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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: Beginning Flameworking

***NO CLASS on Jan 20

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $50

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

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

Prerequisite: None

No CLASS on Jan 19

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

Prerequisite: None

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

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

NO CLASS on Jan 19

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

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

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

Prerequisite: Intermediate Glassblowing or Experienced Intermediate Glassblowing 

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

Prerequisite: 1 6-week Beginning Glassblowing

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: 1 6-week Beginning Glassblowing

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

This class is focused around advancing students’ skills in order to make thinner, more refined work. Students will be challenged to broaden their understanding of the fundamentals (e.g. heat management), as well as learn how to make more complex shapes and patterns. Strengthen your skill set and develop a deeper intuition into how glass behaves in order to be prepared for Advanced Glassblowing and beyond. Student interest will contribute to additional techniques explored in class, such as caneworking, incalmo, stuff cups, low bowls, Venetian techniques, and more. Tailored instruction will help students build upon their previous experience in order to achieve greater technical mastery and work towards their specific artistic goals.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Glassblowing

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None 

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

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

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

Prerequisite: None 

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

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Are you wanting to cast more of your work? This class is designed for knowledgeable students who have taken Lost Wax Casting before, but want the low cost opportunity to cast more work and spend extra time on finishing. You must be capable of investing alone and safely casting in teams. Investments must be completed 2 days before the class date; each student is limited to two flasks. No sand casting in this class.

Supply Fee: $40

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

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

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

Whether the party is lit with candles, chandeliers, or a disco ball, a pair of sparkly earrings promises that you'll enter in style. Score extra points by crafting these attention-getting accessories yourself, using sterling silver and simple tools like hammers, drills, and files to create striking effects From studs to shoulder-dusters, your party-ready earrings will shine and sparkle in any surroundings! You'll make 2-3 pairs to wear or give. All levels.

Prerequisite: None.

Supply Fee: $55.

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.

In this 1-day, 6 hour class, students will create a fine cooper bracelet in the traditional Viking era style from 800-1050 CE. Students will learn and practice pouring an open mold ingot, forge the ingot to length, and shape it into a bracelet with decorative stamping. The Instructor, David is an accomplished metalsmith who engages in historical research and experimental archaeology metalsmithing the "old fashioned way". He often travels to Ireland to visit museums and research Viking era metalwork.

Prerequisites: Beginning JM and comfortable with torchwork is beneficial but not required

Supply Fee: $40

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

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

Explore what makes mechanisms function, the properties of different materials, and how to adapt them to your unique jewelry or metal pieces. Learn to create functioning mechanisms while increasing your skills and fabrication precision techniques. Students will learn how to create spring brooch findings, box clasps, hinges and spring catches, amongst other useful findings and their variations. You will make a range of samples as well as 1-2 finished pieces. Independent projects are welcomed where we will adapt or resolve the mechanics needed.

Prerequisite: Beginning JM or equivalent and ability to solder independently.

Supply Fee: $65

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

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

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

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/ Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $65

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. 

Please Note: There is no class on Monday January 20th in observance of MLK Holiday

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.

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

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

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals or equivalent

Supply Fee: $75

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

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

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

Prerequisite: At least one Beginning JM Weekly Class

Supply Fee: $75

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

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: $60

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

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

Prerequisite: None.

Supply Fee: $50.

Do you have enamel pieces, oddly shaped treasures or found objects which need settings and you are unsure how to finish them? Do you have some experience with soldering but not a lot of confidence? Then this is the class for you! In this quick solution workshop, student will gain new skills in multifunctional capture settings through mastering two prong and a bezel tab settings using sterling silver. Metal and practice items to set will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring anything you want to use in your settings. The focus of this workshop will be on pendant treatments, but rings, earrings, or brooch options will be discussed as well.

Prerequisite: Beginning JM or equivalent

Supply Fee: $55

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

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

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

Supply Fee: $35

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $60

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

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

Prerequisites: Beginning JM or equivalent

Supply Fee: $60

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

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

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

Supply Fee: $65

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $65

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

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $35

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

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $85

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

Prerequisits: Small Scale Sand Casting and Beginning Jewelry and Metals

Supply Fee: $65

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

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

Supply Fee: $75

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

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

Supply Fee: $50

This 3 week Intermediate Drawing class will build on your basic drawing skills. We will take a contemporary and individualized approach to drawing and 'out-of-the-box' approaches. Use line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective to create realistic images. We will draw from observation then move onto planning a composition, balancing representational elements with abstract, and bringing in your personal voice into the drawing. 

