As craftspeople, whether the intention is to be a studio artist, production glassmaker or to fabricate your own design objects, the ability to bring 2D concepts into the 3rd dimension are integral to your success. Through skill-building drills, collaboration and discussion, students will hone their hand skills and shapemaking abilities while gaining a better understanding of the material. The goal is to be able to make anything you can draw! You will be challenged to focus and actively problem-solve your technique while we discuss the physics and many theories of shape-making together. From gathering and bubble set-up to shaping and finishing, the purpose is to acquire an effortless “less is more” approach with consistency and quicker output. This workshop is perfect for those who are looking to advance their hand skills, produce more in less time and have a strong interest in expanding their glass material knowledge. 2-3 years of glass blowing experience is required to take this class. Lunch is included

Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment!

Registration 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.

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 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 multi-level class is designed to help students fix their blown work while in the process of creating it. We are imperfect and so is our work but some of these issues can be addressed. So, if your bubble is uneven, your piece punty off-center, the bottom too thin, etc, let's figure out how you got how to fix the piece.

Prerequisite: Beginning Glassblowing

Class Schedule:

Session 1: February 24 (Tue) 6:00 - 10:00pm 

Session 2: February 26 (Thr) 6:00 - 10:00pm 

Session 3: February 27 (Fri) 6:00 - 10:00pm 

No sessin on Wednesday on Feb 25

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!

Registration 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.

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)

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

Supply Fee: $75

NO SESSION on April 6 due to a community event 

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

Supply Fee: $75

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

Supply Fee: $75

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: $75

This class is designed to familiarize students with all coldshop equipment and bring them through the basic processes of glass coldworking. Students will learn cold shop machinery, safe machine handling, grinding, cutting, and polishing techniques. This class will touch lightly on auxiliary/specialized equipment. At the end of the session students should be able to pass the shop access test. This class is recommended for students with some glass knowledge (hot, warm, or flame studios), but students with no prior glass knowledge are welcome.

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

Supply Fee: $75

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: $75

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

In this glass bead making class we will explore bead design, shaping, surface decoration and sculptural techniques. This is a great opportunity to work hot glass on a small scale, making miniature wearable art.  We will cover the basics of bead making, how to set up and utilize the equipment, tools and related safety issues.  We will also explore bead types ranging from the basic bead to the exotic hollow bead. This is your first step into the endless opportunities of the art of glass beadmaking.
Supply fee: $75

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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 13 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.

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

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 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 intermediate class invites students to explore complex glass structures inspired by botanical and organic forms. Using bridging and hollow construction techniques, participants will work toward individual project goals with support through demos, feedback, and guided experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on scale, structure, and refining personal style. Some flameworking experience required.

Supply fee: $62

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.

Registration 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.

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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 12 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.

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 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.

Intermediate Level Coldworking will build on the techniques learned in all levels classes, with an emphasis on refining skill and exploring more complex problems in the shop. Students will be provided one project that will challenge their technical expertise and are encouraged to bring their own work to each session so more individualized instruction can be given. Students must have taken an All Levels Coldworking course in order to enroll.

If you have any questions about this course, please email Natalia Torres, Deputy Director + Interim Glass Studio Manager, at ntorres@pratt.org.

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.

Registration 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 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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 13 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.

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 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.

Explore the medium of flameworking in this workshop for a family team. Learn how to melt rods of glass in a propane-oxygen flame, wrap the molten glass onto a metal mandrel (rod), and use heat and gravity to shape a bead.

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 12 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.

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $90

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 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.

Join us on Niijima, Japan—an island celebrated for its unique Niijima glass. The volcanic stone found there naturally produces a beautiful olive-colored glass found nowhere else. This special workshop will be co-taught by renowned Japanese artists Osamu Noda and Yumiko Noda. Students will explore handbuilding techniques using hot bits, as well as the roll-up process with rondel making. Prerequisite: 1–2 years of glassblowing experience.

Class fee include lunch (5/20-25), welcome party, farewell party but not flight and hotels. 

Schedule:

5/19 Arrival
5/20 Explore Niijima + Welcome party
5/21 Session 1
5/22 Session 2
5/23 Session 3
5/24 Session 4
5/25 Session 5 + Farewell Party
5/26 Goodbye

Please check the supply list for the details of the schedule and trip guide. 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nzlr26pqpirz9qjfagabt/Niijima-Workshop-Supply-list-2026.docx?rlkey=55imv3qgk4u7pwyzzu29rpouh&st=kgct4h9v&dl=0

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: $65

Workshop size: min-3 max-8

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: $45

Learn to make pattern welded Damascus steel to enhance your future projects. This class will will cover steel preparation, forge welding, and pattern development. Commonly used by high-end knifemakers, this process can also be used to create beautiful material for small- and fine-metal art as well. This technique opens up the possibilities of a myriad of designs and uses for the patterned steel produced. Students can expect to create a section of ring-stock and a section of sheet.

