This affordable, 4 hour, hands on glassblowing 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.

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. 

There will be an extra student session after all sessions are completed. The instructor will discuss the detailed schedule with students during classtime. 

I’ll make you a punty you can’t refuse: A crash course in American style Venetian techniques

The Czechs, Swedes, and Germans, among others, have long and venerable glass making traditions, but in my opinion, the workshops of the Venetian lagoon, particularly those of the 16th century, produced some of the finest blown glass objects the world has ever known. Join me as I introduce the basics of this style of working, as understood from an American studio perspective. In this workshop we will cover the first steps in blowing thin footed vessels: as difficult to produce as they are beautiful to look at. By the end of this course you will have a solid foundation in:

● bringing a great punty and learning how to spot the ones you should avoid.
● Making and receiving thin blown feet.
● Creating a neckline that will break well. Consistently
● Gathering the right amount of glass
● Straightening a piece on the punty
● Taking a piece off the punty with increased success
The class will be a “skills and drills” type course with demos in the morning and a lot of practice time in the afternoon. The motto of this class will be “fail quickly”. Don’t plan to bring more home from this “crash course” than good working habits that you can apply to your practice, but leave room to surprise yourself!

Previous glassblowing experience required. You should have 1-2 years of experience, and feel comfortable gathering and moving through the steps of making a basic cup.

Lunch is inlcuded in the class! 

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on flameworking class is a great way to experience 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 with one on one instruction from professional glass artists.

This four-day workshop will focus on reinforcing the skills used to make basic shapes. We will mostly be making two gather pieces allowing for plenty of repetition, covering basic set up and blocking skills followed by effective tool work to quickly and cleanly blow out a vessel. Learn to use a blow hose easily and efficiently without tripping all over the hose. Along with improving your punty making skills we will cover practice drills for improving the various skills used in making vessels. At least one of 6-week Beginning glass blowing or equivalent experience is required. 

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on glassblowing 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.

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

The session on Nov 22nd is skipped due to the holiday week. 

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

The session on Nov 22nd is skipped due to the holiday week. 

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

The session on Nov 23rd is skipped due to the holiday. 

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

The session on Nov 23rd is skipped due to the holiday. 

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 6week 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.

The session on Nov 24th is skipped due to the holiday weekend. 

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

The session on Nov 25th is skipped due to the holiday week. 

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

The session on Nov 25 is skipped due to the holiday weekend. 

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

The session on Nov 26th is skipped due to the holiday weekend. 

In this 4hours affordable class, 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 a small beads work. Tools and eye protection provided. Prerequisite: None 

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on glassblowing 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.

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: 2 6week Beginning Glassblowing. 

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. 

There will be an extra student session after all sessions are completed. The instructor will discuss the detailed schedule with students during classtime. 

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.

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: 2 6week Beginning Glassblowing. 

This is a 5 week session. The session on Nov 26th is skipped due to the holiday weekend. 

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on flameworking class is a great way to experience 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 with one on one instruction from professional glass artists.

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on glassblowing 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.

In this 4hours affordable class, 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 a small beads work. Tools and eye protection provided. Prerequisite: None 

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on flameworking class is a great way to experience 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 with one on one instruction from professional glass artists.

Many intricate and sculptural pieces of metal jewelry began life as featureless blocks of wax. By working in wax rather than metal, the carver creates form efficiently and opens up design possibilities. Students in this class will gain a thorough understanding of the processes, tools, and materials used to carve wax models for use in lost wax casting. Starting from a simple design, students will transfer it accurately onto a block of wax, then remove large amounts of excess material. Using a wide variety of simple tools, they will add details and refine surfaces, ending up with a completed wax model ready for casting. Casting is NOT part of this class, however students will leave this class prepared to have their wax models professionally cast or enroll in Introduction to Jewelry Lost Wax Casting to cast their own work.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $50

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

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: $50

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

In this one day workshop, you will learn how to create a pendant or a ring featuring a bezel setting for a flat-back stone. This workshop introduces basic silversmithing techniques like cutting, texturing, and soldering, as well as measuring and fitting a stone with a bezel. You will take home a finished piece ready to wear or gift to a special someone. Stones will be provided for the project but you may bring your own if you wish; we recommend stone be smaller than 1" in diameter and have no sharp corners (like squares or triangles) for beginners -- ovals and circles are great to start.

Perquisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

Dive into the world of precious metal clay in this quick but productive introduction. You can sculpt metal clay like clay, but it comes out of the oven as metal! Learn to manipulate metal clay to create a variety of textures and forms -- including stone settings. After seven short hours, you'll have a new skill and small selection of silver jewelry components or samples, fresh from the oven! Your supply fee includes a package of metal clay.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $75

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

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

Combine your love of the sea with the sparkle and magic of cloisonne enamel jewelry. In this 3-day workshop you will learn the art of transparent enamel application on fine silver and how it can be used to illustrate marine life and ocean scenes. In additional you will be introduced to mason stains and painting enamels to add textures that can bring your ocean creatures to life.

Prerequisites: Open to all skill levels

Supply Fee: $75

Darci Shea will be giving a free, public presentation/demo at Pratt Fine Arts Center on Sunday, October 29th at 6 PM.

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking. 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: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

** NO CLASS 11/22/23 **

Give your bling a solid foundation! In this course you'll progress through a series of stone setting exercises, building your skills with each new challenge. Beginning with the most basic bezel, you’ll slowly increase the quality and complexity of your settings. Demonstrations and discussions will cover the techniques and design considerations behind a wide range of setting types such as tab, advanced bezel, tube, flush, and pedestal prongs. You'll practice these yourself, using both flat-backed and faceted stones to create samples and 1-2 pieces of wearable jewelry.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals and ability to solder independently

Supply Fee: $65

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

** NO CLASS 11/22/23 **

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking. 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: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

** NO CLASS 11/23 **

If you already have a handle on basic techniques such as sawing, soldering, and finishing, Intermediate Jewelry/Metals will empower you to use these tools in a more personal and creative way. Through a combination of demonstrations, supervised work-time, and individualized instruction based on your own goals, you will hone your existing skills, add new ones, and grow more comfortable and confident in your ability to realize your own designs. The instructor will introduce intermediate soldering strategies as well as as next-level shaping and embellishment techniques aimed at enabling you to reach your jewelry-making and metal-working goals.

Prerequisite: at least one course of Beginning Jewelry/Metals

Supply Fee: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

** NO CLASS 11/23/23 **

Learn to adapt the industrial process of powder coating to your home studio and you can finish your jewelry and metal objects in a rainbow of durable, vibrant colors. In this one-day workshop, you'll learn to properly clean and prepare metal for thermoset powder application and how to apply the powder itself. You'll heat cure your pieces and see finished results on the same day. You may bring small metal items (virtually any metal works), brackets, found objects, small costume jewelry components, keys, blanks, etc. or fabricate items to powder coat from copper and brass sheet and wire provided in class. You'll leave class with the skills and knowledge to continue powder coating in your own studio.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

This one day workshop will offer a detailed approach with step-by-step guidance for learning the basics of sand-casting small objects in non-ferrous metal. In this workshop, you will learn how to best select master object, which tools to use, and how to prepare gates and vents so that the molten metal flows best during the pour. You will also learn a special formula to determine the casting weight of non-conventional materials and how much metal to use. After we cast our pieces in bronze, a basic demonstration will be provided about clean-up and finishing options. In this class, students will experience what an extremely useful, rapid, and versatile studio practice this technique can be, 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. If you decide to sign up for this class, please consider bringing objects for casting exploration that are no more than 2" inches in the largest direction. This will be the ideal size for our class projects.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/ Metals

Supply Fee: $65

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking. 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: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking. 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. This class has a set project of a sterling silver ring.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $55

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

Beginners and returning students alike will enjoy this quick, make-and-take bracelet class! Using the hydraulic press and some vintage patterned copper, we will make a synclastic (domed) cuff bracelet. Students will have the opportunity to try out some specialized synclastic forming tools and get more familiar with the press, as well as learn some of the foundations of jewelry making along the way. No prior experience needed, and you will leave with a beautiful, finished copper bracelet.

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

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 four additional weeks of supportive instruction. Rather than following a set syllabus, students will choose to focus on the 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

In the most basic terms, soldering is making metal stick to itself with metal "glue". But really? Soldering is totally magic! Come learn some magic and go home with some lovely sterling silver stacking rings to wear or share. If you have never used a torch before, the instructor will be with you every step of the way to support your learning. If you can solder already, you'll improve your skills in this short, sweet, and highly productive class.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $45

Powder coating is a durable color option for jewelry! In this no-experience-needed workshop, you will learn how to prep metal, apply the colored powders in several ways without the mess of a coating gun, and heat cure the earrings. You will then decorate earrings by stencil options, colored markers, and your imagination. Class supplies include everything you need to finish several pairs of art for your ears or just in time for seasonal gifting to others!

