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 for adult art classes. 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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After School Program (1st-5th)

After School Studio program

After School Studio is a fun, interactive art-making experience designed for young artists in Grades 1-5.

Spring 2025 Classes Are Now Open!

⊕ Tuesdays: September 3- December 17, 2024: 2:45-5:30 pm
⊕ Thursdays: September 5- December 19, 2024:  2:45-5:30 pm

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

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Adult Art Classes

January – June 2025 art classes are now open for registration ! Members Receive 10% Off

Whether you’re new to artmaking or looking to expand on your current art practice, our classes are taught by skilled teaching artists who create a supportive and fun learning environment for everyone.

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

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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, and Heinz Print Studio.

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Artists in Schools & Community

Kala’s Artist in School and Community (AIS) program partners with school and community partners to bring artists to teach workshops and classes both during school and after school hours.

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Community & Family Events

Community members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on workshops and activities that connect to our exhibitions on view and/or explore a variety of themes related to the community as we learn new art-making skills.  To learn more, please contact education@kala.org.

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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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