Instructor: Maru Almeida

Dive into stone setting in this weekend of fun and fundamentals. You'll progress through a series of stone setting exercises, building your skills with each new challenge. Beginning from the most basic bezel, you'll slowly increase the quality and complexity of your settings. From setting flat-backed stones in advanced bezels and tab settings, you'll move on to setting faceted stones in basket/crown, tube, and flush settings. Class time will include demonstrations and discussions as well as plenty of practice. Create samples and 1-2 pieces of wearable jewelry. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals and ability to solder independently

Instructor: Sarah Gascoigne

Whether you are a new or returning jeweler, you'll enjoy building core jewelry-making skills through projects you will enjoy wearing or giving as gifts. This class will balance demonstration with plenty of supervised work time. You'll enjoy exploring a wide range of materials, colors, and design possibilities. Tools, materials, and techniques are carefully chosen to be a little easier on your eyes and hands. You do not need to be a Senior to attend this class. Prerequisite: None.

Instructor: Tamara Clammer

Take all the intimidation out of small-scale leatherworking with this comprehensive introduction to basic materials and methods. By completing a cuff bracelet, you?ll learn to cut safely and finish your edges, pierce and sew, add textures and contours and colors, attach rivets and snaps, and securely integrate stones or pre-fabricated metal embellishments. With the basics under your belt, you?ll then have time to experiment with the instructor?s advice and supervision, taking your own idea from design to pattern to reality. You?ll leave class with at least one finished cuff, a range of samples, a resource list, and the ability to choose the right leather for the job, opening up possibilities for scrap and repurposed materials. Prerequisite: none.

Instructor: Peggy Foy

Designed for beginners and those needing a refresher, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of metalworking. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and plenty of practice, you will develop basic skills in sawing, filing, soldering, riveting, texturing, and polishing as well as in the safe use of tools and studio chemicals. We encourage you to repeat this class with several teachers, not only to strengthen your skills but also to benefit from the expertise of each instructor. Prerequisite: none  

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

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 $30.00 This class has a supply list please contract us if you do not receive the link.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Learn to paint in acrylics or oils they are very versatile mediums, bright luminous colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make painting a boundless, creative choice. Demonstrations, discussions, and individual instruction will cover issues of color, design principles, paint consistency, and application. Experimentation and the development of personal artistic process and direction will be encouraged. Whether you are intrigued by acrylic’s and oils potential, or have worked in acrylic / oils for years, this class has something for everyone. This class has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive a link. Prerequisite: None 

Instructor: Angie Dixon

Explore new ways to combine sumi painting with collage by using a variety of materials. This process will allow artists to try out new ideas and let these ideas take form. This workshop is meant to be fun, exciting and challenging. Imagination and the physical aspects of the materials are the only limits. Prerequisite: Some experience with Asian brush and ink painting

Instructor: Mark Takamichi Miller

Many people think that if they can't draw in proportion they are 'not talented' and have no business doing art. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are not suited to careful measuring and painstaking draftsmanship you are not alone. This has nothing to do with whether or not you are 'talented' or whether or not you should try making art. This workshop will teach even the most drafting averse person how to get proportion without sacrificing the real value of the artwork, which is to learn to be comfortable with your own set of 'talents'. Some people never can make precise measurements but they can still draw in proportion through an intuitive quick approach. This workshop is located offsite at NEW Miller School of Art in Highland Park ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED.   Prerequisite: none

Instructor: Dawn Endean

Shellac Plate printmaking is a low-tech and versatile technique for creating etching-like intaglio prints as well as subtly textured collographs. In this workshop you will create and print plates using both shellac and water-based polyurethane on an illustration board matrix. You will be encouraged to experiment with the wide range of effects that can be achieved with shellac plates to express your own visual ideas and aesthetic. Prerequisite: Printmaking experience This workshop has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Instructor: Lisa Hasegawa

This class is designed to teach the basics of letterpress printing. Through a variety of projects, learn to hand-set metal type, lock up a typeform, ink up, set up, and operate the press. You will be introduced to good design practices and explore printing imagery with letterpress cuts, linoleum cuts, and wire printing. On the last day of class, you will exchange prints and create a portfolio to take home. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $40

