Adult Classes

Contact us at 860.276.1581 for more information or to register for sessions. Please Note: All classes run for 7-weeks, and start dates may vary for each class.

Please await a "Welcome Email" with a start date, tentative end date, and a registration form before arriving for class. Thank you!

Dates are subject to change. Arriving without a "welcome email" is not recommended. Call to inquire about the status of your class. 

Mondays

Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Painting 6-8:00pm
Instructor: Abbe Wade

Tuesdays

Veteran’s Drawing, Painting & Collage 10-12noon
Instructor: Susan Brereton
ONGOING  This unique class gives veterans their own unique space to explore artistic interests in three different mediums—drawing, painting & collage. Susan will guide beginners and intermediates as they complete drawing exercises in both graphite and charcoal; learn how to create compositions and paint with acrylics; and finally, complete a mixed media collage from start to finish. Truly one of a kind experience. All materials included.

Introduction to Weaving  10am-12noon
Instructor: Ulla Budde

September 12 - October 24  If you enjoy the feel and color of textiles, this is a great class for you. Come and join Ulla in this introductory class to learn how to weave on one-harness and two-harness table looms. Weave a custom table runner or a personal scarf. Create works of art you’re proud to keep or to give as a gift. You’ll be inspired to create as you explore yarns, color theory, and weaving techniques.  
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 ea project. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581 to register 

 

Drawing 10 am-12noon
Instructor: Mike Berlinski

September 19- October 31 Bring pencil drawings to life! This beginner to intermediate-level class will show you how. Working primarily from subject matter that interests you, Cindy will teach you everything from basic compositional techniques to value. From contour lines and perspective to negative and positive space. She will also teach you a wide variety of pencil techniques to help you develop your drawing skills further.  Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $0. REGISTER HERE: or call 860-276-1581

 

Mixed Media Painting 1-3:00pm
Instructor: Abbe Wade
September 19- October 31 Explore a variety of painting media and techniques in this beginner friendly exploratory course. Experience new techniques with acrylic paint, collage, watercolor and more! Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $0. REGISTER HERE: or call 860-276-1581

 

 

Acrylic Landscape Painting   6-8:00pm

Instructor: Mike Berlinski

September 19- October 31

Learn how to paint a pleasing landscape in Acrylic paints, while learning the fundamentals of picture-making! Learn the properties of the paint and explore the creative possibilities of expression in a fun and supportive environment, with plenty of individual guidance. Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 (paper & canvas) and see the list HERE REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581 

Photoshop for Beginners  6-8:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Parsons
January 10 - February 21
PLEASE call for more information 860-276-1581

 

Wednesdays

SoCCA Not-Just-Fiddle-Jam, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Jan Royce
September 13 - October 25 Bring your own violins, violas, celli, stand-up bass, guitar, banjos, ukuleles, keyboards, accordions, flutes, recorders, ANY instrument that can play one octave of notes in Concert D, G & C Majors are invited! Join us in a non-judgemental, supportive "Ceili" (Irish for Music Playing Party). We will begin the first night with some easy and well-known American,Celtic and French Canadian fiddle tunes, but please bring whatever tunes you would like to have everyone learn to play with you! Music notation and .wav files of any tunes we play will be available to participants on the SoCCA web page. $105 7-week, Trial $15 Material Fee: $10 ea project. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581

Developing Painting Skills from Beginner to Advanced Levels 7-9:00pm

Instructor: Mike Berlinski

September 20- November 7 Aiming to learn and develop new painting skills while working in Acrylics or Oils?  These sessions begin with demonstrations of painting with Acrylics or Oils followed by a discussion of each individual's basic art concept with pursuing their work. Discussions on design and composition begin the process with a variety of techniques students can apply to their paintings.  Participants are suggested to supply a visual or photograph of the projects they have in mind to launch new applications in the painting process. Participant materials list HERE Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Materials Fee Options: $10 (paper & canvas) or $20 Covers All materials. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581 

Fridays

Pastel Painting 10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Susan Brereton
September 15 - October 27 Open the door and embrace the artistic possibilities of pastel painting. Join Susan as she skillfully guides you through learning multiple pastel techniques. You will study design and layout, and how to create and use both light and shadow. By the end of this course, you will have created your very own pastel painting masterpiece ready to exhibit. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581

Printmaking Techniques Into Collage 1-3:00pm
Instructor: James Brunelle
September 15 - October 27  Discover endless possibilities and inspiration with James as he takes you on an artistic journey. Students explore printmaking methods with a variety of papers and printmaking techniques. You will learn traditional block-printing, monotype, and mono-printing techniques from demonstrations. Creating your own stunning prints is the first step to producing a series of prints. Then participants will use sketching exercises and multi-layered printing to develop mixed-media collage works. All in a supportive environment.  Because some sessions involve cutting linoleum and rubber with gouges and knives, special care and attention to the proper use of tools are required. Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $20. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581 to register