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

Instructor: Abbe Wade
This course explores the medium watercolor and its application. The purpose of this course is for students to get a better understanding of how to manipulate and control the medium to create representational artworks. Students will learn the basic techniques and skills involved and apply them to three paintings.
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 REGISTER HERE: or call 860-276-1581 to register
Tuesdays
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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.
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 ea project. REGISTER HERE: or call us at 860-276-1581 to register

Instructor: Mike Berlinski

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
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
Wednesdays
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
Instructor: Ulla Budde
September 6 - October 18 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
Fridays

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

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
TUESDAY
Art Classes for Veterans
Tuesdays 10am-Noon
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Weaving on Looms
Tuesday 10am-12noon
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Tuesdays 10-12:00pm
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Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays 1-3:00pm
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Photoshop for Beginners Tuesday 6-8pm
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WEDNESDAY
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Wednesdays 7-9pm
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FRIDAY
Pastel Painting
Fridays 10-12noon
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Beg/Intermediate Oil Painting
Fridays 1-3:00pm
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