Now that you've been through the beginning welding and fabrication class, take this opportunity to spend some time on the TIG torch and hone your skills as a fabricator. TIG welding gives you the ability to make small clean welds that are super strong. It also broadens your capability to work with non ferrous metals such as stainless steel and bronze. This skill is used in the high end fabrication world as well as with bronze casting artists. Weather you have a specific project in mind or you just want to learn this valuable skill, this will be a great way to continue your interest in metalwork. Prerequisite : Beginning Welding or equivalent. Supply fee : $60.

This Beginning Woodturning class is for womxn-identified students; it will be taught by a womxn-identified instructor. 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: $115. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP by contacting Brendan McGarry bmcgarry@pratt.org

The Moravian Stool is a strong lightweight stool that teaches you all the basic steps of chairmaking. This class will be based off of the Christopher Schwarz plans that are rooted in the original stools from eastern Europe and very popular in historic Old Salem in NC. This class will be a mix of learning handtool and machine skills. Students will learn how to make tapered octagons, sliding dovetails, compound splayed legs and wedged through-tenons. You’ll end the class with a simple, elegant stool that has been well engineered to withstand the test of time. No prerequisite. If you already have spindle turning experience, you can turn your legs during class. You will not be taught how to spindle turn in this class. This class is a primer for the first chair class that will be offered in the Wood Studio in the next year. Supply fee: $70

Learn to make custom hook knives and other useful tools for spoon and other carving projects. Start with raw steel and learn to heat, shape, grind, and sharpen your custom knives. Discussion of options for handling your tools is covered. Instructor Tom Hensceid's simple system can be created affordably with minimal tools in a variety of home workspaces. Supply Fee: $80

Spend an evening forging. This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer, make a sculpture, hooks, or just enjoy hammering and twisting! If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $15.

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 due to proper safety and tooling procedures. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $60

Spend an evening welding. This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer and make a sculpture or small stand. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length welding class, this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

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

Spend an evening welding! This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of basic fabrication processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt welding shop has to offer in a non-intimidating womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

Spend an evening forging! This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer in a non-intimidating, womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

Spend an evening forging with someone special. This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer, make a sculpture, hooks, or just enjoy hammering and twisting! If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is an entertaining way to try it out. The cost of this class covers you and your guest. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $35.

A kitchen staple utility instrument, this practical device is what every household needs, wants or has, sometimes multiples. Come make a baker's pin, a rolling pin, or a croissant pin ~ your choice! This is a great chance to learn woodshop lathe basics, with three simple tools. Supply fee: $30

Learn how to build curved wood shapes using veneer, a vacuum press, and a whoooole lotta glue. In this class, you'll learn the process of vacuum-press bent wood lamination by building your own custom-shaped skateboard deck. On day one, you'll sculpt the form for your deck from rigid foam insulation, cut maple veneers to shape, and work as a team to glue up your veneer stack. Overnight, your lamination will dry as atmospheric pressure holds the wood to the form. On day two, you'll remove your now-solid deck from the vacuum press, shape and sand the edges and faces of your custom deck, and drill truck holes (if you bring your own trucks). If time permits, you can also apply a sealer clear coat. This class is great for anyone--beginners to experts--who want to learn how to bend wood...for skateboards, furniture, or other woodworking applications. All supplies and tools for making your skateboard deck are supplied. Trucks, wheels, nuts/bolts, and bearings are not included. Bring your own trucks for drilling truck holes. Supply fee: $70

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. Supply fee $75

Spend a day woodturning! This class is designed as a short, fun turning experience and demonstration of basic turning processes taught by one of our womxn-identified instructors. You will learn the basics of spindle turning and how to turn a small bowl. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt woodturning shop has to offer in a womxn-inclusive community. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length turning class, this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Supply fee: $75 Please RSVP by contacting Brendan McGarry, bmcgarry@pratt.org

Spend an evening forging. This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer, make a sculpture, hooks, or just enjoy hammering and twisting! If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $15.

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 Tuesday Feb 22nd , from 1-3 Pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start. Supply fee: $50

Spend an evening welding! This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of basic fabrication processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt welding shop has to offer in a non-intimidating womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

Learn the basics of turning wood on a lathe. In this class you will learn about spindle turning as well as the basics of turning plates, platters and bowls. Proper technique and safety will be the focus in order to give you confidence to create whatever shapes and forms you choose. Projects will include a honey dipper, a mortar and pestle, a hand mallet, a plate, and a bowl. Also covered will be the fundamentals of wood surface finishing and tool sharpening. This is the prerequisite for any of the advanced turning classes. Supply Fee: $115

An independent study class led by expert woodturner Tom Henscheid, we welcome all levels of woodturners; beginners to experts to work side by side doing projects catered to your desired techniques: Coring, green turning, hollow vessels, etc. Tom will guide you through whatever projects you'd like to tackle during this six week class, as well as help you source your material. From bowls to spindles to artistic finishes, Tom is an incredible wealth of knowledge and is a very patient and inspiring teacher. Supply fee $180

Spend an evening welding. This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer and make a sculpture or small stand. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length welding class, this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

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. Supply Fee $105

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

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 due to proper safety and tooling procedures. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $60

Introduce yourself to the useful and versatile skills needed to begin working with steel. In this short four week course you will learn MIG welding, oxy-acetylene and metal fabrication. Along with 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 due to proper safety and tooling procedures. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee $50