Instructor: Jessica Hoffman

In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of bookbinding structures and stitches. You will become familiar with binding tools and techniques; as well materials and best practices for completing a book from start to finish. We will cover a variety of folded and sewn structures, including accordion folds, pamphlet stitch, decorative long stitch, and a flat back case-bound book. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Virginia Hungate-Hawk

Work with instructors Virginia Hungate-Hawk and Lynda Harwood Swenson to learn the basics of cyanotype printing, a camera-less photographic printing process that produces an image in wonderful cyan-blue. Instruction will be given on mixing the chemistry, creating light sensitive surfaces, exposure techniques, and ways to use this process in conjunction with other printmaking methods.  You will have the opportunity to experiment with this process, leave with prints you have created, along with an understanding of the vast possibilities of cyanotype. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Mark Takamichi Miller

Have you ever wanted to see the range of things you can do with your paints? The possibilities will open you up and get you out of any rut. From learning about traditional oil mediums to thick clear layers of glossy acrylics we will try it all. We pour, brush, scoop, squeegee and soak. Many of the processes are completely unpredictable and surprising. Even if you only plan to paint traditionally this will show you ways to use your materials that you never dreamt of. This workshop is located offsite at NEW Miller School of Art in Highland Park ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED. Prerequisite: none

Instructor: Robin Walker

Drawing is the foundation of the visual arts and anyone can learn to draw. These classes take a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offer 'out-of-the-box' approaches to tackle basic drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. There is a supply list for this class please let us know if you do not receive the link.  Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Discover the exciting possibilities of screenprinting! In this class you will gain an understanding of the tools and equipment necessary as well as the history of screenprinting. Experiment with photographic, reductive, and drawing processes while learning how to use and register multiple colors. Print on paper, fabric or clothing.  The class combines instructor demonstrations with time for individual projects. Water-based inks will be used. Student Fridays available. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee: $40  This class has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Instructor: Garima Naredi

Do you want to be able to paint a portrait? In this class you will learn about the materials and techniques necessary to do just that! Learn to represent the volume and structure of the head, neck and shoulders and capture the effect of light on the face.  We will be painting directly from a model. You will also learn the basics of color mixing and paint application. Prerequisite: Drawing experience  This class has a supply list please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Instructor: Rickie Wolfe

Starting with the basics of monotype you will move quickly into image transfer using the low tech lithography technique ‘paper litho’. Collage using finished prints or other materials will be introduced. Demos will be given on how to transfer imagery onto fabric, wood, contact paper and tape to incorporate into finished pieces. Prerequisite: None  no class 7/23

 

 

Instructor: Mark Takamichi Miller

Do you get tired of spending lots of money on inferior pre-stretched canvases at the art supply stores? Do you want to paint 60”x72” without spending $400 on a canvas that is not made to last? Making a canvas this size can cost as little as $25 to make yourself. The quality of canvas is much higher and the flexibility you have with priming options is much greater. Come see how to easily make your own supports from small wood panels to large stretched canvas. After you make your own canvas take it home to paint on! Prerequisite: None Located OFFSITE at Miller School of Art in Highland Park

Instructor: David Lutrick

Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe. In this class we will learn about spindle (between center) turning as well as the basics of creating bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give the students the confidence to create functional and decorative shapes and forms. This class has been shortened to accommodate busy schedules. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. Supply Fee: $45. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Steve Dando

In this class you will safely learn how to operate a handheld router, fixed based router, plunge router, edge guide router, and table router. You will learn how to set up routers for a variety of cuts, learn what a climb cut is and how to prevent danger kickback. This class is a chance to gain confidence using the ever versatile router.

Instructor: Carla Grahn

Introduce yourself to the useful and versatile skills needed to begin working with steel. You'll learn oxy-acetylene and MIG welding as well as plasma-cutting and metal fabrication equipment including the bandsaw, chopsaw, drillpress, grinders, shears, and benders. This class is designed for anyone looking to incorporate metal into their artistic and technical vocabulary. Attending the first two classes is mandatory. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $60

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

This Beginning Woodturning class is for women-identified students; it will be taught by a womxn-identified instructors. Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe. In this class we will learn about spindle (between center) turning as well as the basics of creating bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give the students the confidence to create whatever shapes and forms they choose. Also covered will be the fundamentals of finishing and sharpening. This is the prerequisite for any of the advanced turning classes. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. This class has been shortened to accommodate busy summer schedules. Supply Fee: $45.***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Steve Dando

Frustrated with dull blades and less than perfect results? Using dull tools is actually far more dangerous than using razor sharp tools. Instructor Steve Dando will walk you through the process of sharpening chisels, plane blades, and other woodworking edge tools, to demystify the process of achieving a truly sharp edge. In this class we will also discuss what makes tools truly "work" and how to tune up your vintage users. Bring some of your own tools that need sharpening.

