Instructor: Martin Janecky

Many barely detectable manipulations of the bubble collectively bring the sculpture to life. Daily demonstrations will provide insight to the nuances of sculpting inside the bubble. Beginning with a rough form, the instructor will show students his methodical approach to transforming a bubble into an expressive piece of work with implied movement and gesture. After gaining a better understanding of the material and heating methods, hands on practice will give students the opportunity to translate their sketches into 3 dimensional works This course will give students a more complete understanding of bit work, sculpting using inside sculpting tools, spot heating using a variety of torches as well as hot assembly of sculptural elements from the garage. Prerequisite: At least 2 years of glassblowing.

Instructor: Donna Prunkard

Glass beadmaking is your chance to work with hot glass on a small scale. Learn to melt rods of glass in a propane-oxygen flame, wrap the molten glass onto a mandrel, and then use heat and gravity to shape a round bead. You will pull stringers (thin strings of glass) and use them to decorate your beads with dots, lines and simple flowers. We'll also cover basic torch safety, glass terminology, annealing, and bead cleaning. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Morgan Peterson

Alter the shape and/or surface texture of glass using tools and processes that don't rely upon heat. This includes grinding, carving, engraving, polishing and sandblasting-- all of which provide opportunities for artists to resolve aesthetic and functional issues, ranging from shape and surface quality to strength and stability of edges. In this class, you will try your hand at many coldworking methods, using state-of-the-art tools. You will also discuss ways to adapt basic methods to home studio practice. Prerequisite: None.

Instructor: Thor Bueno

In this intermediate glassblowing class non-traditional surface decoration techniques will be explored. Experimentation is encouraged and students will approach the blown glass bubble as a canvas to re-invent upon. Students will learn about encase-able high fire enamels, low fire surface enamels, advanced powder techniques, surface textures, mirroring, cold working and anything else we can "what if". Hot, fast, fluid and spontaneous blowing techniques will be demonstrated and encouraged. This is a high-energy intensive class, come prepared to play super hard and absorb more information than humanly possible.

Instructor: Patricia Davidson

Learn to work with borosilicate tubing to create blown ornaments, beads, vessels, and other forms. Learn how to transfer a section of tubing to a blow-pipe, proper use of a blow hose, and apply even heating to form bubbles. We will introduce color techniques and how to control heat and handle molten bubbles of glass to shape them with your breath. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Lydia Boss

Beginner glass enthusiasts: here's your chance to try your hand at this fascinating and engaging art form. You will learn to gather glass from the furnace, blow, shape bubbles, and much more. Gain an appreciation for this process while you create paperweights and other basic forms with individualized assistance from the instructor. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Julia Lowther

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: Anne Randall

Two-part epoxy resins have come a long way as creative material. This workshop is packed full of essentials on how to incorporate resin into your art. You'll work with molds, bezels, and a variety of colorants and inclusions to explore a range of possibilities. Techniques covered will include how to dome or dip resin pieces, and how to include things like dried organics you bring to class. Your pieces will cure during the week between classes so you'll be able to get hands-on experience with finishing processes during the second evening. Prerequisite: none

Instructor: Virginia Causey

In one short day you'll advance your fabrication skills through making several kinds of hollow beads. As you acquire new strategies for fitting multiple parts together you'll also pick up some advanced soldering tips and tricks. Not just great instructional tools, your finished beads will be comfortably lightweight and wearable. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metalsmithing I or equivalent

Instructor: Monica Street

Learn core jewelry-making techniques 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: Julia Lowther

Come learn the tricks of "braiding" wire with a drill and a hammer. No actual braiding involved. This is a great class for beginners who have never held a torch - the instructor will be right with you all the way. More experienced learners who yearn to be initiated into the mysteries of this stylish ring will also feel right at home. Prerequisite: none.

Instructor: Julia Lowther

Make yourself a beautiful rose knot ring as a reminder to stop and smell the roses, which will also remind you how much fun you had making it! If you have never used a torch before, this is an excellent class to start with. The instructor will be with you every step of the way. All materials and tools provided. Bring nothing, learn exciting stuff – go home with new jewelry. What's not to love? Pre-requisite: none.

