If you are fascinated with hot glass, try casting it! Ladle molten glass into molds pressed into sand. Learn about sand molds and how to use other mold-making techniques such as steel, and casting into Organic materials. Students will participate in weekly demonstrations and discussions. This is a fun, active class that requires 100% student involvement. Work as part of a team for safe and efficient use of the studio. Beginners and continuing students are welcome!

Prerequisite: None

Curious about glass beadmaking, but not sure if you're ready for a 6-week class? This 4-hour, hands-on experience is a great way to try flameworking before you commit to longer class or to simply explore a new art form. In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate glass by heating it in a torch flame, wrapping the molten glass onto a mandrel, and then using heat and gravity to shape glass to make beads. Tools and eye protection provided. 

Prerequisite: None 

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

Learn photography tips from glass art photographer Alec Miller. This webinar will consist of twenty-two basic must-dos for stellar and professional portfolio images. At just one hour this seminar won't cover everything about setting up a studio, but it will help you understand basic lighting concepts and approaches to making the best images of your work. The first one hour will be lecture style, then second hour will be a Q&A, so come prepared with a question.

This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams.Students will receive the invitation to the Teams channel one week before the class starts (January 27)

Photo: Gabe Feenan's glass art

Alter the shape and/or surface texture of glass using tools and processes that don't rely upon heat. This includes grinding, carving, engraving, polishing and sandblasting-- all of which provide opportunities for artists to resolve aesthetic and functional issues, ranging from shape and surface quality to strength and stability of edges. In this class, you will try your hand at many coldworking methods, using state-of-the-art tools. You will also discuss ways to adapt basic methods to home studio practice. New and returning students welcome.

Prerequisite: None. 

This 4-hour, hands-on flameworking workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient craft of working with molten glass on a small scale. Using a tabletop torch, learn to heat, shape, apply color, and make small objects with one-on-one instruction from professional glass artists.

Prerequisite: None

Spend Valentine's evening making glass art with someone special. This class is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient craft of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one on one instruction from professional glassblowers. The cost of this class covers you and your guest. Prerequisite: None

Curious about glass beadmaking, but not sure if you're ready for a 6-week class? This 4-hour, hands-on experience is a great way to try flameworking before you commit to longer class or to simply explore a new art form. In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate glass by heating it in a torch flame, wrapping the molten glass onto a mandrel, and then using heat and gravity to shape glass to make beads. Tools and eye protection provided. 

Prerequisite: None 

Making a borosilicate cup on the torch is generally considered intermediate or advanced flameworking, but if you know how to make a cup in the hot shop you are most of the way there. Whether heated in a flame or in the glory hole, a bubble of glass more or less acts the same. In this intensive workshop, we will quickly move through the steps necessary to start blowing vessels on the torch. On day two we will experiment with handles, color application, and an introduction to goblets. You can expect to leave the weekend with enough knowledge to start practicing on your own. Expect to break a lot of glass and push beyond your comfort zone. Students do not need any experience flameworking but should be comfortable with manipulating bubbles in the hot shop.

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this class will be to celebrate sculptural objects in glass. Animals, Figures, Shoes, Hats, Vaccuum Cleaners, Anything! Observation, drawing, deconstruction, logic, physics, intuition and practice are the basis for mastering bare-bones methods for sculpting objects in glass. Students will use blown and solid cold-core techniques, bit work, special punties, fire polishing, the garage, torches, and teamwork to bring sculptural objects to life! The focus will be on learning introductions to sculpting techniques rather than finished pieces during this 3-day intensive. Prerequisite: Two 6week Beginning Glassblowing or equivalent experience.

Take your bead making skills to the next level. Students will explore how to embelish the surface of their beads and using silver, reduction colors and dicro. Students will also learn more advanced bead shapes and will learn to create a variety of shapes including teddy bears, bunnies, chickens, penguins and more. Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking

If you are fascinated with hot glass, try casting it! Ladle molten glass into molds pressed into sand. Learn about sand molds and how to use other mold-making techniques such as steel, and casting into Organic materials. Students will participate in weekly demonstrations and discussions. This is a fun, active class that requires 100% student involvement. Work as part of a team for safe and efficient use of the studio. Beginners and continuing students are welcome!

