In this 4 week workshop you will learn step-by-step the basics of relief printing. Learn drawing/designing techniques that work best for block printing, how to transfer designs to the block, carving, and printing in single color as well as two block prints and rainbow rolls in various colors. 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.

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

This class is designed for you to explore the basics of drawing. Using objects, you have at home, as subject matter, we will create still lives. You will learn drawing techniques, such as composition, contrast, and proportions. We will start the class using charcoal on paper, then in later lessons learn how to draw with a range of pencils. We will cover how to use your imagination in your drawings. There will be demonstrations and opportunity to talk about your work. . Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

This class will concentrate solely on the portrait. Together we will explore the anatomical and structural forms of the head and its features. You will learn to draw the shape of the head in a variety of positions as well as the particular proportions of the eyes, nose, mouth, forehead, jaw, and cheekbones. We will have a model in each class. We will explore and investigate artists' who work with portraits. The class has 3 parts to it online experience. There will be video lessons each week with downloadable written material. There will be a time in which the class will look at each person's work and talk about it and there will also be "office hours" in which students can have an individual meetings with the teacher. Prerequisite: None 

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

This class is designed for you to explore the basics of drawing. Using objects, you have at home, as subject matter, we will create still lives. You will learn drawing techniques, such as composition, contrast, and proportions. We will start the class using charcoal on paper, then in later lessons learn how to draw with a range of pencils. We will cover how to use your imagination in your drawings. There will be demonstrations and opportunity to talk about your work. . Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

This series of classes will use traditional sumi painting techniques and apply them to still life forms and what we see in nature in winter in the Northwest. Winter starkness can be a powerful painting subject. We will explore and play with line quality and a variety of imagery for fun and to create compositions. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

In this Beginning/Intermediate painting class, we will learn basic techniques of painting with a concentration on composition, color, and brush techniques. Each week we will look at a different artist's work from European to American and talk about their techniques, aesthetic, and color pallet. Demos will be given on how the works were composed and created. Using this knowledge, you will create your own paintings using the influence of the artist of the week. For example, if we look at Van Gogh's thick brushwork and vivid color, you will make a painting using that pallet and thick brushwork. If we explore the paintings of Jacob Lawrence, we will talk of his smooth surface and use of primary colors, then using objects around your home, you will make your own work. 

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.

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

Learn about composition, tonal structure, color development, and the basics of different watercolor techniques. A series of demonstrations will introduce you to the foundational skills needed for working in this lively medium. You will learn to understand the medium’s behavior on wet & dry paper and how to allow accidents without losing control, thus allowing the medium to express itself and create images that feel alive. Prerequisite: None

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

Paint with Asian brush and ink - also known as sumi painting - images that have the vitality of spring. It can be budding branches or whole trees coming into their leaves. I t can be flowering shrubs or wild flowers. We will focus on taking a close-up view of nature and opening it into more of a landscape with the dancing energy of the brush and ink and adding color.

Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

Learn to paint in acrylic, they are very versatile mediums. Bright luminous colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make painting a boundless, creative choice. Demonstrations, discussions, and individual instruction will cover issues of color theory, design principles, paint consistency, and application. Experimentation and the development of personal artistic process and direction will be encouraged. Whether you are intrigued by acrylic’s potential, or have worked in acrylic for years, this class has something for everyone.. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live sessions will be available after each class and is hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

In this four week course full of play, we will combine technology with classic painting media (and vise-versa!). The focus is on experimentation as opposed to technique. We will look at contemporary artists who combine these media in their practice as inspiration. You will need basic knowledge of a painting medium (oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, etc.) and digital platform of your choice (Photoshop, Illustrator, Gimp, Paint, etc.). You’ll follow along with instructional videos with the option to meet with the class once a week to share your creations and ask for positive feedback. 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. This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

Kokedama is a Japanese planting style. It is a sand ball covered with moss. It is a living planter as well as a beautiful display work. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant. Pratt will provide plant, sand, moss and a handmade fused glass saucer made by a local glass artist. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on 1/13 (Wed) and 1/17 (Sun) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is January 4th.

