Instructor: Desiree Jones

Learn about the ancient fiber art of macrame and create your own macrame plant hanger in this 3 hour online (one night) course using Microsoft Teams. (“Introduction to Macrame Plant Hangers” 2 hour course not required as a prerequisite.) After going over supplies and terms, we will spend the rest of the class time creating a plant hanger together using 4 basic macrame knots. Notes and diagrams provided to reference post-class. Macrame is an incredibly versatile form of textile art, with which you can create an unlimited number of both functional and decorative pieces. The best part of this artform, is that you only need a couple tools (some kind of cord, and a way to hang it) and you can make a variety of shapes and designs using only one or two kinds of knots! Best known for its heyday in the 1960’s and 70’s (think chunky orange and brown plant hangers and macrame owls), macrame has seen a resurgence in the last 5 years, and is an easy hobby to take up without much investment up front. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is May 10th.

Instructor: Rebecca Sheedy

This class introduces fundamental techniques and design insights for creating framed moss art. Using wild-harvested mosses and lichens that have been preserved so that they remain pliable indefinitely, students will explore the ways in which aspects of plant morphology meet with form, texture, and color in this burgeoning art form. Students will learn to work with the natural variations of plants to create depth and interest within the frame.

Supplies: Supply kits will be shipped to students - please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. In-person pick up is not possible.Must enroll 13 days prior to class to allow time for shipping. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class.

 

Online Platform: Hosted on MS Teams, the live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed.

The deadline for registration of this class is May 11th. 

Instructor: Jessica FitzGerald

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of lost wax casting in glass. Students will first make their own small-scale wax sculptures, then learn how to successfully set them up to invest them in plaster to turn their sculptures into cast crystal. At the end of the third class students will return their newly invested waxes to Pratt to be cast in glass. The fourth class will be an observation of the casting, where students will get to learn the firing process and watch as their investments are cast. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but students may wish to continue developing their projects between classes to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 5/26(Wed) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 5/30(Sun) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Stainless Steel Casting Flask and Sprue Base) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is May 20th.

Instructor: Robin Oakes

In this class, studnets will use small pieces of glass to decorate 4 glass panels. These panels will be fired at Pratt and incerted into a beautiful lantern which can be used with a tea light either indoor or outside. After the session, students are responsible for dropping off/picking up their work from Pratt. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 6/2 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6/6 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite.The deadline for registration of the class is May 19th.

Instructor: Julia Catherine. Clithero

Kokedama is a Japanese planting style. It is a sand ball covered with moss. It is a living planter as well as a beautiful display work. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant taught by a local plant expert Julia Catherine Clithero. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is June 7th.

Instructor: Robin Oakes

This is an online class taught on Microsoft Teams. The contents will be available for 48 hours after class. We will be learning how to use glass powders and some frit in many different ways. We will go over the many uses for these different methods. There will be a short overview of Pratt followed by a short demonstrations of each method. After the session, students are responsible for picking-up/droping-off their work at Pratt. These pieces will be fired at Pratt. Projects may be worked on each technique and ask questions as you work. You will be able to create small projects for eed on after class has ended. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 6/16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 6/20 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is June 7th. 

Instructor: Desiree Jones

Learn about the ancient fiber art of macrame and create your own macrame plant hanger in this 2 hour online (one night) introductory course using Microsoft Teams. After going over supplies and terms and learning a basic knot, we will spend the rest of the class time creating a simple plant hanger together. Notes and diagrams provided to reference post-class. Macrame is an incredibly versatile form of textile art, with which you can create an unlimited number of both functional and decorative pieces. The best part of this artform, is that you only need a couple tools (some kind of cord, and a way to hang it) and you can make a variety of shapes and designs using only one or two kinds of knots! Best known for its heyday in the 1960’s and 70’s (think chunky orange and brown plant hangers and macrame owls), macrame has seen a resurgence in the last 5 years, and is an easy hobby to take up without much investment up front. A detailed supply list link to purchase is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of the class is June 16th.

Instructor: Robin Oakes

Learn to create kiln carved images in glass in this one day class. Students will learn to use the process of fusing glass over layers of fiber glass and fiber in a kiln. Students will create a beautiful clear glass tile with their 3demensional images. After the session, students are responsible for dropping off/picking up their work at Pratt. The instructor will fire their work in a kiln at Pratt. This is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams. A supply kit will be delivered to your home address after the class registration is closed. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is June 14th.

Instructor: Rebecca Sheedy

This class is to learn about mounting staghorn fern on a wooden board. Students will learn how to properly mount a staghorn fern as well as how to care for this beautiful fern. All class supplies will be provided. Also, beautiful handmade wooden board made by a local wooden artist is provided. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on 6/23 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 6/27 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is June 11th. 

Instructor: Jessica FitzGerald

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of working with sheet glass to do kiln forming. Students will learn to cut sheet glass, and go over the principals of using heat to fuse and shape glass. Each student will make their own hand made dish with their favorite colors! This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but some students may wish to continue developing their projects after class to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 6/27 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 6/30 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is June 21st.

Instructor: Desiree Jones

Learn about the ancient fiber art of macrame and create your own mini macrame wall hanging which can be used as an essential oil diffuser for your car or home in this 2 hour online (one night) course using Microsoft Teams. After going over supplies and terms, we will spend the rest of the class time creating a mini wall hanging together using a few basic macrame knots. Notes and diagrams provided to reference post-class. Macrame is an incredibly versatile form of textile art, with which you can create an unlimited number of both functional and decorative pieces. The best part of this artform, is that you only need a couple tools (some kind of cord, and a way to hang it) and you can make a variety of shapes and designs using only one or two kinds of knots! Best known for its heyday in the 1960’s and 70’s (think chunky orange and brown plant hangers and macrame owls), macrame has seen a resurgence in the last 5 years, and is an easy hobby to take up without much investment up front. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed.The deadline for registration of this class is June 30th.