Instructor: Scott Brown

Learn the craft of creating an elegant wooden spoon using intuitive methods. This course is designed to be approachable for both beginner and intermediate level students. It will cover how to select wood, design, and use a combination of hand and power tools for carving an heirloom quality kitchen spoon that you will cherish for years to come. Supply Fee: $50

Instructor: Carla Grahn

Gain a basic understanding of forging, metal-forming, and welding in this introductory class. Learn how to bend, shape, twist, texture, and join steel to create decorative and organic forms without focusing too heavily on traditional, more technical processes of Pratt's other blacksmithing classes. By combining elements of fabrication and metal forming, you'll become comfortable in both shops and get a taste for the techniques you might want to explore more at Pratt. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $45

Instructor: Micah McCarty

Learn how to carve a canoe shaped bowl with art work that is inspired from the PNW. Micah McCarty is a highly skilled Makah artist, who is excited to share his history and heritage with students. Students will get to experience designing a three-dimension piece and how to shape with adzes and hook knives; some power tools will also be used. The canoe form has a long history of being carved in the size of a bowl as it passed on cultural knowledge and became a well-known art form. All experience levels are welcome.

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

This class is open to a lot of creative opportunities that a glassblower might want to explore in the woodturning studio. Come learn to turn useful wooden tools like simple blow molds. This class will be instructed by Tom Henscheid, an expert turner and experienced glass artist. Come with ideas and Tom will try to incorporate them into the class. No prerequisite. ***This class has three session in the Woodturning Studio and the last session will be in the hot shop using all the new creations/new tools.**

Instructor: Dan Morgan

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 power 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. Prerequsite: None. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. Supply Fee $90.

Instructor: Dmitri Carter

Create your very own hand-carved wooden marionette with help from Dmitri Carter. Dmitri is a founding member of Northwest Puppet Center/Carter Family Marionettes. He has traveled the globe performing and learning about various puppet traditions. Now you have the chance to learn some of the trade secrets of the puppet world. Through this class, you will learn how to build a marionette including different styles of articulated limbs and the methods to control your character. Starting with a block of wood, students will plan their character, carve, assemble the figure, articulate the moving parts and attach controls. This class will focus on carving by hand (not with power tools). Previous experience helpful but not necessary, even beginners are welcome. Just bring your creativity and learn to bring your own character to life as a marionette.

Instructor: Steve Dando

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 $60. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy.

Instructor: Daniel Pittsford

Learn three basic turning tools while getting to sample woodturning. You'll have time to complete an introduction project. No previous turning experience needed. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.***

Instructor: David Lutrick

Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe. In this class we will learn about spindle (between center) turning as well as the basics of creating bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give the students the confidence to create functional and decorative shapes and forms. This class has been shortened to accommodate busy schedules. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. Supply Fee: $45. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Betzalel Massarano

Learn to combine wood, acrylic, and LED lighting into a beautiful handmade lamp. This class will cover project planning, wood and acrylic fabrication, and the use of LED lighting strips to create visually striking and useful illuminated objects. Creative ideas welcome, each student will have 1 sqft of 1/4" acrylic to use. This class is designed for those with some experience in a wood shop. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking. Please bring a design idea, sketch, or reference image to the first day of class.

Instructor: Steve Dando

Are you ready to learn how to use handtools and make a useful woodworking project? Join us to make the Japanese Tool Tote. In this class, we will teach beginner thru advanced woodworkers the basics of handtool use and how to incorporate handtools into your every-day woodworking. All skill levels are welcome in this class which will cover basic tools needed, their use, sharpening and tuning up handtools for optimal performance. Light table saw and miter saw work may be used in the class; no prior experience on those tools required.

