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.

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. 

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 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 two sessions of Beginning glass blowing or equivalent. MASK IS OPTIONAL for this class.

Learn the basics of stained glass window design and construction. Our classes cover pattern design and transfer, glass selection and cutting, fabrication strategies, soldering, and finishing techniques. Students will leave the class with a finished window ready to be hung.Prerequisite: None

Glass has a plasticity and behavior that lends itself to sculpting, and this course will provide the freedom to explore the process and the potential of the material. We will be using various torches in the hot shop to create more detailed work. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a solid or blown form and explore various methods of bits/parts application. We will learn more introductions to sculpting techniques than finished pieces during this 4-day intensive. Prerequisite: Two 6week Beginning Glassblowing or equivalent experience.

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.

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. Note: MASK IS OPTIONAL for this class.

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 Note: MASK IS OPTIONAL for this class.

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.

Discover the universal appeal of shaping molten glass. Ease yourself into this art form with individualized instruction that covers all the basics of glassblowing, from gathering glass from the furnace, to blowing and shaping bubbles. Learn to use the marver, shape with jacks, and begin paper shaping. In addition, learn valuable techniques and safety rules that will give you a solid foundation on which to build your skills. In this class, you will have plenty of time to practice. Prerequisite: None

Learn the 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

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

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.

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

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 

Have you always wanted to try blowing glass? This is your chance to learn and make your own unique gift for the Mother's day! Learn to gather glass from the furnace and shape it into fantastic forms. There will be lots of hands-on experience and individual assistance. 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. Note: MASK IS OPTIONAL for this class.

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. 

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

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy or decorate for Mother's day 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 Mother's day. 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.

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.

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy or decorate for Mother's day 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 Mother's day. 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.

Have you always wanted to try blowing glass? This is your chance to learn and make your own unique gift for the Father's day! Learn to gather glass from the furnace and shape it into fantastic forms. There will be lots of hands-on experience and individual assistance. Prerequisite: None

This class is a look into the world of working with cane. We will cover the very basics of pulling cane, starting with filligranna (straight cane), clear or colored core and clear core with color on the outside, as well as a myriad of other possibilities. As the foundations of gathering, marvering, and transferring to a post are established we will delve into color overlays and stuff cups. In addition to pulling the cane, the process of picking up the cane to make small vessels, tumblers, and ornaments will be covered. Successful cane pulling happens by repetition to sharpen your eyes and hands for managing the heat correctly and seeing how the glass is moving. Look forward to a fun class. For me, pulling cane is one of the coolest things in glass, right up there with Prince Rupert's drops. Prerequisite: At least one session of intermediate glass blowing or equivalent.

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. Prerequisite: 2 Beginning Glassblowing. 

This intensive session is designed for students who are taking the Intermediate level glass blowing classes for the first time. Admin team will check students' status upon registration. For the repeating students, Pratt encourages them to take 6week long classes.

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.

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 stack rings to wear or share. If you have never used a torch before, the instructor will be with you every step of the way. If you can solder already, you'll improve your skills in this short, sweet, and highly productive class. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $45.

Learn how to manipulate metal into unique forms using the bends and folds of 'fold forming' techniques. Students will practice fold forming by creating a set of samples. This technique involves repetitive folding, hammering, and annealing of thin gauge copper. Fold forming allows us to make sculptural, organic surfaces in the metal and noticeably demonstrates how metal moves under the force of a hammer. Prerequisites: None. Supply Fee: $35.

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. No Class 4/13/23. Prerequisite: at least one course of Beginning Jewelry/Metals. Supply Fee: $60.

Start to finish, this class will offer a detailed approach with step-by-step information for learning the basics to Sand-casting small objects in non-ferrous metal. Understand how to best select master objects, and which tools to use. See how to prepare gates and vents, so that the molten metal flows best during the pour. Learn a special formula to find 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 come to understand 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 with you objects for casting exploration that are no more than 2" inches in the largest direction. That will be the ideal size for our class projects. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/ Metals. Supply Fee: $65

Ready to up your stone-setting game? Flush setting a gemstone into a ring is more challenging than on a flat surface. You will learn how to measure and drill precisely so that the stone is centered on the ring band, as well as how to do layout for multiple stones. We will also practice working with the extra precision needed for setting a tiny gemstone into a constrained space. This class is a good follow-up for students who took the first Flush Setting class; or, for people who want to take on a challenge. Supply Fee: $35. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry Class

Learn a fast and approachable way to add faceted gems to your jewelry designs. Tube settings provide a strong, secure way to hold a gemstone for rings, pendants, earrings, and more. Students will learn about different types of tubing, and how to select the correct materials & gems for this process; we will then cover the proper use of setting burrs and setting punches. We'll also discuss design considerations, and finishing tips & tricks to make your jewelry sparkle. Faceted stones & tubing to practice with are included in supply fee. Supply Fee: $25.

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, sgraffitto, 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: $85.

Learn the process to design and create wax models, and cast Metal using the centrifugal casting process. Topics will include learning how to create models from wax and other materials, creating a mold, using the centrifugal casting unit, creating rings and stone settings in wax, finishing cast objects, and how work 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

Spinning rings are unique rings that originate from ancient Tibetan meditation traditions. They are also known as spinner rings, fidget rings or meditation rings and can be used to calm the mind and help with stress or anxieties. It is their repetitive motion, as the outer spinner ring rotates the base ring that is known to soothe the mind in this class you will create your own spinning ring. Prequistes: None. Supply Fee: $55.

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.

This introductory class is designed to expose students to the fundamental techniques involved in creating a piece of Hollowware. The word Hollowware includes a variety of vessels that can serve as a container. Examples include bowls, vases, cups, pitchers, and teapots. In this class an emphasis will be placed on the forming and fabrication processes of copper sheet. Demonstrations will include cutting, filing, soldering, sinking, raising, hammer texture, and finishing techniques. Our main project in this course will be a copper bowl (6” diameter). Processes include sinking and raising which are traditional metalsmithing techniques that are fascinating and fun! Using hammers, stakes, anvils, stumps, and torches we will explore these forming techniques. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent. Supply Fee: $50.

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: $40.

Have you begun with an enamel class or two and need more time to explore? Looking to reinforce skills you have started to master but you need time beyond class structure to do so? Here is a weekend to explore with guidance. Our subject matter classes are the best choice for a focused learning of technique, but this is your chance to take previous learning forward with experimentation, reinforcement, tips, and tricks. Copper for class time, enamels, and additional products are provided as well as use of Pratt's excellent kilns and studio equipment. You are welcome to supplement with your own specialized blanks or fine silver. Mentoring, guidance, and instructor experience is available as needed. Prerequisite: at least one enamel class and a desire to explore on your own. Supply Fee: $75

Master Artist Younha was born and raised in South Korea, and graduated MFA at Kent State University. Her specialty is wearable contemporary metalwork. This steel fabrication class will focus on using mild steel for creating wearable jewelry or objects. Mild steel allows for making complex and detailed objects quickly and easy. A variety of fabrication methods will be demonstrated including silver soldering with steel sheet and wire, hollow construction, shallow forming, chain making, earrings/necklace connections, brooch pin back, various patinas and finishing techniques. Prerequisites: Open to all skill levels. Supply Fee $75. Younha Jung will be giving a Free Public Lecture at Pratt Fine Arts Center Fabrication Studio on 5/26/23 at 6 PM.

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. 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: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent construction and soldering skills. Prequisite: None. Supply Fee: $35.

Learn how to successfully silver solder copper, brass and sterling silver to make jewelry. This class will have a series repetitive soldering exercises to build skills. Earring posts, hollow forms and multiples are some of the topics to be addressed. Please bring you design ideas, inspirations, thoughts and problems to the class. Supply Fee: $25

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 let us know if you do not receive the link. 

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

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 contact us if you did 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

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

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

This workshop has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive one

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

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 notify us you do not receive one

Do you love the idea of painting the figure but are intimidated to try because you haven’t drawn before?  Or do you like to paint and draw the figure but wish your work didn’t look like stiff figure studies. Either way this class is for you. We will start with extensive rapid drawing and painting exercises on integrating the figure into a whole composition. The next seven hours will develop one large stretched canvas into a visual experience where you will continually revise your entire painting until the whole comes together.  In the end you may not have a carefully proportioned model but you will have a canvas where all the parts work visually together in shape and color.  We will be using Richard Diebenkorn and others for artistic examples.  Rapid course corrections, intuition, and lack of preciousness will be encouraged as well as very intense looking. Includes all oil paint, large stretched canvas, and model fee.  Bring whatever brushes you already own. 

