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” 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” 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.
“Mughal Miniature” Indian miniatures, painted on small canvases, are known for their intricate details. showcasing India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
Fashion Design & Crochet Camp
“Learn Crochet: Create & Inspire” 🧶✨ Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to enhance your crochet skills, this workshop is designed to help you grow and get creative! Learn the basics from holding the hook to making a slip knot, plus mastering key stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Advanced learners will attempt more complex crochet projects.
“Machine Sewing/”Hand Embroidery” Explore the art of machine sewing and hand embroidery! In this workshop, you’ll:Machine Sewing: Learn to operate a sewing machine with confidence and complete a finished project. Hand Embroidery: Master 5 foundational stitches, including satin stitch, chain stitch, and French knots.
“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
Kickstart your fashion design journey with our Fashion Design Orientation Course! Guided by expert instructors, this course provides a solid introduction to the world of fashion design. Perfect for beginners, it’s an ideal starting point for anyone looking to explore and develop their design skills.
Fashion Illustration: Learn to sketch your design ideas
Paper Pattern Making: Create basic patterns for garments (1/2 or 1/4 scale)
Draping: Explore the fundamentals of fabric manipulation and garment creation, and drape your idea on the dress form
Start your fashion 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.