Instructor: Steve Dando

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

Instructor: David Lutrick

Do you want to sample woodturning? Come learn the basics of spindle turning and how to turn a small bowl. If you can't commit to the full 6 week beginning turning class, this is a great chance to learn the basics. Supply fee: $55. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Have you taken a Beginning Woodturning class but still need help refining how to apply those skills to create the projects you have planned? This class is designed for those students who have hands-on experience but want guidance planning and realizing a project that may seem too ambitious to tackle alone. The class will meet and discuss projects individually and as a group. From there, the instructor will assist students with the design and layout in of their project and demonstrate specific skills based on the needs of the students. It is a great way to take on that project you have been thinking about with the assistance of the instructor to problem solve along the way. **Bring your wood and plans to the very first class. **Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning or equivalent. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org

Instructor: Saman Shojaei

This workshop focuses on learning basic carving techniques, sharpening and finishing. Students will create a figure on a flat panel of wood. Saman will have a number of patterns available for the students to choose from. This class will be located in the wood turning studio. Supply fee: $45.

Instructor: Steve Dando

Come take an introductory class on green woodworking. You'll use a froe to split a green log to make your seat blank and stool legs. If you have some artist tree branches laying around at home, bring them to use as stool legs! You'll use a drawknife for general shaping of parts, plus a brace and bit for the leg joint. This will be a fast-moving class, but you'll leave with a crude, simple stool that will have a lot of charm. Beginners welcome. Prerequisite: None. Supply fee: $50. ***This class will skip the week of 8/11/20.***

Instructor: Tom Henscheid

Learn to make the custom tools you need to make your own spoons- hook knives and work holding devices. Instructor is the highly skilled Tom Henscheid. Supply Fee: $110. ***This class will skip the week of 8/12/20***

Instructor: Steve Dando

This class is perfect for beginner woodworkers and DIYers who want to learn how to master pocket hole joinery, which is a fast and sturdy way to build furniture. Gain first-hand experience of doing butt and edge joints while making aa quick step stool on the first night as your practice piece. The next two sessions will be spent making your entryway bench. Tips will also be given about wood movement, furniture design and construction. You'll leave class ready to start building your own furniture. ***This class will skip the week of 8/12.***

Instructor: David Lutrick

Do you want to sample woodturning? Come learn the basics of spindle turning and how to turn a small bowl. If you can't commit to the full 6 week beginning turning class, this is a great chance to learn the basics. Supply fee: $55. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Steve Dando

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 $60. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy.

Instructor: David Lutrick

Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe. In this class we will learn about spindle (between center) turning as well as the basics of creating bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give the students the confidence to create functional and decorative shapes and forms. This class has been shortened to accommodate busy schedules. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. Supply Fee: $45. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Dan Morgan

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 power 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. Prerequsite: None. Due to the intensity of this class attendance in the first class is mandatory. An absence within the first session is considered a withdrawal from the course. Please see FAQ page regarding the withdrawal policy. Supply Fee $90.

Instructor: Saman Shojaei

This carving class is for those that would like to take up carving more seriously. Students will be introduced to traditional acanthus leaf designs, and will be introduced to all the fundamentals of carving required for this class. Including sharpening, care and maintenance of carving chisels, tool choices, transferring designs onto wood, tool control and how to apply a basic oil and wax finish.

Instructor: Diana Friend

Learn basic bowl turning with the ease of working with a partially dry bowl blank. You will turn your piece to it's final thickness and as it continues to dry it will find a small warp that will give it warmth and interest. No previous turning experience needed. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org

Instructor: Scott Brown

Learn the craft of creating an elegant wooden spoon using intuitive methods. This course is designed to be approachable for both beginner and intermediate level students. It will cover how to select wood, design, and use a combination of hand and power tools for carving an heirloom quality kitchen spoon that you will cherish for years to come. This full 1-day long class is perfect for busier schedules then our 2-day long class.

