Master Artist Programs

Check this page often for free, Pratt-hosted Master Artist talks & artist demonstrations throughout the year! All ages welcome, free parking is available on Pratt's campus, and RSVPs not required though highly encouraged. 

Upcoming Master Artist Worskhops


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Koftgari is a form of damascening practiced in India. It is a technique for overlaying precious metals onto an iron surface that is traditionally used to embellish weapons and armor. On the first day of this five-day class, students will forge, heat treat, and grind their own specialized tools for wire overlay. During the following four days, they will learn the basics of wire overlay, applying silver wire designs onto their own practice plates. All steps of the process will be taught, from preparing the ground to laying the wire to finishing the workpiece. Seldom seen in the United States today, this technique will make a great addition to the skillset of any knife-maker, jeweler, or blacksmith.

No Experience Required| THERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS INTENSIVE

Jordan LaMothe is an ABS Master Bladesmith, and received a fullbright research grant to spend nine months studying Koftgari from masters in Udaipur. 

Jordan LaMothe Artist Talk 

May 7 | 6:00 PM
​​​​​​​@ Pratt Fine Arts Center - Fabrication Studio

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Free access is provided by 4Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

        

(Pictured: Artist Photo of Jason Christian in Pratt's Hot Shop)

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