Prerequisite: None

Developed in Swedish glass factories in the late 19th century, the color overlay presents a unique opportunity to manipulate color on the outside of a glass piece. The precursor to the Graal and Ariel techniques, this class is dedicated to the successful mastery of the overlay itself. Participants will learn methods for manipulating the overlay while hot, as well as other foundational Swedish glassblowing techniques and aesthetics. Skill level: intermediate.

Learn the fundamentals of flameworking - melting and manipulating glass over a bench-top torch - and explore the artistic possibilities of this warm glass technique used for creating everything from beads to vessels to sculptures. You'll learn the basics of tools, safety, equipment and techniques so you can take advantage of this versatile and popular art form. The emphasis of this class is on borosilicate glass. Beginning and returning students are welcome.

Prerequisite: None

This class will focus on connecting and shaping solid borosilicate glass on the torch for the purposes of creating forms and structures of nature, including flowers, animals, and basic human forms. Skills will include stretching and gathering glass, tapering and bending shapes, and connecting shapes together in a structurally sound manner. A recurring theme will be breaking down the final goal into its component shapes, creating a plan, and executing a process to most accurately capture the intended form.

Prerequisite: Beginning Flameworking

Expand on and refine your basic glassblowing skills while working with the four basic shapes: bowl, cone, vase, and cylinder. Learn about teamwork and tool use, as well as annealer and glory hole operation. Explore all the details of bits, handles, lip wraps, and beginning color application. Learn by designing a piece of your own and analyzing the steps needed to complete it. Students are encouraged to repeat this class.

Prerequisite: Two (2) 6-week Beginning Glassblowing classes

This class prepares students to become independent glassblowers. Refine skills and methodology as students create using a broad-ranging color application and technique. Students are allowed to request special demonstrations to their instructor to advance their techniques and the way they think about how to get things done, from design to calculations to implementation. Demonstrations will be used minimally to guide students to develop their skills. Professional advice and helping hands throughout the classes will give students more bench time and opportunity to discover breakthrough ways of achieving desired results.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Glassblowing or Experienced Intermediate Glassblowing 

Glass Beadmaking is your chance to work with hot glass on a small scale at a bench torch. Learn techniques such as basic bead shapes, surface design, and molten glass manipulation. You will also learn various methods of creating internal design which will give you the ability to create more depth and interest in your work. Basic skills including bead cleaning and proper work habits will also be covered. Although oriented toward beginners, continuing students are always welcome!

Prerequisite: None

Learn the art of fusing and slumping glass. Study the different principles of cutting and shaping glass and the use of glass frits, powders and stringers to create exciting designs. Explore painting on glass, metal inclusions and proper kiln set-up and firing. Add dimension to your work by slumping into a variety of molds. You do not need to be a Senior to attend this class.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

Expand on and refine your basic glassblowing skills while working with the four basic shapes: bowl, cone, vase, and cylinder. Learn about teamwork and tool use, as well as annealer and glory hole operation. Explore all the details of bits, handles, lip wraps, and beginning color application. Learn by designing a piece of your own and analyzing the steps needed to complete it. Students are encouraged to repeat this class.

Prerequisite: Two (2) 6-week Beginning Glassblowing classes

Learn the fundamentals of flameworking - melting and manipulating glass over a bench-top torch - and explore the artistic possibilities of this warm glass technique used for creating everything from beads to vessels to sculptures. You'll learn the basics of tools, safety, equipment and techniques so you can take advantage of this versatile and popular art form. The emphasis of this class is on borosilicate glass. Beginning and returning students are welcome.

Prerequisite: None

Discover the universal appeal of shaping molten glass. Ease yourself into this art form with individualized instruction that covers all the basics of glassblowing, from gathering glass from the furnace, to blowing and shaping bubbles. Learn to use the marver, shape with jacks, and begin paper shaping. In addition, learn valuable techniques and safety rules that will give you a solid foundation on which to build your skills. In this class, you will have plenty of time to practice.

Prerequisite: None

Learn the basic techniques of kiln formed glass. Through discussions, demonstrations and hands-on experience, you will become adept at glass cutting, discover effects made possible by differing temperatures in the kiln, and learn about design and compositional elements - including basic color theory. Kiln firing schedules, basic cold working and slumping techniques will round out your introduction to kiln formed glass. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in fusing glass, which will allow you to take more focused workshops and advanced intensives.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

Did you complete the first Beginner Level class and are you ready for the next step? This course teaches color in combination with continuing and reinforcing the basic shapes. The goal of this course is to prepare students to comfortably work in Hotshop and be confident enough to move on to the Intermediate level class.

