Kirkland Arts Center

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Happening tonight at KAC!

06/11/2026

Summer can be a wonderful time to stay creative, build new skills, and explore different approaches to artmaking.

Many students find that studying with different instructors introduces them to new perspectives, techniques, and ways of thinking about their work that ultimately strengthen their own artistic voice. If you've been considering trying something new or continuing your creative practice through the summer months, we hope you'll consider one of these opportunities-

One-Day Workshops!

Summer Painting Workshops with - Exploratory and expressive watercolor based workshops.
Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop .art - learn techniques like mono printing, soft pastel transfers, and ghost printing.
Intuitive Art Workshops with - Unlocking creativity through words & color!
Crafting Your Own Ceramic Ocarina .lackore - create their own ceramic ocarina, a small, ancient wind instrument known for its soft, flute-like sound.

NEW! Sunday Creative Studio .soulduster
Looking for a creative way to spend your Sunday? Sunday Creative Studio is a relaxed, three-hour drop-in session designed for exploration, experimentation, and making art in a supportive community environment.

No experience is necessary, many materials are provided, and there is no expectation of completing a finished artwork. Simply come ready to experiment, learn, and enjoy dedicated creative time in the studio.

Enroll Today!
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes?semes

06/05/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT + GALLERY UPDATE

The Gallery at KAC will be closed 6/6 and 6/7.

There's going to be some road closure madness this weekend- make sure give yourself plenty of time to get to the center.

Here's what we know:
-Northbound I-5 in Seattle closed from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street weekend of June 5-8
-Westbound SR 520 on-ramp to northbound I-5 closed from 11 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 8
-2SB lanes on 405 closed between NE 124th Street and NE 85th Street

Please keep up on resources local to your area for more information.

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

Moments like this remind us why community arts organizations like KAC matter.

Today marked the final class of our first-ever wheel throwing course in the Skylight Studio. While this space has traditionally been home to drawing and painting classes, it now represents something much bigger: increased access to ceramics.

For years, we've seen the same names appear on our Beginning Wheel Throwing waitlists. Thanks to the generosity of our community, a successful fundraiser helped us purchase additional pottery wheels and adapt them for use in a multi-purpose classroom.

Because of that support, we're able to serve more students, reduce waitlists, and welcome new ceramic artists into our studios.

A huge thank you to instructor Matt Scroggins, his pioneering students, and everyone who donated, advocated, brainstormed, and helped make this possible.

This is what community looks like. This is our mission in action.

05/28/2026

Make this a summer filled with creativity, friendship, and hands-on fun at Kirkland Arts Center Creative Arts Summer Camps!

Young artists will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, and more while building confidence, making friends, and creating exciting projects in a supportive studio environment. With smaller camp sizes, students receive more individualized attention from teaching artists and more opportunity to experiment, explore, and grow creatively.
Whether your child loves to paint, sculpt, invent, or imagine, KAC Summer Camps offer an engaging and welcoming space to create, connect, and make lasting summer memories.

🏺Teen Clay Camp 6/22-6/26
🌎Epic Adventures 6/29-7/3
🛸Outer Space & Alien Worlds 7/6-7/10
📐Inventors & Makers- 7/20-7/24
✍Storytelling & Comics- 8/17-8/21

Enroll Today!
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes?semester=Summer+2026&instructor=Sara+Brogdon

05/26/2026

Teach Art. Inspire Beginners. Join Kirkland Arts Center!

Kirkland Arts Center is looking for passionate artists to teach beginner teen/adult classes in:
Watercolor | Pastel | Colored Pencil | Figure Drawing

Why You’ll Love This:
Flexible scheduling & creative freedom
Supportive, community-centered environment

We’re Looking For:
Skilled artists who enjoy mentoring beginners
Encouraging, process-focused teaching style
Prior teaching experience is a plus, not required

Help new artists build confidence, explore creativity, and have fun with art!
Apply now: https://kirklandartscenter.org/employment/

05/21/2026

What’s Happening this week at KAC?

Yesterday, Mitch's class completed their 8 week Intro & Continuing Encaustics course. Check out some of their pieces and get a look behind-the-scenes at the process!

Interested? There is one more chance to dive into Encaustics before Mitch takes the summer off-
Introduction to Encaustics
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes/974
Monday and Wednesday, June 8 - 10, 2026 (2 sessions)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Skylight Studio

Over in Kameh’s Classical Drawing Fundamentals class you can see students refining detail and shadow as they wrap up their Spring course. Kameh is away for the summer- but look forward to more classes from her this fall!

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