materials will not be provided; students will be expected to provide materials for their own projects. Students should have completed beginning jewelry classes and be familiar with the use of the jewelry lab. This class is not structured for beginning students. Class Cost: $18 Register Now!

Good with your hands? You might also be interested in Individualized Sewing.
Click here to learn more!

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Spring Term continues through June 14. Come choose from the remaining 16 spring term evening, weekday and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops. Register today at www.sbcc.edu/CLL

CLL Student Honored for Original Jewelry Design

CLL student Gayle Minjarez discovered her passion for jewelry making – and for CLL classes –  20 years ago!

“The [CLL] jewelry program is one of the best jewelry labs in Southern California.”

CLL Teacher Martin Fowler introduced Gayle to the process of reticulation in her first jewelry class at the Wake Center nearly 20 years ago.  One of his recent classes taught students how to do “fold forming” combined with reticulation.

"After the class I designed my Origami Bracelet using the fold forming technique and adding a different style of box clasp.  The reticulation texture creates another dimension and interest to the surface.”

Gayle’s bracelet was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2013 Lewton-Brain fold forming competition.”

 “Thank you to all of the very talented instructors and their generous dedication to teaching and sharing their extensive knowledge of working with metals.”

--Gayle Minjarez

Beginners, we've got you covered!

The Art of Jewelry Making

 – Level 1
with  Keith Hale
6 Fridays, Begins November 1^st
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn how to make silver rings, earrings, pins, and pendants. Class explores techniques and applications in using jewelry tools, working with materials, setting gemstones, and other fabrication techniques. Class Cost: $107.00 + Materials $45.00

Class starts FRIDAY. Register NOW!

Create your own "precious..." 

Jewelry Making with Silver Precious Metal Clay

with Carl Stanley
Saturday, November 9^th
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Take a lump of silver clay, shape it, stamp it, fire it and then wear it with pride. Silver Precious Metal Clay (PMC) to create remarkable jewelry items. PMC is made of fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder. It can be sculpted and formed like clay. It is then fired in a kiln where the silver particles solidify into the object created. A fast and creative way to make silver jewelry quickly and with minimal equipment.

Class cost: $49.00 Materials Cost: $80.00

One session ONLY – Register today! 

BYOM (Bring your own materials)

Jewelry Workshop
with Carl Stanley
8 Mondays & Wednesdays, Begins November 18^th
6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Come work on personal projects with instructor support. Demonstrations will be provided by the instructor in a variety of jewelry making techniques and methods pertaining to your individual needs. Materials will not be provided; students will be expected to provide materials for their own projects. Class Cost: $166.00

Spaces are filling up fast. Register here! 

Play with fire!

High Style/Low Tech Jewelry Making

with Keith Hale
2 Mondays, Begins November 18^th
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn how to silver solder using a crème brûlée torch. Fabricate simple rings, bracelets and earrings. Explore creating your own simple findings to adorn your pieces with interesting beading techniques! In this class learn how to set up a simple soldering station and home studio for around $100 to $150. Class Cost: $36.00 Materials Cost: $20.00

Register NOW! 

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning fall term continues through Dec 14th! We offer hundreds of daytime, evening and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. www.sbcc.edu/CLL