Prerequisite: 1 6-week Beginning Glassblowing

Learn the art of fusing and slumping glass. Study the different principles of cutting and shaping glass and the use of glass frits, powders and stringers to create exciting designs. Explore painting on glass, metal inclusions and proper kiln set-up and firing. Add dimension to your work by slumping into a variety of molds. You do not need to be a Senior to attend this class.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

Unlock the potential of bridging techniques to elevate your glass flameworking skills. This class focuses on creating stable, multi-component structures by employing bridges to support delicate elements during assembly. You'll learn to manage heat, control stress points, and refine your designs while keeping components secure. Whether you're crafting intricate sculptures or combining complex forms, bridging techniques are essential for achieving precision and stability in your work. Perfect for those looking to expand their technical repertoire and tackle more ambitious projects with confidence. Previous flameworking experience recommended.

This class is focused around advancing students’ skill sets in order to make thinner, more refined work. Students will be challenged to broaden their understanding of the fundamentals (e.g. managing heat), develop a deeper intuition into how glass behaves, as well as learn how to make more complex shapes and patterns. Tailored instruction will help students build upon their previous experience in order to achieve greater technical mastery and work towards their specific artistic goals. Student interest may contribute to additional techniques explored in class, such as caneworking or stuff cups. Prerequisite: Intermediate Glassblowing

This class prepares students to become independent glassblowers. Refine skills and methodology as students create using a broad-ranging color application and technique. Students are allowed to request special demonstrations to their instructor to advance their techniques and the way they think about how to get things done, from design to calculations to implementation. Demonstrations will be used minimally to guide students to develop their skills. Professional advice and helping hands throughout the classes will give students more bench time and opportunity to discover breakthrough ways of achieving desired results.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Glassblowing or  Intermediate Glassblowing 2

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

Expand on and refine your basic glassblowing skills while working with the four basic shapes: bowl, cone, vase, and cylinder. Learn about teamwork and tool use, as well as annealer and glory hole operation. Explore all the details of bits, handles, lip wraps, and beginning color application. Learn by designing a piece of your own and analyzing the steps needed to complete it. Students are encouraged to repeat this class.

Prerequisite: Two (2) 6-week Beginning Glassblowing classes

This 4-hour, hands-on flameworking workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient craft of working with molten glass on a small scale. Using a tabletop torch, learn to heat, shape, apply color, and make small objects with one-on-one instruction from professional glass artists.

Prerequisite: None

Curious about glass beadmaking, but not sure if you're ready for a 6-week class? This 4-hour, hands-on experience is a great way to try flameworking before you commit to longer class or to simply explore a new art form. In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate glass by heating it in a torch flame, wrapping the molten glass onto a mandrel, and then using heat and gravity to shape glass to make beads. Tools and eye protection provided. 

Prerequisite: None 

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

Refine your hot casting skills in this 4-week class dedicated to advancing your proficiency in hot glass casting. Exploring various approaches to using open faced sand and steel molds, participants will focus on elevating their hot casting with an emphasis on mold quality over quantity. Students will engage in mutual assistance, learning casting shop etiquette while supporting each other on individual projects. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of hot casting and elevate your glass art to new heights. Prerequisite: hot casting 1 or equivalent

This 4-hour, hands-on flameworking workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient craft of working with molten glass on a small scale. Using a tabletop torch, learn to heat, shape, apply color, and make small objects with one-on-one instruction from professional glass artists.

Prerequisite: None

In this 2 day 4 hour class learn the art of glass fusing using glass cutting techniques and stringers while creating Optical Illusion and Intentional Bubble projects. Add additional dimensions to your projects by slumping them in molds to bring out the play of light. There will be time for the exploration of frits and stencils incorporated in your personal designs. Beginners and experienced are both welcome.

