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SANTA BARBARA — From hand-knit scarfs to intricately crafted jewelry, thousands of unique creations were on display December 1 at the SBCC School of Extended Learning annual Arts & Crafts Fair.
Shoppers filled the SBCC Wake Campus, 300 N. Turnpike Road, to peruse booths from 70 local artists showcasing ceramics, jewelry, glass arts, textiles and weaving, floral arrangements, drawings, paintings and more. The annual exhibition came just in time for the holidays, giving shoppers the chance to start crossing gifts from their lists.
“The artist has put something of themselves into that artwork and it is carefully selected by the person who buys it,” said Eleanor Larson, a student organizer for the Arts & Crafts Fair. “The selection process, the creativity process, all adds to the value of the work.”
The Arts & Crafts Fair has more than a 20-year legacy and, each year, introduces the community to Extended Learning’s talented pool of artists, both students and instructors. Artists also look forward to the fair as a chance to share their work with the whole community.
“While satisfying our community’s growing desire to shop local and support local artists, we hope the Arts & Crafts Fair will also inspire adults of all ages to take a class and come learn from our expert teachers in an encouraging environment,” said Andy Harper, Senior Director, SBCC School of Extended Learning.
School of Extended Learning registration opened December 11 for Tuition-Free classes and on December 13 for Fee-Based classes for Spring Semester classes and workshops. For more information, visit sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning.
About the SBCC School of Extended Learning: The School of Extended Learning responds to the diverse learning needs of the adult population in the Santa Barbara community by advancing career and life skills, and building bridges to credit. www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning.