Upcoming Exhibition: Feeling Language

Kala Gallery is excited to co-present the exhibition Feeling Language curated by Kate Laster and Julio Rodriguez with NIAD Art Center, featuring new works by over 30 artists, the majority from NIAD Art Center with additional artists from Hospitality House’s Community Arts Program, Creative Growth, and Creativity Explored. Feeling Language examines comfort and power in text, writing, reading, sharing and communications.

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Campkala

Our week-long camps for children/youth ages 6-11 & 11-17 offer a safe, fun, and creative experience in printmaking, painting and drawing, sculpture, digital photography, and more.

Listen to what what past campers and their families are saying:

- "Kala art camp for kids is GREAT! Our daughter just finished Kindergarten when she attended. She had a great time. We wish we had signed up for 2 weeks! Next summer we will."

- "It was beautiful to watch. I'm so thankful (on my daughter's behalf) that she had this opportunity - it far exceeded our expectations!"

- "The staff were quite talented and able to guide the kids in doing some really complex projects -- the campers were very proud of their work."

- "My incoming 1st-grade daughter just finished a week of Camp Kala, and it was fantastic. She loved it, and came home each day excited to return the next morning."

- "The instructors enabled the kids to explore with materials and styles; provided input, guidance, and support (without being overbearing); and helped the kids start thinking about their own interests and characters as artists."

10% multi-session / sibling discount. Sliding scale/tuition assistance available.

All Camp Kala Sessions

Teach with Us!

Open positions with Camp Kala

- Lead Teaching Artist - Screenprinting

- Camp Kala Teaching Assistant

To apply, please review the full job descriptions on our website and submit the required application materials to [email protected].

We are also accepting applications for Summer Interns with Camp Kala

find out more here.

Kala's New Class Season opens May 5th

Kala's July - December class season will open for registration on May 5th.

With the addition of Kala's Sculpture Lab that opened in March, we're excited to offer new workshops alongside returning favorites, from hand-building ceramics to machine sewing/textiles and more! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Upcoming Adult Class Highlights

Intro to Letterpress: Linocut & Type Setting

3 Saturdays, May 3, 10 & 17 (10am - 4pm)

Instructor: Mary V. Marsh

Heinz Printmaking Studio

Join us for an immersive introduction to letterpress printing! Students will learn to hand-set lead and wood type, carve an image in linoleum, and print them together using a Vandercook proof press. We will also cover how to ink the press, lock up the press bed with type, set up for printing and clean the press. Students will work together on the press as we print and learn multiple troubleshooting techniques. By the end of the workshop, everyone will print small editions of their two-color prints to take home. No experience necessary – all are welcome!

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Printing on Handmade Paper

2 Sundays, May 4 &11 (10am -1pm)

Instructor: Whitney Humphreys

San Pablo Community Classroom

Papermaking is a craft with a rich legacy and deep ties to art practices including printmaking and book arts. In this 2-part workshop, we will explore methods for making our own paper from recycled materials as well as an introduction to relief printmaking on unique surfaces. Students will learn the basics of paper making, using pulp made from paper waste and incorporating natural fiber materials. Using these, we will practice carving and printing from linoleum blocks to create an edition of handmade paper prints. With knowledge of processes for paper making and relief printmaking, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the production of the materials artists use, as well as inspiration and skills to continue exploring the interrelated crafts of print and book arts. No experience needed – all levels are welcome!

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Intro to Cyanotype: Printing & Toning with Botanicals

4 Wednesdays, May 7 - 28 (6 - 9 pm)

Instructor: Christine Huhn

Heinz Printmaking Studio

In this class, students will be given a brief introduction to the cyanotype printing process using both negatives and found objects. Historically, cyanotypes were toned with both harmful chemicals and environmentally safe botanicals including teas and herbs. These materials alter the typically known blueprints and allow for a wider range of colors. Students will experiment with different botanicals, papers, and textiles to create unique imagery.

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Batki Dyeing Workshop

Saturday, May 10th, 10am -2pm

Instructor: Vyjayanthi (YJ) Malladi

San Pablo Community Classroom

This one-day, 4-hour introductory workshop will cover the A to Z of Batik – a method of hand painting fabric using wax as a resist – in just a few hours. Participants will be designing patterns, transferring the designs to fabric, applying wax, and hand painting the final piece to take home. This workshop is perfect for artists and enthusiasts who want to understand the nuances of an ancient craft and apply it to various cloth-based pieces of their choice. All levels welcome.

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All Adult Classes

Accessibility – Please email [email protected] regarding any accessibility needs prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you safely and efficiently.

Friends of Kala Members receive 10% off classes and workshops. Learn more here. 

Scholarship tiers are available for all classes. Learn more about scholarships and assistance.

More News... In Brief

-  Working Assumptions Project Grants - This opportunity is for individuals and/or collaborations (not organizations) across multiple disciplines with a focus on visual storytelling and family. Email  [email protected] with any questions.

-  Sequence | Alumni Exhibition, Headlands Center for the Arts, April 13 - May 9, during open hours (Thursday to Sunday, 12 to 5 PM)

-  (UN)BECOMING APAture 2025 - 2025 submissions are open through June 8th! Learn more here

Connect With Us!

- Join or renew your Friends of Kala membership and receive 10% off all art classes and workshops and more!

- Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Kala's annual fund to support Kala's mission and work! 

- Follow Kala?s new IG account, @kalagallery_berkeley, to see work from Kala?s gallery and art sales program.