Instructor: Julia Catherine. Clithero

Kokedama is a Japanese planting style. It is a sand ball covered with moss. It is a living planter as well as a beautiful display work. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant taught by a local plant expert Julia Catherine Clithero. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is July 5th.

Instructor: Maru Almeida

Learn essential techniques for jewelry making while incorporating the color and sparkle of stones without using a torch! In this class we’ll focus on cold connections instead of solder. You will learn the basics of sawing, piercing, riveting and texturing as well as designing for capturing cabochon stones with tab settings. (If you have more experience in basic metal techniques, this stone setting is a great addition to your repertoire as well as practicing your riveting) Although the class focuses on setting cabochons, this technique can also be used to capture materials that are heat sensitive as well as enameled elements and other found objects. Prerequisite: None.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own handtools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools such as a saw, files, etc. Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

 

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

Learn fundamental leather-working skills by designing and creating custom belts or bracelets that you’ll enjoy wearing or giving as gifts. Through live discussion, real-time demonstrations, and hands-on experience, students will become familiar with basic leather-working tools and techniques including cutting, punching, and riveting. Prerequisite: None.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools and some supplies based on a shopping list provided. Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

Instructor: Maru Almeida

Ready to add more sparkle to your jewelry? In this class, you will learn the technique of flush setting for faceted stones. The technique allows to set faceted stones flush to the surface of your metal. You will learn how to measure, drill, open up and prepare the setting on the metal. We will discuss the anatomy of a faceted stone, the process of making our own burnishers and how to move the metal around your stone for setting.

By the end of class, you will have finished a practice plate and if you catch on quick, you may have time to create a simple pendant. Students must have access to a rotary hand peice tool that can accept a 3/32" shank. Prerequisites: Beg Jewelry Class.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools such as a saw, files, etc. Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

 

Instructor: Nile Fahmy

Sinking is one of the fundamental skills of a metalsmith and a vessel maker. It is a technique capable of producing beautiful, volumetric forms at a varied scale with relatively simple tools. This class is a great starting point for students who want to create metal vessels. Students will learn foundational forming tools, techniques, sight reading metal temperature, project planning, and more.  Following each video demonstration there will be a Q & A with additional live studio demonstrations to supplement answers to any questions students may have. Prerequisite: None.

Instructor: Annie Johnston

Are you looking to learn to a new creative skill? In this two-week fundamentals workshop, you will learn basic sawing and piercing skills that can become the foundation for more complex jewelry/metals projects in the future. Through interactive class discussions/demos you will become familiar with sawing, piercing and filing skills that are essential for any new metalsmith.

Once basic sawing skills are mastered using a jeweler’s saw, you will saw out more complex shapes to create your own jewelry designs. You will learn to file edges smooth, how to sand and polish finished pieces. You can expect to leave the class with several samples, a pair of earrings and a pendant. Brass will be included in the class supply kits, but suggestions will be provided for students who prefer to work in sterling silver. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools such as a saw, files, etc). Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

Instructor: Leslie Moon

Know the basics of Block Printing?  Want to learn some new techniques?  In this 3-week class you will have an opportunity to learn techniques that go beyond the basics in block printing such as: puzzle block printing, 2-block printing and chine colle. Prerequisite: Previous Block printing experience (as the basics will not be taught in this intermediate class) 

This class has a series of demo videos available as well as live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. Recordings of   the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Garima Naredi

This one day workshop will focus on quick drawing techniques through live demos and lectures. Students will learn about lines, light and shade, composition, and draw in their sketchbooks with materials at hand like pencils and pens. There will also be information about additional drawing materials for creating sustained sketches. We will draw commonly found objects at home and also draw from photographs to learn to sketch the landscapes. All skill levels are welcome.

Recordings of   the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Learn to screenprint at home. Pratt will provide you with some tools for this remote class. You will learn several ways to make a stencil and how to screenprint. Each week there will be video and written instruction to review before meeting with your instructor and fellow students online. You will create your own projects and receive individualized guided instruction. This class meets on the Monday before from 7-8pm.Prerequisite: None 

Instructor: Yuka Petz

Flexagons are unique paper structures that bridge paper/book arts with recreational mathematics. Flipping through each flat flexagon reveals multiple hidden faces. Workshop participants will learn four different flexagon models: two tetra-flexagons and two hexa-flexagons. We will also discuss the history and variety of flexagons and share ideas and techniques for developing flexagons with your own words and images. All participants will receive PDF templates to print and bring to the start of the workshop. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of   the class live session  will be available after each class for 48 hours and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Garima Naredi

This class will focus on the development of observational skills and learning drawing fundamentals, with simple still life setups. We will work mostly with charcoal and experiment with other media towards the later part of the class sessions. You will learn to set up your own still lifes and learn basic drawing techniques to represent it on paper.There will be demos and discussions during class time along with opportunity for the students to share their setups and start working on their drawings. No prior experience with drawing is required. 

Instructor: Garima Naredi

This class is for the beginning painter with little or no painting experience but a desire to learn, explore and create. You will learn the fundamentals of the material used and the techniques of oil painting. Through specially designed exercises you will learn how to work from observation, understand light and form and how to handle paint. The in-class time will be spent on guidance on the works in progress and periodic group critique and discussion of finished works to help you build a solid foundation for a sustained exploration into painting. Intermediate students welcome. Prerequisite: None

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are demo videos to view during the week. This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Eric Chamberlain

Explore two alternative methods to lithography. Lithography is traditionally done on stone or zinc plates and incorporates the repelling nature of oil and water. Kitchen litho uses everyday items that you find in your kitchen, and allows one to print immediately. Mokulito uses a wooden plate which can be drawn on and carved into before printing. Mokulito will require time in-between the drawing and processing of your plate before printing. Both techniques can be printed by hand. Prerequisite: None

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are demo videos to view during the week. This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

This class is designed for you to explore the basics of drawing. Using objects, you have at home, as subject matter, we will create still lives. You will learn drawing techniques, such as composition, contrast, and proportions. We will start the class using charcoal on paper, then in later lessons learn how to draw with a range of pencils. We will cover how to use your imagination in your drawings. There will be demonstrations and opportunity to talk about your work. . Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Sketching is a wonderful way to truly experience a place, discovering new details in each glance. In this class we will capture the depth and feeling of a place using watercolor and ink. If you had to cancel your summer travel plan then here is another chance to travel your favorite places through sketches. We will draw places, buildings, favorite food and people to make a beautiful memory of your travel. Reference photographs will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own photographs if you want to make more of a personal travel journal through urban sketching. We will learn all the rules of perspective to draw buildings properly. Learn to work with ink and watercolor and will cover different wash techniques to bring dramatic effect to your sketch. Prerequisite: None 

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Larry Calkins

In this class, we treat collage as a form of painting without the obvious narrative and traditional references common in what has become the norm in contemporary collage. You will create a visual repertoire through interpretations of memory and close observation through everyday encounters. We will look at several abstract artists and learn how they distill and interpret their subject matter.

Prerequisite: None.

This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.

This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Leslie Moon

Learn how to design, carve and print a block print.  In week one the instructor will demonstrate how to design, carve and ink up a block print.  You will then have the week to work on your own blocks as well as access to pre-recorded demonstrations.  In week two you will show your work and have an opportunity to ask questions, etc. and learn how to sign and present their block prints. Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos available as well as live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Learn about composition, tonal structure, color development, and the basics of different watercolor techniques. A series of demonstrations will introduce you to the foundational skills needed for working in this lively medium. You will learn to understand the medium’s behavior on wet & dry paper and how to allow accidents without losing control, thus allowing the medium to express itself and create images that feel alive. Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Yuka Petz

Celebrate spring by designing your own stunning paper flowers. You will learn different techniques to transform two-dimensional paper into elegant and organic three-dimensional flowers. After establishing your foundational skills, you will develop individual models in class and you will come away with the expertise to create a whole paper garden of your own design. Participants should come with reference images of a flower they want to create. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Draw through or trace monotype is a simple print-making technique where an artist rolls out a layer of pigments such as printer's ink or oil paint and while the pigment is wet the artist lays a piece of paper onto the ink and draws an image onto the paper. The pressure of the drawing picks up the ink and creates a line similar to etching, including plate tone or ‘noise’ from the wet ink.  Paul Klee was a master of this technique. You will create drawings and color them with watercolor.  The process is very spontaneous and a lot of fun. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of   the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Angie Dixon

In this two day workshop we will focus on painting butterflies using traditional Asian brush and ink techniques with and without color. Butterflies are lovely and delicate and symbolize much to us. We will paint them using a light touch with the brush and ink on rice paper. It will be a delightful experience for summer and a way to celebrate the beauty and fragility of nature. through our art. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of   the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Learn to screenprint at home. Pratt will provide you with some tools for this remote class. You will learn several ways to make a stencil and how to screenprint. Each week there will be video and written instruction to review before meeting with your instructor and fellow students online. You will create your own projects and receive individualized guided instruction. This class meets on the Monday before from 7-8pm.Prerequisite: None 

Instructor: Nikki Barber

This class introduces you to reduction woodcut printmaking, by hand. Learn to employ safe relief cutting techniques, use printmaking inks, and generate original prints with multiple color layers - all from a single block. You will learn how to design, carve,

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are demo videos to view during the week. This class has a series of demo videos available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Leslie Moon

Learn how to design, carve and print a block print.  In week one the instructor will demonstrate how to design, carve and ink up a block print.  You will then have the week to work on your own blocks as well as access to pre-recorded demonstrations.  In week two you will show your work and have an opportunity to ask questions, etc. and learn how to sign and present their block prints. Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos available as well as live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams. Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Paper Quilling also called paper filigree is a craft practiced all over the world. Using very simple tools that are inexpensive people of all ages can create everything from jewelry to sculpture to birthday cards all made from paper.  The name quilling comes from the original tool used to roll the paper, a bird quill. In the class the instructor will demonstrate the base roll and most of the 35 shapes.  These components can be used to assemble beautiful work.  Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Yuka Petz

Learn to make distinctive Japanese decorative papers to use in your books, collages, cards, or as unique artworks in and of themselves. In this hands-on workshop, learn about sekkazome, a dying method to make bright, kaleidoscopic patterns. Also known as orizomegami, this fun and colorful technique can be done at your dining table with a minimum of materials and equipment. These papers make excellent covers for the Japanese Stab Binding workshops.  Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Papercutting, Scherenschnitte, Knippen, Wycinanki, Monkiri, Chien-chih or Papel picado, just a few terms associated with this ancient art form. This craft dates back hundreds of years. Learn the art of paper cutting design and it history and many uses. Using simple tools, you can cut a variety of images and designs. 

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation

Instructor: Robin Walker

Interested in how to create an interesting, abstracted figure? This two day workshop will guide you with new, playful ways of thinking about to represent the human figure. The focus will be on experimentation using mixed media on paper. Acrylics and ink required, additional materials (pastels, paper and glue, glitter, etc.) encouraged. This is a class for beginners as well as advanced painters.

