Youth Classes

Early Fall Session September 2024
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 
September 9 - October 28 (No Class 10/14)
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 papercrafts 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
September 9 - October 28 (No Class 10/14)

Tuesdays
Learn to Sew Ages 9-12, 4-5:30 pm 
September 17 - October 8
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.
Members: $90, Non-Members: $100, Trial $25.  Register HERE 

Introduction to Drawing & Painting Ages 12 - 17 , 4:00-5:30 pm 
September 17 - October 28
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 

Teen Pottery Ages 12 - 17 yrs, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Robert Riggs

September 4 - October 16
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. 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 course of study.  Members: $160 Non-Members $175 Trial $25.   Register HERE 

Art Adventures Ages 5 - 8 yrs, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Jhenea Gooden
September 11 - October 23  
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. Participants will explore clay in addition to fundamentals of drawing and painting, and mixed media sculpture. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175.Trial $25. REGISTER HERE or Call us at 860-276-1581 to register

Sculpting with Polymer Clay Ages 5 - 8 yrs, 4-5:30pm 
Instructor: Deb Jaffe 

September 12 - November 7 (NO CLASS 9/26 & 10/3)

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.
  Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Trial $25.. REGISTER HERE: Please call us at 860-276-1581 to register

 

 

Sculpting with Polymer Clay Ages 9-12 yrs, 5:30- 7:00 pm
Instructor: Deb Jaffe 

September 12 - November 7 (NO CLASS 9/26 & 10/3)

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. Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, 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

Fridays

Homeschoolers Arts Adventure Ages 4-12 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Lori Little 
September 13 - October 25
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 
September 13 - October 25
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 inprired 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 $25REGISTER 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.