This class is to learn about mounting staghorn fern on a wooden board. Students will learn how to properly mount a staghorn fern as well as how to care for this beautiful fern. All class supplies will be provided. Also, beautiful handmade wooden board made by a local wooden artist is provided. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on Wed, 1/20 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Sun, 1/24 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is January 11th.

Would you like to spend time making art with someone special? In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant. Pratt will provide plant, sand, moss and two handmade fused glass saucers made by a local glass artist. Kits will be available for pick up(no shipping) on Wed, 1/27 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Sun, 1/31 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. **Each registration counts as a couple. The class will be maxed at 14 people. The deadline for registration of this class is 1/18.

Learn to create kiln carved images in glass in this one day class. You will learn to use the process of fusing glass over layers of fiber glass and fiber in a kiln. After the session, students are responsible for dropping off their work to Pratt. The instructor will fire the work in a kiln and ship it back to students. This is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams. A supply kit will be delivered to your home address after you register. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is January 21st.

Terrariums are a fun way to cultivate community - a community of plants! Beginners and experienced plant people alike will delight in creating a unique miniature world in this Tropical Terrarium class. Rebecca Sheedy of Florafom Design will guide students through the process of creating a terrarium filled with tiny tropical plants and locally foraged forest treasures, and teach the basics of tending to these low-maintenance tabletop gardens. Prerequisite: None. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class.This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on Wed, 2/3 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Sun, 2/7 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of this class is January 25th.

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of working with sheet glass to do kiln forming. Students will learn to cut sheet glass, and go over the principals of using heat to fuse and shape glass. Each student will make their own hand made dish. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but some students may wish to continue developing their projects after class to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on Sun, 2/7 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Wed, 2/10 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is February 1st.

This class is to learn the beautiful craft of Mosaic and create their own works of art at home. This class is open to all level students. Students will be guided through the mosaic-making process on 2 dimensional surface from start to finish. Supply kit will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on Sun, 2/14 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Wed, 2/17 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of the class is February 8th.

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of lost wax casting in glass. Students will first make their own small-scale wax sculptures, then learn how to successfully set them up to invest them in plaster to turn their sculptures into cast crystal. At the end of the third class students will return their newly invested waxes to Pratt to be cast in glass. The fourth class will be an observation of the casting, where students will get to learn the firing process and watch as their investments are cast. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but students may wish to continue developing their projects between classes to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 2/24 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 2/28 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Stainless Steel Casting Flask and Sprue Base) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is February 15th.

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of working with sheet glass to do kiln forming. Students will learn to cut sheet glass, and go over the principals of using heat to fuse and shape glass. Each student will make their own hand made dish. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but some students may wish to continue developing their projects after class to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 2/28 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 3/3 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is February 22nd.

Kokedama is a Japanese planting style. It is a sand ball covered with moss. It is a living planter as well as a beautiful display work. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant. Pratt will provide plant, sand, moss and a handmade fused glass saucer made by a local glass artist. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on 3/3 (Wed) and 3/7(Sun) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is February 24th.

Learn to create kiln carved images in glass in this one day class. You will learn to use the process of fusing glass over layers of fiber glass and fiber in a kiln. After the session, students are responsible for dropping off their work to Pratt. The instructor will fire the work in a kiln and ship it back to students. This is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams. A supply kit will be delivered to your home address after you register. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is March 8th.

This online class will introduce students to the techniques of working with sheet glass to do kiln forming. Students will learn to cut sheet glass, and go over the principals of using heat to fuse and shape glass. Each student will make their own hand made dish. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but some students may wish to continue developing their projects after class to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 3/28 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 3/331 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Glass cutting tools) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is March 22nd.

