Master Artist Programs

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. 


Master Artist Ana Maria Jimenez: Exploring Alternative Casting and Forging | Oct 12-14

How can metal sheet and wire be produced without modern rolling mills or industrial casting equipment? In this three-day intensive workshop, Visiting Master Artist Ana Maria Jimenez of Taller sin Borde (“Workshop Without Borders”) presents a technical investigation of pre-Hispanic metalsmithing systems.

Participants will examine material properties, process sequences, and tool use through lecture and structured demonstrations. Topics include cold-working and annealing cycles, reduction and shaping with stone implements, fabrication of organic and earthen molds, and fundamentals of lost-wax casting. Emphasis is placed on understanding historical fabrication methods as repeatable processes that can be adapted within a contemporary studio practice.

Special Events:

10/12 6:30 PM Artist Talk @ Pratt's Sculpture Studio

Master Artist Yuji Hiratusuka: Mokuhanga 
​​​​​​​3-day Workshop, Oct 24-26

Japanese born artist Yuji Hiratusuka will present his approach to Moku Hanga the traditional Japanese method of woodblock printing. He will cover the history of this beautiful and ancient art form.

Learn about the variety of tools and materials needed as well as carving, and hand printing from your woodblock. You will begin by transferring your image onto two to four woodblocks using the Kento registration system, carve each block using traditional tools and methods, apply water-based pigment and rice paste to the blocks using Hanga-bake (Japanese inking brushes), and then use a baren to hand-print each color woodblock onto Washi paper.

Yuji will also focus on a few of the printing techniques particular to the Moku Hanga method including how to create bokashi (gradient colors) as well as how to sharpen Japanese cutting tools with water-based Toishi (sharpening stones).
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The instructor will share a collection of original Ukiyo-e prints for viewing and discussion.

Special Events:

10/24 6 PM Artist Talk @ Pratt's Print Shop

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Past Master Artist Talks & Demos:

Free access is provided by 4Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

        

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