Carpe Diem

Don't wait until tomorrow; seize today! Carpe Diem! Fall term has started, and the CLL is offering a variety of classes to help you start learning what you’ve always dreamed of doing. Is there something you have always wanted to learn, but pushed off until tomorrow? Don't delay, you can learn something new today! Classes include one-day workshops, evening class series, and more!  Time Management: How to Manage Your Best Resource Date: Saturday, September 20 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. When it comes to managing time, decision-making skills will determine how you manage your time and ultimately how you will achieve your goals. Let the CLL provide you with a set of proven time management tips and tools to help you make decisions that will lead to more effective, efficient results in all areas of life.  Register Now Dance the Salsa!  Date(s): 9 Fridays, beginning September 19 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Are you ready to Salsa? Stop watching everyone else have fun on the dance floor. Get out there and join in! Learn basic timing, rhythm, partnering, and footwork and leave class knowing everything you need to know to have a great time salsa dancing. No dance experience needed and no partner required. What are you waiting for? Sign up and let's salsa! Register Now

More from Carpe Diem Playing the Guitar for Beginners and Beyond Sep. 15: Learn simple accompaniment for songs as well as chords, rhythm techniques and left-hand and right-hand coordination. Register Now More from Carpe Diem Basic Keelboat Sailing Sep. 24: Learn to sail a 24’ sail boat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters. Register Now More from Carpe Diem Orchestra: A Class for All Levels Sep. 15: Develop individual musicianship skills and techniques while learning how to be part of a musical ensemble. Topics will include achieving an artistic unified sound, following a conductor, taking rehearsal notes, and performance conduct. Register Now

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.
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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

Learn New Skills on Saturdays at CLL

Develop a New Skill on a Saturday

Did you know? The CLL offers classes to accommodate every schedule. Learn a valuable new skill, in just a few hours! 

• Practice self-care in Ayurveda - An Introduction
• Live the life you like in Transforming Talent into Income
• Do-it-yourself in Getting Down But Not Dirty: What You Need to Know About Home Repair and Maintenance

Ayurveda – An Introduction
with Kellen Brugman
Saturday, April 19th
10 a.m. – 12 Noon
Ayurveda is a fascinating and effective roadmap which will lead you to your true nature and to optimal health. Learn the basic ancient healing principles of Ayurveda and understand how your relationship with the five elements, doshas, seasons, and weather all affect health. Discover the power of simple Ayurvedic self-care remedies and live the best life ever! Class Cost: $10 Register HERE. 


Transforming Talent into Income
with Julie Samson
Saturday, April 26th
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Explore a seven-step pathway for becoming a highly-paid solo business owner and enjoy a lifestyle of your own design. Learn how to align your life vision and talent with a viable business opportunity. Class Cost: $20 Register HERE.


Getting Down But Not Dirty: What You Need to Know About Home Repair and Maintenance
with Margaret Ross
Saturday, April 26th
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
Don't call that professional, do it yourself! Learn to rewire lamps, install dimmer switches or maybe even fix a leaky faucet. When you do need a professional, learn how to evaluate, hire and supervise. No experience necessary. Class Cost: $15 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.

‘tis the season of DIY giving!

There are only a few days before Christmas – this year, do-it-yourself!

There’s something YOU can make for everyone on your list!

These are a few of OUR favorite things, inspired by CLL classes!

Bake muffins… You might be interested in Cake Decorating, Secrets of a Professional Baker, and Beautiful Brunches. Register for winter 2014 Cooking classes, right HERE.

Weave a basket… You might be interested in Wonders of Weaving, Book Binding, and Mosaic Creations. Register for Craft & Hobbies classes, right HERE.

Build a Toy… You might be interested in Beginning Bow and Arrow Making, Modern Wooden Folk Art, and Woodworking Woodshop. Register for Woodworking classes, right HERE.

Knit a scarf… You might be interested in Knitting for Newbies, Japanese Bunka Embroidery, and Sewing Tips and Techniques.  Register for Sewing & Quilting classes, right HERE.