Kokedama is a Japanese planting style. It is a sand ball covered with moss. It is a living planter as well as a beautiful display work. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform plant in a plastic planter to authentic Japanese planting style as well as how to care for this plant. Pratt will provide plant, sand, moss and a handmade fused glass saucer made by a local glass artist. Kits will be available for pick up (No Shipping) on 3/31 (Wed) and 4/4(Sun) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list will be emailed prior to class. The live session will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The deadline for registration of this class is March 24th.

This online class will delve further into the arts of Lost Wax Kiln Casting and working with wax. Students will learn how to construct silicon molds of small made or found objects to cast in wax, and then use their castings to create a larger piece to cast in lead crystal. Students should have a well-ventilated area to work in during silicon use, and a mask is recommended. This will be a fast-paced class, held over Microsoft Teams. There will be time in class, after demos, to work and ask questions, but students may wish to continue developing their projects between classes to refine them as well. Class content will be available to students for 48 hours after class finishes to allow students to review as they work outside of class. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 3/31 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 4/4 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit includes some rental tools (Stainless Steel Casting Flask and Sprue Base) from Pratt. Detailed returning schedule will be discussed during the class. The deadline for registration of the class is March 22nd.

Learn to create kiln carved images in glass in this one day class. You will learn to use the process of fusing glass over layers of fiber glass and fiber in a kiln. After the session, students are responsible for dropping off their work to Pratt. The instructor will fire the work in a kiln and ship it back to students. This is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams. A supply kit will be delivered to your home address after you register. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is April 5th.

In this class you will be learning how to design and make a bracelet and a ring using layers and joining them together with the use of rivets. You will learn to cut, file and form sheet metal as well as how to add textures, working first on a brass bracelet, and then refining your skills on a smaller scale by making a ring from sterling silver. Grow your repertoire of techniques and designs by learning how rivets and can both add visual interest and join metal securely, all without the use of flame and solder. You will create one bracelet and one ring--sweet gifts for yourself or a loved one.

Prerequisite: none.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own handtools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools such as a saw, files, etc). Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

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.

*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. PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 25 TO ENSURE THERE IS TIME FOR GETTTING YOUR TOOLS AND SUPPLIES.

Are you interested in learning to make jewelry while stuck at home? This class focuses on fundamental jewelry-making skills that are easily adapted for home use. You don’t need a jewelry studio, just a table to work at and a few hand tools.* We’ll focus on a range of approaches to working with wire and sheet metal, the building blocks of jewelry. Each online class session will feature 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 between sessions. The skills introduced in this class can be safely practiced almost anywhere, and also provide a solid foundation for future in-studio classes.

Prerequisite: none. This class is for beginners.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own handtools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common items such as a hammer and pliers; more specialized items include a jeweler’s saw, files, etc.). Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week in advance to ensure there is time to get your tools and supplies. 

This Valentine’s day, treat yourself to a new creative skill! In this class, students will learn and practice basic saw piercing skills at home. Through class discussions as well as real-time demonstrations, students will become familiar with piercing and filing skills that are essential for any new metalsmith. Students will make several samples and finish one or more pendants or pairs of earrings. Brass will be included in the class supply kits, but suggestions will be provided for students who prefer to work in sterling silver.

Prerequisite: none; beginners welcome.

*Students will pick up a supply kit from Pratt prior to the first class. Students will need to provide their own handtools based on a shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools such as a saw, files, etc). Students receiving Tuition Assistance may request to borrow a tool kit from Pratt. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date to have time for getting tools and supply kits.