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

This online class is designed to give students the fundamental skills for spoon carving. It is designed to teach you how to use two of the fundamental spoon carving tools: straight knife and a hook knife. The cost of the tools is roughly $50. You will have two green spoon blanks in your supply kit. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn the basic safe carving techniques. The live class will be spent having students carve spoons and receiving feedback and asking questions as they come up. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. The class will be maxed at 8 students. No Prerequisite. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. The live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Enrollment deadline is 11 days prior to class start. The supply kit can be sent to any address in the USA via USPS; please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Have you ever wondered how to harvest wood from a log to produce bowl blanks? In this online class, we'll walk you through how to get bowl blanks from your piece of wood. We'll look at how to predict how a piece will move, what the grain will look like once it is turned, and the process of finish turning a piece green vs. rough turning to do a twice turned bowl. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn concepts. Prerequisite: None; however, if you have not been trained in chainsaw safety and don't have safety equipment please use a froe or sledgehammer and wedge to make your rough blanks. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. This will be a hands-on class, be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. The class will be maxed at 8 people. Supply kit pick up which will be a green section of log (no shipping) is Sun, May 16 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

Now that you have carved a few spoons and have the fundamentals down. You will start looking at the details a bit more closely. In this class Tom Henscheid will demonstrate variations on spoon bowl design, handle types, handle to bowl transitions, and special knife cuts. With the spoon blanks that are supplied Tom will coach you through making a cooking spoon, a small eating spoon and a round bowl ladle. This class will be two 90-minute sessions. The first week will be primarily demonstrations of his cutting techniques. The second session will be your chance to ask questions and show what you have discovered. The tools you will need for the class are a basic spoon kit: a straight knife, a hook knife. But after the demonstrations you will be wanting to add a coarse rasp and possibly a bent carving gouge. Tom will make a supply kit with three spoon blanks and extra wood chunks to test your cutting techniques. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, May 16 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Betzalel Massarano

This four-day class will focus on the basic skills, tools, techniques, and safety of woodworking practice, including milling and cutting lumber to size, joinery, and basic finishing, as well as general shop safety and project planning. Over the course of the class, each student will build a simple Shaker-style stool from the included supply kit. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team and will consist of livestreamed lessons, demonstrations and lectures, along with supervised hands-on work time and individual one-on-one feedback. This class will be maxed out at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work so that Betz Massarano your instructor can offer feedback. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. No Prerequisite. The supply kit pick up is Sunday, May 16 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Are you looking for something fun and handmade to use when you're entertaining your family and friends during get togethers? Wow people with not just your cookies, but also your turning skills. In this one session class, you will learn the basics required to turn a platter that is the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. The class is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Class time will rotate between 10-15 min live demos and students doing work on their lathe. Plan to have a place to put your laptop/phone to film yourself on the lathe as your instructor Elizabeth Weber will offer feedback as you turn. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. This class will be maxed out at 5 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's turning time. Students must supply their own tools; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. 10"-11" diameter kiln dried alder blanks are included in your supply fee, which are for local pick up only (no shipping). The supply kit pick up is Sun, May 23 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Michelle Matulac

Learn the art of handmade broom making! In this online class, students will learn about the materials used in broom making and basic techniques to create two handbrooms: a whisk and a hawktail with handle. Supply kit will be available for pick up at Pratt and short supply list will be emailed prior to class of tools already in your home. Expect to rotate between live demonstration time and working at your kitchen counter to practice what you've just learned. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. Additional broom material will be provided so students can apply their new skill and create a third broom on their own time. This online course will be taught via Microsoft Teams and the content will be recorded and available to students for 48 hours after class. Supply kit pick is Sun, May 23, from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Kim McIntyre

Learn how to make a 3 legged stool at your own pace. This entire online class is prerecorded, it contains 14 tutorials and 4 recorded live sessions. You can split green wood for your stool legs or search out some tree branches. In the leg shaping steps you'll get to use a drawknife and spoke shave. For the seat blank you will use dry lumber, mostly likely use a circular cutting jig and a router table to bevel the edges. Next, you'll learn how to drill angled holes through the seat, and the joinery for the legs and stretchers by using a tapered tenon cutter and reamer. Wedges for all of the joints. This class can be a springboard of skills that you might use in future projects. Students are welcome to interact and leave posts on Microsoft Teams, the platform used to hold this class's content. The goal is to build up a community of current and past students that can share their experience of building their own 3 legged stool. After enrolling in the class, students will be added to the Team every Monday; please ignore the class date assigned to this class as Pratt's website doesn't have the option to buy a truly digital product. Students must supply their own tools and materials. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed within 24 hrs of registering for the class. Currently there is no limit to the length of time students can take to build the 3 legged stool and remained engaged with other students building this project. No prerequisite.

Instructor: Istara Freedom

This class is open to beginners and experienced stone carvers.  Students will learn how to connect directly with the stone by focusing on the use of hand tools to work the material.  Using chisels, files and rifflers, stone is manipulated in the reductive process, revealing the sculpture within. Stone carving techniques will be demonstrated in videos and live demonstrations. The class is 7 Weeks long, with no class on 7/2/21. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $35

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools based on a shopping list provided. Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register two weeks prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

 

Instructor: Istara Freedom

This class is open to beginners and experienced stone carvers.  Students will learn how to connect directly with the stone by focusing on the use of hand tools to work the material.  Using chisels, files and rifflers, stone is manipulated in the reductive process, revealing the sculpture within. Stone carving techniques will be demonstrated in videos and live demonstrations. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $25

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools based on a shopping list provided. Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register two weeks prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

 

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Spend an evening making art and learning a new skill. In this short, fun leatherworking online class, students will learn the craft of saddle stitching while making a leather card holder for business cards or credit cards that you will cherish for years to come. Prerequisite: None. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. The class will be maxed at 14 people. Supply kit pick up (no shipping) is Sun, June 6 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Saman Shojaei

This 3-hr online class is a mix of pyrography and painting for anyone who has ever wanted to add designs or decorations to their woodworking projects. The class will be maxed at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's woodburning time. No Prerequisite. Beginner to advance skill levels welcome. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Brian Stahly

Pratt offers one of the few blacksmithing programs in the region, we have gone digital until we reopen. Blacksmithing, or forging, is about transforming and shaping mild steel through the use of heat. Using basic techniques such as hammering, twisting, tapers, bends, and splits, you will learn to create sculptural and functional objects with online digital demos, no projects will be made in this class. Everyone is welcome, whether you're interested in taking more advanced blacksmithing classes or you just want a basic understanding of the process. Prerequisite: None.