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

Making a borosilicate cup on the torch is generally considered intermediate or advanced flameworking, but if you know how to make a cup in the hot shop you are most of the way there. Whether heated in a flame or in the glory hole, a bubble of glass more or less acts the same. In this intensive workshop, we will quickly move through the steps necessary to start blowing vessels on the torch. On day two we will experiment with handles, color application, and an introduction to goblets. You can expect to leave the weekend with enough knowledge to start practicing on your own. Expect to break a lot of glass and push beyond your comfort zone. Students do not need any experience flameworking but should be comfortable with manipulating bubbles in the hot shop.

This 4-hour, hands-on glassblowing workshop is a great way to experience the fascinating and ancient art of working with molten glass. Learn to gather, shape, apply color, and make small paperweights, vessels, or flowers with one-on-one instruction from professional glassblowers.

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this class will be to celebrate sculptural objects in glass. Animals, Figures, Shoes, Hats, Vaccuum Cleaners, Anything! Observation, drawing, deconstruction, logic, physics, intuition and practice are the basis for mastering bare-bones methods for sculpting objects in glass. Students will use blown and solid cold-core techniques, bit work, special punties, fire polishing, the garage, torches, and teamwork to bring sculptural objects to life! The focus will be on learning introductions to sculpting techniques rather than finished pieces during this 4-day intensive. Prerequisite: Two 6week Beginning Glassblowing or equivalent experience.

Curious about glass beadmaking, but not sure if you're ready for a 6-week class? This 4-hour, hands-on experience is a great way to try flameworking before you commit to longer class or to simply explore a new art form. In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate glass by heating it in a torch flame, wrapping the molten glass onto a mandrel, and then using heat and gravity to shape glass to make beads. Tools and eye protection provided. 

Prerequisite: None 

Adding leather to your jewelry gives you the opportunity to experiment with color and texture and create unique statement pieces! In this two-day, 16 hour workshop, you will learn basic leatherworking techniques like cutting, sewing, riveting, as well as several methods of attaching metal to leather, and skills in designing and fabricating your own hardware with rivets and buckles. During the weekend workshop, there will be plenty of time for discussing designs, troubleshooting ideas, and playing with materials. Expect to leave with a finished piece of your choice and/or several samples.

Brass, copper, and several colors of chrome/oil-tanned leather will be provided. Feel free to bring your own metal, leather, and stones to set! If bringing your own metal, note that heavy gauges of wire (12-10g) and sheet (~16g) are often necessary for making structural components, depending on your designs.

Prerequisite: Beginning J/M or equivalent and ability to solder independently

Supply Fee: $35

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class introduces you to the fundamentals metalworking through multiple jewelry projects. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of opportunities to practice in and outside of class, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, connections, texturing, and polishing, as well as safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat Beginning JM with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills, but also to benefit from the expertise and individual projects of each instructor. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Ever wonder how you can make hollow metal shapes? This 4-week course allows students the opportunity to hone their metalworking and soldering skills by creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind metal beads. Starting with simple domed shapes, students will fabricate hollow forms before delving into other complex structures. More possibilities open up when these forms are altered, embellished and re-constructed. We’ll also explore adding texture, combining different metals and using cold connections to make a wide variety of unique beads for students to take home. 

Prerequisites: Beginning JM or equivalent

Supply Fee: $60

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Dive into in this two-day, weekend workshop of fun and in-depth fundamentals for stone setting. You'll progress through a series of stone setting exercises, building your skills with each new challenge. Beginning with a basic bezel, you'll slowly increase the complexity of your settings. From placing flat-backed stones to faceted stones, you'll learn all the standard tab, bezel, tube, and flush settings within this one workshop. Class time will include live demonstrations and time for individual practice. Each student will create multiple samples and 1-2 finished pieces of wearable jewelry.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent and ability to solder independently.

