Explore SoCCA's Youth Summer offerings below. Ensure you participant will be the minimum age for the workshop BEFORE the start date. Have questions or need help registering? Call us at 860-276-1581 or email us at southingtonarts@gmail.com.
2024 Summer Arts Adventure (ages 5-6)
Monday through Friday - August 19 - August 23, 9am-1pm
Spend the summer creating art within weekly summer workshops Monday through Friday mornings. Come for the day by selecting from a variety of unique options or spend the whole week with us to better explore the arts. Registration is required in advance for participation. A 'welcome email' will be sent 1-week before your selected week.
SoCCA Summer Smorgasbord (ages 5-6) Monday, August 19 - 23, 9:00 am -1:00 pm Instructor: Jhenea Gooden & Rachel Gary Day 1: Clay Sculpting Day 2: Drawing & Painting Day 3: Tie-dye Day 4: 3-D Sculpture Day 5: Paper Projects Workshop Pricing: Non-member $235/week, Member $220/week Day Rate:$60/day NM or $50 M REGISTER HEREor contact us at 860-276-1581
Monday through Friday - July 8 - August 16, 9am-1pm
Spend the summer creating art within weekly summer workshops Monday through Friday mornings. Choose from a variety of unique classes each week to better explore the arts. Registration is required in advance for participation. A 'welcome email' will be sent 1-week before your selected week.
Week 1: Sculpting with Polymer Clay (ages 7-12) Monday, July 8 -12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Deb Jaffe
Explore a variety of techniques to create colorful miniature foods, fairy houses, dragons, reliefs, and more. All projects are oven baked and ready to come home by the end of the week! Workshop Pricing: SOLD OUT
Week 2: Pottery Handbuilding (ages 7-12)
Monday, July 15 - 19, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: James Brunelle
Explore the rich history of pottery and the techniques that bring ideas to life. Create kiln-fired sculptures and wares such as colorful ceramic coil pots, bowls, animals, and food! Workshop Pricing: SOLD OUT
Week 3:Upcycling (ages 7-12) Monday, July 22 - 26, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Jhenea Gooden
Imagine and create to transform glass, fabric, metal, paper, and wood into 2D and 3D indoor and outdoor works of art. This workshop incorporates drawing, painting, sculpting, tie-dye, and stuffed critter making. Workshop Pricing: SOLD OUT
Week 4: Drawing & Painting (ages 7-12) Monday, July 29 - August 2, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Rachel Gary Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a variety of media and take home frameable, uniquely inspired pieces.
Workshop Pricing: Non-member $235/week, Member $220/week REGISTER HEREor contact us at 860-276-1581 SEATS LIMITED
Week 5: SoCCA Summer Smorgasbord 1 (ages 7-12) Monday, August 5 - 9, 9:00 am -1:00 pm Instructors: Varies by Day Day 1: Clay Sculpting Day 2: Drawing & Painting Day 3: Tie-dye Day 4: Puffy Paint Pictures Day 5: Paper Projects Workshop Pricing: SOLD OUT
Week 6: SoCCA Summer Smorgasbord 2 (ages 7-12) Monday, August 12- 16, 9:00 am -1:00 pm Instructor: Varies by day Day 1: Clay Sculpting Day 2: Drawing & Painting Day 3: Tie-dye Day 4: Puffy Paint Pictures Day 5: Paper Projects Workshop Pricing: SOLD OUT
Sign up with a friend to experience the fun of creating art together while making life long memories.
Summer Arts Adventures Teens 13+ Monday, June 24- June 28, 10 am - 2 pm Instructor: Rebecca & Rachel Gary Day 1: Ceramics Day 1 -Building pinch pots, coil pots and throw on the pottery wheel. Day 2: Relief Printmaking -Linocut printmaking Day 3: Crochet- Create a crocheted stuffed animal Day 4: Bookbinding- Create a stetch book Day 5: Ceramics Day 2- Glaze pottery created on day 1. Workshop Pricing: Non-member $235/week, Member $220/week Day Rate:$60/day All Materials Included REGISTER HEREor contact us at 860-276-1581
Teen Pottery with Clay Ages 12 - 17 yrs, 3:30 - 5:30pm Wednesday, June 19- July 31
Instructor: Rachel MacNamara
Do you have a hands-on learner? One who loves to work with tools and master the art of throwing clay? Then sign them up to learn how to throw on the wheel with clay from one of our best instructors. Robert will open the door to our clay studio for students to create their own clay bowls, pots, and altered free forms. They will also learn how to decorate, glaze, and fire their artwork in our kiln in a safe environment in a 7-week. Members: $160 Non-Members $175 Trial $25. All Materials Included
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 12 - 17 , 1:30- 3:30 pm Tuesday, June 26- August 7
Instructor: Jhenea Gooden
Get ready for a fun creative experience at our studio benches! Students learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a variety of media. Demonstrations on proportion, design, and composition help young artists develop their talents and skills. Our sessions are beginner-friendly and suitable for all interest levels.
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Trial $25. Register HERE
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 12 - 17 , 1:30- 3:30 pm 
