Camp Kala - Week Two Recap

Last week, we welcomed participants to our first teen camp of the season, Teen Studio: Drawing from Life. 

While the teens enjoyed a variety of drawing exercises and skill-building projects throughout the week, the figure drawing sessions with live models were crowd favorites! Many thanks to our teaching artists Yael Levy and Gideon Egbuchulam, and to all of our young artists - we're looking forward to our next teen camp, Acrylic Painting, after this holiday week. 

There are a few spots left for the Teen Studio: Acrylic Painting camp (ages 11-17), Art in Motion camp (ages 6-11) and Teen Studio: Digital Photography camp (ages 11-17) - visit our website for more details.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

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Adult Art Classes Highlights

July-December 2024 classes are here! Members receive 10% off. Tuition assistance and scholarship tiers are available for all classes.

Printing on Handmade Paper

Wednesdays, July 17-July 24 (6-9pm)

Instructor: Whitney Humphreys

Location: Kala 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 paper from recycled materials as well as relief printmaking on unique surfaces. Students will learn the basics of paper making, using pulp made from paper waste and natural fiber materials. Using these, we will practice carving and printing from linoleum blocks to create an edition of handmade paper prints.

All levels welcome!

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Drawing with Procreate

Thursdays, July 11-25, 6-9pm

Instructor: Corrine Hatt

Location: Kala Community Classroom

Procreate is an intuitive digital illustration app for the iPad that is great for quick sketching as well as for producing finished digital artworks. Students will start drawing immediately with the basic tools before moving on to explore the surprisingly large number of features in Procreate, from layers and masks to transformations and simple animation. Bring your iPad and your ideas, and we’ll explore how you can make them happen. All are welcome!

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Intro to Screenprinting

Saturdays, July 13- Aug 10, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Jos Sances

Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of screenprinting with a focus on creating handmade film positives using various drawing materials and analog stencil making. Participants will learn how to take their design from sketch to finished screenprints, moving into multi-color/layer printing. Though the emphasis will be on analog film making, we will also incorporate digital methods of creating and editing film as needed. All are welcome, including those new to screenprinting and experienced printers looking to experiment with the possibilities of handmade film.

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Intro to Copper Plate Etching

Sundays, July 14-28, 10am-4pm

Instructor: Kazuko Watanabe

Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

This introductory course will introduce students to basic copper etching (intaglio) technique (line etching, aquatint, and more), terminology, supplies, printing on the press, and history of the medium. Students will learn to use tools and equipment safely and efficiently. Each participant will produce works of art and create an edition of prints. No prior experience necessary.

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Camp Kala 2024 Registration

Camp Kala Dates & Schedule: June 17-August 9

One-week camps: 9am-3pm (ages 6-11) & 10am-4pm (ages 11-17). 

Featured Camps:

Teen Studio: Acrylic Painting

Week 4: July 8 - 12, ages 11-17

Learn how to build a painting from the ground up! We will explore various styles and techniques for working with acrylic paint including underpainting and building value. Youth will experiment with brushwork, color, and paint mediums to create unique works of art on canvas and other surfaces. Through a mixed media approach, participants will work on their observational drawing skills and expand their painting techniques, all while growing their notions of image-making. All levels are welcome!

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Teen Studio: Digital Photography

Week 7: July 29-Aug 2, ages 11-17

Experiment with a range of photography styles and techniques from landscapes and portraits to photomontage and collage. A series of projects will offer opportunities to learn the technical and conceptual aspects of photography. We’ll cover framing and composition and spend time at Kala’s digital lab for an introduction to photo editing and printing.

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Art In Motion

Week 8: August 5-9, ages 6-11

Working across various media such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, participants will experiment with color, light, movement (kinetic elements), and more! Throughout the week, we will explore various forms and themes inspired by the natural environment, soundscapes, and our bodies. We will experiment with diverse art materials to create artworks that incorporate movement. From three-dimensional color wheels to kaleidoscopes and self-portraits, let’s imagine the possibilities of making art in motion!

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More News... In Brief

- New exhibition at Bedford gallery, Cut Paste Create: The Art of Collage, opens Saturday, July 6 with opening reception from 12-2pm. Includes work by Kala-affiliated artists Alice Beasley and tamara suarez porras.

- Highpoint Center for Printmaking is looking for a Lead Printer for their collaborative print studio. Applications are requested by July 12.