PreCollege Workshops
Spend an afternoon at Pratt Institute like no other.
PreCollege workshops offer students an inside look at Pratt’s studio culture through hands-on, faculty-led courses. Students explore the studios, labs, and creative spaces that make Pratt unique and leave with a finished piece of work they create during the session.
Workshops are typically scheduled on the first Friday of every month from 5 – 8 PM, making them the perfect add-on after a free tour of the Pratt campus
Please note that campus tour registration is separate. For more information and to sign up, visit the Pratt Admissions webpage. Questions about tours can be sent to admissions@pratt.edu.
| Upcoming Workshop Dates | |
| Date | Friday, March 6 |
| Location | Pratt Institute, Brooklyn Campus |
| Cost | $249 per student* |
| Eligibility | 14-18 years old |
*Cost includes all materials
What to Expect
This experience includes:
- A three-hour hands-on workshop led by Pratt faculty
- Insight into Pratt’s teaching approach
- An introduction to other high school students with similar interests
- A finished creation to take home—your first piece of work as a Pratt visitor.
Workshop Examples
Here are a few examples of workshops offered. For the complete list, please visit our registration page.
Figure Drawing
Explore foundational skills in life drawing – composition, shading, and gesture – guided by a professional artist. The course will be taught using charcoal and include both short-form and long-form sketches.
Please note: Workshop will use a nude model.
Illustrating Comic Books
Learn about the history of graphic novels, storyboarding, and illustrating using pen and ink. Leave with copies of the zines you and your classmates created.
Risograph Printing
Step inside Pratt’s Reprographics Lab to explore the bold, colorful vintage world of Riso printing. Leave with 10 copies of a 2-color design you created.
Who Should Attend?
These workshops are open to high school students 14-18 years old.
Workshops are a great way for students interested in attending Pratt Institute to spend time on campus and meet instructors they might be working with as undergraduate students. Whether you’re interested in fine arts, design, or architecture, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what makes Pratt special – and a project that reflects your creativity.
Parents are not able to attend PreCollege workshops; younger siblings may attend on a case-by-case basis.
Questions about workshops or interested in setting up a workshop for a larger group? Email the PreCollege Team at precollege@pratt.edu.