OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION
Open studio time is intended for people who have demonstrated glass fusing experience or have taken one of our beginner classes. We will not teach you how to fuse or other fundamental technical information during this time. If you do not have fusing experience and are unable to attend one of our classes you may schedule private sessions at the rate of $30.00/hour plus materials.
Studio Time: $5.00 per hour. Includes use of studio space and basic hand tools.
Coldworking equipment: $5.00 per half hour. Minimum of one half hour.
Includes use of electric grinders, band saw, and tile saw.
Mold Rental: $5.00
Kiln Rental: Rates are per firing
Small hot box kilns $5.00
Paragon 16/13 (15” round shelf) $10.00
Paragon 20” round shelf $25.00
Jen-Ken tub kiln (36x22 shelf) $45.00
*Rules*
Reservations required due to limited space and class schedule.
Kiln space may be limited and should also be reserved.
No materials are provided. You may buy Bullseye glass in our store or bring your own.
Basic hand tools, GlasTac and glass cleaner will be provided.
A staff member must be present during open studio.
Kilns must be programmed by a staff member.
- Projects must consist of staff approved materials.
- When designing your pieces factor in the shelf dimensions plus a ½” distance between
your piece and the shelf edge in all directions.
- Studio space is limited so you may not leave materials.
- If using a slumping mold check measurements prior to cutting.
- No children or pets in the studio during open studio sessions.
- We provide kiln wash. Thinfire shelf paper is available for an extra charge.
- We will make recommendations on firing schedules but results are not guaranteed.
- All firings are assumed to be a typical 12 hour or less kiln firing. Longer firings for
castings or thick pieces may require an additional cost.