50th Anniversary Reunion/Annex Opening Celebration Saturday, Dec 7, 2-5pm

This has been quite a year. You are all invited to one more gathering and reunion in Kala's gallery to mark Kala's milestone 50th and to see Kala's newest space - the annex! Thank you to all who supported Kala's Fund for the Future to make the build-out of the annex and other facility improvements in the print studio, digital lab, and darkroom possible. We are excited to show you the changes, Saturday, December 7th, 2-5pm.

We welcome all alumni and past participants of Kala's programs to join Kala's current creative community members in the gallery for this reunion and opening celebration of the annex.

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January-June 2025 Adult Classes Now Open for Registration!

We are excited to announce the new season of adult classes for January - June 2025! Interested in learning about letterpress printing? Curious about cyanotypes? 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 supportive and fun learning environments for everyone.

Members receive 10% off classes and workshops. Join the Friends of Kala membership program here. 

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

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Upcoming Class Highlights

Intro to Printmaking

8 Thursdays

January 9 — February 27 (6-9pm)

Instructor: Tomoko Murakami

Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio

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This introductory, 8-week course will provide an intensive experience with printmaking. Students will have the chance to learn and work in relief printing, intaglio, monotype, collagraph and more!

All levels welcome.

Batik Dying Workshop

Saturday, January 11 (10-2pm)

Instructor: Vyjayanthi (YJ) Malladi

Location: San Pablo Community Classroom

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This one-day, 5-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.

Intro to Watercolor Painting

6 Classes

Wednesdays, Jan 15 - Feb 19

(6-8pm)

Instructor: Jennifer Mazzucco

Location: San Pablo Community Classroom

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Explore the basics of watercolor painting ! Participants will learn fundamental concepts such as brush strokes, color theory, composition and watercolor techniques (wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, etc.) through guided painting prompts. There will also be room for experimentation as participants are encouraged to embrace spontaneity and the playful dance between water and color. No skills required, all are welcome.

Watercolor Explorations

6 Classes

Wednesdays, Jan15 - Feb 19

(10-12pm)

Instructor: Jennifer Mazzucco

Location: San Pablo Community Classroom

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During this course, students will explore techniques in watercolor such as color mixing, wet on wet, wet on dry, blending, and more while creating paintings inspired by botanicals, plants and flowers. We will be using still life objects and photographs as reference to understand how to build layers, create depth, and capture the beauty we see in the world around us. This course is for those who want to continue getting to know this magical medium, whether you’ve taken the intro class or are new to watercolor painting! No skills required, all are welcome.

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.

After School Program Spring Registration is Open! (1st-5th grade)

Our fun and interactive art-making experiences are designed for young artists in 1st-5th grades. At Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Participants explore a variety of visual art media, techniques, and concepts, and learn about diverse artists, artistic practices, and themes related to personal and community experiences. Our classes encourage young artists to connect, experiment, and dive deep into the creative process.

The After School Program offers classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 5:30 and runs from January 7th through May 22nd. Kala also offers trial days throughout the year.

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Kala @ SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar!

Thursday, December 5th

Kala is excited to participate in the SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar on Thursday, Dec 5, 1-8 pm!

This holiday season, support the Bay Area creative community by shopping this special pop-up sale featuring local presses, zine publishers, artists, and more! From artist books and zines to posters, T-shirts, and mixtapes, you’re sure to find something unique for everyone on your list — including yourself!

This event takes place on the First Thursday when museum admission is free to Bay Area residents. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

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More News... In Brief

ARTogether presents "Gather In: Building Sanctuary with Immigrant and Refugee Artists" on Friday, December 6th from 5 - 8 PM. More Info

Connect With Us!

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

This year marks fifty years of Kala supporting artists and engaging the community. We set out to raise $500,000 in honor of Kala's 50th year and we have raised $478,000 to date. We're so close to the finish line. Donate before December 31st to Kala's Fund for the Future.

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