This one day workshop will focus on quick drawing techniques through live demos and lectures. Students will learn about lines, light and shade, composition, and draw in their sketchbooks with materials at hand like pencils and pens. There will also be information about additional drawing materials for creating sustained sketches. We will draw commonly found objects at home and also draw from photographs to learn to sketch the landscapes. All skill levels are welcome.

Recordings of   the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

This one day workshop will focus on quick drawing techniques through live demos and lectures. Students will learn about lines, light and shade, composition, and draw in their sketchbooks with materials at hand like pencils and pens. There will also be information about additional drawing materials for creating sustained sketches. We will draw commonly found objects at home and also draw from photographs to learn to sketch the landscapes. All skill levels are welcome.

Recordings of   the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

This class is for the beginning painter with little or no painting experience but a desire to learn, explore and create. You will learn the fundamentals of the material used and the techniques of oil painting. Through specially designed exercises you will learn how to work from observation, understand light and form and how to handle paint. The in-class time will be spent on guidance on the works in progress and periodic group critique and discussion of finished works to help you build a solid foundation for a sustained exploration into painting. Intermediate students welcome. 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 is an online class taught on Microsoft Teams. The contents will be available for 48 hours after class. We will be learning how to use glass powders and some frit in many different ways. We will go over the many uses for these different methods. There will be a short overview of Pratt followed by a short demonstrations of each method. After the session, students are responsible for picking-up/droping-off their work at Pratt. These pieces will be fired at Pratt. Projects may be worked on each technique and ask questions as you work. You will be able to create small projects for eed on after class has ended. Supply kit will be available for pick up (no shipping) on 8/25 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 8/29 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 August 16th. 

Discover the fun in jewelry making in this wire wrapped jewelry class. One of the world’s oldest jewelry making techniques, wire wrapping is a great place to start or build on your jewelry making skills. In this class we will make several different kinds of ear wires, head pins, and components. Students will learn about gauges, texturing and how to connect components to make a necklace, bracelet and earrings. 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 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.

Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind piece of handwoven jewelry using reclaimed, reusable, and recycled plastics to teach the importance of rethinking how to use every day (and often thrown away) materials in a creative way. You will master two basic& universal weaving techniques to create a pendant: checkerboard weaving and straight twining. This class also connects indigenous perspectives about sacred traditional basket weaving materials, and innovative use of non-traditional materials in an era of climate change. 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 shopping list provided (this includes common jewelry tools). 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. 

Casting is one of the oldest technologies humans have, this class covers some of the basic techniques and processes that are cheap, effective, and readily available. Students will learn cuttlefish bone casting, sand casting, as well as discussion on molding techniques and more. This class is an online digital demo, no projects will be made in this class.  Prerequisite: None.

This small scale, art forging class will be fun and light hearted. Learn to finesse your hammer work and forging skills. Projects will include some wearable items, tiny tools, and/or small functional forged pieces.  You will learn to forge delicate forms in ferrous and non ferrous metals. Designed for students of all skill levels. Jewelers and/or blacksmiths are welcome. This class is an online digital demo, no projects will be made in this class. Prerequisite: None.

In this class, students will discover interesting textures that are relatively easy to create: "hammer textured" faucets, shell textures, branch forms, leaf textures, etc. Tom will demonstrate each of the techniques the first week. Then in the second session we will address any questions and discuss variations on the themes. The supply kit will include four spoon blanks to create seashell and leaf spoons as well as standard cooking spoon shapes to texture. Plus, it will have multiple practice pieces. Plan to have your laptop in front of you so the instructor can provide feedback and assistance during class. This online class is hosted on Microsoft Teams and will max out with 7 students. The class will be recorded, students will have access to the class for 48 hours after the class ends. Basic spoon carving prerequisite. Kits are available for local pick up only (no shipping). Students must supply their own tools. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed prior to class. The supply kit pick up is Sun, August 1 from 1-3 pm. Kit pick up will have limited human interaction, located at the exterior door to the Youth Room/blue building at Pratt Fine Arts Center, 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, August 8 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.

In this online class, you will learn how to create intricate Japanese wooden patterns called kumiko, and the foundational concept of the technique. Each session will feature demonstrations and time to practice the new skills and discuss. An overview of making and milling the kumiko strips will be taught. At the end of the course, you'll have an asanoha kumiko pattern of your own. This course is instructed online, using Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing tool). 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. Please inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org if interested in shipping to Canada or other international destinations. 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. Class times are PST.

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, Aug 22 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.

In this 3 hr long class you'll get to learn how to make two cutting boards out of a board (great for gift giving, even to yourself!) The main tool operations you'll learn is how to use a drill, jig saw, and orbital sander. There will also be lots of hand sanding and creative freedom. Plus a discussion on food safe finishes. Class time will rotate between 10-15 minutes of 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 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. Enrollment deadline is 4 days prior to class start.

Learn how to make a 3 legged stool at your own pace. This entire online class is prerecorded, it contains 14 tutorials and 4 recorded live sessions. You can split green wood for your stool legs or search out some tree branches. In the leg shaping steps you'll get to use a drawknife and spoke shave. For the seat blank you will use dry lumber, mostly likely use a circular cutting jig and a router table to bevel the edges. Next, you'll learn how to drill angled holes through the seat, and the joinery for the legs and stretchers by using a tapered tenon cutter and reamer. Wedges for all of the joints. This class can be a springboard of skills that you might use in future projects. Students are welcome to interact and leave posts on Microsoft Teams, the platform used to hold this class's content. The goal is to build up a community of current and past students that can share their experience of building their own 3 legged stool. After enrolling in the class, students will be added to the Team every Monday; please ignore the class date assigned to this class as Pratt's website doesn't have the option to buy a truly digital product. Students must supply their own tools and materials. A detailed supply list is available upon request (inquire with kmcintyre@pratt.org) and will be emailed within 24 hrs of registering for the class. Currently there is no limit to the length of time students can take to build the 3 legged stool and remained engaged with other students building this project. No prerequisite.

Learn to bind elegant and simple Japanese-style books. You will make the four traditional variations of these sewn book structures and discuss how to develop your own unique, modern binding designs. Examples of commercially-printed and artist-made books will also be shared for inspiration. (The papers made in the Sekkazome workshop make excellent covers for your stab-bound book).  Prerequisite

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.

We will explore the use of photography in the making of collages.  Using your digital camera or phone you can take photos of abstractions such as close-ups or lights and shadows.  You can record interesting shapes and colors or explore the graphic simplicity of black and white photography.  Using various cut or torn papers you can reproduce you photos. Prerequisite: None

Recordings of the class live session will be available for 48 hours after the class and is hosted by MS Teams.  This class has a supply list link which will come with your registration confirmation.