Supply Fee: $65

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class introduces you to the fundamentals of metalworking by creating a sterling silver metal ring with a bezel set stone. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and opportunities to practice in and outside of class, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, stone setting, texturing, and polishing, as well as safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat Beginning JM with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills, but also to benefit from the expertise and individual projects of each instructor. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $65

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of your registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Add a rainbow of vibrant, durable colors to your metals creations using this adaptable industrial process! In this one-day, eight-hour workshop you'll learn to properly clean and prepare metal for thermoset powder application, apply the powder, and heat cure your pieces so you have finished pieces to take home. You may bring small metal items to powder coat (virtually any metal works), brackets, found objects, small costume jewelry components, keys, blanks, etc. or fabricate items in class with materials provided. You'll leave class with the skills and knowledge to continue powder coating in your own studio.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

This beginner course opens the doorway to the fundamentals of wire wrapping. You will learn how to manipulate wire to form wire-wrapped links and drops to add movement and swing to your jewelry. Additionally, you will learn about the gauging system, different qualities of wire, and the tools involved in producing efficient, consistent results. These essential techniques empower you with the knowledge to produce various styles of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

Experience an aromatic and magical form of experimental jewelry making by pouring liquid hot metal into dried bundles of real lavender flowers. You will learn to prep the lavender bundle, melt and pour the metal, and finish the piece to create a one-of-a-kind organic structure that can be used as a pendant or adornment. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

Dive into the world of precious metal clay with this one-day workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced metalsmiths looking to learn new techniques, you will sculpt the precious metal clay just like typical clay, but it comes out of the kiln as actual sterling silver metal! Learn to manipulate metal clay to create a variety of textures and forms, how to calculate the shrinking rate, embellish with stones that you'll set and fire in place, and finish your unique pieces. After seven short hours, you'll have a new skill and one-of-a-kind pendants fresh from the oven that are ready to add on chains and wear or give as gifts! Your supply fee includes a package of metal clay and stones to set.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $85

This one day workshop is designed as a follow-up for those that have already taken Small Scale Sand Casting at Pratt. Continue learning additional techniques while you practice your skills gained in the first workshop in a collaborative and mentored studio experience. Expand your knowledge with casting more detailed and delicate objects as well as casting multiple pieces at once in the same mold. It is highly recommended that students bring objects for casting samples that are no more than 1.5" inches (4cm) in the largest direction. 

Prerequisits: Small Scale Sand Casting and Beginning Jewelry and Metals

Supply Fee: $65

Create a bold, sterling silver sculptural ring using hollow form technique in this one-day workshop. Students will learn how to create beautiful hollow form structures using metal sheets to create unique bold shapes. You will take your measuring, cutting, and soldering skills to the next level and take home a finished silver ring ready to wear or give as a gift. 

Prerequisites: Beginning JM or equivalent and be able to solder independently

Supply Fee: $75

Enameling is a great way to add color to your metal work and this class will introduce you to this intriguing --and often unpredictable -- medium. You'll learn enamel application methods, how to kiln fire your work, and how temperature and firing time affect your piece. Techniques covered include how to use opaque and transparent enamels, surface design options like stencils, sgraffito, beads, water color enamels, and more. We have over 100 transparent and opaque enamels and enamel products for you to experiment with as you learn your way around building and layering color. Copper will be provided for class work.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $75

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking with a unique focus on earrings. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of practice, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, riveting, texturing, and polishing as well as in the safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat this class with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills but also to benefit from the expertise of each instructor.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $40

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

This beginner course opens the doorway to the fundamentals of wire wrapping. You will learn how to manipulate wire to form wire-wrapped links and drops to add movement and swing to your jewelry. Additionally, you will learn about the gauging system, different qualities of wire, and the tools involved in producing efficient, consistent results. These essential techniques empower you with the knowledge to produce various styles of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class introduces you to the fundamentals metalworking through multiple jewelry projects. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of opportunities to practice in and outside of class, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, connections, texturing, and polishing, as well as safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat Beginning JM with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills, but also to benefit from the expertise and individual projects of each instructor. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class introduces you to the fundamentals metalworking through multiple jewelry projects. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of opportunities to practice in and outside of class, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, connections, texturing, and polishing, as well as safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat Beginning JM with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills, but also to benefit from the expertise and individual projects of each instructor. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Students will explore the attributes of carbon steel to create unique and exciting tools much in the same way artisans and jewelers have done for generations. As well as looking at some traditional tool forms and shapes, the instructor will also explain the value of exploring ideas to create your own unique tool designs that will enhance, embellish, and personalize each metal creation that leaves your bench. Tools will be made and given form by using a grinding machine, filing, or cutting with the jewelers saw. Sanding and polishing will be used to give final finish, followed by a 2-step heat treatment process so that the tools will last a lifetime.