 

Instructor: Chelsea Van Voorhis

Beginner level class teaching the basics of veneer. Learn how to cut veneer to create geometric patterns, correctly tape wood patterns, press to substrate, sand, finish, and add a frame. Course will include multiple brief lectures with plenty of working class time to experiment and ask questions. There will have homework between sessions. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Supply kits will be shipped to students, please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. In person pick up is not possible. Must enroll 8 days prior to class to allow time for shipping. No international shipping. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will be maxed out at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. Students will get to schedule a 10-15 min one-on-one meet up with their instructor, Chelsea Van Voorhis in between class sessions. Class starts 9 am PST. No Prerequisite.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Learn how to make a modern plant stand, depending on how high you want the plant off the ground, this plant stand can be flipped to be short or tall. In this online class students learn how to make a half lap joint with hand tools and a dowel joint. Expect to rotate between live demonstration and working. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). Students must supply their own tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, June 13 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, located at the exterior door to the Youth Room/blue building at Pratt Fine Arts Center, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Johnny Tromboukis

In this online class, you will learn how to create intricate Japanese wooden patterns called kumiko, and the foundational concept of the technique. Each session will feature demonstrations and time to practice the new skills and discuss. An overview of making and milling the kumiko strips will be taught. At the end of the course, you'll have an asanoha kumiko pattern of your own. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing tool). All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Supply kits will be shipped to students, please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. In person pick up is not possible. Must enroll 8 days prior to class to allow time for shipping. Please inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org if interested in shipping to Canada or other international destinations. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will be maxed out at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. Class times are PST.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

There is so much potential on how you finish your bowls that allows for a creative process to continue even after you have turned a bowl. This class is taught by Tom Henscheid; he'll cover a wide variety of techniques including oil finishes, milk paints, bleaching, blackening, fuming, metallic paints, and a few unusual novel approaches. The techniques in the class don't just apply to bowl turners, any woodworker is welcome, the examples given in the demo will be specific to woodturning. The live session will be demonstrations with time for student questions throughout the class. The class will have a small supply kit with several samples for students to experiment with on your own time. There will be an opportunity to follow up with Tom after the class to ask questions once students have spent time testing finishes. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team, it will be recorded, and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The class will be maxed at 7. No Prerequisite. Students must provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, June 13 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Learn how to make a decorative leather plant pot in this online class. This class will cover a lot of leatherworking skills needed for a 3-dimensional project. Expect to rotate between live demonstration and working. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. Additional time outside of class will be needed for hand stitching; there will be a drop-in session held by Elizabeth if you want to sew with company and get immediate responses to questions. Class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). Students must supply their own tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, June 13 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, located at the exterior door to the Youth Room/blue building at Pratt Fine Arts Center, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 9 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Learn how to make an outdoor garden box using material that is meant to hold up to the weather. You will learn how to measure and cut using a circular saw. There will a lot of time assembling your project with a drill. You will be ready to welcome in the warm growing season by completing this project. Expect to rotate between live demonstration and working. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) You do not need to be local for this class, all class materials can be purchased at your local home store. Enrollment deadline is 5 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

This online class is designed to give students the fundamental skills for spoon carving. It is designed to teach you how to use two of the fundamental spoon carving tools: straight knife and a hook knife. The cost of the tools is roughly $50. You will have two green spoon blanks in your supply kit. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn about using an axe to rough out blanks as oppose to a bandsaw. There will also a demo on spoon carving to watch before the live class. The live class will be spent having students carve spoons and receiving feedback and asking questions as they come up. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. The class will be maxed at 8 students. No Prerequisite. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. The live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start. The supply kit pick up is Sun, June 20 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed.

Instructor: Michelle Matulac

Learn the art of handmade broom making! In this online class, students will learn about the materials used in broom making and basic techniques to create two handbrooms: a whisk and a hawktail with handle. Supply kit will be available for pick up at Pratt and short supply list will be emailed prior to class of tools already in your home. Expect to rotate between live demonstration time and working at your kitchen counter to practice what you've just learned. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. Additional broom material will be provided so students can apply their new skill and create a third broom on their own time. This online course will be taught via Microsoft Teams and the content will be recorded and available to students for 48 hours after class. Supply kit pick is Sun, June 27, from 1-3 Pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

This online class is one session long and is part of a spoon carving series that will be offered by Tom Henscheid. In this class you will complete your own light weight portable spoon carving bench that includes a modified hand screw and a foot rope vise and learn how to utilize it. This "bench" is meant to versatile, for people that might not have a permanent shop, think apartments and working at the kitchen table, or people who might be mobile or have tiny crafting space. The bench is highly customizable in height and clamping configurations. It is quick to assemble and dissemble for storage. *24 hours prior to the start of class, Tom will share a video on how to complete the final assemble of the workbench. Students should follow the assembly instructions prior to the start of live class. The first bit of the live session will be Q and A about the build process. The rest of the class will be dedicated to Tom teaching/demoing to students how to use the bench for spoon carving and tool sharpening. This class will max out with 9 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom, so don't hesitate to ask questions during the live session and some follow up time via using the comment and chat functions on Microsoft Teams. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Tom's love of learning and sharing is infectious. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, June 27 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Betzalel Massarano

This four-day class will focus on the basic skills, tools, techniques, and safety of woodworking practice, including milling and cutting lumber to size, joinery, and basic finishing, as well as general shop safety and project planning. Over the course of the class, each student will build a simple Shaker-style stool from the included supply kit. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team and will consist of livestreamed lessons, demonstrations and lectures, along with supervised hands-on work time and individual one-on-one feedback. This class will be maxed out at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work so that Betz Massarano your instructor can offer feedback. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. No Prerequisite. The supply kit pick up is Sunday, June 27 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Kim McIntyre

