Summer Programs
Summer is Almost Here—Time to Create, Not Just Scroll!
It’s easy for kids to spend hours on screens, but their growing minds crave creativity! Kalaa Art and Design offers engaging Summer Half-Day Camps, tailored to different age groups and interests, helping kids develop unique, hands-on skills. Give them the gift of imagination and craft—reserve your spot today!
Art & Craft Camp for Young Champ
Arts Camps are a fun and creative summer activity. The Art Camp will spark your child’s creativity and imagination in a fun, interactive setting. Our dynamic staff helps kids turn ideas into reality, collaborate with peers, and become confident in presentations. We provide everything for your child’s art camp, and your child will always take home a masterpiece. This year we have a variety of programs.
Week 1- the focus is“Art Tells Story” Kids will draw and paint characters and scenes based on ancient kids’ stories from Jungle Book, and Panchtantra.
Week 2- the focus is“Painting Fun” Canvas/ Birdhouse/Salt painting / Finger painting/ Blow and spray painting with Straws.
Week 3- the focus is “Art & Craft” Paper craft, Block printing, Object painting, and canvas painting
Week 3- the focus is “Clay Art” Create and paint coil pots, clay food, clay animals etc.
Traditional Folk Art Workshop
Indian folk arts are culturally based art forms that are handed down through generations. Folk Paintings are pictorial expressions of prevailing culture depicted by the artists in a particular region of the Indian subcontinent.
“Madhubani” have a certain style and beauty which takes a lifetime for the artisans to master. The paintings are traditionally based on mythological stories and pastoral symbols. These figures have a characteristic of the state of Mithila its culture and its traditions.
“Warli Art” dating back to the Neolithic period (3000–2500 BC), is a tribal art form from Maharashtra’s Warli community. Using simple geometric shapes, it depicts daily life, rituals, and nature, preserving cultural traditions through minimalistic yet expressive storytelling.
“Kalighat/ Mughal Miniature” thrived in the 19th century around the Kali temple in Kolkata. Initially depicting Gods and Goddesses, these paintings took a sharp turn toward social reform eventually. Indian miniatures represent a diversity of styles and themes, varying between the religious and the secular.
Fashion Design & Crochet Camp
Week 1 & 3- “Learn Crochet: Create & Inspire” In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will master essential crochet techniques, from holding the hook, making a slip knot, and mastering key stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet. With step-by-step guidance, they’ll create a unique handmade piece while building confidence and creativity.
Week 2- “Machine Sewing/”Hand Embroidery” Students will explore the art of machine sewing and hand embroidery, Sewing students will learn to operate a sewing machine with confidence, and complete a finished product by the end of the camp. Embroidery students will be introduced to five foundational stitches—satin stitch, chain stitch, French knots, and more—.
Week 4- “Summer Camp Appliqué & Quilt Workshop” —A fun, hands-on way for kids to build hand dexterity while exploring fabric art! Through cutting, stitching, and appliqué, they’ll strengthen fine motor skills and create colorful quilted pieces. Join us and let little hands stitch big dreams!
Orientation of Fashion Design
Unleash your creativity in our Fashion Design Summer Camp, where students explore the exciting world of fashion! From illustration and paper pattern making to draping a garment, this hands-on camp introduces young designers to the fundamentals of fashion design. Guided by expert instructors, participants will bring their unique ideas to life, developing essential skills in sketching, fabric manipulation, and garment construction. Perfect for aspiring fashion enthusiasts—join us and start your design journey today!
Payment, Missed Class & General Policy
Workshops require consistency in order to achieve the most. However, we understand that students may for unseen reasons need to miss a class. Following guidelines are made to ensure that you get the most out of your sessions at Kalaa Art & Design Studio. These policies are important so that we can be respectful of the instructor’s time and commitment.
- All the materials for the sessions will be provided by the studio.
- We will provide a small snack in between sessions.
- Your fees are due on registration. We request you pay the fees during the registration with reference to the student’s name.
- Payment may be made by cash, check, or online via Zelle/Venmo/ Google Pay ( Pay).
- Fees for missed classes are not refundable. Your camp/ workshop fee pays for your space in class for that week.
- You may make up a class by attending regular studio sessions. (please coordinate with us for scheduling the makeup class).
- Makeup can be provided during regular sessions, with 1 normal class for each day missed.
- Please ensure the children have had a good meal prior to attending class. (hungry kids have difficulty focusing)
- Students should wear masks if they have a common cold or cough.
- A hand sanitizer dispenser is available, we suggest everyone sanitize their hands at the start of the class and the end of the class.
