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: $40

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

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. 

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

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person or decorate for the holidays with your own style, this is the class for you! Learn to cut, arrange, stack, and design your own flat glass pieces while creating gifts and ornaments for the holiday season. 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

Explore the use of Swedish Overlay to trap air patterns in glass; one of the most uncommon glass techniques ever to emerge from Europe. Developed by master glassblowers Jan-Erik Ritzman and Sven-Åke Carlsson at the Transjö Glass Studio in southern Sweden, this technique represents one interpretation of the "Ariel" process, whereby designs are impressed on a glass bubble and subsequently covered to reveal a delicate air pattern. Participants will also learn foundational Swedish glassblowing techniques and aesthetics. Prerequisite: 1 Intermediate Glassblowing

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

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:

-Understand safety protocol in Hotshop
-Able to gather molten glass safely
-Able to work with a blow partner safely and comfortably (bringing a punti, putting glass work in the annealer) -Able to use colors such as frits and powders
-Able to create 6 basic shapes (Bubble, Cylinder, Cone, inverted cone, rondel, bottle)
-Acting as a professional to be ready to take the access test 

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: 

-Understand safety protocol in Hotshop
-Able to gather molten glass safely
-Able to work with a blow partner safely and comfortably (bringing a punti, putting glass work in the annealer) -Able to do color overlay, applying bits, and Lip wrap
-Able to create basic 7 shapes (Bubble, Cylinder, Cone, inverted cone, rondel, bowl and bottle) in different sizes and thickness
-Willingness to learn more about the shapes and techniques they have never done before
-Able to use the equipment properly (Garage, fluffy torches, oxygen torches, and optic molds)

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

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

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: 

-Understand safety protocol in Hotshop
-Able to gather molten glass safely
-Able to work with a blow partner safely and comfortably (bringing a punti, putting glass work in the annealer) -Able to use basic tools properly (Blow pipes, punti pipes, jacks, tweezers, shears, bench)
-Able to create a bubble, cup and simple vase

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

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

NO SESSION on July 26

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: 

-Understand safety protocol in Hotshop
-Able to gather molten glass safely
-Able to work with a blow partner safely and comfortably (bringing a punti, putting glass work in the annealer) -Able to do color overlay, applying bits, and Lip wrap
-Able to create basic 7 shapes (Bubble, Cylinder, Cone, inverted cone, rondel, bowl and bottle) in different sizes and thickness
-Willingness to learn more about the shapes and techniques they have never done before
-Able to use the equipment properly (Garage, fluffy torches, oxygen torches, and optic molds)

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

NO SESSION on July 27

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

In this immersive 6-week class, you'll explore the art of flameworked glass and steel fabrication to create a stunning decorative lamp. Using Borosilicate glass, known for its durability and clarity, you'll learn to manipulate and shape glass with precision, crafting intricate designs that will become the centerpiece of your lamp. You'll also incorporate elements of steel fabrication into the structure of your lamp to complement your glasswork. By the end of the course, you'll have a one-of-a-kind, functional piece that beautifully showcases the harmonious blend of glass and steel.

Prerequisites: Must have some experience with welding and metal shop tools or have taken a beginning welding course. No previous glass experience necessary.

Supply Fee: $100

In this immersive 6-week class, you'll explore the art of flameworked glass and steel fabrication to create a stunning decorative lamp. Using Borosilicate glass, known for its durability and clarity, you'll learn to manipulate and shape glass with precision, crafting intricate designs that will become the centerpiece of your lamp. You'll also incorporate elements of steel fabrication into the structure of your lamp to complement your glasswork. By the end of the course, you'll have a one-of-a-kind, functional piece that beautifully showcases the harmonious blend of glass and steel.

Prerequisites: Must have some experience with welding and metal shop tools or have taken a beginning welding course. No previous glass experience necessary.

Supply Fee: $100

Learn to pour hotter, faster, and with greater precision using small cocktail ladles. This class focuses on small-scale glass casting with an emphasis on speed, precision, and control. Students will create small finished cast glass pieces and explore techniques for incorporating inclusions that can be used in future work. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, refine your pouring technique, or experiment with new casting elements, this hands-on session will help take your skills to the next level.