Instructor: Diana Friend

Learn three basic turning tools while make your own candlestick. Enjoy creating your own design while becoming familiar with the lathe and beginning spindle work tools. Your candlestick will be made out of Ash. Diana will take you through the process. No previous woodturning experience needed, all skill levels welcome. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org

Instructor: Philip Morley

*This class has been rescheduled to August 17-21* Build this elegant hallway table! This course will include skills and techniques that can be applied to many of your furniture projects. You will learn how to properly select lumber to best highlight and complement the elements of design. We will be learning and practicing a variety of techniques, such as: traditional mortise and tenons, using the mighty wedge, L-fence techniques, discuss jig and template making, use jigs and templates for the legs, pattern flush trimming, and shaping... and the usually suspects of how to mill lumber efficiently, precisely, and safely. This class is carefully designed to utilize more commonly used machines. **Students will buy their own lumber at the lumberyard. A minimum of 13 bdft 8/4 & 8 bdft 5/4 of American hardwood.** There is a required tool list, contact kmcintyre@pratt.org for details or questions. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking.

Instructor: Betzalel Massarano

Learn to make handmade wooden picture frames for photos, prints, posters, and other artwork. This class will cover frame design, stock preparation, joinery, and hanging hardware. Students may bring their own print, poster, photo, or artwork to frame (18' x 24' or smaller) or may build a frame to a standard size. This class is designed for those with some experience in a wood shop. Deliverables: 1 5x7 picture frame, poplar, simple profile. 1 custom frame made from American hardwoods. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking.

Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Learn how to take your woodturning to the next level by preparing your own bowl blanks. This class will not cover chainsawing or bucking up logs. Rather it will cover looking at logs and learning how to read features and deciding how to cut a blank from a bucked-up log. Get familiar with cutting round things on a bandsaw with the end goal of making a bowl blank. Expect to turn bowls that are 6-8" in diameter. Prerequisite Beginning Woodturning. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org

Instructor: Saman Shojaei

Come get a quick sample of what Pratt has to offer by taking this "Experience" class. This class is for anyone who uses leather in their work, or for adventurous souls who like to experiment with new artistic mediums. Students will chose 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.

Instructor: Daniel Pittsford

Learn to do Pen Turning and make a writing instrument with master pen-wright Daniel Pittsford. Beginner-expert turners and woodworkers welcome - After this fun, and surprisingly easy one day class, you will be able to use your lathe in confidence and turn out beautiful, one-of-a-kind, high-quality pens and mechanical pencils that will make superb gifts for the Holidays or other special occasions. You will leave with two new pen creations and increased confidence in the turning studio. (Remember, Pratt has paid access to woodworking studio space if you don't have your own tools!) Supply Fee: $40 ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP this lathe by contacting Kim McIntyre kmcintyre@pratt.org.

Instructor: Paul Jasper

WARNING: This woodworking class is not your typical "come in, follow an instruction sheet, and learn to make something" offering. This class is about using YOUR design ideas, taking creative risks together, and sculpting them into a custom box. No two boxes in the class will be alike, just like no two people are alike. Is the box serious and sophisticated with figured black walnut and brass accents that belong in a library full of leather bound books and smoking jackets, YES. Is the box whimsical with googly eyes and sharp teeth as if it just walked out of a Tim Burton movie, YES. Is the box modern, minimal, clean, and eclectic where the purpose is almost ambiguous when you look at it, YES. Let's put our egos on hold, and imagine something new and wonderful together, and then build it. Design options might include carving, mixed media such as brass or copper, patterns such as plaid or interesting wood colors combinations, drawing via pyrography, using veneer, highly figured woods, etc. Whatever we have the time and skills to accomplish together over the 3 day class is considered in play. We will help guide you through both the design as well as fine-furniture level execution, showing you proper box construction techniques including grain wrapping, tight miter joint glue up, divider systems, lid design, and finishing. Participants must come with some degree of woodworking skills in place, that is experience with basic woodworking machinery (table saw, jointer, planer) and/or hand tools. Participants should supply the wood for the box they have in mind (plus any additional elements they like). The class instructor, Paul Jasper of Copper Pig Woodworking, will also have some brass and copper included in the price of the class. You can choose to buy a sheet of his classic plaid during the class if desired. Class size will max at 6 students + instructor + teacher assistant to keep the group small (max 8 people) due to the highly custom and interactive nature of such a class.

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

Learn to MIG weld and explore what the Pratt Fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. This will be an experience you and you will not forget! Repeat students welcome. This class is designed for one student, 10 years and up, and one accompanying adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma etc.). Space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary, all metal included.

Instructor: Jasmine Brown

Design and paint murals for public art project. Each class session will work as a group to design a 5ft x 10ft mural the will be displayed on the construction fences surrounding the new Kent or Federal Way light rail stations. Students will learn about public art in the region and actually participate in creating new work for the public. Each student will also take home their own concept collage and proposal painting.