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

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED. Supply fee of $100.00 will be collected by instructor at the workshop

Prerequisite: None

Usually color is taught as 'Color Theory' which involves tediously painting in hundreds of little squares or placing pre-colored papers next to each other. After doing these exercises you still don't know what to do in your real life painting. This workshop is focused on actually using color on your painting and understanding how it works in a way you can use right away. First we will understand how to create and see color using a limited pallette which will teach you how to mix and see subtle color much more effectively. Then, studying particular masters, we will unlock the color harmony in their work so that you can reproduce it in a work of your own. In the end you will have at least two paintings to take home that you can use to find your own individual palette. We will be using oil paint and canvas which is provided for you, please bring your own brushes and palette knives if you have them. 

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

ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED Supply fee of $40.00 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 let us know if you do not receive the link. 

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.

No class 7/5

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 let us know if you do not receive the link. 

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 contact us if you did not receive one.

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

This workshop has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive one

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 8 - 10 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 5/20 & 6/3

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 11 - 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 5/21 & 6/4

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 8 - 10 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 5/21 + 6/4

Pratt offers a 5-week after school art class for youth ages 6 - 9 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pratt offers a 5-week after school art class for youth ages 6 - 9 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Want to learn figure drawing for character design or animation? Working from a costumed model, students will discover how to simplify the forms of the body into big shapes using the basic principles of figure drawing: gesture, proportions, and anatomical relationships. Students will develop an introductory understanding of structural drawing and learn to translate what they see into dynamic characters. Every week our model will pose in a new costume and we will draw many short (up to 40 minutes) sketches and learn to capture the essence of their mood and action. This class is excellent practice for anyone wishing to deepen their ability to draw a clothed model.

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.

Designed for beginners, students will be introduced to small-scale stone carving - first creating a template for their stone, and then learning how to use a variety of tools to cut, shape, and polish the material into a finished form. Students will walk away with a finished adornment that can be turned into a wearable piece of art.

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

No class 5/19

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 6/16

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.

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 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 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.

Exploring textures, shape and creatively through clay! This workshop will bring you and your little, together to experience the dynamism of air dry clay. Together we’ll learn beginner friendly techniques and make medium to small clay pots and figurines. 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 materials included.

Exploring textures, shape and creatively through clay! This workshop will bring you and your little, together to experience the dynamism of air dry clay. Together we’ll learn beginner friendly techniques and make medium to small clay pots and figurines. 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 materials included.

In this family workshop we will celebrate Earth Day by sculpting animals.  We will use newspaper, tape, and paint to make tigers, giraffes, elephants, orcas, or whatever animal you appreciate.This class is designed for one student between 5 - 10, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited so sign up early! No experience necessary, all materials 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.

Exploring textures, shape and creatively through clay! This workshop will bring you and your little, together to experience the dynamism of air dry clay. Together we’ll learn beginner friendly techniques and make medium to small clay pots and figurines. 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 materials 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.

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. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment! This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). No experience necessary, all material included.

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 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.

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.

In this class you’ll have the opportunity to make a few circular leather containers and a tray. Students will learn two leather sewing stitches and how to emboss leather.  Plus how to use several hand tools to layout and punch diamond shaped holes that are used for sewing. All class supplies are included.

Have you ever wondered what could be made from old jewelry, fabric pieces, bottle caps, and mint tins? If you want to make art out of recycled and repurposed everyday items, then this is the class for you. Stretch your creative mind using the elements of art to make one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

Build your own jewelry using 3D printers! In this class you will learn how transform your ideas into your own printed jewelry. You will cover the basics of 3D printing and metalsmithing. You will make rings or earrings and more as you learn your way around Pratt's professionally equipped studio. All materials included.

Come learn about the theory and application of hybrid woodworking while making two plant stands. You will build with solid wood; creativity in design are welcome. The first plant stand will be made out of popular or pine to develop skills. You will then get to design a second plant stand using American hardwoods. Gain confidence with power and handtool use as you construct your plant stands. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking. Supply fee: $75.

** Registration Cutoff Date: 3/29/23 **