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

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 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: 

-Understand safety protocol in Hotshop
-Able to gather molten glass safely
-Able to work with a blow partner safely and comfortably (bringing a punti, putting glass work in the annealer) -Able to do color overlay, applying bits, and Lip wrap
-Able to create 7 basic shapes (Bubble, Cylinder, Cone, inverted cone, rondel, bowl and bottle) in different sizes

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 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

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

Keum Boo is the Korean technique of bonding thin sheets of gold foil to silver and other materials to add a bit of glow to any project. In this 4-hour workshop, you will create a pair of beautiful earrings using metal texturing, patina, and bonding 24K gold foil to fine silver.  Students may bring extra materials to embellish their hand made pieces to further customize their earrings.

Prerequisites: Beginning JM or equivelent experience 

Supply Fee: $100

Designed for students interested in learning how to cast their own unique designs, this eight week course offers an in depth introduction to the entire centrifugal casting process. Topics will include learning how to create models from multiple materials, carving rings in wax with set stones, creating a successful molds, using the centrifugal casting unit, finishing cast objects, and working with challenging designs. You will be able to produce several finished pieces for jewelry, sculptural, and functional applications. This class accommodates all skill levels and may be repeated.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent

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.

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 the skills of a cloisonné masters in this intermediate level workshop. Techniques will include the process of creating intricate and shaded imagery using enamels on metal, as well as making and using wire to frame your piece. Using your own design or inspiration from our studio library, you will learn how to form, apply, kiln-fire, and finish designs. Supplies provided include copper and fine silver base pieces and wire. Pratt's extensive inventory of opaque and transparent enamels is available to you during class, and your experienced instructor will help you to trouble-shoot your own ideas and goals.

Prerequisite: previous enameling experience.

Supply Fee: $50.

For students who have some experience with enameling (such as our "Introduction to Enameling"), this class is a guided exploration of more challenging enamel applications. These will include 3-D enameling on small dimensional forms, application and firing of decals, use of silver foil, liquid enamels, inclusions, crackle enamels, and many more tips and techniques. Demos will be balanced with lots of work time for students who want to have more time to build on skill development. Pratt’s extensive supply of enamels and enamel products and tools are provided, along with copper for your class work.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling or equivalent experience.

Supply Fee: $75.

The hydraulic press is a machine that has roots in industrial process, but, when incorporated into the jewelry studio, provides a vast array of useful and fascinating applications. In this technique-focused class, students are offered the chance to make their own tools and experiment, while learning more about how high-relief forms made in sheet metal can enhance the production of many jewelry projects or be easily combined with other techniques. Students will start by creating their own unique molds or dies with acrylic sheet using basic jewelry tools. These molds can be used over and over, offering the ability to create multiples of the same piece, or pieces in series. The instructor will guide students through creative application methods to produce volume in sheet metal using their own molds. Join us for this fun class that will add new knowledge to your growing toolbox of skills, enabling you to more effectively design unique components with visual stimulus that can be added into a special composition or piece of contemporary jewelry.

Note: Sheet metal explorations or products made during this class can easily be incorporated into all levels of Enameling classes offered by Anne Randall at Pratt. Take your die-pressed pieces one step further by adding color with with vitreous glass enamel!

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metalsmithing. All students should feel comfortable sawing and filing.

Supply Fee: $40

As a maker or jewelry artist, sometimes it’s difficult to know how to approach the union of dissimilar materials. During this technique focused class, understand how to create solid, and lasting unions with wire and tube rivets, attaching materials without risk of fracture or breakage. Come to enjoy the richness of being able to incorporate repurposed, organic, or heat sensitive materials in your work through the use of rivets. Discussion will be offered about what you should consider for good application, mounting or connecting of dissimilar materials.

Prerequisite: Beginning J/M, Students should have good knowledge of sawing and filing skills

Supply Fee: $35

Push the boundaries of metal clay, the material you can sculpt like clay then fire into solid metal. Metal clay shrinks during the firing process, but in this workshop you'll learn to make a ring that fits--even after firing. You'll also learn to embellishing your custom design with stones that you'll set and fire in place.Your supply fee includes stones and silver metal clay. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $80.

Presentada en español, seguirá el formato de nuestras clases habituales de joyería y metales para principiantes. Estudiantes principiantes aprenderán técnicas fundamentales como cortar, perforar, soldar y distintos acabados a través de demostraciones y práctica. Estudiantes que deseen mejorar sus habilidades en español también son bienvenidos.

Prerrequisito: ninguno.