Instructor: Tiffany Hammonds

Design and paint murals for public art project. Each class session will work as a group to design a 5ft x 10ft mural the will be displayed on the construction fences surrounding the new Kent or Federal Way light rail stations. Students will learn about public art in the region and actually participate in creating new work for the public. Each student will also take home their own concept collage and proposal painting.

Instructor: Jasmine Brown

Design and paint murals for public art project. Each class session will work as a group to design a 5ft x 10ft mural the will be displayed on the construction fences surrounding the new Kent or Federal Way light rail stations. Students will learn about public art in the region and actually participate in creating new work for the public. Each student will also take home their own concept collage and proposal painting.

Instructor: Tiffany Hammonds

Students will learn to the animals, aliens and monsters that inhabit real and fictional environments, using basic anatomical structures and principles, and then render them into finished designs.

Instructor: Jasmine Brown

This weeks' session will highlight works in the Frye Art Museum Black Refractions exhibition and encourage students to make unique artwork inspired by their own communities and identities. With works in all media by nearly eighty artists, Black Refractions celebrates The Studio Museum in Harlems' role as a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society

Instructor: Tiffany Hammonds

Learn to Knit, crochet, macrame, felt and quilt. Students will be introduced to the tools, techniques and possibilities of using fabric to create wearables and wall hangings using yarn and fabric. Students will work independently and in groups to make fun tactile creations.

Instructor: Tiffany Hammonds

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: Jasmine Brown

Learn how to draw, paint and sculpt yourself, your family and friends. We will study facial anatomy, proportion, volume, and form, and uncover solutions to common drawing challenges such as foreshortening, facial expression, and shading.  We will practice how to capture expressions in a wide variety of mediums and styles.

Instructor: Tiffany Hammonds

Learn to use pieces of glass, tile and found objects to create colorful mosaic tiles. This camp teaches students all the basic steps for making mosaics, from designing through grouting, using the traditional methods. Students are guided through the process, step by step as they create a beautiful mosaic.

Instructor: Jasmine Brown

Tell your story in a book you bound. Students learn techniques to make unique pop-up cards, interesting handmade books for journaling and sketching, paper cut wall-hangings and installations.

Instructor: Jessica Hoffman

Using images and words students will create journals and tell their story, with a focus on bookbinding.Through various book structures, low-tech printing techniques, and drawing and writing prompts, students will come away with one-of-a-kind artists journals, exploring each individual's unique voice. We will discuss tips for maintaining a consistent writing and drawing practice and explore concept development. This class will use multiple techniques: drawing, writing, stenciling, altering photographs, and making paste paper to create their own artist journal. All materials provided.

Instructor: Scott McCall

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. We will work from still-lifes and clothed models in this class for beginning to advanced students. All materials provided.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Working from direct observation and building on the foundation of drawing you will explore basics painting concepts. We will explore color and basic concepts of form, light, composition, and perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on the different stages of the painting. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Donna Prunkard

Manipulate hot glass and fire to create marbles, flowers, bugs, burgers and other small objects. Discover how to melt rods of glass in a propane-oxygen flame, wrap the molten glass onto a metal mandrel (rod), and use heat and gravity to shape a bead. Safety, creativity and fun are emphasized! All materials included.

Instructor: Robin Oakes

Create fused and slumped coasters, plates, bowls, self-portraits, and more. Explore design, composition, and color while using everything from sheet glass to glass powders. Find confidence in your artwork through thoughtful design, and good craftsmanship. All materials included.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Learn how to gather 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Learn how to gather of 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Julia Lowther

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.

Instructor: Scott McCall

Working from direct observation and building on the foundation of drawing you will explore basics painting concepts. We will explore color and basic concepts of form, light, composition, and perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on the different stages of the painting. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Expand your visual vocabulary and learn to reproduce images with different printing techniques. Using traditional and non-traditional printmaking processes we will create multiple works on paper using drypoint, reduction block printing, and primarily screenprinting. Explore color while learning to mix inks. This class is for beginners and advanced students. All materials included.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Jaesun Easton

Learn how to safely use the equipment and tools in the woodworking studio while working on several projects designed by the instructor. You will learn how to use hand tools and power tools in this class designed for beginners. All supplies provided.

