Studio Rental

Open Kilnforming & Lampworking Studio Rental

Open Kilnforming & Lampworking Studio is a unique opportunity and a big perk for those who take OATKA School of Glass classes or for glass artists that just need to use our large selection of kilns, cold working equipment, or lampworking area.

Bring your glass to the studio and enjoy access to tools and non-glass supplies. Learn studio practices, get exposure to diverse methods and materials, and be inspired by fellow members of the glass community.

A staff member will be on hand to answer questions and serve as a guide.

Anyone who has taken a kiln-forming class at O-AT-KA School of Glass may attend.

Fusing Studio Rental Cost: The basic rate is $5/hour, and the required minimum prepay is 2 hours. You can purchase a block of 10 hours of studio time for $45.00.  This includes the use of basic tools, glass adhesive, protective eyewear, and glass cleaner.  Additional charges for kiln firings, and mold rental may apply (below) and must be paid at the time you pick up the work.  Please see the pricing schedule for kiln rental costs, and mold rental costs.

Bead Torch (Lampworking) Rental Cost: The basic rate is $15/hour but a block of 10 hours can be purchased for $120.00 ($12.00/hour).  This includes torch time, pre-dipped mandrels (to make your glass beads on), use of the basic tool kit and safety glasses, and kiln time for annealing your lampwork beads.

  • For safety reason, bead torch time is available only to those who have had at least one lampworking class.  If you have never worked with glass or a torch we require that you enroll in our or another lampworking class.  Your first session will be monitored to ensure that you are comfortable using the equipment safely, and will treat the equipment with care.

To reserve your spot, you must call O-AT-KA School of Glass and pay a $10 deposit, which will be applied to Open Studio fees accrued at the reserved session. The deposit is nonrefundable, unless you call to cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the session starts. No exceptions.

  • You can bring your own glass and tools but we also sell glass and various tools and supplies at our   store on the premises.  We stock a selection of Moretti/Effetre, Bullseye and System96 glass rods and frit which is available to purchase for a nominal fee.  Specialized beadmaking tools and materials are available through special order.
  • Customers must always reserve a spot in Open Studio in advance. Call 585 230 7626 or email us with a phone number so we can contact you to setup a time to come in.
  • An O-AT-KA School of Glass staff member must and will be present during Open Studio. Kilns must be programmed by an O-AT-KA School of Glass staff member (or under a staff member’s supervision).
  • When designing your pieces, factor in our shelf dimensions (below) plus a 1/2” distance between your  piece and the shelf edge, in all directions.
  • Choose slumping molds before designing your pieces. Molds may be fired together with others to fill a   complete kiln (sizes below), if the firing schedules are similar. Note: Dimensions listed in catalogs for slumping molds are for the mold at its largest points and are not intended as glass-cutting measure-ments.
  • Since studio storage space is limited, you may not leave materials or tools in the studio for any extended period of time, and you must pick up your fired pieces in a timely fashion.  Many of our regular bead makers store their glass with us to save schlepping it back and forth.
  • It is possible to arrange to bring in projects for firing outside of Open Studio. Please call or e-mail Lance or Amanda Taylor to make arrangements.
  • OATKA School of Glass will not be held responsible for damage to items left on the premises or projects that fail due to customer negligence or error.

KILN RENTAL COSTS:

  • Use of Vitrigraph Kiln – $10.00/firing (2 available)
  • Use of Olympic 146GFE Square Kiln – 13” kiln shelf, 6.5” depth – $20.00/day (1 available)
  • Use of Olympic 146GFE Round Kiln – 11” round kiln shelf, 6.5” depth – $15.00/day (2 available)
  • Use of Evenheat GTS 12-3 Round Kiln – 14” round kiln shelf, 9” depth – $20.00/day
  • Use of Paragon GL-24 Square Kiln – 22” kiln shelf, 15” depth – $25.00/day
  • Use of Evenheat GTS4521 Oval Kiln – 40” X 25” kiln shelf – 13” depth – $35.00/day (2 available)
  • Use of Evenheat GTS 23-13 Round Kiln – 19” Round kiln shelf – 13.5” depth – $30.00/day
  • Use of Shimpo ConeArt BX2827D Round Ceramic Kiln – 2 – 13.5” Half-Round kiln shelf, 28” depth – $30.00/day
  • Use of Olympic GF17E kiln – 26.5” x 52” kiln shelf, 15” depth – $100/day
  • Thin-Fire (glass and kiln shelf separator)
    • 20.5” X 20.5” sheet – $4.25 each (cheaper if you buy more than 1)
    • 41” wide – $3.50/linear foot (ie. 41” X 12”)
  • Ceramic fibre is also available in 1/16”, 1/8”, ¼”, ½” & 1” thicknesses.  Please ask about pricing.
  • Mold rental $5 per mold

COLDWORKING EQUIPMENT RENTAL COSTS:

Coldworking studio access $25/hour with 1/2 hour minimum.  This includes full use of

The following equipment is available

  • Large pressure pot sandblaster
  • Floor model Somaca wet belt sander
  • 12” ASW horizontal diamond lap grinder
  • 24” ASW horizontal diamond lap grinder
  • Spatzier glass lathe (only available to customers that have coldworking with a lathe experience or have taken our coldworking workshop).
  • Wet Tile saw
  • Diamond hand finishing pads (We do recommend you get your own set of these which we sell on the premises.