Costo de suminstro: $55

Create a bold, sterling silver sculptural ring using hollow form technique in this three- day evening 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

Discover the malleability and magic in transforming a flat sheet of metal into a functional or sculptural object in this immersive 2-day workshop. Gain hands-on experience with various hammers and stakes, understanding their unique roles in shaping metal. Using an 8” copper circle, you'll create a small cup or bowl while exploring techniques such as raising, dapping, planishing, and texturing. You will also learn about patinas, polishing, and finishing methods to seal and enhance your piece. With personalized instruction, this workshop offers a hands-on approach to holloware.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $40

Engraving is an historic method of creating lines and patterns on sheet metal by making shallow cuts using hand tools called gravers. Although this is a simple technique, there are endless and intricate possibilities! In this class, you will build your engraving skills on a firm foundation starting from proper tool preparation and sharpening. You will use your customized tool to learn and practice basic cuts before tackling more creative approaches. This skill is useful for jewelers, enamelists, and printmakers. Your supply fee includes a wood work holder and one hand graver that you will customize and keep. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals. Supply Fee: $65

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

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

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

In this 1 day intensive, you’ll quickly learn and create your own hollow, double-dome beads. Practice essential jewelry techniques such as piercing, drilling, stamping and hammer texturing to add visual interest to your pieces. Creating a good fit between domes and soldering will be emphasized. Explore ways to modify beads after assembly.

Prerequisite: Beginning JM or equivelant experience. Students should have basic jewelry skills including the ability to solder independently.

Supply Fee: $35

Hammer, twist, squeeze, scratch and dent your way to these slightly funky, off-kilter but charming metal beads. Add a playful, spontaneous touch to your jewelry making by manipulating copper and brass tubing to create unpredictable results.

Prerequisites: Beginning JM and Students including sawing, filing, using the flex-shaft and soldering.

Supply Fee: $45

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: $80

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

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: $45

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

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

The intention of this class is rather simple - on the path of any artistic journey, most adventures begin with the figure. Understanding how the figure works is essential to understanding how it all ties together in the practice of art-making. The figure is essentially the alphabet of artistic practice. Together, we will play around with various approaches to capturing the figure, methods of practice, and various modes of artistic expression.

No experience needed

All Levels Welcome

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 July 3

NO 6/19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Come participate in a fast past, no previous skills necessary class that is perfect for gift giving! For one evening, you'll get to make at least one sign using branding irons. A forge will be set up outside the wood studio. Inside the studio you'll get to layout your design on roughly 8" wide pine or cedar, you decided the length. The branding irons are roughly 2.5" tall, A-Z, 0-9 are the options to use. Maybe you need a street house number sign, dog house sign, tree house club sign, favorite niece or nephew sign. Come with ideas.

Supply Fee: $60

Cut Off Date 7/12/25

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.

Last class 6/21 not 6/14

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.

Last class 6/22 not 6/15

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.

Last class 6/22 not 6/15

This 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.

Enrollment for this class covers 2 students. 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 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.

Enrollment for this class 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 four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

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

Registration Cutoff Date: 5/24/25

In this two-session workshop, students will be making a sushi serving board and complimenting candle holder. A set of design templates will be provided for students to follow, or your own personal design can be made. Students will learn table saw safety and functions as well as bandsaw, sanding, and hand carving skills. Material fee includes Sapele and maple wood for the sushi board, and a variety of woods to choose from for the candle holder. Chopsticks and Dish are not included in the Material Fee.

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Registration Cut Off Date: 5/26/25

In this introductory 3-week course, students will learn European-styled woodcarving with chisels and gouges; key carving techniques; how to recognize wood grain direction; and an overview of basic tool sharpening. There are 2 projects in this course to be completed before moving on to the more complicated 3rd project, which is full relief. A basic set of tools is available to use in this class.

Field Trip – During one of the class sessions, we will leave the workshop 1-1/2hrs early to visit a historical building on 10th Ave. East, the Leary Mansion. Originally the home John Leary, a Seattle pioneer and his wife Eliza Ferry, (daughter of the first governor in the State of Washington), this building spared little expense on its interior design. The woodcarvings were made with imported Circassian Walnut and carved by Belgian craftsmen. Exact date to be determined.

Supply Fee: $50

Registration Cut Off Date: 5/27/25

In this quick and fun workshop, you’ll make a couple clean, minimalist, single-photo picture holders perfect for a desk or shelf. Using a combination of power and hand tools, you’ll learn about basic layout techniques, bandsaw use, glue-ups, sanding and finishing skills. Great for beginners or anyone wanting to leave with a small but stylish handmade object by the end of class.

Supply Fee: $25

Registration Cut Off Date: 5/29/25

Do you want to be the envy of your friends with your own wood turned dinnerware? In this series, students will learn techniques through turning pieces for a dinnerware set, covering a variety of techniques from handles, boxes and bowls/platters. The series will be project focused but will teach you the techniques you need to succeed in continuing your woodturning journey. So get ready to see shavings fly as you get ready to set your table.

