This workshop introduces you to woodcut printmaking. Learn to employ safe relief cutting techniques, use printmaking inks, and generate original prints pulled by hand. We will be centering imagery and symbolism that reflects growth and healing, all while carving into the natural fibers of the wood material (linocut is ok, too) and transferring the image on to printmaking paper. There is a meditative and thoughtful component to this process that we will be exploring that includes some drawing. (No need to be ‘good at drawing’ to take this course)

This class is hosted by MS Teams and has a supply list link.  Please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Want to know more about using color in your work?  This one day workshop will focus on understanding color through color theory, paint mixing and application. We will make color wheels, charts, color collages and have discussions on old and contemporary masterworks. Prerequisite: None

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are class recordings to view during the week. 

This class has demo videos and related articles available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.

This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmatio

Learn the basics of Sumi painting, this class will focus on an aspect of still life - containers, with and without something in them. We will explore using traditional Sumi painting techniques and potentially expanding those techniques and combining them with other media.

Prerequisite: None

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are demo videos to view during the week.

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. 

There is a supply list for the class please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Painting with palette knife is fast-paced, fun and exciting experience that comes with textural qualities and expressive gestural marks. Different from painting with a brush, this process will help you to achieve a variety of effects, from sweeping impasto like strokes to refined details. You will also develop understanding of value structure and color harmony while working with palette knives. Expect a solid work and joy-filled workshop of Acrylic palette knife painting, overflowing with sequential exercises, interesting experiments, and quite a bit of color theory. We will discuss and learn from examples of old and contemporary master painters. The instructor will work with everyone individually throughout the workshop and will paint alongside the students. Expect to go home with tools of a lifetime!

The workshop is for beginning and intermediate students; those who haven’t begun painting and those who want to improve their painting skill.

Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. 

There is a supply list with this class please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Want to know more about using color in your work?  This one day workshop will focus on understanding color through color theory, paint mixing and application. We will make color wheels, charts, color collages and have discussions on old and contemporary masterworks. Prerequisite: None

These classes meet weekly, an office hour is offered (students can meet individually with the instructor) and there are class recordings to view during the week. 

This class has demo videos and related articles available to students during each week before the check in live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.

This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmatio

Create small sculptural structures and jewelry elements using techniques that are borrowed from fiber traditions. Using limited tools and easily accessible materials, you can make parts and pieces that are strong, flexible, and lightweight. This workshop focuses on imparting basic processes that can be expanded upon or created as multiples to build more complex constructions. All you need is a table to work at, some wire, and a few simple hand tools. 

Each online class session will feature a combination of live demonstrations, pre-recorded reference videos and plenty of supervised work time. It is suggested that students continue to work on their projects outside of class, and there will be an opportunity to consult the instructor during office hours to be scheduled between sessions. The skills introduced in this class can be practiced almost anywhere, and will also provide a foundation for future in-studio classes in this genre.

Prerequisite: None. Supply Fee: $25.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own hand tools based on a tool list provided (namely needle nose pliers with cutters); additional, optional items could include other pliers, a hammer and hammering surface, a bench pin, or other metalsmithing tools). Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt.

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

In this Mixed Media class you will harness skills need to create mixed media works by exploration of various layering techniques in class demonstrations with new ways to see and utilize and interpret found materials. Create skillful compositions with a number of materials, e.g., decorative elements, altered imagery, paint, pictures, tissue paper, mono type printing, stamping, drawing, mixing found objects as assemblage. You will also learn transfer techniques to create monoprint effects. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams.  There is a supply list with this class please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Slowly creeping out of our cocoons, let’s spread our wings a bit and take to the air. Reignite your creative juices in a playful atmosphere where humor, profundity and freedom are key. Discover clever workarounds for creative obstacles, habits, blocks and blind spots. Your art knows what to do. Get out of the way! You too, inner critic!!  Prerequisite: None

This class is hosted by MS Teams.  There is a supply list with this class please contact us if you do not receive the link.

This class will focus on the development of observational skills and learning drawing fundamentals, with simple still life setups. We will work mostly with charcoal and experiment with some white charcoal techniques towards the end. You will learn to set up your own still life's and learn basic drawing techniques to represent them on paper. There will be demos and discussions during class time along with opportunity for the students to share their setups and start working on their drawings.

Prerequisite: No prior experience with drawing is required.

Live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.

Materials pick up and MS Teams link will be sent after registration deadline.

This class will focus on the development of observational skills and learning drawing fundamentals, with simple still life setups. We will work mostly with charcoal and experiment with some white charcoal techniques towards the end. You will learn to set up your own still life's and learn basic drawing techniques to represent them on paper. There will be demos and discussions during class time along with opportunity for the students to share their setups and start working on their drawings.

Prerequisite: No prior experience with drawing is required.

Live sessions and is hosted by MS Teams.

Materials pick up and MS Teams link will be sent after registration deadline.