Youth Classes

Winter 2025
Registration for Youth Classes is required online, in person, or by phone 860-276-1581.

Please await a "Welcome Email" with a start date, tentative end date, and a registration form BEFORE arriving for class.

REMINDER: Your e-receipt is NOT a "Welcome Email" Thank you!

Dates are tentative and subject to change. Arriving without a "welcome email" is not recommended. Call to inquire about the status of your class.Contact us at 860.276.1581 for more information 

At SoCCA every session is an exciting, brand new, adventure! 

Dates are subject to change.

Please await a "Welcome Email" before arriving for class.

Refunds are available for cash payments ONLY. All others will receive credit via a gift certificate. 

Mondays

Art Explorers Ages 3 - 4 yrs, 4-5:00pm
instructor: Lori Little 
Winter 2025 January 27 - March 10
Current Session: November 18, 2024 - January 13, 2025 ( No class 12/23 & 12/30)
Creativity abounds in this fun, exploratory class for your little ones. Caregivers and children ages 3-4 create together using a variety of mediums such as paint, crayons, markers, and paper crafts 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. Trial $10 REGISTER HERE or Call us at 860-276-1581 to register 

Am I required to sit in on my student's class or is it optional?
This age group ranges from youth who have been in a school setting to those who have not. Therefore, we provide the option for caregivers to stay both onsite and within the room for ages 3-4. Students do not need to be accompanied, but can if the family chooses. Families may wait outside in the waiting area once their child is comfortable. Instructors will work to meet the goals set in place by each family on an individual basis.

Handbuilding and Sculpting Techniques Ages 8 - 10 yrs, 4-5:30pm

Tuesdays
Learn to Sew Ages 9-12, 4-5:30 pm 
Winter 2025: Jan 14 - Feb 4 OR Feb 18 - Mar 11, 2024
Instructor: Mary Barbagallo
Get ready for a fun creative experience at our studio benches! Students learn the fundamentals of sewing to create a variety of handmade items. Our sessions are beginner-friendly and suitable for all interest levels.Session is 4 - weeks. Members: $90, Non-Members: $100, Trial $25.Register HERE 1 seat left 

Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 12 - 17 , 4:00-5:30 pm 
Winter 2025: January 21 - March 4
Current Session: November 19, 2024 - January 7, 2025 (No class 12/24 & 12/31)
Instructor: Jhenea Gooden 
Get ready for a fun creative experience at our studio benches! Participants ages 12-17 learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a variety of media. Demonstrations on proportion, design, color theory, 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 

Wednesdays

Teen Pottery Ages 12 - 17 yrs, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Robert Riggs
Winter 2025: January 8 - February 19 

October 23, 2024 - December 11, 2024 (No Class 11/27)
Open the door to our clay studio for participants ages 12-17 to create their own clay bowls, pots, and altered free forms. They will learn how throw on the wheel, decorate, glaze, and fire their artwork in our kiln in a safe environment.  Members: $160 Non-Members $175 Trial $25.   Register HERE 

Art Adventures Ages 5 - 8 yrs, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Jhenea Gooden

Winter 2025: January 22 - March 5

Sculpting with Polymer Clay Ages 5 - 8 yrs, 4-5:30pm 
Instructor: Deb Jaffe 
Winter 2025: February, 6 - 27 ( 4-week Mini Session)
Current Session November 21, 2024 - January 16, 2024 (No Class 11/28, 12/26, 1/9 1/23)

Students learn to create figurative works; animals, people, bugs, food, and objects using colorful polymer clay and air dry clay. Every week students take home a variety different projects.
$92, Non-Members: $100, Trial $25... REGISTER HERE or Call us at 860-276-1581 to register

 

 

Sculpting with Polymer Clay Ages 9-12 yrs, 5:30- 7:00 pm
Instructor: Deb Jaffe 
Winter 2025: February, 6 - 27 ( 4-week Mini Session)

Current Session: November 21, 2024 - January 16, 2024 (No Class 11/28, 12/26, 1/9 1/23).

Students learn advance techniques to create figurative works; animals, people, bugs, food, and objects using colorful polymer clay and air dry clay. Students take home larger and more intricate projects to display. $92, Non-Members: $100, Trial $25.. REGISTER HERE: Please call us at 860-276-1581 to register

 

 

Great Art Adventures Ages 9 - 12 yrs, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Jhenea Gooden

Current Session: November 14, 2024 - January 2, 2024 (No Class 11/28, 12/26)
This exciting multi media class is an adventure your kids will love and remember. Children can let their creative genius shine as they discover several art forms. Participants explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, clay sculpting, mixed media, and more!. Members: $160, Non-Members $175, Trial/day Rate $25  REGISTER HERE: Or, call us at 860-276-1581 to register 

Fridays

Homeschoolers Arts Adventure Ages 4-12 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Lori Little 
Winter 2025: Dates TBD
Students explore the masters, nature, stories, and traditions in this weekly adventure! Participants will create drawings, paintings, fabric art, clay sculptures, and so much more!
Cost: 7-week $105 or Trial/Day Rate $15 REGISTER HERE or Call us at 860-276-1581 to register 

Learn To Draw  Ages 5 -12  4-5:30pm 
Instructor: James Brunelle 
Winter 2025:  January  17 - March Febraury 28
Current Session:November 15, 2024 - January 10, 2024 (No Class 11/29, 12/27)
Working with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and markers James will lead students into the joy of drawing. They will have a blast as they sharpen their drawing skills insprired by plants, animals, characters, places, and people. James will teach students about design, form, and shape. As well as how to produce cartoon, realistic, and creative illustrations they will be proud of.    Members: $160, Non-Members $175, Trial/day Rate $25 REGISTER HERE: Or, call us at 860-276-1581 to register 

 Saturdays

You can enjoy art even more - Bring a friend! 

Everything is more fun when you share it with a friend. Let us give you the opportunity to share SoCCA with others. Bring a friend to an art class and let them experience the fun! Be a part of building our community of passionate artists. Families must call us at 860-276-1581 or email us with 24 hour notice to bring a buddy during one of your seven classes. participate in a 'bring a friend day. Last-minute drop-offs are not permitted. 
-Your buddy needs a signed Youth Registration form (HERE & onsite) 
Contact us at  860-276-1581 to reserve a one-day trial session.
We can’t wait to meet them!

View Refund Policy HERE

Please await a "Welcome Email" before arriving for class as 
dates are subject to change.