Hot Shop Rental
We have new state of the art hot shop equipment to enable glass artists to create stunning glass art and functional products. Proper care and maintenance of our equipment is essential for all users and to ensure a safe working condition for all hot shop users. Before you can rent our space, you will be asked to demonstrate your abilities and must be approved by our studio head.
COVID UPDATE: Until Covid has passed, renters will be required to provide their own assistant, or work solo (subject to approval of studio manager). Renter should provide their own pipes and tools; if not able to do so, please discuss options with the studio manager.
Equipment
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300 LB Canned Heat Electric Molly Furnace
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Kugler Clear Glass (cullet)
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18″ Canned Heat Glory Hole
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19″ Custom Spiral Arts Dual Burner Glory Hole, extra deep, Reduction Pedal
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(2x) Canned Heat Annealers (36″w x 29″d x 27″h)
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Canned Heat Garage (36"w x 13"d x 17"h
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24" Skutt Pick Up Kiln
Rates
Grand opening introductory rates include use of glory hole, up to 10 lbs of clear glass per hour, pipe warmer, pipe cooler, bench, marvers, Jacks,Tweezers, Shears, Diamond Shears, Paddle, shared use of a garage, blocks, and regular 14-hr annealing cycle. More than the allotted glass will be charged at $2/lb. of glass removed from the furnace (includes the work, knockoff, and drip off). The Hot Shop must be scheduled for a minimum of a 4-hour session and approved by the studio head. Rates subject to change without notice. Rates at time of booking will be honored.
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18″ Canned Heat Glory Hole – $50/hour
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19″ Spiral Arts Glory Hole – $65/hour
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24" Skutt Pick Up Kiln - TBD/hour
Rental Extras
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Use of 3 blow pipes, 3 punties - $25/session
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Use of Fluffy Torch - $5.00/session
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Use of Pick up Kiln: $5.00/session
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Long Anneal – 18 hours Rate and availability TBD
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Use of Ben Sharp Oxy Pro Hot Torch – $10/session
Hot shop rental - work alone or with your own assistant(s)
4 hr
$50 per hourHot shop rental - work alone or with your own assistant(s)
4 hr
$65 per hour