There is so much potential on how you finish your bowls that allows for a creative process to continue even after you have turned a bowl. This class is taught by Tom Henscheid; he'll cover a wide variety of techniques including oil finishes, milk paints, bleaching, blackening, fuming, metallic paints, and a few unusual novel approaches. The techniques in the class don't just apply to bowl turners, any woodworker is welcome, the examples given in the demo will be specific to woodturning. The live session will be demonstrations with time for student questions throughout the class. The class will have a small supply kit with several samples for students to experiment with on your own time. There will be an opportunity to follow up with Tom after the class to ask questions once students have spent time testing finishes. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team, it will be recorded, and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The class will be maxed at 7. No Prerequisite. Students must provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Feb 7 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This online class is designed to give students the fundamental skills for spoon carving. It is designed to teach you how to use two of the fundamental spoon carving tools: straight knife and a hook knife. The cost of the tools is roughly $50. You will have two green spoon blanks in your supply kit. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn about using an axe to rough out blanks as oppose to a bandsaw. There will also a demo on spoon carving to watch before the live class. The live class will be spent having students carve spoons and receiving feedback and asking questions as they come up. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. The class will be maxed at 8 students. No Prerequisite. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. The live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Feb 14 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed.

This online class is one session long and is part of a spoon carving series that will be offered by Tom Henscheid. In this class you will complete your own light weight portable spoon carving bench that includes a modified hand screw and a foot rope vise and learn how to utilize it. This "bench" is meant to versatile, for people that might not have a permanent shop, think apartments and working at the kitchen table, or people who might be mobile or have tiny crafting space. The bench is highly customizable in height and clamping configurations. It is quick to assemble and dissemble for storage. *24 hours prior to the start of class, Tom will share a video on how to complete the final assemble of the workbench. Students should follow the assembly instructions prior to the start of live class. The first bit of the live session will be Q and A about the build process. The rest of the class will be dedicated to Tom teaching/demoing to students how to use the bench for spoon carving and tool sharpening. This class will max out with 9 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom, so don't hesitate to ask questions during the live session and some follow up time via using the comment and chat functions on Microsoft Teams. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Tom's love of learning and sharing is infectious. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Feb 21 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This four-day class will focus on the basic skills, tools, techniques, and safety of woodworking practice, including milling and cutting lumber to size, joinery, and basic finishing, as well as general shop safety and project planning. Over the course of the class, each student will build a simple Shaker-style stool from the included supply kit. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team and will consist of livestreamed lessons, demonstrations and lectures, along with supervised hands-on work time and individual one-on-one feedback. This class will be maxed out at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work so that Betz Massarano your instructor can offer feedback. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. No Prerequisite. The supply kit pick up is Sun, 2/21/21 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Come learn about the Greene and Greene movement in this class where we'll touch on style elements and see how they can be incorporated into a 8" x 10" frame that you can use to hold one of your favorite photos. You will receive a kit that contains all the pieces needed to successfully complete your project, and learn how you can incorporate Greene and Greene into your own future projects. Plan to glue up your frame during the class, and ask questions as you work through the project. Class time will rotate between live demos and students doing work on their own kitchen counter or workbench. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself at your work station as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. The class will be maxed at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's working time. No Prerequisite. Students must supply their own tools; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Feb 28, from 1-3 pm. Wear a mask. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Learn how to prepare the wood needed for woodworking projects using only hand tools through this online class. The class covers in detail: wood and its characteristics, as well as hand tools and their uses and care including sharpening planes, chisels and saws. The second half of the class is focused on dimensioning wood by hand tools. This is part 1 of 3 in a hand tool series taught by Israel. Classes in this series can be taken in any order but all 3 are a prerequisite for Israel’s furniture making classes. Israel lives in Spain and has been making furniture and teaching hand tool woodworking classes for the last 7 years. His goal is to work precise but fast and he wants to pass the same skill set onto students. Israel will teach his way of woodworking, but also allow students to explore so that they can learn what works for them. This class is unique in that it will have just 2-4 students in it; there will lots of time available for students to receive feedback and ask questions. There will be homework assignments to practice the content of each session in order to get work done before the next one. Class time will rotate between live demos and students doing work at their kitchen counter or workbench. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself at your work station as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Class time is Mon and Wed 9am-12 pm PST. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Boxes aren't just meant to be square! In this class you will be given a couple of hollowed out blanks to learn the basics of turning boxes on the lathe. The class will have short demos to allow you to see each step before trying them out on your own lathe. The class will be hands on, so be ready to spend time at your lathe and plan to have a place to put your laptop or device to film yourself as you work as the instructor, Elizabeth Weber will be watching and offering feedback as you develop new skills. This class will be maxed out at 5 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Each student will also have 10-15 minutes of one on one time with the instructor per class. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Each student need to provide their own lathe. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Mar 7 from 1 - 3 pm. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This is a one session online class that will teach woodturners how to make a "nest" from a section of birch burl and make some wooden "eggs" to go in the "nest". The goal of the class is to teach students to use live edge segments with bark and to improve their spindle making skills. The instructor, David Lutrick, has years helping new and experienced turners improve their skills. He now wants to share the magic of turning with online students. Students will learn how to mount the burl segment on the lathe, hollow it and flatten the bottom to make the "nest". The eggs will be turned as segments on a spindle, with an objective to make them as identical as possible while improving skew chisel skills. Class time will rotate between 10-15 minutes of live demos and students doing work on their lathes. Plan to have a place to put your laptop/phone to film yourself on the lathe as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. The class will be maxed at 6 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's turning time. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. Students must provide their own lathe and tools. The burl segments and wood for the eggs will be supplied. The Supply Kit pick up is Mar 7 from 1-3 pm. Wear a mask. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. A full supply list will be emailed. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sharpen your spoon carving tools? Well then gather your dull tools up and sign up for this online class. The class will cover how to sharpen small knives, bent knives, gouges, as well as scrapers. At least 24 hrs before the live session, several short videos (that combine to almost an hour long) will be shared with students on how to sharpen each of the tool types. Please watch and try out the sharpening techniques prior to the live session. That way during the live session, students will have a chance to ask questions based on what isn't working for them. The goal is to demystify sharpening. This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. The class will be maxed at 8 people. No Prerequisite. The supply kit will include a strop, a dowel for inside stropping, plus a selection of wet and dry sandpapers. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team, it will be recorded, and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. Supply kit pick up (no shipping) is Sun, March 7 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This 3-hr online class is a mix of pyrography and painting for anyone who uses leather in their work, or for adventurous souls who like to experiment with new artistic mediums. Students will choose the design they would like to create. Saman will then demonstrate how to use woodburning tools for leatherburning and guide each student through controlling the temperature and the basic stroke work used in leatherburning. You'll get to add color highlights with leather paints. The class will be maxed at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's leatherburning time. No Prerequisite. Beginner to advance skill levels welcome. Students must supply their own tools and leather; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Enrollment deadline is 3 days prior to class start.