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. Supply Fee $105

This class is great for those who have taken a beginning level woodturning class and are ready to continue building on their skills. This class will focus more on tool control while also working on more challenging projects. Proper tool use, tool techniques, and sharpening will be continue to be emphasized in this workshop. Come take on projects such as lidded boxes, square edge bowls, closed form bowls, and fine detail platters. Supply Fee $115

Spend a night blacksmithing making a hand-forged bottle opener! Enjoy this unique opportunity to try your hand at blacksmithing and make a beautifully useful gift. Prerequisite: None Supply fee: $20

Continuing welders and fabricators: take this class to expand your skills. Finish projects you started in Beginning Class or start something new. Learn TIG welding for stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze. Learn how to design and plan a project, including layout, preparing cost estimates, purchasing materials, and troubleshooting fabrication problems. Bring your own ideas and learn processes to help you complete your project. Prerequisite: Beginning Welding and Metal Fabrication or Equivalent. Supply Fee: $65.

Pratt offers one of the few blacksmithing programs in the region. 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 have the opportunity to create sculptural and functional objects. 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. Supply Fee: $60.

Spend an evening forging! This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer in a non-intimidating, womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

In this class, you will use various techniques to treat bowls that suffer from natural defects and those that suffer from malpractice. Wood moves, so you may have bowls that have cracks caused from shrinkage. Those can be stitched-up with hardwood biscuits, stabilizing the crack while adding a pleasing visual detail. Bowls that don’t have a solid bottom can be healed with decorative implants. Some of your bowls need cosmetic surgery to improve their visual appeal. They can be re-shaped on the lathe and decorative rims and surface features can be added. You may want to paint one. Various remounting techniques will be demonstrated. Students will supply their own patients for the class. Materials to be supplied by Pratt – wood rosettes, veneers, hardwood for biscuits, plates for remounting. Supply fee $50

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 due to proper safety and tooling procedures. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $60

This course will familiarize you with Pratt's Anyang 55# pneumatic power hammer. Learn how to safely operate this machine including set-up, maintenance, and ergonomics. The power hammer allows artists to efficiently texture, draw, and shape larger stock sizes. Through simple projects you will learn foundational techniques and qualify to be accessed on this equipment. Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Blacksmithing. Supply Fee: $25

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. Supply fee $75

Spend an evening welding! This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of basic fabrication processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt welding shop has to offer in a non-intimidating womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

Spend an evening welding with someone special. This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer and make a sculpture or small stand. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length welding class, this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering.

Learn the art of relief carving with sharp chisels from a classical perspective. Saman will teach how to excavate a 3D design from a 2D surface, all the while teaching technique and safety. You will learn basic curved chisel sharpening techniques and gain confidence in your hand tool woodworking skillset. Supply Fee: $65

Pratt offers one of the few blacksmithing programs in the region. 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 have the opportunity to create sculptural and functional objects. 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. Supply Fee: $60.

Spend an evening forging. This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer, make a sculpture, hooks, or just enjoy hammering and twisting! If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is an entertaining way to try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

One of the most rewarding aspects of blacksmithing is the ability to make your own tools. In this course you will learn about various types of steel, how to identify and choose between them, and how to heat treat them in a forge environment. Projects include a round punch, tongs, forging hammer, and a decorative punch or touchmark. Prerequisite: Beginning Blacksmithing. Supply fee : $65

Make a sheath for one of your favorite sharp tools. In this class you practice basic leather sewing skills. Then you’ll start making your own custom sheath. Bring a few of your favorite handtools (knife, axe, drawknife, saw) that way you’ll have options on what type of sheath you decide to make. Supply fee $50

In this class for continuing stonecarving students, you'll learn how to design a piece from start to finish -- from sketching on paper to using your skills to transfer that design to stone. The class will include further discussion of tools, types of stone, and a deeper exploration of carving processes. To get the most out of this class, you must be comfortable with using hand, power, and pneumatic carving tools. Prerequisite: Beginning Stonecarving. Supply Fee: Stone will be purchased in class once the project is determined.

Learn the art of handmade broom making! Students will learn about the materials used in broom making and basic techniques to create two handbrooms: a whisk and a hawktail with handle. Additional broom material will be provided so students can apply their new skill and create a third broom on their own time. Supply fee: $50 

Spend an evening welding! This class is designed as a short, fun welding experience and demonstration of basic fabrication processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt welding shop has to offer in a non-intimidating womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

Students will build upon skills learned in beginning and introductory classes.  A variety of projects will be made.  These will include a hollowform with turned over rim, a hollowform with a finial, and a hollowform with an added neck.   Students will use standard turning tools as well as specialized hollowing tools. Various finishes will be used on the projects. Supply fee $80  ***The turning studio now has one lathe that can be positioned for a seated turner. Please RSVP this lathe by contacting Brendan McGarry bmcgarry@pratt.org 

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

Spend an evening forging! This class is designed as a short, fun blacksmithing experience and demonstration of basic forging processes taught by one of our womxn-instructors. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt forging shop has to offer in a non-intimidating, womxn-identifying friendly environment. If you're not sure if you want to take a full length forging class this is a way to meet an instructor and try it out before registering. Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $20.

This class will be an introduction to adding textures to turned pieces. We will be covering what tools you can use to successfully carve and different methods of holding your piece while you work on it. We will provide wood for you to create story boards. There will be no turning in this class, however we encourage you to bring a turned piece you can work on while you’re practicing, especially if you have something in mind you would like to see come to life. Feel free to bring any gouges or carving tools that you already have on hand and would like to experiment with. Class fee $35

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. Supply fee $75