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $20

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

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 -- perfect for gift-giving this holiday season!

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

Interested in learning about wax modeling, but unable to commit to a 6-week class? This is the workshop for you! Many intricate and sculptural pieces of metal jewelry began life as featureless blocks of wax. By working in wax rather than metal, the carver creates form efficiently and opens up design possibilities. Students in this class will gain a thorough understanding of the processes, tools, and materials used to carve wax models for use in lost wax casting. Starting from a simple design, students will transfer it accurately onto a block of wax, then remove large amounts of excess material. Using a wide variety of simple tools, they will add details and refine surfaces, ending up with a completed wax model ready for casting. Casting is NOT part of this class, however students will leave this class prepared to have their wax models professionally cast or enroll in Introduction to Jewelry Lost Wax Casting to cast their own work.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $50

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive one, please refer to the link in the website listing.

Many people think that if they can’t draw in proportion they are ‘not talented’ and have no business doing art.  Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are not suited to careful measuring and painstaking draftsmanship you are not alone.  This has nothing to do with whether or not you are ‘talented’ or whether or not you should try making art. This workshop will teach even the most drafting averse person how to get proportion without sacrificing the real value of the artwork, which is to learn to be comfortable with your own set of ‘talents’.  Some people never can make precise measurements, but they can still draw in proportion through an intuitive quick approach.     

This workshop is located off site at The Miller School of Art in White Center.

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED. Supply fee of $20.00 will be collected by instructor at the workshop

Prerequisite: None

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all the visual arts. This class takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. 

Prerequisite: None

There is a supply list for this class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all the visual arts. This class takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. 

Prerequisite: None

There is a supply list for this class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

Many people think that if they can’t draw in proportion they are ‘not talented’ and have no business doing art.  Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are not suited to careful measuring and painstaking draftsmanship you are not alone.  This has nothing to do with whether or not you are ‘talented’ or whether or not you should try making art. This workshop will teach even the most drafting averse person how to get proportion without sacrificing the real value of the artwork, which is to learn to be comfortable with your own set of ‘talents’.  Some people never can make precise measurements, but they can still draw in proportion through an intuitive quick approach.     

This workshop is located off site at The Miller School of Art in White Center.

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED. Supply fee of $20.00 will be collected by instructor at the workshop

Prerequisite: None

Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint from the figure without having to draw like Leonardo? Then this rigorous, but fun class is for you. Learn how to follow shapes, create space, and most of all compose your page, without painstaking proportions and measurements. We will use the model to look hard, but we won't be working towards 19th century realism. You will be composing and deconstructing on the fly, at a fast pace, alternating with very slow and deliberate observation. You can't be attached to the outcome, or even have any idea of what your work will look like when it is done. In fact your work will be “undone” if it gets predictable. This will be an action packed 'process' with no possibility of staying in your rut if you have one.  You will be provided with a large paper, drawing and painting materials. Absolute beginners are perfect for this class as well as advanced artists.   

This workshop is located offsite at The Miller School of Art in White Center. 

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED.   Supply fee of $50.00 will be collected by instructor at the workshop

Prerequisite: None

In this one day 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 please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

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 class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

 Drawing is the foundation for all the visual arts. It is a practice of being present at the moment, observing, interpreting, and developing hand-eye coordination. This class takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. We will cover understanding of line, form, volume, tone, perspective, proportion, composition, gesture, and expression. Learn to work perceptually using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. The most fun part is getting acquainted with a wide range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition.

Prerequisite: None

This class has a supply list if you do not receive one check the website.

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all the visual arts. This class takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. 

Prerequisite: None

There is a supply list for this class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

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 due upon registration. 

There is a supply list for this class contact us if you did not receive one.

Anyone can learn to draw; drawing is the foundation of all the visual arts. This class takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. 

Prerequisite: None

There is a supply list for this class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

This class will focus on the development of observational skills and learning drawing fundamentals, with simple still life setups and working with charcoal as the drawing media. You will learn to set up their own still lifes and learn how to begin a drawing and take it to completion. There will be demos and discussions along with dedicated time to practice both quick sketches and sustained drawings.

Prerequisite:None

There is a supply list for this class please check the website listing if you do not receive one.