Learn how to make a 3 legged stool at your own pace. This entire online class is prerecorded, it contains 14 tutorials and 4 recorded live sessions. You can split green wood for your stool legs or search out some tree branches. In the leg shaping steps you'll get to use a drawknife and spoke shave. For the seat blank you will use dry lumber, mostly likely use a circular cutting jig and a router table to bevel the edges. Next, you'll learn how to drill angled holes through the seat, and the joinery for the legs and stretchers by using a tapered tenon cutter and reamer. Wedges for all of the joints. This class can be a springboard of skills that you might use in future projects. Students are welcome to interact and leave posts on Microsoft Teams, the platform used to hold this class's content. The goal is to build up a community of current and past students that can share their experience of building their own 3 legged stool. After enrolling in the class, students will be added to the Team every Monday; please ignore the class date assigned to this class as Pratt's website doesn't have the option to buy a truly digital product. Students must supply their own tools and materials. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed within 24 hrs of registering for the class. Currently there is no limit to the length of time students can take to build the 3 legged stool and remained engaged with other students building this project. No prerequisite.

Instructor: Brian Stahly

Pratt offers one of the few blacksmithing programs in the region, we have gone digital until we reopen. Blacksmithing, or forging, is about transforming and shaping mild steel through the use of heat. Using basic techniques such as hammering, twisting, tapers, bends, and splits, you will learn to create sculptural and functional objects with online digital demos, no projects will be made in this class. Everyone is welcome, whether you're interested in taking more advanced blacksmithing classes or you just want a basic understanding of the process. Prerequisite: None.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

Spoke shaves are fabulous tools for cutting curving spindles, chamfers and faucets on thin wood spokes. These tools, traditionally used for wagon spokes and chair legs are ideal tools for spoon carving. In this class Tom Henscheid will show methods for holding onto the wood. The use of many variations of shaves, the advantages of each kind and how to sharpen and adjust them. Tom has used spoke shaves extensively for over 40 years, he has developed some preferences. Tom will demonstrate simple modifications to modesty priced and flee market tools that will have your spoons singing. Have any shaves you have on hand along with questions. This 90-minute class will change the way you look at this incredible tool. This class will be hosted on online via Microsoft Teams. There will also be time during the live session to ask questions as they come up. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. No Prerequisite. Enrollment deadline is 3 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Johnny Tromboukis

In this online class, you will learn how to make a desktop kumiko lamp. Kumiko is an intricate Japanese pattern work with wood. Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist, or pro, this class is a great introduction to kumiko and incorporating it into a project. We will start with making the popular asa-no-ha pattern and some other decorative pieces. Then we will make some frames, the base, and wire the lamp. We will go through each step of the process and in every session, there will be 10-15 minutes of demo and then time for students to perform the new skill while in session. No prerequisites. Supply kits will be shipped to you which include all the needed materials (please make sure your shipping address is correct when enrolling). Each student will also need to provide their own set of tools and lamp hardware. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. Please enroll at least 8 days prior to the class date to ensure your supplies arrive in time. This course is instructed online via Microsoft Team (a video conferencing tool). All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class. This class will be capped at 8 students to ensure everyone gets quality feedback on their work. Plan to have a place for your laptop to film yourself as you work. Class times are PST.

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

Learn how to use the anvil to shape the rough profile of hot metal. Gain an understanding of the forging techniques used to make chisels, and the purpose that each chisel serves when detailing forged animal heads. This class is a digital demo and students will not make samples. Prerequisite: None.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

In this 3 hr long class you'll get to learn how to make two cutting boards out of a board (great for gift giving, even to yourself!) The main tool operations you'll learn is how to use a drill, jig saw, and orbital sander. There will also be lots of hand sanding and creative freedom. Plus a discussion on food safe finishes. Class time will rotate between 10-15 minutes of live demos and students doing work on their own kitchen counter or workbench. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself at your work station as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. The class will be maxed at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's working time. No Prerequisite. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Enrollment deadline is 4 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Saman Shojaei

This 3-hr online class is a mix of pyrography and painting for anyone who uses leather in their work, or for adventurous souls who like to experiment with new artistic mediums. Students will choose the design they would like to create. Saman will then demonstrate how to use woodburning tools for leatherburning and guide each student through controlling the temperature and the basic stroke work used in leatherburning. You'll get to add color highlights with leather paints. The class will be maxed at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's leatherburning time. No Prerequisite. Beginner to advance skill levels welcome. Students must supply their own tools and leather; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sharpen your spoon carving tools? Well then gather your dull tools up and sign up for this online class. The class will cover how to sharpen small knives, bent knives, gouges, as well as scrapers. At least 24 hrs before the live session, several short videos (that combine to almost an hour long) will be shared with students on how to sharpen each of the tool types. Please watch and try out the sharpening techniques prior to the live session. That way during the live session, students will have a chance to ask questions based on what isn't working for them. The goal is to demystify sharpening. This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. The class will be maxed at 8 people. No Prerequisite. The supply kit will include a strop, a dowel for inside stropping, plus a selection of wet and dry sandpapers. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team, it will be recorded, and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit pick up (no shipping) is Sun, July 11 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Chelsea Van Voorhis

Beginner level class teaching the basics of veneer. Learn how to cut veneer to create geometric patterns, correctly tape wood patterns, press to substrate, sand, finish, and add hardware. Course will include multiple brief lectures with plenty of working class time to experiment and ask questions. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. Supply kits will be shipped to students, please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. In person pick up is not possible. Must enroll 8 days prior to class to allow time for shipping. No international shipping. Each student will also need to provide their own limited, affordable set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will be maxed out at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. Class times are PST. No Prerequisite.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