Instructor: Kerstin Graudins

In this class we will be making large prints maximizing the capacity of our X-Vactor XL exposure unit. The exposure unit can accommodate screens up to 35' x 49' . You will be burning large screens and printing them in pairs, taking turns printing. Water base inks will be used on paper or fabric. Prerequisite: Recent Screenprint experience Supply Fee: $30

Instructor: Rickie Wolfe

Create rich and intriguing surfaces using monotype, collograph, shellac and pronto plates. Using stencils, elements from nature, and drawings, you will create unique layered prints. These techniques may be used individually or combined. Emphasis will be on learning the print techniques for the beginner and experimentation, composition and exploring conceptual ideas for the more advanced printmaker. Student Fridays available. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $20 no class 8/16

Instructor: Rickie Wolfe

You will explore using everyday materials such as paper, cloth, string, wire, and tape, along with found objects. Simple image transfer techniques and application will be shared. These translucent layers can add depth and interest to a simple collage. Alternate means of connection, as well as information on the basics of different glues and surfaces. Using paint, stencils, crayons, stitching, and nails can add dimension and texture to your collages. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $25  no class 8/17

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Asemic writing is a gestural, wordless form of writing which has no obvious logical content, it is an impression, and abstraction of conventional writing, allowing the artist to look for and express meaning by fusing lines and symbols into arbitrary subjective interpretations. Students will work with homemade and conventional writing and painting tools as well as conventional and nonconventional inks and surfaces. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Ben Moreau

This workshop is for students wishing to develop and refine techniques associated with aquatints in their etchings. In this workshop students will focus on creating aquatints using both spray paint and rosin. Additionally, scraping and burnishing will be discussed and demonstrated in order to facilitate gradients and transitional values in etchings. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Kiki MacInnis

Students will work with sumi ink and brush examining patterns and marks in shells, leaves, tree bark, seeds wood grain and other organic matter. Over the course of the 2 day workshop students will compile a "dictionary" of drawn shapes and patterns from observed materials. Final projects on the second day will be created by students from their personal dictionary of shapes and patterns.Prequisite: None

Instructor: Yulia Chubotin

Learn traditional watercolor techniques such as wash, wet into wet, dry brush, and much more. Combine watercolor with drawing media and materials such as ink and graphite. You will be encouraged to work with subject matter ranging from still lifes and photographs to abstraction and imagination. Prerequisite: No

Instructor: Eva Funderburgh Hollis

Learn the ancient 'lost wax' casting process. First, you'll learn basic moldmaking to duplicate a design in wax. This wax copy is then 'invested' in a plaster and sand mixture. Then the wax will be burned out of the plaster, leaving a void to be filled with bronze. Finally, finish your bronze and color it through 'chasing' and 'patination' techniques. All materials except the cost of bronze are included in supply fee. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $115

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 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 Supply Fee $85

Instructor: Zach Lihatsh

In this class the student will design and complete at least one belt buckle in the blacksmithing studio. The challenge of the class will be to employ no soldering or welding in the construction of the final piece, instead, various joinery examples and riveting methods will be used. In addition to mild steel, students will be encouraged to use; wrought iron, brass, copper, and aluminum. There will be a focus on texture, patina, the use of color and finishing as well. Students can expect to file, punch, saw, rivet and patina and wax pieces. This class is open to blacksmithing as well as jewelry students of all levels. Prerequisite : none Supply fee : $25

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 $30

Instructor: Katherine McDevitt

Katherine McDevitt has resided in Mexico since 1977 pursuing and teaching her love of stone carving. Come spend the week immersed in the creative process of transforming stone. This class will introduce the student to the subtractive process. You will explore types of forms that are suitable for the medium, and examine works by sculptors such as Arp, Brancusi, Moore, Noguchi, as well as ancient sculpture. Each student will design their own sculpture using plastilene or styrofoam to make a maquette for the stone. Students will then learn to transfer their model onto the stone, and with the use of hand tools, shape the material. Students should expect to finish their carving by the end of the course. This class is open to all levels, but no experience is necessary. Prerequsite : none

Instructor: Brian Stahly

This introductory class is for woodworkers who want to learn how to make their own tools. No blacksmithing experience necessary! You will learn to forge your own draw knife, marking knife and chisel. Students keep the tools they make. Prerequisite - none. Supply fee - $45

Instructor: Steve Dando

Have you taken a beginning Woodworking 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. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking or equivalent Supply Fee $65

Instructor: David Lutrick

Want to get your toes wet in the wood turning world? 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.