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing 

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS CLASS

In this class we will concentrate solely on the portrait. We will delve into the structural forms of the head, features and the neck. You will learn about proportions and portrait drawing techniques through demonstrations and viewing the portrait work of many artists. Students will draw from life model on both the days.

Prerequsite: None

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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. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

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NO CLASS 2/18

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

Prerequisite: None

Model fee charged upon registration

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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. We will get acquainted with a range of drawing materials as well as the principles of composition. Be able to translate what you see into drawings by the end of the class.

Prerequisite: None

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NO CLASS 2/20

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

Prerequisite: None

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

No drawing or art experience necessary.

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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.

There is a supply list for this wrokshop

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

Prerequisite: None

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

Prerequisite: None

THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS WORKSHOP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No class 2/14 But feel free to check out our Valentine's Day offerings across all our departments. Classes limited to adults

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

No class 2/14 But feel free to check out our Valentine's Day offerings across all our departments. Classes limited to adults

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

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

No class 2/14 But feel free to check out our Valentine's Day offerings across all our departments. Classes limited to adults

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Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on introductory woodworking class designed for teens!  In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of woodworking while building your very own treehouse model.  Each student will get to create their own ‘tree’ using branches and plywood, then design and build a treehouse model within it.  The class will cover the safe use of the table saw, chop saw, circular saw, drill, and other basic woodworking tools. Students will learn about PNW native trees, how trees grow, and get to design and build their own treehouse models.

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

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

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

No class 2/14

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

No class 2/14

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

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

Tuition assistance available through out the year. Learn more:

Pratt Tuition Assistance

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 both 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 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 both 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 both 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.

This art class is all about intergenerational collaboration through glass fusing. Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks.

Enrollment for this class covers 2 students. This class is designed for one student 9 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

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!

Enrollment for this class 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 to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. This will be an experience you and you will not forget! Repeat students welcome.

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

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 covers both 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 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.

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

Learn 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!

Enrollment for this class covers 2 students, one student 13 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to three pairs so sign up early! No experience necessary, all glass included.

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. This will be an experience you and you will not forget! Repeat students welcome.

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

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

Cut off date 12/02/24

Want to get your toes wet in the wood turning world and get some wood shavings in your hair? Come to this one-day workshop and learn the basics of wood turning. During the workshop you will apply the basic skills learned to create some useful and decorative pieces, such as a mortar and pestle or small bowl.  If you can't commit to the full Beginning Woodturning class this is a great chance to learn from an instructor with over 45 years of turning experience.

Supply Fee: $75

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/4/25

This class is designed to be the core introductory class that covers good studio practices while learning how to safely use all of the equipment and tools in the main woodworking studio. It will also be the primary prerequisite class for most of the more advanced woodworking classes. Based around several small projects designed by the instructor, you will gain enough experience to comfortably and safely use each piece of equipment, as well as an understanding of its benefits and limitations. This is a great way to begin woodworking or to refine the skills that you already have. Class time will be split between demonstrations, and individual hands-on shop time creating small projects from start to finish.

Prerequisite: None

Supply Fee: $85

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/4/25

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

Supply fee: $50.

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/6/25

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

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

Supply Fee: $50

Sick of the noise and dust of a power tool woodshop? Limited on space to work, but still want to have the opportunity to make things with your hands, even at your own kitchen table? Gain confidence and build your woodworking skillset by adding handtool joinery to your toolbox. Whether you are a beginner woodworker or a powertool expert, this class is a great way to dip your toes in the handtool woodworking world. We will use the 9 basic woodworking handtools to teach the three basic forms of joinery: mortise and tenon, housed dadoes, and dovetails. Bring your own tools to tune up and sharpen in class, or take the class and find out which tools are really essential to handtool woodworking.

Supply fee $100

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/7/25

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

Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking

Supply Fee: $125

Registration Cutoff Date: 1/8/25

In this 3-day course, students will make 2 projects:

• an entryway bench using recovered boards of exotic live edge hardwood; approximate size is 30”L x 15”W x 18”H
  
  
• a wall-mounted coat hook board using paint-grade lumber with hand-carved coat hooks made from the live edge fall-off material; the approximate size is 30”L x 5”H 

Supply Fee: $360