This online class is designed to give students the fundamental skills for spoon carving. It is designed to teach you how to use two of the fundamental spoon carving tools: straight knife and a hook knife. The cost of the tools is roughly $50. You will have two green spoon blanks in your supply kit. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn the basic safe carving techniques. The live class will be spent having students carve spoons and receiving feedback and asking questions as they come up. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. The class will be maxed at 8 students. No Prerequisite. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. The live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Enrollment deadline is 11 days prior to class start. The supply kit can be sent to any address in the USA via USPS; please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Learn how to make a modern plant stand, depending on how high you want the plant off the ground, this plant stand can be flipped to be short or tall. In this online class students learn how to make a half lap joint with hand tools and a dowel joint. Expect to rotate between live demonstration and working. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). Students must supply their own tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, July 18 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, located at the exterior door to the Youth Room/blue building at Pratt Fine Arts Center, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

Now that you have carved a few spoons and have the fundamentals down. You will start looking at the details a bit more closely. In this class Tom Henscheid will demonstrate variations on spoon bowl design, handle types, handle to bowl transitions, and special knife cuts. With the spoon blanks that are supplied Tom will coach you through making a cooking spoon, a small eating spoon and a round bowl ladle. This class will be two 90-minute sessions. The first week will be primarily demonstrations of his cutting techniques. The second session will be your chance to ask questions and show what you have discovered. The tools you will need for the class are a basic spoon kit: a straight knife, a hook knife. But after the demonstrations you will be wanting to add a coarse rasp and possibly a bent carving gouge. Tom will make a supply kit with three spoon blanks and extra wood chunks to test your cutting techniques. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, July 18 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Michelle Matulac

Learn the art of handmade broom making! In this online class, students will learn about the materials used in broom making and basic techniques to create two handbrooms: a whisk and a hawktail with handle. Supply kit will be available for pick up at Pratt and short supply list will be emailed prior to class of tools already in your home. Expect to rotate between live demonstration time and working at your kitchen counter to practice what you've just learned. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. Additional broom material will be provided so students can apply their new skill and create a third broom on their own time. This online course will be taught via Microsoft Teams and the content will be recorded and available to students for 48 hours after class. Supply kit pick is Sun, July 25, from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

In this class, students will discover interesting textures that are relatively easy to create: "hammer textured" faucets, shell textures, branch forms, leaf textures, etc. Tom will demonstrate each of the techniques the first week. Then in the second session we will address any questions and discuss variations on the themes. The supply kit will include four spoon blanks to create seashell and leaf spoons as well as standard cooking spoon shapes to texture. Plus, it will have multiple practice pieces. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Basic spoon carving prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). Students must supply their own tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, August 1 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, located at the exterior door to the Youth Room/blue building at Pratt Fine Arts Center, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Instructor: Katie Kiser

Explore the creative world of 3D sculptural art making with various types of papers and patterns. Learn special skills to making abstract flowers, animals, mini lanterns and a variety of geometrical shapes along with layering techniques for cutouts like pop art. Students will get the chance to explore many different skills each day and walk away with a variety of art pieces.This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Katie Kiser

From board games to card games, students spend a week learning how to create and execute designs for indoor games. These young artists will make playing cards through drawing and color techniques, sculpting clay for board pieces and using carboard for prototyping the game board. Throughout week they will also discuss and create rules for their own games inspired by exiting games or coming up with a fun game that’s completely unique. Look forward to them sharing the games with their family or friends.This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Simone Dawson

Draw the world around you. From blooming flowers, detailed interiors to lively park panoramas. Come join us as we sketch and paint from life. Beginning with measurement techniques, and observational skills; students learn to use line to accurately portray their environment, then move on to understanding lights’ effect on form and color with watercolor. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Simone Dawson

If you were a creature, what would you be real or imagined? Let’s find out! Students will expand their creativity inspired by animals, aliens and monsters to create their own unique creatures! Using basic anatomical structures and principles, sprinkled with a little engineering magic… students will walk away with fun, imaginative creations to transform themselves into their own made-up creature. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Katie Kiser

The imagination and visual daydreaming of looking out the window is an activity that’s both creative and meditative. Through drawing and painting techniques accompanied with some light cardboard construction, students get to paint an exciting scene out of their window from both real features like trees and flowers to imagined terrain like outer space. Each young artist will focus on sketch drawing for laying out their ideas for their painting and learn how to organize and transfer their art to a larger canvas they design and construct. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Katie Kiser

If you were a creature, what would you be real or imagined? Let’s find out! Students will expand their creativity inspired by animals, aliens and monsters to create their own unique creatures! Using basic anatomical structures and principles, sprinkled with a little engineering magic… students will walk away with fun, imaginative creations to transform themselves into their own made-up creature. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Simone Dawson

Working with baking clay for their final art piece, students begin the week with sketching out ideas and concepts for what they want to make and learn how to break down their idea into different parts for modeling. Playing with a variety of colors students get into the details of various character designs including: hair, teeth, eyes claws and for quick learners, molding some facial expressions. This class is meeting in person, social distanced, following safety guidelines. More detailed information will be sent out once registration is closed.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

The National Nordic Museum has partnered with Pratt Fine Arts Center to put together a virtual exhibition and landscape painting class for summer 2021. The virtual exhibit will complement the Museum’s installed temporary exhibition, Among Forests & Lakes: Landscape Masterpieces from the Finnish National Gallery. Students enrolled in a summer camp with Pratt Fine Arts will get a virtual tour from the curator of Among Forests & Lakes and will then create a landscape masterpiece of their own in response. The student work will be featured in a virtual exhibition displayed on the Museum's website, with the potential to show student work in a slideshow in the Museum galleries as well. As a part of participating in this camp, students will also get free admission for themselves and one accompanying adult to see Among Forests & Lakes in person. The exhibition will be on display at the National Nordic Museum through October 2021. // Among Forests & Lakes examines how Finnish artists have depicted the landscape of their native country from 1850s to the present day. The exhibition explores how the Finnish landscape and these works of art contributed to the creation of a Finnish national identity. With over 50 works in this exhibition, students from Pratt Fine Arts will gain a greater understanding of Nordic art history and the connections between art and culture in Finland.

