Kala Studio
Jenny Robinson at Kala Printmaking Studio
Kala Studio
Kala Studio
Image by Eduardo Valadez Arenas
Image by Michelle Wilson
Artwork by Kala After School Teen participants.
Kala Community Classroom
Student Work from Camp Kala
Sculptural Play Camp Kala with Natalie Palms

Kala’s education programs are at the heart of our work. As a community-oriented organization, Kala Art Institute is firmly committed to quality art education for all local children, youth and adults. We offer Artists-in-Schools (AIS) programs, summer camps and workshops for youth and families, and open registration classes for adults. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we offer tuition assistance for our youth programs, and subsidies for qualifying schools.  Contact us to learn more.

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Adult Classes

January – May 2023 classes are here! – Gift certificates now available for the new year 

We have an exciting assortment of in-person classes to offer!

We want to hear from you! What do you want to learn? Who do you want to learn from? Take this survey and LET US KNOW!

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Teen Studio Program (6-12th)

SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Classes for Youth in Grades 6-12

⊕ After School Teen Studio Art- 3/15 – 5/17
⊕ Compass Drawing: Topophilia & A Sense of Place – 3/16 – 4/20
⊕ Drawing for Teens- 3/21 – 5/30
⊕ Teen Studio Trial Days

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Group Visits & Tours

We welcome K-12 students classrooms, university/college students, and adult group visits to our Kala Gallery & Community Classroom.

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After School Programs (1st-5th)

After School Studio program

Fun, interactive art-making experiences designed for young artists in Grades 1-5
SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

⊕ Tue: 2:45-5:30 pm: Jan 3- May 23 (spots still available)
⊕ Thur, 2:45-5:30 pm: Jan 5- May 25 (spots still available)

10% Multi-child / Multi-session Discount / Tuition- Assistance / Sliding Scale

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Artists in School & Community

In 2022-2023, our Artist in School and Community program is partnering up with school and community partners to bring artists to teach workshops and classes both during school and after school hours.

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Professional Development & Resources

Alexa Heung of In Light Image 2014

Professional development for educators is offered through both school-site programs and a variety of courses at our West Berkeley studios. Additionally, access education resources for school and home use. Please contact us for more info: education@kala.org

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