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

Check this page often for free, Pratt-hosted Master Artist talks & artist demonstrations throughout the year! All ages welcome, free parking is available on Pratt's campus, and RSVPs not required though highly encouraged. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and 4Culture.

                    


Upcoming Master Artist Talks & Demos

Master Goldsmith Artist Charles Lewton-Brain: Foldforming for Jewelry and Metals
Friday-Sunday, March 21-23, 2025 

In this 3 Day workshop, you will learn the unique art of foldforming from the leading expert in this elegant Jewelry and Metals technique. Through hands on demos, lectures, and dedicated mentored studio time with Charles, students will learn and create a variety of foldforming processes. Using foldforming methods focusing on texture, shape, and design, you will be able to create wearable pieces of art. This workshop will focus on bracelets, brooches, and earrings. 

Prerequisite: Beginning JM or equivalent experience

Supply Fee: $40

Included in the cost of the Master Artist workshop, Students will be provided lunch for each day of instruction. The Studio Manager will reach out with daily lunch options from a list of rotating local restaurants. View supply list.

Artist Talk: Friday, March 21st at 6:30pm in Pratt's Jewelry/Metals Studio.

Register here!



Master Fibers Artist Cameron Mason: Printing Your World; Creating a Palette of Fabrics with Monotype
Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2025

In this workshop we will use natural and found materials to make series of prints on fabric, each related but unique. Using thickened dye and simple tools we will make monotypes of positive and negative images. We will also use paste resists and dye attractant to expand the mark-making possibilities of your found materials. Resulting fabrics can be used for collage, sculpture, wearables, and quilting. This workshop emphasizes process and experimentation, learning to control technique while celebrating the accidental mark. View supply list.

Required Printmaking Experience: None

Artist Talk: Thursday, April 24th at 6pm in Pratt's Painting/Drawing Studio

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Master Artist Workshop: Forging for the Body; Wearable Art with Ellen Durkan
Monday-Friday, June 2-6, 2025 

The class will cover design and layout through forged wearable art. Students will learn how to forge their ideas into a reality, while the added challenge of fitting it to the body. Class will begin with the demonstration and practice of various forging methods. Short forging assignments will help students to build the skills needed to construct an individual piece. The instructor will show images of previous pieces completed in her workshop for added inspiration. Soon you'll be on your way to design, and problem solve your unique art with the guidance of the instructor!

We will combine different forging and forming techniques using iron bar stock. The class will focus on creating balanced symmetry in iron by using repetition of form, hammer control, material isolation, and movement. You will leave class with new skills and your own wearable piece for art that emulates your personality! View supply list. 

Lunch is provided throughout the week.

Required Experience: None

Supply Fee: $150

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Past Master Artist Talks & Demos: