Youth Classes

7 Week Winter Sessions begin the week of January 11, 2021

Contact us at 860.276.1581 to register for sessions, start dates vary for each class.

98SoCCA-Youth Class Descriptions - Youth Class Schedule, all classes run for 7 weeks
 

Mondays
Art Explorers Ages 3-5 yrs, 3-4 pm Begins March 1, 2021
With Margaret Freedman
Creativity abounds in this fun, exploratory class for your little ones. Caregivers and children create together using a variety of mediums such as paint, crayons, markers, and paper-crafts. All in a safe and nurturing environment. Share the joy and excitement of art with a child, and bring home new creations each week to be treasured for a lifetime.
Members: $65, Non-Members: $70.  REGISTER HERE:

Tuesdays
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 5-8 yrs, 4-5:30 pm
With Margaret Freedman 
And…
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 12-17 yrs, 4-5:30 pm
With Susan Brereton 
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. REGISTER HERE:

Wednesdays
Art Adventures Ages 5-8 yrs, 4-5:30 pm
With Jhenea Gooden
This exciting mixed media class is an adventure your kids will love and remember. Children can let their creative genius shine as they discover several art forms with Jhenea. They will learn the art of 3D sculpture making, drawing fundamentals, and painting. A special feature of this class is they get a unique experience of creating a community-based project to be displayed at SoCCA! 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175. REGISTER HERE:

Hand Building with Clay Ages 9-14 yrs, 4-5:30 pm
With Robert Riggs
Do you have a hands-on learner? One who loves to manipulate things with their fingers and build? Then sign them up to learn how to build with clay from one of our best instructors. Robert will open the door to our clay studio for students to create their own clay sculptures, pinch pots, dishes, candleholders, and soap dishes. They will also learn how to decorate, glaze, and fire their artwork in our kiln in a safe environment in a 6-week course of study
Members: $155, Non-Members: $170, Material Fee: Clay and materials included. REGISTER HERE:

Thursdays
Sculpting Techniques Ages 6-10 yrs, 4-5:30 pm. Begins March 4, 2021
With Deb Jaffe
Imagine the excited face of your child as they create fantasy creatures. They will create things like unicorns, dragons, pegasi, and griffins; angels, fairies, gnomes, and trolls. In this super-fun class, students will work with both polymer clay and air dry clay to make their one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Each week a different project and sculpture are introduced and completed for them to take home. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175. REGISTER HERE:

Great Art Adventures Ages 9-12 yrs, 4-5:30 pm
With Jhenea Gooden
This exciting mixed media class is an adventure your kids will love and remember. Children can let their creative genius shine as they discover several art forms with Jhenea. They will learn the art of 3D sculpture making, drawing fundamentals, and painting. A special feature of this class is they get a unique experience of creating a community-based project to be displayed at SoCCA! 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175. REGISTER HERE:

Fridays
Learn To Draw  Ages 5-8, 4-5:30 pm
With James Brunelle, Jr.
Working with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and markers James will lead students into the joy of drawing. They will have a blast as they learn how to draw still life, Zen tangles, and mandalas. And James will teach students about design, form, and shape. As well as how to produce realistic drawings and creative illustrations they will be proud of. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175. REGISTER HERE:

Saturdays
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 6-10 yrs, 10-11:30 am
With Carla Lindsey 
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: $65, Non-Members: $70. REGISTER HERE:

Bring A Friend! - How can you enjoy art even more? Bring a friend! 

Everything is more fun when you share it with a friend. And we’d love to give you the opportunity to share why you love SoCCA with others. So bring a friend along to an art class and show them what it’s all about. And you can be a part of building our community of passionate artists. We can’t wait to meet them!