Students should bring:

- A pair of thin flexible leather gloves that are comfortable to wear while filing

- A mask to help protect again dust (KN95's work great)

- Optional- shop apron to protect your clothes

Supply Fee: $35

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class introduces you to the fundamentals metalworking through multiple jewelry projects. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of opportunities to practice in and outside of class, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, connections, texturing, and polishing, as well as safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat Beginning JM with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills, but also to benefit from the expertise and individual projects of each instructor. 

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Have you been bitten by the casting bug? If you got to the end of Introduction to Jewelry Lost Wax Casting and found that eight weeks just wasn't enough, this continuation is for you! Take your modeling, investing, and casting skills to the next level with additional weeks of supportive instruction. Rather than follow a set syllabus, students will chose to focus on those skills that appeal to them most. Students will see increased quality and output.

Prerequisite: at least one session of Introduction to Jewelry Lost Wax Casting.

Supply Fee: $60

Designed for student who already have a handle on basic techniques such as sawing, soldering, and finishing, this Intermediate Jewelry/Metals class will provide you the opportunity to continue honing your jewelry making skills by challenging yourself to a higher level of technique and perfection. Students will be led through discussions, demonstrations, supervised work time, and individualized instruction to create unique personal projects. Instructor will introduce intermediate level mechanism systems, embellishment techniques, superb construction techniques, and unique components with quality materials for contemporary jewelry. Students will also be challenged to think through methods of "smart construction planning” throughout the class projects, which will serve as a guide for independent work in the future.

Prerequisite: At least one Beginning JM Weekly Class

Supply Fee: $75

Weekly JM classes grant you access to Student Friday Sessions during the duration of their registered weekly course. This allows time for students to work on class projects and practice newly learned skills outside of class in a supervised studio space with studio monitors. Visit here for more information: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Learn to make your own jeweler's/metalsmithing hammers. Students can expect to make two hammers, one a general purpose cross or ball-pein hammer, and the other to their own design based around their own needs and practice. Students will learn about steel selection and treatments, steel forging, heat treating, and finishing, as well as fitting handles for their hammers. Both hammers will be roughly 200g, though it may be possible to work larger or smaller depending on students' needs and interest.

Required Experience: None

Supply fee: 75$

Dive into the world of precious metal clay with this one-day workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced metalsmiths looking to learn new techniques, you will sculpt the precious metal clay just like typical clay, but it comes out of the kiln as actual sterling silver metal! Learn to manipulate metal clay to create a variety of textures and forms, how to calculate the shrinking rate so the rings fit properly, embellish the rings with stones that you'll set and fire in place, and finish your unique pieces. After seven short hours, you'll have a new skill and one-of-a-kind rings fresh from the oven that are ready wear or give as gifts! Your supply fee includes a package of metal clay and stones to set.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $85

From start to finish, this one-day, 7-hour workshop will offer step-by-step instruction for the basics of sand-casting small objects in non-ferrous metal. Students will learn how to best select master objects, use proper tools, prepare gates and vents, calculate casting weight of non-conventional materials, and pour molten metal into molds. After you cast your pieces in bronze, a basic demonstration will be provided for clean-up and finishing options. Students at every level will learn new skills and appreciate this extremely useful, rapid, and versatile studio practice, especially since master objects are never lost or damaged. This is a perfect process for anyone that has an interest in casting but does not want the mess of investment or the expense of casting machinery.

Please bring with you objects for casting exploration that are no more than 2" inches in the largest direction.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/ Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $65

Enameling is a great way to add color to your metal work and this class will introduce you to this intriguing --and often unpredictable -- medium. You'll learn enamel application methods, how to kiln fire your work, and how temperature and firing time affect your piece. Techniques covered include how to use opaque and transparent enamels, surface design options like stencils, sgraffito, beads, water color enamels, and more. We have over 100 transparent and opaque enamels and enamel products for you to experiment with as you learn your way around building and layering color. Copper will be provided for class work.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $75

In this 4 week workshop, students will learn to create beautiful patterns and images by placing different colored metals side-by-side. Using a palette of copper, brass, bronze and nickel silver you will use a variety of techniques to create a raw material that can then be used later to make finished jewelry or small objects. In addition to using sheet metal, we'll explore wire, silver solder and colored solder as inlay materials. Finishing and forming will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: Beginning JM or equivalent experience: students should have basic jewelry skills including sawing, filing, sanding, using the rolling mill and flexible-shaft and be able to solder independently.