Now that you have carved a few spoons and have the fundamentals down. You will start looking at the details a bit more closely. In this class Tom Henscheid will demonstrate variations on spoon bowl design, handle types, handle to bowl transitions, and special knife cuts. With the spoon blanks that are supplied Tom will coach you through making a cooking spoon, a small eating spoon and a round bowl ladle. This class will be two 90-minute sessions. The first week will be primarily demonstrations of his cutting techniques. The second session will be your chance to ask questions and show what you have discovered. The tools you will need for the class are a basic spoon kit: a straight knife, a hook knife. But after the demonstrations you will be wanting to add a coarse rasp and possibly a bent carving gouge. Tom will make a supply kit with three spoon blanks and extra wood chunks to test your cutting techniques. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, March 14 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Learn how to lay out and make different types of joinery used to make wooden frames: mortise and tenon, bridle joints, and half lap joints using exclusively hand tools through this online class. This is part 2 of 3 in a hand tool series taught by Israel. Classes in this series can be taken in any order but all 3 are a prerequisite for Israel’s furniture making classes. Israel lives in Spain and has been making furniture and teaching hand tool woodworking classes for the last 7 years. His goal is to work precise but fast and he wants to pass the same skill set onto students. Israel will teach his way of woodworking, but also allow students to explore so that they can learn what works for them. This class is unique in that it will have just 2-4 students in it; there will lots of time available for students to receive feedback and ask questions. There will be homework assignments to practice the content of each session in order to get work done before the next one. Class time will rotate between live demos and students doing work at their kitchen counter or workbench. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself at your work station as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Class time is Mon and Wed 9 am-12 pm PST. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This is a two session online class that will teach woodturners how to make a bowl from a flat board. The goal of the class is to teach students to make a bowl in a unique way from a relatively thin piece of wood. The instructor, David Lutrick, has years helping new and experienced turners improve their skills. He now wants to share the magic of turning with online students. Students will learn how to make a bowl starting with a square, flat board. In the first session, students will form rings of wood from the board and glue them together in a stack. In the second session, students will turn the stack into a finished bowl, sand it and apply a finish. Class time will rotate between 10-15 minutes of live demos and students doing work on their lathes. Plan to have a place to put your laptop/phone to film yourself on the lathe as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. The class will be maxed at 6 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's turning time. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. Students must provide their own lathe, tools and flat boards. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. A full supply list will be emailed. Enrollment deadline is 3 days prior to class start.

