FAQ

Classes listed in the studio sections are intended for adults 18+.  Under certain circumstances, exceptions can be made to enroll students 16+, please contact us at info@pratt.org to request more information. For teen classes, please click here.

After you register, you will receive a list of required supplies if any are required. If you need to purchase supplies prior to the first day of class, you should also receive a list of art supply stores where you can buy them. Contact the front desk if you have any questions at info@pratt.org.

No, you don’t. However, Master Level members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Learn more about the benefits of membership.

Types of Classes + Workshops

Art Nights + Experiences
Pratt’s Art Nights + Experiences offer curious students a quick, 4-hour opportunity to explore a new medium.

Beginning Classes
Pratt’s Beginning Classes provide students with a thorough introduction to a new art form and Pratt’s professionally equipped studios. Over the course of several weeks, supportive instructors guide students through a project from start to finish, helping them develop new skills and teaching them about studio safety, equipment, and materials.

Intermediate Classes
Pratt’s Intermediate Classes build off Beginning Classes, allowing students to further develop their skills through a mix of instructor prompted and student inspired work/projects. Intermediate level classes also prepare students who are interested in becoming studio access users to use Pratt’s professionally equipped studios independently.

Advanced Classes
Pratt’s Advanced Classes offer a more mentored and student driven approach, designed to support experienced artists and students as they work to refine their skills. Advanced level classes typically offer students the opportunity to learn specialized techniques and access specialized equipment, as well as expand their practice and add to their creative toolkit.

One- & Two-Day Workshops
Pratt’s One- and Two-Day Workshops are specific project- or skill-based opportunities. These workshops are perfect for someone looking to acquire a specific skill or complete a predetermined project without committing to a multi-week class. These workshops are often holiday-themed or specialty classes.

Two-Day Intensives
Pratt’s Two-Day Intensives are designed to cover the content of a multi-week beginning class over the course of two days.

Family + Me Workshops
Pratt's Family & Me Program designated time and space for parents and caregivers to collaborate and work alongside their youth or teen. With a variety of disciples available in all of our studios, this is a great time to connect and make art together. Family & Me Workshops costs cover a pair of students, one youth/teen student and one accompanying adult, parent/caregiver. Age requirements differ by medium and studio.

Youth Fundamentals of Art Classes
Pratt’s Youth Fundamentals of Art classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. This 5-week art class, for youth ages 5-12, explores self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. These classes are offered with a Pay-What-You-Can model, the amounts each cover a part of the program's future by funding a more accessible art experience for all students.

Teen Night Classes
Pratt’s Teen Night Classes are specifically designed for teens (13–18) who want to explore art making in a professional studio environment. Pratt provides opportunities for teens to develop their resilience in problem solving, risk-taking, and communicating ideas through making art. Classes are available in all of our studios including blacksmithing, glass blowing, jewelry, and much more. ​​​​​​​

No. Pratt is a non-accredited community arts center and therefore you cannot earn an academic degree. However, students have complete flexibility in pursuing their art education. Students may take as many or as few classes as they want and go in any direction they choose.

Absolutely! Please contact our front desk, 206-328-2200 or info@pratt.org, and make an appointment to take a tour of our studios.

Pratt follows Seattle University’s weather closure policy. Call 206.296.2200,or go to SU’s website.

Yes. Free parking is available in our parking lot and on neighborhood streets.

If Pratt cancels a class or significantly alters a class a full refund will be issued. Students who wish to withdraw from a class voluntarily, must contact the Front Desk by phone at 206.328.2200 or email at info@pratt.org and request to be withdrawn. Students who withdraw from a class at least ten days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% tuition refund. Please note that all classes consider 10% of tuition to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal. Refunds will be issued within 14 business days from the date of withdrawal. Students withdrawing fewer than ten days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund.

As soon as a class fills at Pratt, additional students are put on a waitlist. If an enrolled student drops that class, waitlisted students will be contacted to see if they are still interested in taking the class.

Pratt is unable to facilitate transfers between classes. If a student notifies the Pratt front desk of withdrawal 10 days more before the start date of the original class, Pratt can issue a 90% refund and the student can re-register for a different class either online or in person at their convenience.

Indeed! Pratt offers Custom Classes for students interested in designing a specialized hands-on learning experience. Make your creative experience happen when the time is right for you. Let us know what you’d like to do by sending an email to info@pratt.org.