Series (I): Bottle Stopper, Salt Cellar, Bowl

Series (II): Honey Dipper, Salt and Pepper Shaker, Plate

Series (III): Dessert Spoon, Cork Coaster, Bud Vase

Space is limited to 5 students so sign up early.

Required experience: None.

Supply Fee: $140

Registration Cutoff Date: 5/31/25

*New class dates for June 7-8.

In this class, students will be crafting a set of two picture frames. Participating students are encouraged to bring in two pieces to be framed (or have knowledge of the size), to design a frame around. Frame sizes can be NO larger than 11x14. The instructor will work with each student individually to create a design and suits the piece being framed – from minimalistic to sculptural. Students will learn a variety of techniques and tool safety, including table saw use, joinery techniques, and hand tool use. Material Fee includes Cherry wood for the picture frames, and necessary hanging materials. Note: This class does not focus on glass or mat cutting, but a focus on the woodworking techniques needed in order to make a custom frame. ** Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking or equivalent.

Supply Fee: $50

Registration Cut Off Date: 5/31/25

Make your own custom set of 6 coasters while exploring essential woodworking techniques. This fun and accessible workshop covers machine use basics on the table saw and router, as well as sanding and applying a durable finish. A great choice for beginners or those wanting a relaxing, creative evening project.

Supply Fee: $30

Registration Cut Off Date: 6/5/25

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

Registration Cutoff Date: 6/7/25

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 how to turn square pieces round. You will learn the basic cuts for woodturning, put these into practice and leave the class with your very own bowl. This is a great class to get excited about woodturning if you can't commit to a full Beginning Woodturning series or if you just want to test drive your interest in this craft.

**Please note this is Father's Day. You should sign up with a family member and enjoy the holiday together.**

Supply Fee: $75

Registration Cutoff Date: 6/1/25

Have you taken a Beginning Woodturning class but still need help refining how to apply those skills to create the projects you have planned? This class is designed for those students who have hands-on experience but want guidance planning and realizing a project that may seem too ambitious to tackle alone. The class will meet and discuss projects individually and as a group. From there, the instructor will assist students with the design and layout in 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 problem solve along the way. Email the instructor once you've signed up for the class to start discussing your ideas, so that instructor can help the student get the right supplies for class.

**Bring your wood and plans to the very first class.

**Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning or equivalent.

Supply Fee: $30

Registration Cut Off Date: 6/9/25

Come take an introductory class on green woodworking. You'll use a froe to split a green log to make your seat blank and stool legs. If you have some artist tree branches laying around at home, bring them to use as stool legs! You'll use a drawknife for general shaping of parts, plus a brace and bit for the leg joint. This will be a fast-moving class, but you'll leave with a crude, simple stool that will have a lot of charm. Beginners welcome. Prerequisite: None.

Supply fee: $50.

Cutoff date is 6/10/25

Frustrated with dull blades and less than perfect results? Using dull tools is actually far more dangerous than using razor sharp tools. Instructor Steve Dando will walk you through the process of sharpening chisels, plane blades, and other woodworking edge tools, to demystify the process of achieving a truly sharp edge. In this class we will also discuss what makes tools truly "work" and how to tune up your vintage users. Students are welcome to bring in their own tools to sharpen as well as any sharpening stone or jig, or practice on Pratt's.

Supply fee: $10

Registration Cutoff Date: 6/11/25

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

Registration Cutoff Date: 6/14/25

Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe in this two-day woodturning intensive. In this class we will learn about spindle (between center) turning as well as the basics of creating bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give the students the confidence to create whatever shapes and forms they choose. Also covered will be the fundamentals of finishing and sharpening.

Supply Fee: $115

Cutoff date is 6/20/25

In this 2 session course, students can continue to work on an existing project or start a new project with the guidance of instructor Mark Olsen. The focus will be on learning European-styled woodcarving with chisels and gouges; key carving techniques; how to recognize wood grain direction; and an overview of basic tool sharpening. There are 2 projects in this course to be completed before moving on to the more complicated 3rd project, which is full relief. A basic set of tools is available to use in this class.

Supply Fee: $50

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/1/25

*Please take note as this class skips a week!

In this course students will forge and finish a small set of socket chisels. Ambitious students may be able to tailor the chisel designs for their own particular needs. Over four weeks we will learn to forge weld mild steel chisel bodies and sockets, weld in steel bits, grind, and heat treat. Two weeks will then be spent shaping and fitting wooden handles to finish your set of chisels. The class is perfect for those interested in hand tools and traditional techniques. Create your own heirloom!