Required experience: None

Supply fee: $120

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

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

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

Supply Fee: $65

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: $80

Workshop size: min-3 max-6

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.*

Projects with this instructor, Jesse Bert include, but are not limited to cooper bracelets, jump rings and chains, using common materials found in hardware stores and found objects, rivets and other cold connections, as well as useful knowledge of the vast numbering systems related to specific tools, such as sheet metal gauges, drill bit sizes, saw blade sizes, the European file numbering systems etc.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $80

Class size: min-3 max-8

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

*Please note the 6-Week classes do qualify you for Jewelry and Metals Studio Access. Students interested in Studio Access must take at least one 6- or 8-week course in the JM Studio to qualify. 

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

Class size: min-3 max-8

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.Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

*Please note the 6-Week classes DO qualify you for Jewelry and Metals Studio Access. Students interested in Studio Access must take at least one 6- or 8-week course in the JM Studio to qualify.

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

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

Supply Fee: $75

Class size: min-3 max-12

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

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

Prerequisite: At least one Beginning JM 6 or 8 weeks, students must know basic JM skills like sawing, filing, cutting, and soldering independently.

Supply Fee: $90

Class size: min-3 max-8

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and the studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Many intricate and sculptural pieces of metal jewelry began life as featureless blocks of wax. By working in wax, rather than metal, you will learn to carve and sculpt your form efficiently and open up your design possibilities. Students in this class will gain a thorough understanding of the processes, tools, and materials used to carve wax models for use in lost wax casting. Starting from a simple design, students will transfer it accurately onto a block of wax, then remove large amounts of excess material. Using a wide variety of simple tools, they will add details and refine surfaces, ending up with a completed wax model ready for casting.

Casting is NOT part of this class, however students will leave this class prepared to have their wax models professionally cast or learn to cast your wax yourself by enrolling in Casting for Wax Carvers Workshop or Introduction to Jewelry Lost Wax Casting Class.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $60

Class size: min-3 max-8

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

Learn to create beautiful wireworks and improve your soldering skills in this 4 week course designed to introduce jewelers and metal artists to the popular art of filigree! Students will explore a variety of designs and patterns to construct wire frames and create forms that are lightweight but strong. You will practice different soldering methods, including chip solder, paste solder, and dry powdered solder and will end the class with a variety of finished pieces ready to wear. 

Prerequisite: Begining JM or the ability to solder independently.

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and the studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher at any level, this beginning class is an in depth introduction to the fundamentals of metalworking. This one class will expose you to multiple materials and a wide variety of techniques through specialized 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, stone setting, 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: $130

Class size: min-3 max-8

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and the studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

*Please note the 8-Week classes DO qualify you for Jewelry and Metals Studio Access. Students interested in Studio Access must take at least one 6- or 8-week course in the JM Studio to qualify. 

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: $130.00

Workshop size: min-3 max-6 

Student in this class will learn to cut, weld, and finish steel at larger scale, with skills and projects focused on the needs of jewelers working at all levels. Subjects will include fine finishes in steel, mount making for display, and practice for the skills neccesary to incorporate steel and ferorus metals into a jewelery practice.

Required Experience: None

Supply Fees: $120

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: $90

Workshop size: min-3 max-8

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

Class size: min-3 max-8

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

*Please note the 6-Week classes do qualify you for Jewelry and Metals Studio Access. Students interested in Studio Access must take at least one 6- or 8-week course in the JM Studio to qualify. 

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $80

Workshop size: min-3 max-8

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: $80

Workshop size: min-3 max-6

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

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

Supply Fee: $80

Workshop size: min-3 max-8

Are you wanting to cast more of your work? This class is designed for students who have taken Lost Wax Casting before, but want the opportunity to cast more work and spend extra time on finishing with the expert guidance of an Instructor. No sand casting in this class.

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

Supply Fee: $75

Class size: min-3 max-8

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. Studio times may vary, visit here for more information and studio schedule: https://pratt.org/jewelry-metals-studio.php

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

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

Supply Fee: $65

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $75

Mokume Gane is a means of fusing dissimilar non-ferrous materials, including copper and silver alloys, into a single piece of bar or sheet. This material can then be used for engraving, jewelery work, or raising, chasing, and repouse. Students will learn the basics of producing their own mokume gane, including preparation, fusing, pattern development, and finishing work. Students can expect to produce one piece of sheet, and one piece of thicker bar more suited to rings.

Required experience: None

Material Fee: $100

Dive into the world of precious metal clay with this one-day workshop. You can sculpt metal clay like clay, but it comes out of the oven as metal! Learn to manipulate metal clay to create a variety of textures and forms. After seven short hours, you'll have a new skill and small selection of silver beads fresh from the oven that you can use for future projects! Your supply fee includes a package of metal clay.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $130

Workshop size: min-3 max-6

Discover the joy of jewelry making in this hands-on beginner class! Students will learn the basics of designing and creating their own beaded necklaces and bracelets. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right stringing material and understanding bead sizes to working with clasps and findings to finish your projects. By the end of class, you’ll leave with your own completed jewelry pieces and the confidence to continue creating at home. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience required. Come ready to explore your creativity and have fun!