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 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. Supply Fee: $60

Instructor: Louise Warner

This course will guide each student to use their imagination or idea and turn it into a sculpture of their own. Come to the first class with a fun idea to inspire! A picture, sketch or magazine image is very helpful. Something with movement works best. Remember to keep it fairly simple in design since we will keep these sculptures to a scale close to 12'x 8'. The first step will be building an armature and base followed by using the two part resin putty to build out your form. Students will then use a Dremel tool to sculpt the finishing touches and finish with a custom patina. Materials for this course are specifically listed in the confirmation email and will cost between $50 and $75 per student and are supplied by the student.

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 & power tools for carving an heirloom quality kitchen spoon that you will cherish for years to come. Supply Fee: $40

Instructor: Wyly Astley

Explore drawing, painting and creating 3-dimensional objects in the style of Pop Art. Using images from mass culture and comic books as well as found objects as inspiration, anything goes, even a soup can! Students will create collages, posters, sculptures and much more

Instructor: Kristin Swenson-Lintault

Explore drawing, painting and creating 3-dimensional objects in the style of Pop Art. Using images from mass culture and comic books as well as found objects as inspiration, anything goes, even a soup can! Students will create collages, posters, sculptures and much more

Instructor: Myra Kaha

Pratt provides aftercare for campers from 3 - 6:00 pm for $20 a day. Aftercare is supervised play time and takes place at the Pratt Park playground. The backup location is the blue building across the street from the main building.

Instructor: Kristin Swenson-Lintault

By studying different artists, students will learn how to make their own versions of the Mona Lisa, The Scream, Starry Night, and other well-known works of art. Students will explore perspective, abstraction, point of view and cubism through the use of traditional drawing and painting materials.

Instructor: Wyly Astley

By studying different artists, students will learn how to make their own versions of the Mona Lisa, The Scream, Starry Night, and other well-known works of art. Students will explore perspective, abstraction, point of view and cubism through the use of traditional drawing and painting materials.

Instructor: Myra Kaha

Pratt provides aftercare for campers from 3 - 6:00 pm for $20 a day. Aftercare is supervised play time and takes place at the Pratt Park playground. The backup location is the blue building across the street from the main building.

Instructor: David Lasky

Write your own story (Comics) and learn to communicate an idea in a single image (Cartooning). Students will learn to develop an idea and turn it into a storyline. Explore the art of putting together elements of a comic book: panels, balloons, and pointers. Using pencils, ink and printmaking students will create characters and stories.

Instructor: Jonathan Narmita

Write your own story (Comics) and learn to communicate an idea in a single image (Cartooning). Students will learn to develop an idea and turn it into a storyline. Explore the art of putting together elements of a comic book: panels, balloons, and pointers. Using pencils, ink and printmaking students will create characters and stories.

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. Taught by Brandon Bowman and Tamara Clammer.  All materials included.

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

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

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: Brian Watson

Don't just buy a skateboard deck. MAKE ONE. In this class, you'll make your own Mini Cruiser Skateboard Deck from scratch, using vacuum press technology to glue maple veneers together on a skateboard form. You'll then add your own artwork and designs to make your skateboard into a one-of-a-kind expression of your personality, and top it off with a coat of protective varnish. All materials included.

Instructor: Jessica Damsky

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: Sofya Belinskaya

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: Danielle Phillips

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: Henry Jackson-Spieker

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: Henry Jackson-Spieker

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: 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: Jessica Damsky

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: Mary Anne Carter

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 block printing, monotype, and stenciling techniques. Explore color while learning to mix inks and gain confidence in working with the presses. This class is for beginners and advanced students. All materials included.

Instructor: Brandon Bowman

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

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: Kristin Swenson-Lintault

Are you thinking about going to an Arts College? This two week intensive is for serious young artists aiming to create competitive portfolios for art school and college admissions. With a focus on nude figure drawing, an essential component to college portfolios, this intensive includes; hands on work, discussions, and special projects. Students will receive feedback from several professionals on choosing the best schools, application strategies and portfolio selection. All materials included.