Pratt STEAM Lab

A group of students are seated around a large table in a bright classroom, working with sewing machines and fabric. Some students are focused on hand stitching, while others are using the machines. Spools of thread, fabric pieces, and sewing supplies are spread across the table. In the background, computers, 3D printers, and design materials suggest a creative lab environment. A student in a yellow dress stands near the back wall observing the activity.

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 historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions. 

Spring 2026 – Classes Currently Enrolling

A promotional poster for a "Creative Computing" course designed for grades 9-12, running from February 23 to May 18 on Mondays from 4-6 PM. The poster features vibrant pink and green text and an abstract image made from code. It describes course content focused on using digital technology for creative media, emphasizing a hands-on approach to coding in areas such as web design, animation, and interactive music. It encourages students with no prior coding experience to join.
A promotional flyer for a fashion program titled "Future of Fashion" at Brooklyn Navy Yard. It details the program's dates (Feb 24 - May 19) and schedule (Tuesdays 4-6pm) for students in grades 9-12. The flyer mentions learning sustainable fashion skills such as 3D printing and laser etching, along with traditional sewing. A colorful background transitions from pink to orange, with a blue bag and 3D printer graphic prominently displayed.
A promotional poster for a class titled "Pattern Studio," featuring three tiedye shirts in red, blue, and purple with geometric patterns. The background gradient shifts from pink to purple. The class runs from February 26 to May 21, for grades 9-12, on Thursdays from 4-6 PM at Pratt Main Campus. It teaches the Japanese technique of shibori, focusing on creating unique fabric patterns through folding before dyeing. No prior experience is needed.
A poster promoting a woodworking class titled "Wood Works" for students in grades 9-12, held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It features two students engaged in discussion at a woodworking table, with tools nearby. The class runs from February 26 to May 21 on Thursdays from 4-6 PM. The text emphasizes hands-on learning in designing and building with wood, incorporating sustainable architecture methods. A website link is provided for more information.

Creative Computing
Mondays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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Future of Fashion
Tuesdays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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Wood Works
Thursdays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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Pattern Studio
Thursdays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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Additional classes offered:

  • AI as an Art Making Tool
  • Architecture
  • Biology of Flight
  • Biomimicry 
  • Botanical illustration
  • Future of Fashion
  • Green Podcasting
  • Industrial Design & Entrepreneurship
  • Moon Landing
  • Passive House Design
  • Pattern Studio
  • Pratt Research Yard Visits
  • Robotics Club
  • SAT Prep
  • Spring & Summer Internships
  • Tutoring & Tech
  • UI & UX Design
  • Woodworking 101

Contact:

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

Ben Schneier, Program Assistant • bschneie@pratt.edu