Supply Fee: $65

This one-day workshop is a great introduction to basic jewelry and metals techniques as well as working with sterling silver. Come learn some new skills and go home with some lovely sterling silver stack rings to wear or share. If you have never used a torch to soldered metal before, the instructor will be with you every step of the way. If you can solder already, you'll improve your skills in this short, sweet, and highly productive class.

Prerequisite: None.

Supply Fee: $50.

In this four week class learn the process of creating wax models, and casting metal using the centrifugal casting process. Topics will include learning how to create models from wax, creating a mold, investing, using the centrifugal casting unit, finishing cast objects, and working with simple ring designs. This class accommodates all skill levels and may be repeated. 

No Prerequisites. All pieces cast in bronze, students can purchase silver on their own.

Supply Fee: $60

In this two day workshop, you will learn to cast the work you have already carved in wax. Topics will include learning how to invest, use the centrifugal casting unit, and finish cast objects. This class accommodates students who have already learned to carve wax and want to take the next step to cast it. Email instructions for prepping for the class will be sent by the instructor prior to the start date. Expect to be invested by the Friday before class at home or during Student Friday Sessions to cast the first day of the workshop, if not, invest by the second day to be able to cast the second day.  No sand casting in this class.

Prerequisite: Begining Jewelry & Metals and Wax Carving, or a Previous Casting Class

Supply Fee: $50

Working from a live model is a great way to hone your drawing skills and learn to translate what you see into a drawing. This fun and challenging class demystifies the drawing process by applying techniques also presented in drawing fundamentals classes such as line, form, value, and scale utilizing the figure. Develop a more confident connection between what you see and what you render.

Prerequisite: None

Model fee charged upon registration

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. Learn to render realistically using line, shape, light and perspective. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

NO CLASS 2/20

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. Learn to render realistically using line, shape, light and perspective. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. There will be demos and discussions on topics such as gradation of light, perspective drawing, and convincingly rendering various complex textures and objects.  Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

Did you know that when you are completely immersed in your current action, you are meditating? Creating art is an example of an activity that teaches you how to focus on, and live in, the moment. Come join us every Thursday afternoon for the next six weeks to experience the joy of creating amazing art with the humble medium of colored pencils. Instruction will be tailored to suit each individual's skill level and ability.

No drawing or art experience necessary.

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

Develop your own comic book ideas in this one-day introductory workshop. Demos and individual hands-on exercises will cover various approaches to staging your story, treatment writing, and look at pros and cons of old vs. new technology. This workshop is for anyone who wants to better understand the process of comic book making and creative storytelling using sequential art.

No experience necessary and all levels welcome.

There is a supply list for this wrokshop

This one day workshop will focus on quick drawing techniques through live demos and lectures. You will learn about lines, light and shade, composition, and draw in your sketchbooks with dry mediums like pencils, charcoal and chalk. We will start by drawing commonly found objects around us in the studio and then proceed to exploring subjects of personal interest using photographs and prints. Drawing on both white and toned paper will be explored in class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS WORKSHOP

In this workshop we will concentrate solely on the portrait. Working with live model to learn basic portrait drawing strategies and techniques.  You will explore the anatomical and structural forms of the head and its features. We will look at the particular proportions of the eyes, nose, mouth and larger forms of the forehead, jaw and cheek bones. You will drawing with charcoals to study form as we examine the composition grid.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. Learn to render realistically using line, shape, light and perspective. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

Did you know that when you are completely immersed in your current action, you are meditating? Creating art is an example of an activity that teaches you how to focus on, and live in, the moment. Come join us every Thursday afternoon for the next six weeks to experience the joy of creating amazing art with the humble medium of colored pencils. Instruction will be tailored to suit each individual's skill level and ability.

No drawing or art experience necessary.

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

This Intermediate Drawing class will build on your basic drawing skills. We will take a contemporary and individualized approach to drawing and 'out-of-the-box' approaches. Use line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective to create realistic images. We will draw from observation then move onto planning a composition, balancing representational elements with abstract, and bringing in your personal voice into the drawing.

