After School Studio – Thursdays (Fall 2026)
After School Studio (Thursdays)
During the week, participants engage in skill-based instruction, hands-on structured projects, and open studio time to explore and experiment. Our instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment for all young artists to share and celebrate art. Monthly themes and project activities incorporate drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media art inspired by the art of local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, cultural experiences, and backgrounds. Participants’ projects may include textiles, collages, photography book arts, clay/ceramics, bookmaking, and puppetry. On the last day of the program, our young artists celebrate and share their artworks in a mini-exhibition with families and friends.
Other class activities may include visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, movement, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community. There will also be a mid-session break for our young artists to snack and socialize.
Fall Semester (14 Sessions) : Thursdays, September 10 – December 17, 2026 (Prorated Open Enrollment Through Semester)
No Class: BUSD Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27)
General Tuition: $830
Pay-It-Forward Tuition: $880
Reduced Tuition***: $730
Join with a friend and get 10% off! Contact youtharts@kala.org to let us know about the referral and we will apply the discount to both registrations.
PLEASE NOTE: The tuition is a flat fee regardless of participant arrival/departure. Visit Learn More- Program Info for more details, COVID-19/health protocols, tuition assistance, and payment and cancellation policy. ***Limited Reduced Tuition is available on first-come-first serve basis for families who otherwise may not be able to take part in our programs. For inquiries regarding additional tuition assistance, please contact youtharts@kala.org.
Follow this link to sign up for the Fall Tuesday Sessions
10% multi-session / sibling discount. Payment plan options and tuition assistance are available.
- Tuition: $830
- Location: Kala Gallery and Classroom
- Instructor: Kala Teaching Artist
- 14 Classes
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 — December 17, 2026
- 2:45 PM — 5:30 PM
- Materials included in tuition