Pratt STEAM Lab

Fall 2026 – Now Enrolling!

A digital poster for "Fashion Alchemy," featuring five individuals wearing unique, eclectic clothing. Text includes event details: September 28 - December 7, Mondays 4-6 PM, for grades 9-12 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The description invites participants to make fashion pieces using dyeing methods and object upcycling, emphasizing natural dyes and sustainable practices. The background features earthy tones, enhancing the artistic theme.

Fashion Alchemy
Mondays 4-6pm
Sept 28 – Dec 7
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Promotional poster for an "Intro to Animation + Concept Art" course running from Sept 29 to Dec 1 for students in grades 9-12. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 4-6 PM. The poster features various illustrations, including character designs, with a blue background and bold text. It invites students to explore animation techniques, develop original ideas, and create a collection of artwork, stating that no prior experience is required. Includes a link for registration.

Animation Studio
Tuesdays 4-6pm
Sept 29 – Dec 1
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A promotional poster for a woodworking course titled "Wood Works" at Pratt's woodshop. It features two individuals working on a woodworking project, with tools and wood visible. The course runs from September 24 to December 3, Thursdays from 4-6 PM, and is intended for grades 9-12 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The poster encourages participants to learn design, fabrication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects. Additional information and a website link are included at the bottom.

Wood Works
Thursdays 4-6pm
Sept 24 – Dec 3
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About Pratt STEAM Lab

Pratt STEAM Lab provides free in-school, after-school, and weekend classes to over 260 middle school and high school students annually. Leveraging Pratt’s faculty experts, facilities, resources and network of collaborators, it offers rigorous science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) programming, augmented by academic tutoring, SAT prep and college counseling. 

The program draws on the students’ innate curiosity, imagination and creativity to introduce them to a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Classes are run on-site at partner schools, at Pratt’s  state-of-the-art maker space at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and on Pratt’s main campus.

Pratt STEAM Lab is funded by New York State STEP (Science & Technology Entry Program), which aims to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions.

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Past Classes

  • Biomimicry
  • Botanical Alchemy
  • Creative Computing
  • Design & Entrepreneurship
  • Future of Fashion
  • Harmonies of Art and Nature
  • Industrial Design 101
  • Pattern Studio

  • Passive House Design
  • Urban Ecology
  • Robotics
  • SAT Prep
  • SHSAT Prep
  • Tech & Tutoring
  • Wood Works
  • World of Weaving

Learning at STEAM Lab 

STEAM Lab is a place for young people to learn new hands-on maker skills, have fun, make friends, and feel empowered to use technology creatively. Our programs are taught by working professionals and hosted at Pratt Institute’s Research Yard, a state-of-the-art facility – giving participants access to the highest quality of instruction in an engaging environment. Participants are encouraged to create joyfully, express themselves, and dedicate themselves to learning new skills. STEAM Lab welcomes participants from all backgrounds and of differing abilities.

Contact Us

Megan Aebi Opeña, Director of Programs • maebi@pratt.edu

Ben Schneier, Program Coordinator • bschneie@pratt.edu