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.
Upcoming Workshops: Saturday, January 17; 1-4PM
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.
Please note: A nude model will be used.
Embroidery
Learn how to create motifs through textiles including needle types and basic stitches. Leave with a baseball hat embroidered with a motif of your choice.
Risograph Printing
Step inside Pratt’s Reprographics Lab to explore the bold, colorful world of Riso printing. Leave with a vibrant print of your own design.
Who Should Attend?
These workshops are open to high school students 14-18 years old considering applying to Pratt Institute. 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? Email the PreCollege team at precollege@pratt.edu