Whether you want to learn to make a ring, work with enamels, set stones, or carve wax, Pratt’s Jewelry & Metals studio has something to offer everyone. With our professional equipment and accomplished instructors, you can experiment with traditional and contemporary mediums and create unique wearable and sculptural works of art with any level of experience.
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 6.21
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3701
6/21
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Learn about casting and jewelry-making as you construct a wax ring model with a basic stone setting. Once your model is complete, you’ll cast it in bronze or silver, clean it up, finish the surface, and set the stone. Tools, equipment, wax, bronze, and a sampling of stones will be provided for the project. A compact overview of the lost wax casting process, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for anyone (couples encouraged!) interested in making a truly unique ring.
Prerequisite: None
Supply Fee: $20
Cabochon, faceted or free form stone, found object--if you have it, you can learn how to set it! Although the basic bezel is a great place to start, many other settings often work better for a particular stone or better highlight its unique qualities. Expand your repertoire! Demonstrations include bezel, basket, prong, post, turtle, tube, flush, channel settings, and more. You will produce both samples and finished elements for jewelry applications. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-making/Metalsmithing and ability to solder independently
Supply Fee $35
Learn how to design and create wax models for the centrifugal casting process. Additional topics include cuttlefish casting, direct pour processes, creating stone settings in wax, finishing, problem solving, and small-scale production. You will be able to produce several finished pieces for jewelry, sculptural, and functional applications. This class accommodates all skill levels and may be repeated.
Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-making/Metalsmithing or equivalent
Supply Fee $35
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 6.28
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3702
6/28
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Discover wire wrapping, a technique dating back thousands of years before soldering was invented. You'll learn how to wrap, bend, and twist wire to create deceptively complex and professional looking pieces with minimal tools. No torch or heating of metal is needed, as all joints are mechanical and very durable. By the end of the weekend you will have made one or all of the following: a basic bracelet, ring, and/or pendant. Absolute beginners welcome! Prerequisite: None
Supply Fee: $15
Are you interested in incorporating a durable, colorful coating into your metalwork? Learn how jewelers and metalsmiths can utilize the industrial process of powder coating with an electrostatic paint gun. This workshop will introduce you to everything from basic application to advanced techniques. The instructor will also go over the equipment you need and how to set up to continue working in your own studio. Bring small completed works or simple cut out shapes or metal stampings stet to work with; there will also be some brass available in class for student use.
Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-making/Metalsmithing or equivalent
Supply Fee: $15
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 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. 6-weeks.
Prerequisite: None
Supply Fee $30
Are you ready to advance your soldering skills? Learn how artists like Lola Brooks jig together complex forms for soldering. These forms are held together in investment while you perform multiple soldering operations (using the same grade of solder for each joint). Once the soldering is complete, and you quench your piece to release it from the investment, you’re left with a connected form that you can then finish or continue soldering.
Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-making/Metalsmithing or equivalent
Supply Fee: $15
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 7.12
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3703
7/12
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Prong, basket, tube, flush, back, and fancy constructed settings are just some of what you'll be shown in this extensive workshop. The instructor will demonstrate and discuss each setting, and you will have the opportunity to create samples as a record for later application in your own work. By the end of the weekend, you'll have new ideas and skills that you can apply to both metal and wax designs. If you're ready to set stones, but are unable to attend the instructor's popular 8-week class, this is the workshop for you.
Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-making/Metalsmithing or equivalent and ability to solder independently
Supply Fee: $15
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 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. 6-weeks. Prerequisite: None Supply Fee $30
In this all-levels carving class we'll use one of the simplest tools available--an X-acto style knife--to create small subtractive works. Whether you want to get a feel for carving before investing in other tools or you're an experienced carver looking to add more detail to your work, this workshop will familiarize you with every aspect of working with this portable, affordable, and versatile tool. Expect to leave with a range of samples and new skills. Supply Fee: $15
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 7.19
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3704
7/19
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
One Day Workshop: Bamboo Jewelry – A Greener Shade of Gold | 7.21
As craft materials go, you can’t get much greener than bamboo: it’s renewable, non-toxic, and even compostable. Luckily for us, it’s also beautiful, easy to work with, and readily available! Learn how to select, harvest, and prepare raw bamboo, make the most of the material’s natural structure and tendencies, use simple tools to create stunning shapes and patterns, and finish your work with elegant custom findings. Supply Fee $10
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 7.26
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3705
7/26
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
This workshop is designed for the student who has already taken beginning jewelry and would like to become more competent in silver soldering. Instruction covers theory and practice with demos. Handle the torch with confidence and accuracy as you learn advanced techniques and improve your torch techniques in general. You'll learn how to prepare and cut solder, when to use sheet versus wire, stick feeding, seam soldering versus sweat soldering, and how to solder hollow forms such as beads. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry-Making/Metalsmithing or equivalent Supply Fee: $15
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 8.2
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3706
8/2
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 8.9
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3707
8/9
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 8.16
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3708
8/16
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
Jewelry/Metals Studio Bench Time | 8.23
Class #
Date(s)
Time
Days
Weeks
Fees
Master Member Fees
3709
8/23
12pm-9pm
Fri
1
$28
$26
"Enjoy monitored work time in the Jewelry/Metals studio. Get caught up on projects, experiment with techniques you're learning in class, and continue building out your skill set--all with encouraging and supportive help just an arm's length away! Bring what you're working on (metal not available on Fridays); Pratt will provide basics like flux, solder, sandpaper, drill bits, and other common consumables.
For students currently enrolled in weekly-running classes"