Are you looking for something fun and handmade to use when you're entertaining your family and friends during get togethers? Wow people with not just your cookies, but also your turning skills. In this one session class, you will learn the basics required to turn a platter that is the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. The class is an online learning course hosted via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Class time will rotate between 10-15 min live demos and students doing work on their lathe. Plan to have a place to put your laptop/phone to film yourself on the lathe as your instructor Elizabeth Weber will offer feedback as you turn. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. This class will be maxed out at 5 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's turning time. Students must supply their own tools; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. 10"-11" diameter kiln dried alder blanks are included in your supply fee, which are for local pick up only (no shipping). The supply kit pick up is Sun, Apr 4 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This four-day class will focus on the basic skills, tools, techniques, and safety of woodworking practice, including milling and cutting lumber to size, joinery, and basic finishing, as well as general shop safety and project planning. Over the course of the class, each student will build a simple Shaker-style stool from the included supply kit. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team and will consist of livestreamed lessons, demonstrations and lectures, along with supervised hands-on work time and individual one-on-one feedback. This class will be maxed out at 7 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work so that Betz Massarano your instructor can offer feedback. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. No Prerequisite. The supply kit pick up is Sunday, Apr 4 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Beginner level class teaching the basics of veneer. Learn how to cut veneer to create geometric patterns, correctly tape wood patterns, press to substrate, sand, finish, and add a frame. Course will include multiple brief lectures with plenty of working class time to experiment and ask questions. There will have homework between sessions. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Supply kits will be shipped to students, please make sure your shipping address is correct while enrolling for the class. In person pick up is not possible. Must enroll 8 days prior to class to allow time for shipping. No international shipping. Each student will also need to provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. This class will be maxed out at 8 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's work sessions. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. Students will get to schedule a 10-15 min one-on-one meet up with their instructor, Chelsea Van Voorhis in between class sessions. Class starts 9 am PST. No Prerequisite.

Spend an evening making art and learning a new skill. In this short, fun leatherworking online class, students will learn the craft of saddle stitching while making a leather card holder for business cards or credit cards that you will cherish for years to come. Prerequisite: None. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. This will be a hands-on class, so be ready to show yourself working on screen so that you can get feedback from your instructor and please ask questions throughout the class. The class will be maxed at 14 people. Supply kit pick up (no shipping) is Sun, Apr 11 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction. Wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This is a one session online class that will teach woodturners how to make sea urchin shell ornaments. The goal of the class is to teach students to make beautiful, unique ornaments. The instructor, David Lutrick, wrote an article for a national woodturning publication in 2009 on this project and it has become a nationwide favorite project for woodturners. He now wants to share the magic of creating it with online students. Students will learn how to make wooden finials and caps and how to join these with the sea urchin shell. A technique for strengthening the shell will be explained. Finials and caps will be spindle-turned from hardwoods and hangers will be installed. Class time will rotate between 10-15 minutes of live demos and students doing work on their lathes. Plan to have a place to put your laptop/phone to film yourself on the lathe as your instructor will offer feedback as you turn. Students are welcome to ask questions as they come up. The class will be maxed at 5 people to allow for quality feedback during everyone's turning time. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodturning. Students must provide their own lathe and tools. Supply kits with blank finials, caps, dowels, and sea urchin shells will be mailed to students. Sufficient supplies for two ornaments will be provided. Class enrollment ends 14 days before class start to allow time for shipping, no international shipping. This class will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. A fully supply list will be emailed.