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. This class features 3 sessions with a live model. Students will leave this class much more confident with their rendering skills. All Supplies provided.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Bhakti Sa

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Micah McCarty

Learn how to design and carve a piece of art from wet alder. Student will explore how to carve with traditional tools as well as some power tools.  By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All material included.

Instructor: Bhakti Sa

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Micah McCarty

Learn how to design and carve a piece of art from wet alder. Students will explore how to carve with traditional tools as well as some power tools. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All material included.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Learn to paint in watercolor while working from botanicals, landscape, and photography. Students will experiment with washes, drybrushing, 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: Shruti Ghatak

Explore portraiture through the lens of color, experimentation, and art history. Students will develop observational drawing and painting skills while considering the psychological effects of color and composition. This class will incorporate working with a model, self-portraiture, photographs, and collage, while examining historical and contemporary portraits of other artists. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Katherine McDevitt

Learn how to carve stone and create an object using traditional reductive sculpting techniques in Pratt's stone yard. Students will use chisels and hammers to create sculpture using soft stone. Learn about different types of stone and tools while exploring the fundamentals of 3-dimensional sculpture. All materials included.

Instructor: Katherine McDevitt

Learn how to carve stone and create an object using traditional reductive sculpting techniques in Pratt's stone yard. Students will use chisels and hammers to create sculpture using soft stone. Learn about different types of stone and tools while exploring the fundamentals of 3-dimensional sculpture. All materials included.

Instructor: Bhakti Sa

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Learn how to gather up 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Jeanne Marie Ferraro

Learn how to gather up 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Bhakti Sa

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

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. All materials included.

Instructor: TBA TBA

Using images and words students will create journals and tell their story, with a focus on bookbinding.Through various book structures, low-tech printing techniques, and drawing and writing prompts, students will come away with one-of-a-kind artists journals, exploring each individual's unique voice. We will discuss tips for maintaining a consistent writing and drawing practice and explore concept development. This class will use multiple techniques: drawing, writing, stenciling, altering photographs, and making paste paper to create their own artist journal. All materials provided.

Instructor: Scott McCall

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. We will work from still-lifes and clothed models in this class for beginning to advanced students. All materials provided.

Instructor: Ellen Harbison

Manipulate hot glass and fire to create marbles, flowers, bugs, burgers and other small objects. Discover how to melt rods of glass in a propane-oxygen flame, wrap the molten glass onto a metal mandrel (rod), and use heat and gravity to shape a bead. Safety, creativity and fun are emphasized! All materials included.

Instructor: Robin Oakes

Create fused and slumped coasters, plates, bowls, self-portraits, and more. Explore design, composition, and color while using everything from sheet glass to glass powders. Find confidence in your artwork through thoughtful design, and good craftsmanship. All materials included.

Instructor: Malcolm Ford

Learn how to gather up 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Malcolm Ford

Learn how to gather up 2,300 degree Fahrenheit molten glass into a bubble using tools, breath and a little determination. Discover what effects gravity and centrifugal force have on molten glass. Individualized instruction will help you learn the basics as you explore the ancient and alluring art of glassblowing. All materials included.

Instructor: Jennifer Stenhouse

Learn the traditional methods of metalsmithing through heating, cutting, and forming a variety of metals. This class offers a basic overview of lost wax casting, and how to design and create wax models for the centrifugal casting process. You will make a ring, a pendant, and more as you learn your way around Pratt's professionally equipped studio. All materials included.

Instructor: Shruti Ghatak

Working from direct observation and building on the foundation of drawing you will explore basics painting concepts. We will explore color and basic concepts of form, light, composition, and perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on the different stages of the painting. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

Expand your visual vocabulary and learn to reproduce images with screenprinting techniques. Using traditional and non-traditional printmaking processes we will create multiple works on paper using screenprinting. Explore color while learning to mix inks. This class is for beginners and advanced students. All materials included.

Instructor: Steve Lafferty

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. By the end of the week you will take home a sculpture that you have created from design to finish. All materials included.

Instructor: TBA TBA

Independent Fabrication Studio Access for 3.5 hours on selected date/s. Cost is $45 per 3.5 hour session. You must be a current member and approved for independent access.