Prerequisites: None

Supply Fee: $25

Koftgari is a form of damascening practiced in India. It is a technique for overlaying precious metals onto an iron surface that is traditionally used to embellish weapons and armor. On the first day of this five-day class, students will forge, heat treat, and grind their own specialized tools for wire overlay. During the following four days, they will learn the basics of wire overlay, applying silver wire designs onto their own practice plates. All steps of the process will be taught, from preparing the ground to laying the wire to finishing the workpiece. Seldom seen in the United States today, this technique will make a great addition to the skillset of any knife-maker, jeweler, or blacksmith.

Jordan LaMothe is an ABS Master Bladesmith, and received a fullbright research grant to spend nine months studying Koftgari from masters in Udaipur. 

This class provides a lunch every day.

Required Experience: None

Supply Cost: $125

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

All levels welcome no experience neccessary

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

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.

All levels welcome no experience neccessary

Model fee charged upon registration.

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

All levels welcome no experience neccessary

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. 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. 

All levels welcome no experience neccessary

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NO CLASS 4/17

This workshop will focus solely on the portrait. We will be working with a live model to learn basic portrait drawing approaches and techniques as well as examining the anatomical and structural forms of the head and its features. We will study the particular proportions of the eyes, nose, mouth and larger forms with the forehead, jaw and cheek bones. 

All levels welcome no experience neccessary

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

No experience necessary and all levels welcome

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

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 7 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 3/15

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 8 - 12 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 3/15

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.

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

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

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

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

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

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Explore the fascinating, ancient craft of working with molten glass on a small scale. In this hands-on class, we’ll focus on creating beads and small sculptures using a wide palette of colorful glass. Students will learn to melt glass rods using a tabletop torch, then shape, decorate, and pattern the glass to bring their miniature creations to life. Whether you're interested in wearable art or expressive forms, this class offers an engaging introduction to the world of flameworking.

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

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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!

Registration 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.

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

Learn Blacksmithing and experience transforming cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors.

Registration 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 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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 13 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.

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.

Registration 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.

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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 12 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Learn Blacksmithing and experience transforming cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors.

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups 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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 13 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.

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.

Registration 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.

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

Learn how to work with hot glass on a small scale at a bench torch. Take molten material and use heat and gravity to shape a bead. Techniques include: hot glass manipulation, basic bead shapes, and basic glass sculpting to create small scale objects such as marbles, flowers, bugs and burgers! Learn to work with hot glass on this smaller scale. Safety, creativity and fun are emphasized! All supplies included. 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!

Registration covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 12 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Learn Blacksmithing and experience transforming cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors.

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

In this class, students will design and build a small wall-hung cabinet that highlights precision, proportion, and craftsmanship. Using machine tools with supplemental hand work, participants will learn key furniture-making techniques including joinery, frame-and-panel door construction, proper tool use, surface preparation and finishing methods to achieve a refined, professional result. This project-based course is perfect for intermediate woodworkers seeking to deepen their understanding of fine joinery and cabinet construction while completing a finished piece ready for the wall. Students should have a preliminary knowledge of tool use before taking this course.

Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking

Supply Fee: $90

**Please note that this class skips week 2. There is no class on 2/23/26**

Registration Cutoff Date: 2/9/26

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: $102

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/1/26

Learn to make custom hook knives and other useful tools for spoon and other carving projects. Start with raw steel and learn to heat, shape, grind, and sharpen your custom knives. Discussion of options for handling your tools is covered. Instructor Tom Henscheid's simple system can be created affordably with minimal tools in a variety of home workspaces.

Supply fee $90

Required experience: None.

Registration Cutoff Date: 02/11/26

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: $140

Cutoff date is 2/14/26

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: $36

Registration Cut Off Date: 2/14/26

Learn traditional hand tool techniques while building a beautiful and functional Japanese-style toolbox to be used for anything – not just tools!). This compact project teaches you how to measure precisely, cut clean joints, use a variety of hand tools, and assemble a lidded box. Perfect for storing tools, writing utensils, or keepsakes; this course is a hands-on introduction to timeless woodworking skills, wrapped up in an elegant project!

Supply fee $90

Registration Cutoff Date: 2/19/26

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.

*** THIS CLASS SKIPS A WEEK; NO CLASS ON 3/6 ***

Supply Fee: $140

Registration Cut Off Date: 2/20/26

This class is designed to teach how to safely use all equipment and tools in the main woodworking studio while making a cutting board. The goal is to cover good studio practices as well as cover the benefits and limitations of each major power tool. Class time will be split between demonstrations, and individual hands-on shop time. Prerequisite: None. Supply Free: $102

Cut off date 2/21/26

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: $60.

Registration Cutoff Date: 3/2/26