Learn to draw in a hyper realism style! Harness techniques and skills to create beautifully refined drawings. This workshop is appropriate for students at any level. Your instructor Fatima Jamil greatest inspiration comes from observed realities and occurrences which she translates into her finely detailed hand drawn works with simplicity of tools such as the pencil.

Prerequisite: None

This Master workshop has a supply list check the website if you do not receive one.

Fatima Jamil, born in 1971 in Pakistan, and currently residing and working in Orange County California, is an award-winning contemporary artist whose current primary choice of focus is on photographic lens-based digitally altered works. In conjunction to digital painting tools, Jamil also works with traditional mediums comprising of hand drawn realism drawings, hand thrown ceramics, and recently, oil paintings.

ARTIST TALK Saturday December 2 6:00pm in Painting/Drawing Studio

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run through out the year, 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.

No Class 11/25

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 through out the year, 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.

No Class 11/26

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run through out the year, 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.

No Class 11/26

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run through out the year, 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.

No Class 11/26

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.

Learn to see and describe the figure in this quick sketch boot camp! Working with a clothed model, we will discover a simple method of mapping a complicated subject into shapes, angles, and major proportions. Over the course of multiple quick drawings, students will gain an understanding of artistic anatomy and the fundamentals of structural drawing. Leave this class with the tools to accurately capture the essence of what you see with a few simple lines.

Collage class for teens. Learn to create integrated and cohesive expressions for your ideas with images, layering, composition, color and design. Materials may include paper, stickers, photos, fabric, and assorted sundries. Bring some of your own items and ideas or be inspired by our collections in the classroom. The possibilities are endless in this very forgiving medium, where I will direct you as much or little as necessary to achieve a complete expression of your imagination.

This class is intended for students who have previously taken Teen Blacksmith and Welding. You will shape metal by combining complex forging and welding techniques. Students will learn intermediate skills for layout, process, and terminology using the forge, oxy-acetalyne torches, and TIG welding.

No class 11/24

Collage class for teens. Learn to create integrated and cohesive expressions for your ideas with images, layering, composition, color and design. Materials may include paper, stickers, photos, fabric, and assorted sundries. Bring some of your own items and ideas or be inspired by our collections in the classroom. The possibilities are endless in this very forgiving medium, where I will direct you as much or little as necessary to achieve a complete expression of your imagination.

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.

No class 11/24

This class will explore the ways in which we can combine glass fusing, bending, and flameworking to create complex and visually stunning works of glass art. By focusing on both kiln forming and flameworking we can add dimension to flat glass and context to small 3d sculptures. By examining our interests, we will work together to translate compelling visions into glass reality.

No class 11/24

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.

No class 11/24

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 11/24

This affordable, 4 hour, hands on flameworking class is a great way to experience 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 with one on one instruction from professional glass artists. This will be an experience you will not forget! This class is designed for one student, 12 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to three groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Learn Glassblowing and discover the universal appeal of shaping molten glass. This four hour class will feature a one hour demonstration and 3 hours to practice gathering glass from the furnace and making your very own paperweight. This will be an experience you will not forget! This class is designed for one student, 13 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to three groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment! This class is designed for one student, 9 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included..

Learn Blacksmithing and experience transforming cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all metal included.

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. This will be an experience you and you will not forget! Repeat students welcome. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all metal included.

Learn how to create your own custom designs! Once you have your own design the image can be transferred to shirts, posters, stickers, or anything else you want your image on. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (family and like family members, etc.). Space is limited to five groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all supplies provided except t-shirts.

This fre Veteran's Day, 4 hour, hands on flameworking class is all about intergenerational collaboration through 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 with one on one instruction from professional glass artists. This will be an experience you will not forget! This class is designed for one student, 9 years and up, and one accompanying Veteran. Space is limited to three groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

This free Veteran's Day art class is all about intergenerational collaboration through glass fusing. Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment! This class is designed for one student, 9 years and up, and one accompanying Veteran. Space is limited to three groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Learn Blacksmithing and experience transforming cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all metal included.

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. This will be an experience you and you will not forget! Repeat students welcome. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all metal included.

Mark Olsen brings European-style woodcarving to Pratt. Using an array of hand chisels such as gouges, skews and v-parting tools you can learn basic carving techniques applicable on many creative projects. This first session's project is a charcuterie board.

