Pratt Fine Arts is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
To foster a creative, inclusive artmaking community, providing access to quality education and professionally equipped studios for everyone. We promote the joy and transformative power of art and actively support the development of visual artists.
Thank you for considering Pratt Fine Arts Center for your upcoming private event. Whether you're organizing a team-building workshop, celebrating a birthday, or gathering family and friends, we're here to help craft an unforgettable experience.
At Pratt, we take pride in our vibrant, inclusive art-making community and our commitment to accessible, high-quality art education. Hosting your event with us not only promises a unique and creative celebration but also supports our mission to make art education available to everyone, regardless of age, skill level, or background.
Learn more about our mission at: pratt.org/mission
2D EXPERIENCES
4hours|12-20 participants | $1085+
COLLAGE
Makeplayfulcollagesusingpaper, cloth, found objects and other materials. You’ll also learn image transfer techniques designed to integrate your own drawings or other designs into the assembled worksofart.
SCREENPRINTING
Wish you had a t shirt of your dog’s sweet mug? Learn the hands-on art of creative screen printing! Whether printing on paper or fabric using a variety of pre-designedscreensandcolorful water-based inks, you’ll be going home with the perfect memento ofthisgroupexperience.
Havealargergroupsize?Noworries!Withplentyofstudiostochoosefrom,we’llworkwith you tocraftanunforgettableexperienceforeveryone.
2D EXPERIENCES
ZINEMAKING
Learn the art of creating zines,; small, illustrated booklets combining poetry and imagery. Inthisworkshop,we'llcraftpoetry and prose through prompts, and merge them with stamping, drawing, painting, and collage to makeuniquezines.
MONOTYPE
Create uniquely textured prints using stencils, drawings, and elements from nature. Working in Pratt’s fully equipped print studio, you’ll experiment with a variety of monotyping techniques to create colorfulcompositionsonpaper.
Make a cute ornament for your window, your car, your wall, or your plant with creative wire wrapping and simple beading techniques.Stringitonsomecord or chain for a new accessory with abohochicvibe!
max10participants | $1365
METAL EXPERIENCES FORGING
Blacksmithing, also known as forging, is the process of shaping steel with heat and hand tools. Using basic tools and techniques, you will hammer, twist and bend hotstainlesssteelintoavarietyof sculptural forms and functional objects.
8participants | $1595
WELDING
Spend an afternoon welding! This offering is a perfect introduction to welding and the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer and makeasculptureorsmallstand.
Perfect for beginners of all ages. Fuseandmeltcolorfulchunksand sheets of cut glass into light catching ornaments, tiles, plates, plant stakes, wall hangings, and more! Learn how to utilize texture and layers and create depth and movement. Experience the magic of molten glass in the tiny world of glass beadmaking. Learn how to create different shapes and textures, while working with a torch on a mandrel. Whether creating a cute flower charm, small critter, or colorful abstract bead, the possibilitiesareendless.
Ever wonder how glass animals and marbles are made? Come experience the fluid movement of molten glass while working on a torch. Make delightful small creatures, flowers, pendants, marbles,andmore.
Experience the dramatic art of glassblowing in this popular workshop at Pratt’s fully equipped hot shop! Watch professional glassblowers demonstrate the tools and techniques. Then, with assistance, work in small teams to gather, blow, and/or shape molten glassintoavarietyofobjects.
Scan the QR code below to start planning your event with Pratt Fine Arts Center. Our dedicated special events team is eager to collaborate with you to tailor an art experience that not only celebrates your special occasion but also embodies our vibrant and inclusive art-making spirit.
After selecting your preferred mediums and dates, we'll work with you to craft an experience that fits your group size and budget.