There is so much potential on how you finish your bowls that allows for a creative process to continue even after you have turned a bowl. This class is taught by Tom Henscheid; he'll cover a wide variety of techniques including oil finishes, milk paints, bleaching, blackening, fuming, metallic paints, and a few unusual novel approaches. The techniques in the class don't just apply to bowl turners, any woodworker is welcome, the examples given in the demo will be specific to woodturning. The live session will be demonstrations with time for student questions throughout the class. The class will have a small supply kit with several samples for students to experiment with on your own time. There will be an opportunity to follow up with Tom after the class to ask questions once students have spent time testing finishes. This class will take place online over Microsoft Team, it will be recorded, and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. The class will be maxed at 7. No Prerequisite. Students must provide their own limited set of tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Apr 11 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Learn how to lay out and make different types of dovetails: through dovetails, halfblind dovetails, sliding dovetails, and other dovetails via this online class. Basic joinery for drawers, carcasses and more. This is part 3 of 3 in a hand tool series taught by Israel. Classes in this series can be taken in any order but all 3 are a prerequisite for Israel’s furniture making classes. Israel lives in Spain and has been making furniture and teaching hand tool woodworking classes for the last 7 years. His goal is to work precise but fast and he wants to pass the same skill set onto students. Israel will teach his way of woodworking, but also allow students to explore so that they can learn what works for them. This class is unique in that it will have just 2-4 students in it; there will lots of time available for students to receive feedback and ask questions. There will be homework assignments to practice the content of each session in order to get work done before the next one. Class time will rotate between live demos and students doing work at their kitchen counter or workbench. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself at your work station as your instructor will offer feedback as you work. Students must supply their own tools and wood; a fully supply list with instructions will be emailed. This class will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, the class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Class time is Mon and Wed 9 am-12 pm PST. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

This online class is designed to give students the fundamental skills for spoon carving. It is designed to teach you how to use two of the fundamental spoon carving tools: straight knife and a hook knife. The cost of the tools is roughly $50. You will have two green spoon blanks in your supply kit. The class will have prerecorded content to watch before class start date to learn about using an axe to rough out blanks as oppose to a bandsaw. There will also a demo on spoon carving to watch before the live class. The live class will be spent having students carve spoons and receiving feedback and asking questions as they come up. Plan to have a place to put your laptop to film yourself as you work. The class will be maxed at 8 students. No Prerequisite. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. The live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Apr 18 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed.

This online class is one session long and is part of a spoon carving series that will be offered by Tom Henscheid. In this class you will complete your own light weight portable spoon carving bench that includes a modified hand screw and a foot rope vise and learn how to utilize it. This "bench" is meant to versatile, for people that might not have a permanent shop, think apartments and working at the kitchen table, or people who might be mobile or have tiny crafting space. The bench is highly customizable in height and clamping configurations. It is quick to assemble and dissemble for storage. *24 hours prior to the start of class, Tom will share a video on how to complete the final assemble of the workbench. Students should follow the assembly instructions prior to the start of live class. The first bit of the live session will be Q and A about the build process. The rest of the class will be dedicated to Tom teaching/demoing to students how to use the bench for spoon carving and tool sharpening. This class will max out with 9 students with the purpose of having lots of time to interact with Tom, so don't hesitate to ask questions during the live session and some follow up time via using the comment and chat functions on Microsoft Teams. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Tom's love of learning and sharing is infectious. No Prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). If you don't live in the area, consider it a donation. Students must supply their own tools; a full supply list with instructions will be emailed. The supply kit pick up is Sun, Apr 25 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, please wear a mask. Enrollment deadline is 8 days prior to class start.