Learn the craft of creating an elegant wooden spoon using intuitive methods. This course is designed to be approachable for both beginner and intermediate level students. It will cover how to select wood, design, and use a combination of hand & power tools for carving an heirloom quality kitchen spoon that you will cherish for years to come. Supply Fee: $45.

This class is great for those who have taken a beginning level woodturning class and are ready to continue building on their skills. This class will focus more on tool control while also working on more challenging projects. Proper tool use, tool techniques, and sharpening will be continue to be emphasized in this workshop. Come take on projects such as lidded boxes, square edge bowls, closed form bowls, and thin wall bowls. There will also be an opportunity to explore individual projects towards the end of the class. Supply Fee: $115

In this class we will be exploring the more expressive nature of wood turning. Lathe applied textures, warps, chatters, beading (pole lathe effects), modified edges, piercing, and more! We will also explore uncommon finishing techniques such as oxidizing, burning, rusting, as well as expressive uses for paints and stains. Create unusual bowls or use your turned forms as components in a sculpture. Bring your wild ideas! This class is three weeks and will be offered in a series. Start small, but think big. All tools will be provided. Supply fee: $75.

Want to get your toes wet in the wood turning world and some wood shavings in your hair? Come to this one-day workshop and learn the basics of spindle and bowl turning. You will apply the basic skills learned to create a mortar and pestle set during the workshop. If you can't commit to the full 6-week Beginning Woodturning class, this is a great chance to learn from an instructor with over 45 years of turning experience. Supply fee: $75. Masking required

Learn the art of handmade broom making! Students will learn about the materials used in broom making and basic techniques to create two handbrooms: a whisk and a hawktail with handle. Additional broom material will be provided so students can apply their new skill and create a third broom on their own time. Supply fee: $50.

In this class we will be exploring the more expressive nature of wood turning. Lathe applied textures, warps, chatters, beading (pole lathe effects), modified edges, piercing, and more! We will also explore uncommon finishing techniques such as oxidizing, burning, rusting, as well as expressive uses for paints and stains. Create unusual bowls or use your turned forms as components in a sculpture. Bring your wild ideas! This class is three weeks and will be offered in a series. Start small, but think big. All tools will be provided. Supply fee: $75.

Arts and Crafts style furniture is known for its distinctive look and joinery. Come learn how to take your woodworking skills to the next level by building a mahogany Arts and Crafts table with an upper and lower half lap. This will be a hybrid woodworking class so you'll spend time on the large power machines as well as fine tuning things with handtools; if you would like exposure to this type of woodworking, you'll have a ton to learn in this class. Joinery included in this project: dovetail, lap, mortises and proud tenons. Students can make the top square or round, the overall height is roughly 29" but can be made shorter for a plant stand. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking. Supply Fee: $125.

Have you taken a beginning woodworking class but still need help refining how to apply those skills to create small furniture projects you have planned? This class is designed for those students who have hands-on experience but want guidance, planning and help realizing a project. The class will meet and discuss projects individually and as a group. Through the process of creating drawings and models we will refine the design. From there, the instructor will assist students with the layout of their project and demonstrate specific skills based on the needs of the students. It is a great way to take on that project you have been thinking about with the assistance of the instructor to help you problem solve along the way. Materials will be provided to make models and joinery samples, but students will provide their own materials for the finished project. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking. Supply Fee $75.

This class is designed to be the core introductory class that covers good studio practices while learning how to safely use all of the equipment and tools in the main woodworking studio. It will also be the primary prerequisite class for most of the more advanced woodworking classes. Based around several small projects designed by the instructor, you will gain enough experience to comfortably and safely use each piece of equipment, as well as an understanding of its benefits and limitations. This is a great way to begin woodworking or to refine the skills that you already have. Class time will be split between demonstrations, and individual hands-on shop time creating small projects from start to finish. Prerequisite: None.  Supply Fee: $85.

This class is great for those who have taken a beginning level woodturning class and are ready to continue building on their skills. This class will focus more on tool control while also working on more challenging projects. Proper tool use, tool techniques, and sharpening will be continue to be emphasized in this workshop. Come take on projects such as lidded boxes, square edge bowls, closed form bowls, and thin wall bowls. There will also be an opportunity to explore individual projects towards the end of the class. Supply Fee: $115

Mark Olsen brings European-style woodcarving to Pratt. Using an array of hand chisels such as gouges, skews and v-parting tools you can learn basic carving techniques applicable on many creative projects. This first session’s project is a charcuterie board.