Instructor: TBA TBA

Pratt Fine Arts has secured space on our campus to create a unique in person experience with students participating in a collaborative mural. First half of the week will include online learning with conversations and instruction for drawing and sketching out the ideas of the final mural. The second half of the week will include scheduled time for students to come to campus and execute the collaborative mural with instructor including COVID-19 protocols. Masks on site and extra paperwork will be needed for this experience.

Instructor: Erin Lodi

This photography camp takes you through techniques of using equipment including camera phones, disposable or professional cameras focused on what's ideal for screen printing. Learn about free software to edit and create layouts for photo emulsion in screen printing. You are encouraged to take another camp with Kerstin Graudins, Week 04, where you spend a second week screen printing your photographs. Two days of this week students will have the opportunity to meet in a local park with instructor with COVID-19 protocols. Masks on site and extra paperwork will be needed for this experience. Those who cannot attend will still have access to the recordings and conduct their own field trip with applied lesson. Email gdiaz@pratt.com . For more information on signing up for both classes. Where you take both classes or this one, you will leave with an extensive knowledge of basic photography skills.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Learn to screen-print at home. Pratt will provide you with some tools for this remote class. You will learn several ways to make a stencil and how to screen-print. Each day there will be video and written instruction to review before meeting with your instructor and fellow students online. You will create your own projects and receive individualized guided instruction.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Develop the skills and techniques necessary to draw accurate, life-like portraits. Learn anatomy, measuring, expression, and lighting while working with pencil, charcoal and watercolors. Students will leave this class much more confident with their rendering skills. Reviewing local art from Frye Museum and other galleries, students will get to explore a variety of perspectives.

Instructor: Scott McCall

Pratt Fine Arts has secured space on our campus to create a unique in person experience with students participating in a collaborative mural. First half of the week will include online learning with conversations and instruction for drawing and sketching out the ideas of the final mural. The second half of the week will include scheduled time for students to come to campus and execute the mural with instructor including COVID-19 protocols. Masks on site and extra paperwork will be needed for this experience.

Instructor: Erin Lodi

Start with online meetings the first half of the week to get the basics and meeting in the park to put concepts to action. Focusing on architecture, city views and nature in the park, learn methods for using natural lights and capturing moments in the city. End your week with suggestions and support on editing your photos and submitting your favorite shot for an online exhibition.

Instructor: Bhakti Sa

The digital youth sculpture program is designed to give students a broad introduction to metalworking theory and modern application through the lens of historical context and unconventional materials. Students will gain knowledge of the tools available in Pratt’s blacksmithing and welding studios as well as the skills to use them while being presented with the historical context from which these techniques emerge. Then, using tools commonly found in the home or easily acquired at the hardware store, we will create projects that explore the use of blacksmithing and fabrication techniques with unconventional materials. Project Examples: Mask, box, picture frame, fabrication model, small sculpture, hanging wall panel, costume component, whatever you can conceive.

Instructor: Erin Lodi

As an artist we are constantly presenting ourselves and our work. From applying to grants to creating social media profile as a portfolio this form of presentation is always needed. This course will help you develop techniques on documenting your art through photography along with editing techniques for establishing consistency and brand identity. This class will provide one on one mentorship to organize your content and take action to apply for opportunities in upcoming grants and exhibitions.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Learn to screen-print at home. Pratt will provide you with some tools for this remote class. You will learn several ways to make a stencil and how to screen-print. Photograph submissions are due July 5th for emulsion process. Email with detailed instructions will be sent upon registration. Each day there will be video and written instruction to review before meeting with your instructor and fellow students online. You will create your own projects and receive individualized guided instruction.

Instructor: Erin Lodi

Start with online meetings the first half of the week to get the basics and meeting in the park to put concepts to action. Focusing on architecture, city views and nature in the park, learn methods for using natural lights and capturing moments in the city. End your week with suggestions and support on editing your photos and submitting your favorite shot for an online exhibition.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Learn to paint in watercolor while working from botanicals, landscape, and photography. Students will experiment with washes, dry brushing, and masking while refining their understanding of color and observation. Students will be encouraged to bring in their own source materials and photographs, experimenting with subject matter and composition. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Annie Johnston

In this class, students will learn and practice basic beading techniques through several fun jewelry projects at home. Through live demonstrations and recorded tutorials, students will become familiar with basic beading techniques that can be practiced anywhere, and applied to their own future creations. Students can expect to finish 3 pieces that incorporate skills like basic wire forming, bead stringing, attaching clasps, working with chain and making beaded charms.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Draw the world around you. From blooming flowers, detailed interiors to lively park panoramas. Come join us as we sketch and paint from life. Beginning with measurement techniques, and observational skills: students learn to use line to accurately portray their environment, then move on to understanding lights’ effect on form and color with watercolor.

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

Learn to combine steel and leather to make your own shoulder armor, gauntlets, chest plates, and shields. In this all-day class students will learn how to forge and weld steel, sew and rivet leather combining the hard metal and the soft leather to create your own unique piece of armor. Prepare yourself for 6 hours of riveting work.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

In collaboration with Seattle Art Museum, students will get a virtual tour and explore the current exhibitions happening at the museum. Focused on painting techniques, students will explore several styles and techniques from various art movements and will be given several canvas textures to explore. Pratt encourages students to submit their final painting at Pratt to be professionally photographed and exhibited in a community gallery beginning September 2021.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Learn to screen-print at home. Pratt will provide you with some tools for this remote class. You will learn several ways to make a stencil and how to screen-print. Each day there will be video and written instruction to review before meeting with your instructor and fellow students online. You will create your own projects and receive individualized guided instruction.