Programs

Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) is a community of actively engaged learners who are interested in exploring and understanding a broad range of topics, sharing ideas, and meeting others who have similar interests. Classes are usually two hours in length and are single-session or multi-session of two to ten weeks duration.

Membership is required to register. For more information about membership, click here.

How To Register for Courses

On-line by clicking the online registration button:

In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

Register by Phone by Calling 1-250-376-1525

*Single session courses are non-refundable. Multi session courses are refundable with a $10 cancellation fee.

Art & Conversation: mgbe mmuo na-agba bgwu (When Spirits Dance)
Cost: $0
Min: 8
Max: 15

Single Session

Multi Session

In this new body of work, Raluchukwu Ojah explores questions of cross-cultural exchange and the immigrant experience through fashion and dance. Ojah’s research draws upon a traditional spiritual masquerade called Ekpe, performed in his hometown of Amaekpu, Ohafia, Nigeria. Through a series of life-size dancing figures hanging from the wall, Ojah reimagines the Ekpe masquerade to reflect upon his own roots and the ways in which ancestral rituals are spread through contemporary Nigerian western fashion. Ojah’s figures capture the dynamic movement of traditional Igbo, Enugu and Ohafia dances, which have had a strong influence on contemporary dance, especially hip-hop and club dance culture.

Instructor: Kristen Gardner

Kristen Gardner

In this new body of work, Raluchukwu Ojah explores questions of cross-cultural exchange and the immigrant experience through fashion and dance. Ojah’s research draws upon a traditional spiritual masquerade called Ekpe, performed in his hometown of Amaekpu, Ohafia, Nigeria. Through a series of life-size dancing figures hanging from the wall, Ojah reimagines the Ekpe masquerade to reflect upon his own roots and the ways in which ancestral rituals are spread through contemporary Nigerian western fashion. Ojah’s figures capture the dynamic movement of traditional Igbo, Enugu and Ohafia dances, which have had a strong influence on contemporary dance, especially hip-hop and club dance culture.

Location: Kamloops Art Gallery – 465 Victoria St.
Dates:
Tuesday December 16, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
KALS FALL 2025 Calendar Available on Website – August 22nd, 2025 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN – August 28th @ 9 am

How To Register for Membership

On-line by clicking the online registration button:

In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

Register by Phone by Calling 1-250-376-1525