Beginning Drawing Experience Necessary

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

no 4/24

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. Learn to render realistically using line, shape, light and perspective. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. There will be demos and discussions on topics such as gradation of light, perspective drawing, and convincingly rendering various complex textures and objects.  Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

no 4/18

Working from a live model is a great way to hone your drawing skills and learn to translate what you see into a drawing. This fun and challenging class demystifies the drawing process by applying techniques also presented in drawing fundamentals classes such as line, form, value, and scale utilizing the figure. Develop a more confident connection between what you see and what you render.

Prerequisite: None

Model fee charged upon registration

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

This one day workshop will focus on quick drawing techniques through live demos and lectures. You will learn about lines, light and shade, composition, and draw in your sketchbooks with dry mediums like pencils, charcoal and chalk. We will start by drawing commonly found objects around us in the studio and then proceed to exploring subjects of personal interest using photographs and prints. Drawing on both white and toned paper will be explored in class.

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pratt offers a 5-week after school art class for youth ages 7 - 12 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Create your own custom logo and designs! Experiment with stencils, direct drawing, and photographic process using found objects, drawings, and photographs. Once you have your own design the image can be transferred to shirts, posters, stickers, or anything else you want your image on. No experience necessary and no need to “be good at drawing”. All supplies provided except t-shirts.

No class 2/14

Teen tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

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Explore metal fabrication through welding and blacksmithing. Create functional or abstract sculpture by learning to cut, hammer, shape, and attach metal. This class is for beginning or intermediate students. All materials are included.

No class 2/14

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Develop your drawing skills while learning to observe the world around you. Working with line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth you will further your observations skills and build your creative ideas. Building on the foundation of drawing you will explore basic painting concepts. This class will cover techniques in pencil, charcoal, watercolors, and acrylics. All supplies provided.

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Learn the craft of carving a wooden spoon. This class is designed for beginner students who want to learn how to use hand tools: bent gouge, hook knife, straight knife and spokeshave. You'll cherish your spoon for years to come. All Supplies provided.

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Learn the traditional methods of metalsmithing through heating, cutting, and forming a variety of metals. This class offers a basic overview of jewelry fabrication with a focus on soldering with an acetylene/air torch. You will make a ring, a pendant, and more as you learn your way around Pratt's professionally equipped studio. All materials included.

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Discover the universal appeal of shaping molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics of glassblowing: gathering glass from the furnace and blowing and shaping bubbles. Make your own glass cup or sculptural paperweight while learning how to shape glass with tools. All materials included.

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Explore the fascinating and ancient craft of working with molten glass on a small scale. In front of a table top torch learn to heat, shape, apply color, and make small objects come to life!

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

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Explore metal fabrication through welding and blacksmithing. Create functional or abstract sculpture by learning to cut, hammer, shape, and attach metal. This class is for beginning or intermediate students. All materials are included.

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

This class is designed to teach how to safely use all equipment and tools in the main woodworking studio while making a cutting board. The goal is to cover good studio practices as well as cover the benefits and limitations of each major power tool. Class time will be split between demonstrations, and individual hands-on shop time.

Prerequisite: None. Supply Free: $85

Teen tuition assistance available throughout the year. Learn more here:

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Class enrollment cutoff: 3/8/25

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's welding instructors. You will learn basic welding techniques and how to navigate shop tools to create unique projects. It is an experience you will not forget! All materials included

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's welding instructors. You will learn basic welding techniques and how to navigate shop tools to create unique projects. It is an experience you will not forget! All materials included

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

Kumiko is a Japanese art form of fitting intricate pieces of wood into a geometric pattern. Come learn how to make kumiko. The class will focus on the asanoha pattern using hand tool techniques. There will be the opportunity make a few wall hangings. All class supplies are included.

Teen scholarships available through out the year. Check out the opportunity on our scholarships page and see if you'd be interested:

Pratt Scholarships

Enrollment cutoff date: 3/29/25

This class is designed for students who want to learn how to use hand tools: bent gouge, hook knife, straight knife and spokeshave. You’ll cherish your spoon for years to come. Pratt Fine Arts Center is proud to offer this FREE opportunity to our Veterans and immediate family members.

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to five pairs so sign up early! No experience necessary, all supplies included.

Prerequisite: None. Each person expecting to attend must register with their own name.

Supply Fee: $45