Supply Fee: $90

Required Experience: Some forging experience recomended, but not required

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

Registration Cutoff Date: 7/7/25

Design and construct a small bookshelf that fits perfectly on your desk or countertop—great for organizing notebooks, art supplies, or favorite reads. You’ll gain hands-on experience with layout, cutting, sanding, and joinery using both hand and power tools. Students leave with a finished piece and a new set of fundamental woodworking skills. All skill levels welcome.

Supply Fee: $55

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/3/25

Knowing how to safely use a chainsaw can open up new worlds for woodworkers of all kinds, to make use of local trees that have fallen. Knowing how to safely use a chainsaw is also an invaluable skill for people who manage property, burn wood, or want to use a chainsaw in the yard. In this hands-on 2-day workshop, you will learn the physics of how a chainsaw works, how to protect yourself from the saw and other hazards, how to safely start and run a chainsaw, and how to safely approach various cutting situations. You will also learn basic chainsaw maintenance and how to change and sharpen a chain. You will learn by doing in this class, and will cut up large chunks of wood to practice various chainsaw skills, such as cross-cutting, ripping, and rough-forming.

Supplies Fee: $30

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/5/25

Looking to create bowls that are as stunning as they are functional? This class is perfect for you! Over the course of three sessions, you'll explore the art of bowl turning while adding eye-catching details. The first two sessions will focus on turning beautiful, simple bowls with subtle surface additions-perfect for highlighting color later on. In the final session, you'll bring your pieces to life with texturing techniques and the vibrant pop of milk paint. By the end of the class, you'll walk away with two gorgeous, one-of-a-kind bowls that will steal the show in any space. Don't miss out on the chance to craft functional art with a creative twist!

**Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning or equivalent.

Supply Fee: $85

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/7/25

Class Description: This classic table design is a perfect exercise in engineering and crafting a piece of furniture using hand tools and machinery. With tapered legs and mortise and tenon construction, you will learn and improve upon many necessary woodworking techniques to take home with you, along with your beautiful table, which has been constructed for centuries. The materials fee includes solid cherry wood, and everything else necessary for successful completion of your project. ** Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking or equivalent.

Supply Fee: $115

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/8/25

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of woodturning in this beginner's series. In this class you will learn about spindle turning as well as the basics of turning platters and bowls. We will discuss how we take a log and turn it into a functional wood object. Process, proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give you confidence to create whatever shapes and forms you choose. Leave this class with a strong foundation to build your woodturning journey on and journey down the woodturning rabbit hole. Topics will include: woodturning process, sharpening, spindle turning, bowl turning, cutting techniques, finishing. This is the prerequisite for any of the intermediate/advanced turning classes.

Space is limited to 5 students so sign up early!

Required experience: None.

Supply Fee: $170

Registration Cutoff Date: 7/12/25

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

Registration Cutoff Date: 7/12/25

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 how to turn square pieces round. You will learn the basic cuts for woodturning, put these into practice and leave the class with your very own bowl. This is a great class to get excited about woodturning if you can't commit to a full Beginning Woodturning series or if you just want to test drive your interest in this craft.

Supply Fee: $75

Registration Cutoff Date: 7/13/25

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.

Registration Cutoff Date: 7/14/25

Take your furniture ideas from imagination to paper with this introduction to hand drafting for woodworkers. Learn how to draw scaled, accurate, and detailed shop drawings using simple layout tools - no software required. We'll cover various projections, dimensioning standards, and how to translate sketches into buildable plans. Students are encouraged to come to class with their own furniture ideas, although a pre-designed furniture piece can be provided, and used by those without. It would be very helpful for all students to have rough knowledge of how to use an Architects Scale ruler before coming to class.

Supply Fee: $15

Registration Cut Off Date: 07/21/25

Craft a beautiful hardwood serving board in just two classes, along the way, you'll learn safe tool use, wood movement basics, and finishing techniques, as well as bandsaw, table saw and router techniques. A great introduction to woodworking, and a perfect handmade gift.

Supply Fee: $40

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/17/25

Build a classic keepsake box while learning the foundations of woodworking. From milling wood and safe tool operation to joinery, glue-ups, edge treatments and applying a finish, this course covers a wide range of essential skills. You'll leave with a completed box and the confidence to tackle more ambitious projects in the future.

Supply Fee: $55

Registration Cut Off Date: 7/19/25