Also known as mix-and-match or exquisite corpse books, split-page books are simple, yet compelling structures that encourage lots of hands-on engagement. In this workshop, we will examine a variety of artist-made and commercially printed examples and then make our own folded and sewn variations of split-page books. We will also discuss creating split-page books in collaboration with adults and children, and how to structure content to create cohesive books that retain the play of chance operations.Prerequisite: None

Collage requires no previous experience, but experimentation and practice can make you a pro. Learn from a master collage artist how to elevate the art of cut-and paste out of the tacky scrapbook and into the expressive realm discovered by the original artist inventors of collage in the early 20th Century. Suddenly our intuitive picture-making skills rise to the surface. Collage makes it easy. The images we spontaneously pillage from a hundred throwaway magazine pages help us to illuminate our own stories and dreams. We’ll explore stream-of-consciousness collage composition, while experimenting with basic design and mixed media methods. Step by step, we will use paper, found imagery, and acrylic adhesive. It can be combined with personal photos, drawing, writing, humor, and whatever else fits on the surface. Expect to create one or more fantastic artworks in our three days together, improving your skills as we go, under the friendly tutelage of Seattle’s Queen of Collage! Prerequisite: None

In this 4-week workshop we'll be wet felting. Wet felting uses warm water and soap to massage loose wool fibers into solid felted shapes. Students will learn how to lay down carded wool and make sturdy felt using the bare minimum of tools. We'll also talk about forming three-dimensional shapes to fit various body parts. Students will learn advanced technique such as a hat or a pair of slippers —wherever your imagination takes you! This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. A detailed supply list link to purchase is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is February 22nd.

In this class, we treat collage as a form of painting without the obvious narrative and traditional references common in what has become the norm in contemporary collage. You will create a visual repertoire through interpretations of memory and close observation through everyday encounters. We will look at several abstract artists and learn how they distill and interpret their subject matter.

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.

This class has a series of demo videos 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 confirmation.

In this workshop, students will learn weaving techniques for a circular format. You’ll learn how to turn an embroidery hoop into a loom, how to warp a hoop with an open center, and weaving techniques for maximum texture! You’ll walk away with a ready to hang circular wall hanging. Open to all levels. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams. All live sessions will be recorded and available for 48 hours after the class is completed. A detailed supply list link to purchase is available upon request and will be emailed prior to class. The deadline for registration of the class is March 29th.

This class is co-taught by Larry Calkins and Gwen Lennox. 

Breaking through barriers and blocks to deeper creative expression. Mastering the knack of getting out of your own way with pithy, entertaining exercises in mixed media, spontaneous drawing, action painting, and more. Let’s have some fun. Get out of the box and breathe!!!! Prerequisite: None This is an online class hosted by MS Teams. This class has a supply list link to purchase which will come with your registration confirmation.

This online youth sculpture program is designed to give students a broad introduction to metalworking theory and modern application through the lens of historical context and unconventional materials. Students will gain knowledge of the tools available in Pratt’s blacksmithing and welding studios as well as the skills to use them while being presented with the historical context from which these techniques emerge. Then, using tools commonly found in the home or easily acquired at the hardware store, we will create projects that explore the use of blacksmithing and fabrication techniques with unconventional materials.

This class introduces teen artists to the fundaments of drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in!

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.

Pay-What-You-Can Weekend classes run fall, winter and spring during the school year on Saturdays and Sundays. Pratt offers experiential 5-week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Each week we focus on a different discipline while working toward making a final art piece. Students get to explore a variety of styles and techniques in each discipline, while exploring their own creativity and choice of subject. This is a great way for young artist to dive right in.