Give the Gift of Learning… For the girl/boy/parent/child/friend who has everything … … gift an eGift Card! Browse ALL of our winter 2014 classes, right HERE. CLL offers classes in: Arts, Crafts, Performance; Body, Mind, Spirit; Business, Finance, Work; Events, Film, Language and Home, Nature, Technical

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning winter term begins January 13 – March 22! We offer many daytime, evening and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. www.sbcc.edu/CLL

NOTE: Winter Holiday Office Closure

CLL will be on vacation between December 21, 2013 and January 1, 2014. Messages and voicemails will be picked up and answered after we return on January 2. Many thanks to all for your support in 2013, and best wishes to everyone for a wonderful 2014!

Christmas in Santa Barbara at CLL!

Congratulations to CLL Teachers Christine H. Lewis, PhD. and Susan Lang, M.A. on their new book, Christmas in Santa Barbara!

You will be charmed by this educational and delightful pictorial account of Santa Barbara's transformation from Mexican pueblo, to Yankee village, to 21st century cross-cultural holiday melting pot.

And they’re sharing their knowledge and love for this special history of our city with a special one-morning CLL class!

Register now to treat yourself to this unique holiday season experience!

Christmas in Santa Barbara: Then and Now
with Christine H. Lewis and Susan Lang
Saturday, December 7th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Class Cost: $10

Did you know ....

• Bear and bull fights were held near State Street during the holiday season in “Old” Santa Barbara
• “Yankees” from the East decorated their barn ladders as Christmas trees?

Discover more about these and other little-known facts about Santa Barbara's culturally diverse holiday traditions. You can also stop by to cheer on the authors at their book signing at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street, Santa Barbara on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. Don't wait, register NOW! 

"Everything you’d want to know, and more, about Christmas in Santa Barbara—By bringing together historical accounts, personal reminiscences, and relating their own experiences, they tell the story of Santa Barbara’s rich Christmas traditions.” — Michael Redmon, Director of Research, Santa Barbara Historical Museum

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

Discover your Dreams, Saturdays at CLL!

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” 

― Eleanor Roosevelt

As adults, we often long for naptime, but do we really know the benefits of sleeping and dreaming? As the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer, find out what our dreams (and daydreams) are telling us about ourselves in these fall classes:

• Get to journaling in Dreams-Insights and Revelations
• Manifest your dreams in Quantum Counseling Workshop
• More brains are better than one in Empowerment through Dreamwork! 

Discover the metaphor in…

Dreams-Insights and Revelations
with Isabelle Navar

2 Saturdays, beginning November 9th

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

(NOTE: this class qualifies for CEUs)

Learn how dreams represent what is important and unresolved in our lives. Class teaches students the traditional psychological methods to interpret and process dreams in the context of their mature lives. Topics include techniques for interpreting dreams, remembering dreams, the impact of dream understanding on the self, active visualization, and stress reduction and management. Class Cost: $40.00

Only FIVE spaces left! Be sure to REGISTER!

Experiment with your thoughts and make your Dreams come true in…

Quantum Counseling Workshop: Manifesting Dreams is a Matter of Quantum Physics

with Patricia Diorio

Saturday, December 7th

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Are you ready to make a quantum leap in your life? Manifesting your dreams is a matter of quantum physics. Join others like you in this workshop designed for people who are committed to their personal growth and spiritual expansion. Together we will address the timely topics of relationship, health, money and career from the perspectives of science, spirituality and self-love. Class Cost: $30.00

One-day only. Don’t miss out! Register now!

Refer to the experts in…

Empowerment through Dreamwork!

with Susan Webster

4 Saturdays, beginning November 16th

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Did you know on average an adult dreams about five times a night and taking Vitamin B may increase dream recall? Students will learn techniques to encourage dream retrieval and interpretation using ideas from various dream experts such as Steve Aizenstat, Robert Bosnak, Gayle Delaney, Jeremy Taylor and Montague Ullman. Students will participate in supportive group dreamwork sessions and will have the opportunity to work on a personal dream if they choose. Cost: $56.00

Spaces are limited. Register HERE.

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